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I've been on Flickr for almost 5 years now, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I knew practically nothing about photography when I first joined, but have gotten a college education in the craft since being here. I learn so much from my contacts. If my pictures have improved at all, it's thanks to them. (If they haven't improved, well...I guess I'm a slow learner.)

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    panatomic1 says:

    "Carol, you are so gracious. However i pales in comparison to the hard work you do. I am an admirer of fine work and am not easily impressed. I value quality but I look for that illusive spirit in a photograph that exceeds the technical aspect and reveals something we well might have missed if not for an adventurous eye. Such an eye belongs to you and I suspect you would make wonderful photographs with a Kodak Brownie Instamatic. More than a photographer you teach us how to see. and we love you for that"

    17th March, 2011

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    krogers horseman says:

    "Carol has the knack of bringing to life a everyday occurance. Charles Kuralt comes to mind. Keep up the good work."

    4th April, 2011

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    purplenoel says:

    "Carol is such a creative and talented lady who loves the Lord very much. I appreciate her eye for detail and her ability to process pictures in a descriptive and evocative way. She is a contact and friend whom enriches my life and as an artist, makes Flicker a wonderful feast for the eyes."

    13th December, 2009

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    je2fs says:

    "This testimonial is long overdue, probably because Carol called me a frog licker (which to set the matter straight is NOT true!). Regardless, she is a dear friend & an amazingly talented artist . Thanks for sharing your eye, mind, & heart Carol!
    You are the best!"

    17th July, 2009

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    lucidez says:

    "Big Grey Mare was one of my first friends on Flickr. In her photography, she has a way of making the ordinary seem rather extraordinary and of getting something out of people that makes her portraiture fascinating. She uses great processing techniques that transform her photos into art. I enjoy her work and look forward to her posts. And . . .she always has something positive to say about the work of others."

    20th April, 2009

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    ironacres says:

    "I just love what BGM does with old buildings. And her imaginative and artistic special effects. I am a digital photographer/Photoshop newbie and this is one of the streams I watch for inspiration and education. (That and I love Arabians, too.)"

    2nd March, 2009

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    Doogal - working says:

    "I'm totally amazed at how artistic this lady is, apparently without knowing it. She has that 'feel' for nature, animals and asthetics that's enviable. Please don't stop creating. You do it so naturally!"

    16th October, 2008

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    luigi morante says:

    "Carol has been one of my very first contacts on Flickr...and I`m happy to say that our friendship, albeit virtual, has been growing in intensity and closeness with time. She`s a wonderful friend and a wonderful photographer...and her example has been precious to me, both as a photographer and as a human being, because she has the amazing gift of being able to communicate and relate to nature, an experience I have seldom had and never acquired. But the most fascinating thing about her is that, although she`s a very creative and imaginative artist...she doesn`t know it!!! I do believe that this kind of intellectual and artistic humbleness is the ultimate proof of an artist`s accomplishment."

    18th August, 2008

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    LIP_Photography (Karen Ackles) says:

    "Carol appears in my opinion to capture the heart of whatever she is viewing. She captures an essence that speaks to you. You want to reach out and experience what you see. Kind of like eye candy-one piece is never enough..

    Thanks Carol-your efforts inspire and touch the very part of me that makes me human!!"

    23rd May, 2008

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    l.wilcoxen says:

    "Carol is one of the greatest people on flickr!!! Her photos expresses her love for life young and old. Hopefully someday I can find a place for Carol and Jake to move to West Virginia. Sure would like to have her and Jake as my neighbors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    21st April, 2008

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    Jess -Starting Flickr Account Over- Please Excuse says:

    "As a young Arabian horse enthusiast, Carol (BGM) has taught me so much. She has shared so many wonderful stories with me of her adventures with her horses. She is a wonderful and caring friend.

    "Thankyou, Carol"

    Jess xx"

    15th February, 2008

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    joshcalebwray says:

    "BG..This is to testify to the truth, beauty and wisdom in you...He flows out of you like a river and I was bathed in that river today, and I expect i will be again on another day when I am falling under the weight of a burden and share that fact with you. I love the simplicity and un-pretentious quality of your photography..It's clear we have alot of the same memories, or you're discovering things I had in my past..because your pictures take me back to good things and happy times in my grandparents' home. Life with them was safe, secure, warm and comfy and I love seeing your windows to that happy past.

    You have truly ministered to me today and I'm sure many others in the past as well. I am thankful to call you my friend, but even more thankful that you would call me one of yours.

    He IS wonderful!!!!

    JW"

    2nd December, 2007

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    jacq77 says:

    "I have known Big Grey on Flickr for a little while now. She is a lovely person with a fantastic sense of humour and always has a thoughtful or insightful comment to make. Her images are great and lovely to view. She has her own unique style that shows us the world around her and as she sees it! I love keeping up with Big Grey's stream, not knowing where the next day is going to take me! Love it all!"

    25th October, 2006

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    waɪ.tiː says:

    "Big Grey Mare is a very creative and nice person. with a definite penchant for horses And I really want Big Grey Mare to be an admin in the Creative Photography Group. Beg, beg."

    16th September, 2006

Name:
Carol Von Canon
Joined:
June 2006
Hometown:
Jersey City, N.J.
Currently:
Reagan, Tx., USA
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Retired