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Ben Kimball's photostream
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it's all pretty absurd. none of it to be taken too seriously.
"So let that be a lesson to you, to never teach lessons." Come on!
disclaimer: 99% of what I say on my own stream is pure joking around. I try to reduce that number when commenting on others' images, but sometimes it's not 100% clear. When in doubt, please assume I'm 97% kidding. My worst fear is someone thinking I'm being mean when I'm just trying to be humorous!
I often (but not *always*) try to post my images so that there's at least some kind of visual link from one to the next. A shared angle, a line, a curve, a color, a crop, a theme, a shape. Maybe a little bit like an editor deciding where to place a scene cut in a movie. This may diminish over time. I also have a tendency to abuse parentheticals (but I don't care).
If you would like to use any of my images, please ask. Thanks :o)
I'm an admin for a couple of small flickr groups:
Please follow the link below if interested in seeing some of the nature photos I've taken for the NH Natural Heritage Bureau - (see especially the natural communities photo guide and Visiting New Hampshire's Biodiversity pages).
www.nhnaturalheritage.org
Photos of Ben Kimball (24)
Ben Kimball's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,407)
Contacts (297)
Groups (50)
- Alpine style 139 photos, 23 members
- STFU. 90 photos, 20 members
- Big Sur, California 8,209 photos, 1,236 members
- Simply Circles 5,144 photos, 659 members
- New England Photo 31,819 photos, 1,286 members
- Your Very Best 19,397 photos, 1,029 members
- Middle Massachusetts 7,968 photos, 235 members
- Connecticut (read the rules, please) 17,580 photos, 778 members
- Connecticut Trails On Flickr 690 photos, 105 members
- Bar Harbor, Maine USA 779 photos, 117 members
- Amherst, Massachusetts 1,152 photos, 145 members
- Connecticut River 418 photos, 37 members
- Berkshire County, Massachusetts 6,196 photos, 295 members
- Pacific Northwest 212,116 photos, 6,693 members
- New England Waterfalls 2,826 photos, 272 members
- Massachusetts Hiking, Skiing, Climbing & Paddling 2,182 photos, 177 members
- Massachusetts Life (Photo & Video) 30,422 photos, 1,118 members
- Strange Worlds 11,243 photos, 607 members
- Northampton, Massachusetts 2,646 photos, 233 members
- Western Massachusetts 10,440 photos, 445 members
- Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts 6,306 photos, 389 members
- Sports Photography 245,919 photos, 19,465 members
- White Mountains of New Hampshire 2,784 photos, 212 members
- California's Bay Area Group 58,431 photos, 3,040 members
- Appalachian Trail 6,970 photos, 697 members
- Cross-country skiing 2,574 photos, 336 members
- U.S. National Parks 95,881 photos, 10,144 members
- Best of U.S. National Parks 5,354 photos, 1,288 members
- Northeast U.S. Hiking, Skiing and Climbing 6,908 photos, 608 members
- Dogs and Nature 3,968 photos, 193 members
- Wedding Photography 185,022 photos, 38,068 members
- lights & skin 4,453 photos, 484 members
- Sunset light 37,912 photos, 7,688 members
- fiddy whores 30,448 photos, 1,303 members
- Rock Photography 96,816 photos, 7,230 members
- Concert Photography 161,416 photos, 30,190 members
- Secret Life of Plants 97,020 photos, 10,815 members
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 131,049 photos, 9,736 members
- Fire Shots 31,378 photos, 8,180 members
- Nature's Power 21,254 photos, 784 members
- Love of the Great Outdoors 50,655 photos, 1,563 members
- zen 56,468 photos, 3,946 members
- A Shot in the Dark 45,611 photos, 2,430 members
- Nature Nerds 18,198 photos, 1,212 members
- Of Me 180,705 photos, 14,059 members
- Live Music Photographs 255,111 photos, 7,745 members
- cycling 50,455 photos, 4,734 members
- Best Viewed Large 116,665 photos, 3,780 members
- F-Stop - Nature, Landscape & Wildlife 18,956 photos, 896 members
- The Nature Preserve 10,034 photos, 759 members
Galleries (2)
- Triathlon 18 photos
- Mount Desert Island 11 photos
Testimonials (8)
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thru jens eyes says:
"love ben....you just have to love ben!
i do :)
not only is he pretty darn technically savvy w/his way cool camera, he takes shots with feeling. he matches up shots w/emotions which make the already amazing shots that much more powerful.
and sense of humor....well, ben's got that in aces.
but mostly ben's got a heart of gold and i'm absolutely honored to be one of those people that's gotten to know that.
he is one of my very favorite people.
smart, talented, funny and all around great guy.
to use one of his own terms....ben is "the bees knees". ;)"14th June, 2010
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Katrin Ray says:
"Ben’s photography is bright, thought-provoking, clever, creative and very environmentally friendly! From breathtaking landscapes of North America to the smallest things, his photo-works are always alluring with fresh ideas, search of wisdom, his charisma and humor. Sometimes he writes essays to accompany his pictures and I must say he has a way with word as well! Love reading his essays no less than see his photos. On top of that, through his entire stream we see that he is leading a healthy style of life, he’s sporty, clever, funny, intelligent and all around the best guy! :-)
I wanted to write this testimonial for long time, but frankly waited for good opportunity moment… and here it is – Happy Birthday, dear Ben! May all your dreams come true! Wishing you all the very best, man Ben! Keep creating, searching, hiking and producing these wonderful photos and writings!
Sincerely,
~Katrin~"3rd November, 2009
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Peter Brake says:
"Not only does Ben possess the gift of eloquent and articulate communication, but also his sense of humor (notice how I left the Canadian 'u' out of that word) leaves one holding their belly in acute pains brought on by laughter. Quick witted and sharp tongued (well, you have to be in order to appreciate the wise commentary of Arrested Development), Ben also has a tremendous ability to empathize and sympathize with those around him…a sign of a truly special individual.
As for his photographic ability? Well, that just speaks for itself. Check out his photo stream…you will not be disappointed."7th March, 2009
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alwayscanadian says:
"What can I say about BK?
He lives in a blue state.
He was personally responsible for Obama winning the election.
He runs marathons.
He is a charter member of the polar bear swimming club.
And he takes freakin good pictures (for an American.)
PeAcE
~AC"6th November, 2008
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flightless bird says:
"Ben is wonderful. I sat here for five minutes trying to think of better ways to explain it, but i can't. go look at his stream, you'll get addicted."
4th September, 2008
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michaelteter says:
"Ben's a talented photographer with a love of the outdoors, and when you combine this with his dorky sense of humor, you have a winner! (Or was that weiner...Oh well)"
2nd July, 2008
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laurie strode says:
"I have known Ben Kimball since 1865( we celebrated the North's victory together over a tub of Moonshine) and I therefore feel most qualified to write a testimonial for him. In short, Ben is a real son of a bitch. Just kidding. He is however, aside from being a really great photographer-I mean seriously Ben when the hell did that happen- the best finger with a razor blade in it drawer EVER! Hands down. So, if you have found yourself impressed with his photos, trust me, you haven't seen anything. He also likes wildflowers- alot and nearly killed me once for alerting three cute girls on a hiking trail to this tidbit.
So, in conclusion, Ben is great and he should be taking pictures for National Geographic. What the hell, Ben? Get on with it!"8th May, 2008
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Mark Griffith (Back in Beijing) says:
"You know Ben deserves a testimonial. So I am writing one, and not just to write one, but because Ben's a nice guy , whimsical with a great photographic eye. Somehow, somewhere in the Flickrverse I wandered across his stream, contact ensued and I've been watching his stream ever since. I look forward to his photo exploits."
6th May, 2008
- Name:
- Ben
- Joined:
- October 2007
- Hometown:
- Northeast Harbor, Maine
- Currently:
- Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- conservation