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A Graphic Designer by profession, my photography is an extension of those skills and something I have a huge passion for.

I started taking photographs on a more serious level (rather than just holiday snaps) back in 2005 when I bought a S5500 Fuji Finepix (Which I still own). I was published several times that year in a national magazine, and went on to claim 3rd place in their photographer of the year competition (altered images category). Spurred on by initial success I upgraded my camera to a modest DSLR, in 2006 I held a successful exhibition and 2008 I attained the first merit level within the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.

My images are many and varied, I try not to restrict my subject matter as I love a challenge, and use all manner of processing techniques.

Traveling is my other passion in life. I want to see as much of the world whilst I am still on it. I am lucky enough to have already traveled to so many wonderful places. One place I return to again and again is Canada, I personally believe that I was born in the wrong country and should have been born Canadian.

I am a total cat lover and film buff. I have an extensive collection of movies, my favourite actors would have to be Nicolas Cage, Kevin Spacey, Michael Caine, Denzel Washington, Edward Norton and Paul Gross. I dream of meeting any or all of them (which will never happen), but fear if I were to bump into one of them I may become quite literally incoherent as I get very starstruck!

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to view my images and read my ramblings! I appreciate every visitor, invite and comment, although I couldn't possibly make everyone a contact I do try and drop by and visit folk's streams as and when I can.

My work is copyrighted. Please respect this, if you wish to use an image of mine on blogs, websites or for any other project you need my permission, so please contact me.

Images on the website have been digitally watermarked with ownership and usage information. Digimarc and the Digimarc logo are registered trademarks of Digimarc Corporation. The "Digimarc-Enabled" Web Button is a trademark of Digimarc Corporation, used with permission.

Pease visit my group Beach Hut Elite

Other Groups I am associated with:

Our Memories, Our Times
Exposition
Free Flickr Flowers
Tropical and Exotic Flora

sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (7,260)

Contacts (98)

Andrew Blake 2012 No real name given
imdna... Dan Arevalo
Linda Goodhue No real name given
M W Pinsent No real name given
nal from miami Nora Arias Loftis
angie_1964 No real name given
Photoschmoozer Martie Mollenhauer
SophieG* No real name given
angiecramer No real name given
C's photo-artistry L Craw
l.gallier Larry Gallier
Grant is a Grant No real name given

Groups (50 50)

Green Eden 640 photos, 122 members
**Masterclass Elite** Invite Only Post 1-Award 3 (Level 3) 2,317 photos, 537 members
Nova Scotia Travel Pics 2,089 photos, 195 members
Cafe Elite 46,769 photos, 3,245 members
Pompeii 5,221 photos, 563 members
Barcelona + 2,691 photos, 148 members
Historic Buildings of the World (and other distinct architecture 1,678 photos, 32 members
Barcelona Experience 16,220 photos, 1,375 members
Ross Farm Museum Nova Scotia 62 photos, 12 members
Trash the Dress 7,046 photos, 2,522 members
Water and Oil Photography 1,313 photos, 432 members
Portrait Beauty ! 34,853 photos, 2,666 members
Once was home 17,375 photos, 844 members
Not So Picture Perfect :-) 4,994 photos, 102 members
Lighthouses of Nova Scotia 728 photos, 86 members
*~ Rock .. Paper - No Scissors ~* by Admin/Mod Invite 1,898 photos, 756 members
Heaven's Shots ~ ADMIN Invite only ~ Post 1/Award 1 4,745 photos, 728 members
NOVA Photo 38,906 photos, 2,052 members
~*Flickr Pics That *WoW* Us*~ 14,399 photos, 946 members
Peggy's Cove 1,520 photos, 282 members
Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2010 Halifax Nova Scotia 107 photos, 18 members
Scott Kelby's 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk - July 24, 2010 15,221 photos, 4,000 members
Uncommon Common Art 17 photos, 9 members
*The Best of Landscape around the world* 952 photos, 1,920 members
Sackville Photography Club 8,090 photos, 182 members
A view looking UP! 16,214 photos, 804 members
Bokeh and Bokeh (No People)散景世界 48,784 photos, 4,671 members
Maritime Photographers Canada ~ from aspiring to pro 4,873 photos, 93 members
The PARAGON APOTHEOSIS COLLECTION *** INVITED IMAGES ONLY *** 923 photos, 199 members
fishing villages 3,001 photos, 430 members
Canon Digital Camera 13,555 photos, 412 members
Canada Medal (post one, award three) 7,329 photos, 684 members
A "Quality Only" Club -Admin Invite+Moderated Post 11,479 photos, 2,158 members
The Truth Gallery (Post1, Award1) - Admin Invite Only. 9,354 photos, 959 members
FloralEssence (Admin Invite Only) 6,823 photos, 597 members
Flowers Galore 118,521 photos, 6,221 members
Paree Erica's Texture Extravaganza - Ch #11 (Post by Feb 11) 9,066 photos, 1,134 members
Gorgeous Green Thursday 13,311 photos, 1,946 members
Exposition (P1 - C2 ) SWEEPER IS NOW ON 32,183 photos, 2,067 members
bärbel's PS/PSE actions 195 photos, 125 members
Flickr's Fantastic Flowers (3F) - please comment! 27,492 photos, 5,788 members
Bokeh and Beyond (post 1 - award 3) 30,790 photos, 2,797 members
*Fat Bee & Dancing Gull* (Invite Only) 7,952 photos, 1,640 members
Artistic Treasure Chest {INVITED IMAGES ONLY} 30,636 photos, 2,134 members
South West England 33,538 photos, 738 members
Best Of DAMN! I Wish I'd Taken That 21,951 photos, 4,541 members
Nova Scotia Tourism 8,492 photos, 436 members
I am Canadian! 44,670 photos, 1,252 members
The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,319 photos, 4,486 members
Travel Photography 1,373,822 photos, 64,888 members

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Galleries (44)

Beautiful Winter Landscapes 17 photos
Grain Elevators 18 photos
Nova Scotia 18 photos
Artfully Done 4 18 photos
Deck the Halls 18 photos

Testimonials (18)

almonkey says:

"What to say about AJ...

Well, firstly she's one of the friendliest Flickrists you're ever likely to meet - someone who really understands how to make a website really feel like a community.

Secondly and perhaps more importantly to the casual viewer sminky_pinky100 is an enormously talented photographer, whose sense of image design, composition and post-processing combine to produce a photostream of the very highest quality - take some time and browse her wonderful work."

16th October, 2009
sunshadows says:

"A flickr friend for 14 months now, I can't say enough
delightful things about sminky_pinky! Not only is she a wonderful photographer with published works, she is the best flickr friend!
She is always commenting on my stream with kindness and
wonderful invitations to the beautiful groups she is so involved in.

I think my favorite thing though, is that she travels all over the world and takes the most marvelous photos and explains where she is and its history. I get to travel with her from the Atlantic Provinces to Dubai,
and top it off with wonderful visits to the colorful beach huts in Dorset!
Visit her stream, you will be delighted!"

25th September, 2009
Olivier Guetin says:

"Amanda est une artiste Talentueuse.C'est une personne comme on peut en rencontrer rarement dans une vie.Elle est généreuse,fidèle en amitié,une personne vrai.Il suffit de parcourir ses pages pour s'en rendre compte.Merci Amanda :)pour ta gentillesse et toutes ses belles photos."

22nd September, 2009
Aaron_Bennett says:

"AJ is not just an amazing photographer she is an amazing person, with passion, drive and a mean eye for detail. AJ is an amazing flickr friend and i really admire her support.

Every time i see a beach hut shot i think of AJ. :-)"

15th June, 2009
stocks photography says:

"well I have been on Flickr now for about 2 years and this is the first testimonial I have written..........so either I am a tad lazy or rather impressed with Amanda's stream. I have quite a few contacts but I always look forward to viewing sminxies latest pictures, very vibrant, full of information, always high quality that exude a passion for photography.........she has a rare eye.......well two actually! she can see the picture within the picture and I have to say that is what we are all striving for......... Well done Amanda, for your style, quality, enthusiasm, effort and that other rare gift of inspiration for other photographers."

12th May, 2009
Aleeka dreams....... says:

"Ok, how do I begin? I have a list of artists I admire on Flickr, with all different styles.... but Sminks is my fave! I love every single image on her stream...and that's the truth.
Her lightly textured landscapes, her beautiful beach huts are all a joy to view. Not only that, she is a wonderful flickr friend.....keep them coming, AJ...don't ever stop!"

9th February, 2009
Digital Agent  says:

"Where to start, well lets see; few photographers will grab your eye the way Sminky does. Technically brilliant in skill level, and with compositions and presentations that stun the viewer Sminky_Pinky100 has a photo stream that is jaw dropping.

Don't take my word though, have a look for your self, you wont be disappointed, and you will soon wonder where all your time has gone, you won't be able to tear your self away, Sminkys images are that good.

I am so pleased to know Amanda and I count her as a dear friend. Now I am going to dive into her photo stream once again....see you in a couple of days....."

2nd January, 2009
Ingleman says:

"This lady is EXCITED by her work and her vision of the world around her. She has a wonderful eye for a picture and her collections resonate with colour and life. I am inspired, and feel uplifted by the images I have seen here. Please keep it up...I need the fix!II"

4th December, 2008
dsmphoto says:

"Sminks has an amazing and creative eye for not only the great scenes, but for the artistic flare that sets her shots apart from others. She is a great and reliable flickr friend. She is also an undercover operative for the British SAS and, folks, those just aren't run of the mill beach huts she is shooting. I could tell you more, but then ...."

14th November, 2008
Tibby is finally back! says:

"She's an awesome photographer, a great help with my Flickr group (I mean she really invited half the pictures, she's that amazing!), and a wonderful person overall. I'm always looking forward to more of her beautiful pictures & am happy to count her as a Flickr friend! :) Thanks for everything Smink!"

6th August, 2008
Eyebrows says:

"Phlower Fotos can really annoy me...I KNOW flowers are beautiful things! SP's flower photos are quite different to many, as she manages to extract her personal graphic images from the raw material a flower provides....so....

unusually...

I have found someone who takes photographs using flowers......

That I REALLY like!!

....and the flower photos too of course! :))"

18th July, 2008
fruitfulharvest1983 says:

"I love my stinky friend! Aside from being a FABULOUS photographer, sminky pinky is a fantastic Flickr friend and chat-buddy. Give her a camera and a flower, and you'll get a masterpiece ;-)"

14th July, 2008
Marcel 2012 says:

"Suffice to say that if "sminky" comments favourably on one of my shots, it makes my day ! I love going to her photostream and just wallowing in the sheer quality and creativity of her shots.

Her wonderful photographs have helped me to add ways to "freshen up" my own work and are a constant source of inspiration. Keep 'em coming Sminky !"

4th July, 2008
wjh220swift says:

"You my dear are by far the number one non professional photographer on Flickr!
As far as the professionals go, you are at the top with the best of them!
In a little over three months you have amassed an absolutely stunning display of an eclectic, diverse portfolio that no one can ever deny as being a brilliant gift to the world!!!!!!!
Some days A.J. outshines the sun!!
I thank you for being a part of my life!!!"

2nd July, 2008
hdrshooter says:

"I have enjoyed seeing her work every day. It is evident that she sees the world differently due to her profession. It is more than just an interest in a different perspective that interests me in her work. It's the skill she uses to compose a simple shot that looks so artistic. I appreciate contacts that can teach me how to use my camera in ways I never thought of. Sminky_Pinky100 has done that for me and I'm grateful."

15th June, 2008
brianrosshaslam says:

"Just to say thankyou for your recent attentions, and am enjoying your photos. Bournemouth, London and Canada are familiar to me, but little else. Maybe flower macros and grass cutting will do."

17th May, 2008
-caz- says:

"Sminky Pinky is a lass that I have come to think very fondly of, in the last few months. Not only are her photos out of this world, but she has been my partner in crime in getting two relatively successful new groups off the ground.
The number of images that have made it into Explore in the last few months are a great indication that her photos are just amazing. From fabulous flowers, to luscious landscapes, this girl has it all!
Please make sure you take a look at her photostream, and show her some love!
Love your work Smink!!"

6th June, 2008
karenpeacock says:

"I've never written a testimonial before. I've also never been a huge fan of macro flower photos. Sminky has made a convert of me. Her macro shots are consistently surprising. They really are a view into another world. She never ceases to impress me with her artistic eye. Plus, she's a great contact who is quite generous with her positive feedback. Sminky, thanks for sharing your wonderful work!"

6th June, 2008