Celeste M (mostly off)'s photostream

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I appreciate your visits, comments, e-mails and above all, FRIENDSHIP in photography. :) With that in mind, I comment most often on photos of my key contacts, and on photos of those who comment on my recent work or fave it. Sorry, but I cannot possibly comment on everyone's photos every day.

In early 2011 I noticed an odd phenomenon: people who add me as a contact, never comment on any of my work, and yet constantly send me Flickrmails of the "shared a photo with you" type, evidently expecting me to comment on all their work. These folks have it exactly backwards! One great way to get yourself noticed (and receive comments) is to comment regularly on photos you like. I reciprocate as much as I can with people who show up regularly with comments on my work. It's unreasonable to expect me (or anyone) to take time to comment on your every upload when you are not commenting on my (or their) work!

If your photostream comes up as "(name) doesn't have anything available to you," please do not add me as a contact, fave my photos, or add my photos to a gallery. If you do so, you may find yourself blocked, unless you have sent me Flickr mail with some explanation as to why you have nothing to share.

Please note that ALL of my images are under copyright and may NOT be reproduced in any manner or in any venue without my explicit WRITTEN permission. (This includes mosaics on Flickr and elsewhere.) If you wish to use one of my images, please contact me IN ADVANCE via Flickr mail with an explanation of your desired use. I will reply promptly! Thank you in advance for respecting my intellectual property.

Also note that many of my images are intentionally posted in medium or large size (1024 or 1300 pixels largest side, 72 ppi) and are not suitable for print reproduction. High-resolution versions of all my images are available for various purposes. Please contact me by Flickr mail with your needs/desires for any specific image of mine. Licensing fees will apply under some circumstances.

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Photos of Celeste M (mostly off) (20)

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Contacts (264)

Janette & Jack,... Janette Murdoch
Haribo's Photos No real name given
Cathy MCC Cathy
Terrie.Cooper No real name given
Kanga2011 No real name given
20Bunyip10 No real name given
Lisa Gordon... lisa
TexCalMiPhotog No real name given
Podge Kelly Podge Kelly
Puzzler4879 John
Nick Boren... Nick Boren
rreiffenberger Ray Reiffenberger

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Beyond Layers 587 photos, 441 members
Stones.. (by admin invitation) ~ P1/A2 581 photos, 636 members
Wow supreme excellence - Admin Invite only - Post 1 Comment 2 1,685 photos, 111 members
Colour Mania 52,692 photos, 7,235 members
A Lot of Water {Post 1 - Award at least 2} CONTEST! 27,379 photos, 3,513 members
Katie's Flower Stall A Step up group.Join & P1 / A 3 54 photos, 39 members
Soul o' Creativity ~ Level 4 ~ With 2 Bonus Threads 1,478 photos, 431 members
!Amazing Nature Level 4! P1/C4 402 photos, 160 members
Soul o' Creativity ~ Level 3 ~ Post 1 & Award 4 1,697 photos, 492 members
Soul o' Creativity ~ Level 2 ~ Post 1 & Award 4 2,344 photos, 667 members
l'espace de vie ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 670 photos, 526 members
Coneflowers (Echinacea) - P1-C1 54 photos, 16 members
!Amazing Nature Level 3! P1/C4 785 photos, 257 members
The Best Of Nature's Poetry ~ Hall Of Fame ~♥~ Invite Only ~ 150 photos, 78 members
``IN TOUCH WITH NATURE``/p1/c2 6,161 photos, 1,359 members
!Amazing Nature Level 2! (P1)(C4) 2,145 photos, 531 members
! Amazing Nature ! P/1C/4 AWARD GROUP 12,570 photos, 1,649 members
A Square DreamLand [invited image only] A1/P1 admin control 473 photos, 126 members
beautiful and delicate-Admin Invite only P1/C2 SWEEPER ACTIVE! 2,745 photos, 378 members
Súper fotografías en macros(Sube 1,Premia 3) *Sweeper Active* 12,202 photos, 2,152 members
Macro dewdrops ○ admin moderated P1/ 2 comments please 1,621 photos, 778 members
♥ Nature Treasures ♥ 1,366 photos, 236 members
Katie's Flower Basket, Step up group. Join & P 1 A 3 197 photos, 128 members
MACRO MAGISTER - Invite only 1,327 photos, 176 members
NESPYXEL'S TOP GALLERY - P1/C2 SWEEPER ACTIVE - ONLY 100 + FAV 1,673 photos, 181 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 9) : Post 1 / Award 5 1,530 photos, 558 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 8) : Post 1 / Award 4 1,818 photos, 670 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 7) : Post 1 / Award 4 2,211 photos, 808 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 6) : Post 1 / Award 4 2,987 photos, 974 members
The Beautiful Image TOP - Admin Invite Only - P 1 A 3 NO FRAMES 22,001 photos, 5,270 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 5) : Post 1 / Award 4 3,603 photos, 1,120 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 4) : Post 1 / Award 4 4,905 photos, 1,393 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 3) : Post 1 / Award 4 7,022 photos, 1,782 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 2) : Post 1 / Award 4 11,862 photos, 2,416 members
"Exquisite Art "+50 Fav AW/FAV2 MANDATORY or banned from all 2,097 photos, 394 members
Nostalgic Romantic P1 A2 ♥♥♥ Valentine's Showcase ENTER 1,015 photos, 110 members
The Best Of Nature's Poetry ~♥~ L 2 ~ Invite Only ~ P/1 A/5 526 photos, 155 members
**Masterclass Elite** Invite Only Post 1-Award 3 (Level 3) 2,318 photos, 539 members
Nature's Poetry ~♥~ Level 1 ~ Post 1 ~ Award 5 7,201 photos, 779 members
NATURE by Flickr { P1/A1 } 22,884 photos, 1,511 members
The power of flowers (Post 1, Award 3 7,819 photos, 1,351 members
Étude ~ by Admin invitation ~ P1/A 2 4,390 photos, 281 members
LO ZODIACO / THE ZODIAC * Admin Invite only P1/C2 2,503 photos, 104 members
! * Only birds from around the world * ! Admin moderated P1/C2 2,015 photos, 445 members
☺"El show del Macro""The show of the Macro"{Post 1 Award1} 63,312 photos, 3,769 members
♠ Art Mix Highlights ♠3-COMMENTS, Please!!! 1,956 photos, 322 members
PHOTOS pour TOUS - (PHOTOS for ALL) 1Post - Com 2 33,450 photos, 2,234 members
Shield Of Excellence - Level 3 (p1/a5) 4,709 photos, 1,287 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 4 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 3,431 photos, 965 members
Riisli Gallery 9,480 photos, 1,129 members

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Favorite Cats 16 photos

Testimonials (8)

mahnazahmed says:

"Celeste has won my admiration with her timeless captures and her wonderful heart. her stream is one of the best on flickr. i am grateful to have the privilege of visiting her stream everyday and coming away refreshed and totally inspired. if i have no time to visit anyone else hers is one of the two i never miss. look forward to many more unique and gracious posts, dear Celeste."

12th February, 2011
Panuwud says:

"Celeste is one of my most royal friends in Flickr. Her flower is one of the very few best in Flickr, period. Her artistic mind and technical skill are second to none. I am honored to be her friend."

13th February, 2011
MacroMarcie says:

"Celeste is one of the great talents here on Flickr. Her macro photography is TOP NOTCH...I wait with baited breath every day to see what she has come up with next...everything a good photographer should be and more...I am so glad I ran across her stream almost a year ago...

Thank you for being such an inspiration, Celeste! :)"

25th January, 2010
Nick Boren Photography says:

"I don't give out many of these.. but when I do, just know that it is very well deserved. I have had the privilege of viewing Celeste's photography for some time now.. and I must say, with each image I view, I come away very impressed with what I see.

Celeste has a way of capturing the beauty of flower images like none other.. I have been in this business of photography now for a long time and I know great images when I see them.. I also can tell the effort that is put into an image. Effort and real passion is what Celeste brings to her photography.

It is a real pleasure of mine to give this testimonial to her. Not only is she a great photographer.. but she is also a wonderful person. I have never met her in person.. but I am also a good judge in people as well. :-)

Keep up your wonderful work Celeste.. I have an idea that we have just seen the beginnings of your true talents my dear friend. Hugs from nick..."

22nd November, 2009
JWGPhotography says:

"Celeste in my opinion is a floral photographer worth aspiring too! Her stream is an amazing collection of images I wish to shoot half as well. Impressive is the everyday on Celeste's stream!!"

11th November, 2009
OceanAir55 says:

"It has been a year since i start following up with Celeste's photostream. Her creativity and concentration in photographing are shown in every piece of her work. I am glad to know her through flickr and i enjoy going through her collection which is filled with passion. She sees things in its detail and she turns simple things into beautiful shots. She's a photographer who has the spirits and continuity."

25th September, 2009
AADHI ARTS says:

"i have been watching CELESTE M's photo pages for quit some time and every time i visit her page i can see her dramatic photographs ..pretty ordinary subjects too she will turn in to a fantastic photograph... this is her strength and CELESTE i really admire your work and keep it up..
finally iam proud that i am one of your contact/friend here..."

1st July, 2009
Kausthub says:

"As her name suggests, Celeste is indeed Celestial. I have come to be good friends with her through the internet (Flickr, Skype, and Google Talk). What I love about her work is the attention to detail, and the ability to make a simple setting look outstanding. Her work is testimony to the fact that you don't have to be at a great location, with great equipment to make great photographs. You just have to let your creative ability shine, and this is what makes the work of Celeste shine.

I would suggest every photo enthusiast to take a look at her photo stream carefully, to be inspired and charmed. Hats off to you Celeste. I respect your work so much"

22nd March, 2009