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We are a father and daughter managing our photos here on Flickr. We both became Flickr addicts and outgrew using a single account. I'm Phil and this is primarily my account. My daughter, Alexis, remained on the original account here: www.flickr.com/photos/ourlifebase/
Please check out the Maya Paradise photo group on Flickr:
www.flickr.com/groups/mayaparadise/.
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ShutterSparks' favorite photos from other Flickr members (643)
Contacts (637)
Groups (50)
- INTENSOS ANIMALES / Intense animals.(P1/C3 OBLIGATORY) 53,248 photos, 6,164 members
- PLANET EARTH REFLECTIONS 7,054 photos, 846 members
- Cámaras Híbridas/Bridge Cameras (Post 1, Comment 1) 4,801 photos, 387 members
- Awesome Picture Award (Invite Only) 19,247 photos, 6,897 members
- Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 48,757 photos, 6,279 members
- Coal Art 294 photos, 37 members
- Postcards from Baja Verapaz 89 photos, 11 members
- MyFuji ~ Voting Open on 2 Comps ~ 1 Closes today 56,031 photos, 626 members
- Top 25 Purple, Pink and Blue 26 photos, 877 members
- * Raindrops keep fallin'... (Post 1~Award 1) 1,281 photos, 203 members
- Rocks and Geology 53,857 photos, 5,271 members
- Geomorphology 1,329 photos, 89 members
- Fruit & Veg 145,805 photos, 27,844 members
- Cloudporn 89,328 photos, 11,179 members
- Moto Traveller Group. P1=A1 Thank you , Merci, Grazie , Gracias 10,427 photos, 391 members
- 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1) 8,388 photos, 818 members
- NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,645 photos, 11,774 members
- Best of flickr pets, animals, birds, fish & insects. (P3 - A1) 3,575 photos, 488 members
- Radio broadcast QSL cards 381 photos, 26 members
- Reptiles & Amphibians 87,404 photos, 10,730 members
- Frogs and Toads 20,528 photos, 5,228 members
- **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3) NEW CODE 9,794 photos, 1,135 members
- Bugsssss - P1/C1 - Don't forget to comment! 41,382 photos, 3,301 members
- 'Views: 10,000 - 15,000 351 photos, 332 members
- Maya Paradise 1,682 photos, 172 members
- Planet - Earth (Post - 1, Comment - 1) 14,673 photos, 1,147 members
- Ysplix :-) 14,966 photos, 2,342 members
- Favorites: 100 3,222 photos, 2,148 members
- Favorites: 90 778 photos, 1,106 members
- Salticidae 6,503 photos, 529 members
- NATURE & PEOPLE IN THE NATURE[ 1 post; 5 award] 30,610 photos, 3,419 members
- Above All the Rest and Simply the BEST (P.1 A.3) 55,253 photos, 3,038 members
- *PhotosWorld* - The World in Photographs. 31,745 photos, 661 members
- ~CONTACT GROUP~ [Post ; 1 Award ; 5] 124,299 photos, 6,161 members
- EPERKE Award (Post 2: Award 5) 279,885 photos, 11,672 members
- ~NATURE+ [not people][post 1: award 5]~ 300,836 photos, 18,708 members
- Dragonfly Awards * Post1 - Award 3 * *Sweeper Active* 495,372 photos, 23,496 members
- Reflections 403,546 photos, 38,973 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 191,409 photos, 17,178 members
- Wet Reflections 153,881 photos, 17,773 members
- Textures only ~ Competition #164 Open + #163 Winners Named 12,238 photos, 3,633 members
- Guatemala Touristic Photos 1,755 photos, 133 members
- Small Creatures Will Love This Place 10,966 photos, 2,248 members
- Toxic Plants 304 photos, 92 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 169,146 photos, 13,939 members
- Castles - Castillos 46,934 photos, 6,602 members
- Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old 97,679 photos, 8,560 members
- GUATEFOOD / Comida Chapina / Guatemalan Food 741 photos, 84 members
- Insects & Spiders 64,756 photos, 4,010 members
- SPIDERS 40,538 photos, 7,679 members
Testimonials (5)
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dongato says:
"I have known Felipe virtually for a number of years. He left the Rio shortly before I arrived. For years he ran the only website dedicated to the Rio Dulce. www.mayaparadise.... While he was here he was the first person to set up an internet cafe with international phone and fax service. At that time there were no cell phones here and you had to wait in line to use the one or two landlines that were available.
He is also an honorary staph member and technical adviser of Rio Dulce Chisme Vindicator website riodulcechisme.com/ as well as running his own personal blog. shuttersparks.blo...
I have only in the last few days had the opportunity to know Phil in the real world as he recently crossed the Gulf ahead of Hurricane Gustav aboard m/v Vagabond, a 50' oceangoing passagemaker.
Phil is not only a great guy but an awesome photographer. I hope he will teach me some new tricks with my fancy new camera that I mostly use on auto.
I welcome Felipe back to the Rio and hope to be able to spend more time with him. He is an extremely intelligent and fascinating person who can speak intelligently on nearly any subject.
Although I have known him only a short time in the real world, I consider him a very good friend and look forward to many good times and maybe some collaborative projects in the future.
Welcome home Felipe!"29th December, 2009
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HocusPokusFocus says:
"I love ShutterSparks' pictures. Although he is my dad, so you might think I'm bias, his photostream is always interesting, with lots of creative shots, colorful shots, and different captures and perceptions of various subjects you would never think to photograph, like fountain pens. I love his pictures of the fountain pens, but never thought to photograph them until now. He has a unique imagination and creativity that is really great to see. I love just looking through his stream, seeing the different captures of the various things he has photographed. Sometimes there are too many great ones to comment them all. But I love to see his vision and creativity, and wish mine was like his sometimes. He loves constructive criticism, and I try to throw in my two cents, but most of the time he can offer more then I can. I can't wait to see more of great photographs once he really gets settled and starts making days of photography, we will all be in for a real treat."
1st November, 2008
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Bee-lee says:
"ShutterSparks' pictures are full of life and love. if you look at his photostream you will see his affection for photography and his recurrent curiosity for new motifs in every single picture. and i hope he will never lose his enthusiasm because it gives his pictures a very special and unique touch!"
11th August, 2007
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bjk2007 says:
"Phil has an amazing variety of subjects in his photo stream. Each of his lovely captures is presented with a professional touch. I am learning from his presentations.
Phil also take time to comment on his contacts' new photos and provides useful, positive feedback. I appreciate his support during this Flickr experience."27th July, 2007
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dakoter. says:
"phil's got some great captures, an amazing eye for things, & is a great guy to go to for help, opinions, & just about anything.
:)"17th July, 2007
- Name:
- Phil
- Joined:
- June 2007
- Currently:
- Rio Dulce, Guatemala
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Retired engineer, now have transcription business.
- Website:
- ShutterSparks











