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billnbenj's photostream
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I'm 72 years old.
I've always been interested in photography, taking lots of photos of my 2 sons when they were young,railway pictures,sunsets,the Irish Sea, all sorts. But my main subject when I got my first digital camera was my first dog,Bonzo.After losing her in August 2005, I still took plenty of photos,mainly of my granddaughter who was 2 at the time. When I got my new dog,Benjy,the springer spaniel,he quickly became my favourite subject.
I've made so many friends though Flickr and the interchange of comments and photography styles is really special to me.
I've been taking photos for over 40 years,and although I was a dedicated SLR man, I am now even more dedicated to digital photography,and have learned so much from the facility to see your results instantly and see how you could have taken a better picture. billnbenj's flickr score: 2279
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Groups (50)
- Dark and Gloomy (P1/C2) 952 photos, 220 members
- Group with experience 378,331 photos, 90,878 members
- "The Splendor of Autumn" 1,874 photos, 272 members
- ~ wave wednesday ~ ~ ~ [ p1 / c1 ] 940 photos, 223 members
- KITTIE CATTIES ♥ PURRR... (please comment) 2,061 photos, 196 members
- MYSTIC--OCEANS, LAKES, WATERFALLS & other waterways 4,933 photos, 230 members
- *FREE NATURE* (the public group) ~ 100% Nature (Post1~Comment1) 19,554 photos, 1,320 members
- "WIND FRIENDS" All about Friendships(2+ in photo) 1,062 photos, 179 members
- "IMAGINE" The World in Photos 11,400 photos, 472 members
- Weather Wonders of ☼Mother Nature☂(Sunsets, Storms, Clouds 3,659 photos, 353 members
- "FLOWERS WHISPER BEAUTY" 15,309 photos, 1,031 members
- "Creative Capture Worldwide" 3,161 photos, 175 members
- ☆ LET FREEDOM RING ☆ LETS ROLL... 2,013 photos, 215 members
- CHARMERS CREATIVE FRAMING & TEXTURE CLUB 2,583 photos, 202 members
- PLANET EARTH OUR HOME 108,054 photos, 4,416 members
- LOVELY FLICKR 7,360 photos, 297 members
- Point of View - post your favorite image - 34,649 photos, 1,406 members
- Feelings Colour 1,481 photos, 244 members
- I am flickr! 128,381 photos, 3,310 members
- Flickr's pets 8,569 photos, 901 members
- Shops and Shopping! 200 photos, 66 members
- Kickin' it Dog style 3,411 photos, 201 members
- Flickr Best Winter Pictures 2,614 photos, 599 members
- * The Beauty of Trees (post 1 ~ comment on 1) ~ NEW AWARDS!!! 80,359 photos, 7,736 members
- NWT Nature 20,000 photos, 1,169 members
- {PET PORTRAITS} P1/A2 63,580 photos, 8,880 members
- "Quality Only" Bird Club 7,212 photos, 1,399 members
- 52 Weeks of Dogs 854 photos, 95 members
- Special Shots Well Taken 3,102 photos, 296 members
- Seasons of the Year 306 photos, 28 members
- Sweet Dogs 6,538 photos, 810 members
- HAIRYGITS NATURE GROUP ~~~ post 1 / comment 2 ~~~ 6,288 photos, 464 members
- "FLORES E BORBOLETAS" - 3/Dia - C/2 5,397 photos, 927 members
- Best Photos on Flickr 12,496 photos, 875 members
- PEACE took over my heart ❤ A PAZ invadiu meu coração ❤ 61,921 photos, 2,035 members
- Just a dog expression 2,788 photos, 320 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 12,354 photos, 23,628 members
- Top FLICKR Images -- NO Comments So Far But Deserving Some 395 photos, 198 members
- Fave, Fave, Fave! (Post 1, Fave 3) 11,785 photos, 1,309 members
- Ornament in Architecture 1,705 photos, 198 members
- Irish Setters 2,193 photos, 289 members
- Las 4 estaciones&The 4 seasons. Vivaldi (P 1/C 2) 15,838 photos, 702 members
- Military Transport Aircraft 10,351 photos, 488 members
- Lockheed Aircraft 8,824 photos, 386 members
- BBC Autumnwatch 90,530 photos, 10,636 members
- Rubbish in the River 533 photos, 149 members
- The Best Dogs in Flickr (Invited Photos Only) 1,003 photos, 817 members
- We want Flickr with a DARK BACKGROUND!! (NOT PHOTO) 9 photos, 12,306 members
- landscapes 123,181 photos, 5,528 members
- **Animal Planet** 2,733 photos, 234 members
Testimonials (12)
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EJ Images says:
"After enjoying Bill & Benjy's photosteam for several months, a testimonial seems well overdue.
Thanks to Bill I now really want to visit How Tun Woods. His captures there are superb, he has an excellent eye for detail.
I always enjoy his shots of Benjy who is a wonderfully photogenic dog as well as all his other canine friends.
Well done Bill, keep up the good work!"18th September, 2010
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Ali Wood 63 says:
"Bill was one of the first people to speak to me on Flickr (after I commented on one of his photos of Benjy). He is obviously a warm and caring person and is amazingly good at putting on a cheering comment just when you need one.
He has one of the most handsome dogs on Flickr and the love Bill showers on Benjy is obviously reciprocated. What's more, Bill takes good photos and Benjy is a great model!
Bill and Benjy are part of what makes Flickr a good place to be!"12th September, 2010
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dusty bunnies says:
"I love all of this photostream, benjy is such a sweet looking dog - i love all his photos, and they seem to be getting better and better xD"
3rd April, 2010
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Tony the Misfit says:
"Bill and Benjy are great flickr friends of mine. They have a marvelous friendship with each other, too, which is reflected in their photos. Benjy is a star, of course, a magnificent dog. Bill's photography is always inspiring and his "other than Benjy" photos are excellent as well!"
22nd April, 2009
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Connor Scanlon says:
"from what i see billnbenj is a very good photographer, he shows a god interest in his lovely dogs and his photography work, your work is always spot on and can only be described as brilliant. kepp up the good work maytee :D"
1st April, 2009
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Mike & Indy says:
"Bill is one of my most loyal contacts since I joined Flickr just over a year ago. I always look forward to his wonderful shots of his best pal Benjy & chums in How Tun woods, .Bill is a gentleman in the truest sense, long may Benjy reign. Thank you Bill."
4th November, 2008
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Kev Wheeler says:
"Bill is a modest chap, a very nice guy, his love of his own dog Benj and other dogs he meets is evident in his photos, he is the master of dog photography, of course he does take other photos and often proves what a good photographer he really is.
He's a good friend here on Flick'r and a gentleman."11th September, 2008
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philipsonlindsey says:
"Whatever the weather, you can be sure that Bill and Benjy will be walking through the woods with Bill taking his pictures! The photos really are a testament to the beauty of How Tun woods. The woods are a wonderful place to walk dogs and I think their essence is so encaptured in these beautiful pictures."
9th August, 2008
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elliotgirl says:
"I love seeing Benji's exploits at How Tun Woods. I hope to come back as a dog and have a life half as wonderful as this dog seems to have. These are not just sentimental photos of a dog, rather an honest, playful appreciation of the mind of a faithful friend(s). Bill will be so glad he has these pictures and years from now, I think these will be so appreciated. They show such a unique, simplistic way of life that so many of us take for granted."
20th July, 2008
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Tony Margiocchi (Snapperz) says:
"Almost every day without let up I am taken out for a walk with Bill and Benjy. I have been introduced to How Tun Woods and followed the seasons there. I have to say that his constant companion Benjy is a firm favourite with both my wife and I and Bill always tells us what is going on as Benjy goes about his daily meanderings.
I look forward to Bill's contributions each day and am never disappointed. Thanks Bill and keep it up.
Tony"16th January, 2008
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ChinchillaVilla says:
"Bill has a passion for nature and takes the most beautiful photos and I really enjoy “sharing” his daily walks with his faithful friend Benji and all his canine friends he meets on his daily walks in How Tun Woods.
Bill takes the most magnificent natural photos of the different dogs he meets and the nature that goes on around him. There are beautiful views, amazing sky shots, insects, birds, changing of the seasons and so much more…
I highly recommend browsing Bill’s photographs. If you love animals, nature and dogs then these strictly cannot be missed.
I am so privileged to have met Bill and Benji and enjoy sharing their daily escapades and meeting their canine friends.
Justine Lowndes"31st October, 2007
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lilgreentreefrog1 says:
"I would like to say something about Bill and his wonderful photostream. Bill is a very talented photographer, he has a wonderful 'eye' for what makes a good picture. He is also very modest and much, much better at all this than he thinks he is. Though his love for nature and landscapes shines through in his photo's he does also like to stretch himself and try new things. There are often wonderful surprises to be found in his stream. He also takes many pictures of his faithful companion Benjy and the love he has for his four legged friend is plain to see. I know that Benjy brings Bill great joy. Most of all Bill is a lovely kind and very witty man, a true gentleman and i always look forward to seeing any new additions to his stream. I would recommend anybody to enjoy taking the time to see Bill's pictures, I'm sure that you will be as captivated as i am"
2nd July, 2007
- Name:
- Bill Wakefield
- Joined:
- July 2006
- Hometown:
- Barrow in Furness
- Currently:
- U K
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Retired













