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cobalt123's photostream
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Eclectic and resourcefull (spelled that way for a reason)
View my DNA profile here:
The majority of photos on flickr show progress from my first point and shoot cameras to the present dSLR Canons I own. This older photo is my personal favorite for 2008, a zoom shot of an agave stalk with high contrast and composition most important to me:
In July 2008 I got my first dSLR, so images of the last three years are mostly Canon 40D and now my Canon 5D Mark II. I left all my original point and shoot photos from 2004 on in my photo stream as a humble reminder to myself as to where I've "come up from". If only one could go back and try that same shot all over again now that one's learned more, ha ha!
For my friends and new contacts, you may contact me by flickrmail and then I will provide an email address to use. I had to limit my contacts to a number that I can reasonably keep up with and follow with comments, but I do look at each and every person who comments on my photos and appreciate your interest.
I have a CC license on my photos for Attribution-noncommercial-share/share alike and some rights are reserved. Contact me if you have a project where you may want to use one of my photos. I've had more requests for stock photography uses and am now setting up a personal website to accommodate that and other special photography services.
Comments and suggestions on my photos are encouraged. I helped start the first of the Arizona flickr meetups, and have met about 90 flickr members now. My favorite group is Arizona Wonders, with over 4,000 members. One and all are most welcome friends.
Photos of cobalt123 (34)
cobalt123's favorite photos from other Flickr members (10,726)
Contacts (434)
Groups (50)
- Project Weather 8,884 photos, 2,640 members
- artland 340,746 photos, 25,761 members
- Gems, Rocks, and Minerals 609 photos, 30 members
- EOS Adventure 26,543 photos, 3,775 members
- Be a Hero - GoPro 3,642 photos, 1,025 members
- Go-Pro Cameras (Pics & Vids) 555 photos, 166 members
- GoPro - Be a HERO 118 photos, 45 members
- Christmas Dreams 5,250 photos, 458 members
- Christmas 48,933 photos, 5,543 members
- Hubcaps... Ribbed, Finned, Spoked Plain and Centercaps 13,967 photos, 219 members
- Street Rods and Customs 27,272 photos, 1,594 members
- Hot Rods & Racing 10,406 photos, 645 members
- FOTOCYFER - The Light's Hunters 33,218 photos, 1,420 members
- Neon Lights 5,962 photos, 497 members
- Gas Station 7,115 photos, 1,214 members
- Abandonded Gas Stations 3,449 photos, 650 members
- Vintage Texaco 2,745 photos, 403 members
- Vintage Gas Stations (buildings) 3,370 photos, 477 members
- Amazing Weather (Skies, Nature, Places) 14,851 photos, 909 members
- the kids are all right... 55,181 photos, 3,257 members
- Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! 26,600 photos, 3,187 members
- Caterpillar Equipment 1,713 photos, 204 members
- Heavy Equipment 6,670 photos, 512 members
- Legoland California 955 photos, 53 members
- Boing Boing 46,220 photos, 3,896 members
- Chercher la Femme ♀ 13,975 photos, 1,275 members
- in loving memory of imapix 138 photos, 158 members
- Puppy Love 42,395 photos, 5,148 members
- Just Puppies! 33,455 photos, 4,688 members
- Buildings/Architecture 662,445 photos, 28,768 members
- warhammer games and miniatures 10,276 photos, 962 members
- Mannequin 19,546 photos, 3,222 members
- US Route 60 146 photos, 41 members
- Quotes and Quotations 12,719 photos, 1,395 members
- phoenixcomicon2010 434 photos, 25 members
- Phoenix Comicon Pool 4,046 photos, 109 members
- Everything Yellow 26 photos, 6 members
- Remembering Noor Banu 153 photos, 194 members
- Signs of theTimes ©®™ (Sign Pictures) 54,770 photos, 5,807 members
- Sign City 159,394 photos, 10,461 members
- Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.... 29,945 photos, 2,049 members
- STOP! Signs (Ode to the Octagon) 264 photos, 118 members
- Canon 5D MkII 88,995 photos, 2,916 members
- Rockforms 6,084 photos, 1,018 members
- Awesome Nature 288,937 photos, 10,223 members
- Art-Pix 22,473 photos, 1,038 members
- beach lovers. . . 204,129 photos, 19,011 members
- Best of The Birds 123,490 photos, 8,709 members
- California 180,706 photos, 6,298 members
- * Oceanside and Southern California 11,802 photos, 825 members
Galleries (3)
- Arizona Sunsets 12 photos
- Arizona Saguaro: The BIG Cactus 8 photos
- Lightning Strikes Arizona! 13 photos
Testimonials (18)
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John Groseclose says:
"She's one of those stalwart regulars for the AZ Wonders walkabouts, and I'd miss her if she vanished... not to mention her images."
20th February, 2008
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eye of einstein says:
"Ms Cobalt's works are so outstanding as to be called magnificent and ever so thoughtful and sometimes thought provoking..It is difficult to compartmentalize her..with mere words when speaking of pictures
She does many series of many subjects.. Documenting all of her varied interests with great vigor.
I especially love her architectural views and her views of nature....
It is hard to add more superlatives when all seems to have been said before
Rock on..e=mc/2
e/e Hawaii"13th February, 2008
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Mr Jaded says:
"cobalt123 is a rebel, an anarchist and a trouble-maker. She is also the most patriotic American I know. Her unflinching eye (and lens) cuts through the nonsense and delivers clean cut images from the heart of the madness."
24th November, 2007
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rgdaniel says:
"Anyone who lists Tom Waits and Frank Zappa among their favoured musical artists deserves to be taken seriously. Well, by me at least. B-)"
15th September, 2007
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videoal says:
"Cobalt's photostream is like an encyclopedia. It is brilliant, informative, and fun to browse through. She has covered practically everything in Arizona with her camera. She is a pioneer, an adventurer, an ambasador for AZ Flickrites. I salute you!"
7th July, 2007
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Daniel Greene says:
"Gosh, not that Cobalt needs another testimonial, BUT: I like how she can take a photo and make it a social commentary, character sketch, or history lesson. Her photos have more than enough artistic merit to stand on their own; her titles and descriptions just make the whole experience of visiting her photos all the more interesting, informative, and thought-provoking.
Cobalt organized the first Flickr meetup I went to, and she welcomed me with open arms. I consider her a mentor and a friend."30th March, 2007
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KNEU Photo says:
"What can I say about Cobalt? Cobalt inspires me - and she might disagree - she pushes me.
When I think about her pictures I think 'BOLD COLOR' that just pops out of the screen and it dares you to keep looking."12th March, 2007
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Night Heron says:
"Simply special in so many ways."
1st January, 2007
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Martin Kimeldorf's Pixel Playground says:
"whoever has not fallen in love with Cobalt's work has never fallen in love."
8th October, 2006
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BiggerPictureImages.com says:
"How fortunate I was to run into "Cobalt" at a blues concert! She noticed my camera and struck up a conversation with me about photography. And, she told me about flickr. So, here I am! She's achieved some really great shots!"
13th August, 2006
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suertudo says:
"Young Grasshopper has a long way to go but occasionally you'll see some brillance..."
11th March, 2006
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*omnia* says:
"Cobalt has been bitten by the flickr bug! As a photographer, she is enthusiastic, energetic, persistent and resourceful. I always find it a pleasure to visit her photostream, and respect the way she points her lens at the world and shares it with us"
4th September, 2005
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gem66 says:
"I met cobalt123 some time ago, online on Flickr. I started noticing that she seems to be involved in many many aspects of Flickr. I always admire her photos, which she takes with great enthusiasm. I know she does, because I got to meet her in person at the Arizona Flickr meetup at IKEA. I found her to be very good natured, enthusiastic and a lot of fun. She led the group all around the store, showing us places for great photo ops. I'm glad I know her and look forward to our next Arizona Flickr meetup."
30th August, 2005
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Orbital Joe says:
"Cobalt was one of my earliest contacts here...I was amazed how closely her subjects and style seemed to coincide with my own...
I was uploading rock pix...so was she...
I was uploading flower pix...so was she...
I was uploading pix of shiny glass balls...so was she...
She refers to it as serendipity...To me it was just plain scarey....But she sure takes a mean photo!
Cobalt sees art and beauty in things that I would just ignorantly pass by.
Just check out her IKEA shots...You'll see what I mean!"30th August, 2005
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mimbrava says:
"Eclectic and resourceful BJ is a remarkable member of the Flickr community, having formed and currently administering many fascinating groups, and always taking time to make encouraging comments on other people's photos. Using diverse Flickr application tools, she creates gorgeous mosaics and other interesting and informative images, and shares with us some of her amazing cobalt artifacts and mineral collection as well as photos of her beautiful Arizona flora and fauna. Flickr couldn't be luckier than to have her as a member."
18th August, 2005
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Ryan Brenizer says:
"Cobalt123 is one of the Flickrites who without a doubt makes it a better place to be. From the fantastic groups she's founded and administered to the great feeling you get looking at her photos, with excellent macros and a wonderful sense of color, it would be a poorer place without her."
17th August, 2005
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doc(q)man says:
"a great eye for the small and the grand things in her world, that's the first thing that comes to mind, thinking of cobalt123's images. Her love of photography in them is as evident as her love for life on this planet itself. A wonderful influence in the flickr community with her delightful tours, enthousiastic commenting and positive contributions to diverse discussions!"
17th August, 2005
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Claudecf says:
"Cobalt123 has been one of my favourite contacts for quite a while. I like her photos and admire her community oriented activity on flickr and other places. I wish I knew how to manage photos the way she does, making tiles and organising tours. Don’t miss her flickrtour pool at www.flickr.com/gr.... Flickrtours are a new concept she created and she is good at making you get to know flickr in depth"
5th May, 2005
- Joined:
- February 2005
- Hometown:
- Elgin, Illinois
- I am:
- Female and Single
- Occupation:
- Teacher