Just to get this out of the way. If you fav a picture and you have no pictures up and no profile information I will block you. I don't know what's up with that but it just doesn't make sense. Second if you make me a contact and I go to your page and see that you already have 500 or 1000 contacts I'm not going to reciprocate. You can't even look at pictures from 500 people much less comment on them. I do join a few groups but generally don't like the invite only and "you have to do this and that" groups. About the only "rule" I'm willing to follow is that you have to comment on a picture for every one you post.

I'm a life long resident of Chicagoland as was my father and his father. My wife is also a native Chicagoan. We have two married daughters with four grandchildren. They all live in Chicago. We love to travel though and vacation pictures have always been one of my favorites. I also like flower pictures and, for the past couple of years, grandchildren pictures. I only post a few pictures to Flickr so most of my work is on my website at www.WindyCityArt.com

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Art Hill's favorite photos from other Flickr members (214)

  • Cape daisy with dewdrops. by Gale's photo
  • Nevena Uzurov - Circles by venkane
  • Art's Motel by loungelistener
  • Adler Planetarium by NaturegirlJolieツ
  • Rain by Tabbi Kat - busy, busy
  • Fragile Frills by Vanda's Pictures
  • Bridal Veil by `Loriel
  • Shifting Gear by `Loriel
  • Cry Me A River ... by Haribo's Photos
  • I believe I can touch the sky... by Haribo's Photos
  • Gerbera Daisy. by Gale's photo
  • 8162 Lean On Me by *GloriousNature*bySusanGaryPhotography
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    rowrlm says:

    "I've only known Art for a short time...but if you look at his photostream, you will see why I consider him a close flickr friend. Art's name says it all....his photography is ARTwork. His love of nature, flowers, travel and his family shine through. If you have time, check out his website (http://www.windycityart.com) and you will be astounded by his shots, his travels, his world!"

    26th June, 2008

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    Mrs. Terry says:

    "I first "met" Art Hill through another photo website over 8 years ago and have always enjoyed his great photographs and honest comment, especially his flower and glass reflective building photographs.

    He is a true gentleman, and like others have said, an excellent example of a great husband, father and grandfather.

    One of these days -- lol -- we might even meet in person, in either Chicago or Boston!"

    23rd June, 2008

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    Ms Ladyred says:

    "Art was one of my very first contacts on flickr and I'm so glad to have him as a friend. Not only are his photos wonderful,but he is also very supportive, kind and caring!

    His passion for life, nature and family always shines through in his photos and every day I look forward to see his latest photo in his stream.

    I recommend taking a stroll through his stream.

    Thank you Art for being my flickr friend!"

    15th June, 2008

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    arleneb says:

    "I have known Art for many years through association with many different photo sites. He has always been a encouragement and a real participator. He is always willing to help and his love of photography has such a wide range of interest and the love of family has been an inspiration to me. I wouldn't have found Flickr and the wonderful people here if it wasn't for him...(took me long enough huh Art)....Thanks!!!!"

    8th April, 2008

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    lynnieb says:

    "I met Art early in my Flickr history. Facsinated by his wonderful photos I made him a contact and am very happy I did! Art is an amazing example of what a husband, father, and granfather should be. I have enjoyed all his work whether they are portraits of his grandchildren, or his vacations, or his awesome flower pics. A very talented and humble man! Thank you Art for sharing some of your world with us!"

    20th June, 2007

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    *Micky says:

    "Art is a generous and wonderful friend, and one of my first Flickr contacts. I always get a smile on my face when I look at his photo stream. His flowers, family, and many travels are a real joy to see everyday. Check out Art's beautiful Chicago skyline photos, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for being such a great friend Art :-)
    ~Micky"

    20th February, 2007

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    shirl shootin' life says:

    "I remember when Art first visited my photostream. I had seen his comments on other photostreams and had, on occasion, clicked his name to take a peek at his pics. Wow! I quietly enjoyed them and slipped away without leaving a comment because I was so intimidated by the beautiful and professional quality of his work. Nope! Didn't want to draw his attention to my pitiful renderings by leaving a comment.

    And then one day, it happened...he found me. My heart pounded with the dread of it. It wasn't something directed at him personally...it was knowing the quality of his work and knowing that he was now looking at my little pics.

    I've encountered photography snobbery before on Flickr, but, let me tell you... Art is not about photography snobbery! He is one of the kindest, sweetest men I've met. He has been such a blessing, and his encouragement, along with that of many others, has enabled me to gather the courage to step out a little further and a little further. His sharp eye and strong sense of the beautiful have delighted me over and over again, overflowing my favorites pages to the degree that I now jokingly tell him to 'stop it'! :D

    The neat thing about Art's pics is that they have soul. I've seen many breathtaking shots other than his, but they often lack soul. Art has shown over and over that pictures can be beautiful and have soul! That soul you see in his pics stems from a strong beauty in his heart--loving, caring, gentleness. He is a man of character and a loving, doting, husband, father, and grandfather. He is also a wonderful friend.

    Thank you, Art, for all the days of flowers, sunshine, interesting perception, tours of your part of the world, and love you have shared in your photostream. You are one of the many reasons I am such a Flickr addict--my only good addiction :D"

    12th August, 2006

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    Ev Lloyd says:

    "Art....
    The latest in TWTME group "featured Photographers"
    The reason, the man is just talented, A caring man, who portrays it through the medium he knows best.
    Thanks Art!
    You are a true legend!"

    2nd August, 2006

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    fownditt says:

    "Art’s photos are recommended viewing. Art is a great ambassador for Chicago and a true gentleman. His photos reflect a true generosity of spirit and willingness to grant us glimpses of his family life and his environs. I am especially enjoying watching his grandchildren grow up around him. Thank you, Art, for sharing!"

    18th July, 2006

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    c.zwerg says:

    "Art was one of my very first contacts on flickr - and I'm glad to have him as a friend in my (flickr-)life ;-) Not only are his photos so wonderful, excellent and inspiring but he's also always supportive, kind and caring! His passion for life, nature and family always shines through in his photos and every day I'm looking forward to see something new in his photostream!"

    21st May, 2006

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    Gale's photo says:

    "If you have never been to Chicago, then you should take a look at his photo stream, you feel as though you have been on a whistle stop tour, Arts love of flowers also shines through as does the love of his kitty's Jake and Joey....Art has some fabulous photo, all with lovely written detail...a true gentlemen, who I am so glad to have met...thanks Art."

    5th May, 2006

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    greeneyes33748 says:

    "I love to visit Art's photostream...his work is brilliant as he captures the mere essence in a single shot!
    He is such a creative and talented guy!
    ~thank you for inspiring us all on flickr~"

    30th April, 2006

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    Doug Lloyd says:

    "I have never met Art but have known him through his photos for several years. A true gentleman, family man and wonderful Photographer.
    Arts entire body of work is very worthy of your perusal.
    Doug Lloyd"

    5th March, 2006

Name:
Art Hill
Joined:
March 2005
Hometown:
Chicago
Currently:
La Grange, Illinois, USA
I am:
Male and Taken
Website:
WindyCityArt