Colin H.'s photostream

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Testimonials (35)

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  Shipwreckate says:

  "You are probably one of the amazing person I've ever known.
  You have an amazing taste in music, same as in fashion.
  anyway you take awesome pictures, you inspire me to take photos at night and I can't still believe you added me as contact too, that makes me go :-O
  
  chyeeaaah right this boy takes awesome pictures :)"

  16th June, 2010

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  iamsymmetrical says:

  "Colin inspired me to use digital and actually think before I shoot. I greatly appreciate that and it's changed how I view the world."

  15th January, 2010

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  KCPhotographyy says:

  "ohh my goodness colin :) lets just start off by saying you are probably #1 on my top 3 inspirational photographers :D every upload i cant help but favorite and you are just so darn creative! i strive to be you
  ...kthxbye"

  26th December, 2009

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  mum, i am gay! says:

  "let's make out."

  29th November, 2009

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  Green Photography. says:

  "Wow, I'm just glad that I found your flickr, because you're a fantastic photographer, and everything you do, people just love it! and I can see that you have improve a lot, as I look at your old photographs, keep it up, you're work is amazing!"

  31st October, 2009

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  sará. says:

  "I remember I have talked to Colin a few times, and honestly, he was one of the most genuine people I've talked to in a while. It seems as though you really feel something through his photos, an emotion that is hard to capture yet right there in all of his photos. I love the way I feel relaxed, saddened, and overjoyed when I look at his photos, it's really a cool feeling. I would love to get to know him better, for his photos are secretive as well."

  4th October, 2009

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  cardigans & cattails. says:

  "I see your photography and it basically makes me want to cry.
  It is all so beautiful and like EVERYSINGLEONE is explored.
  I definitely strive to do as well as you do one day.
  You're wonderful, man."

  2nd October, 2009

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  Devon France says:

  "I honestly don't know what to say.
  Your pictures are just so incredible, and so wonderful, to put into words.
  The tones you have in your pictures inspire me so much, not to mention the focusing.
  Basically, I just wanted to say that you inspire me, and probably the rest of the Flickrverse.
  Keep up the incredible photos.
  -Devon"

  9th September, 2009

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  anna szczekutowicz says:

  "ok so my last testimonial was crap, to put it simply. i need to make it way better because your work deserves such more credit than my last testimonial.
  
  
  firstly , Colin is one of the nicest people on flickr, as well as on tumblr.
  secondly, his work is mind blowing. every photo of his is amazing and his photostream contains a lot of pieces that are indoors, that, in a sense, anyone could do since they are no studios, just normal living environments. yet, his photos have something that many people, including myself, wish they could do; interestingness. (is that a word? im not really sure, but his photos are always so interesting). Colin is able to have such great depth of field and get focal areas that adds so much mystery to his photos. it was quite remarkable to view from one photo to another how creative he gets.
  thirdly, not only are his indoors photos amazing, but his outdoors one as well. they capture such beautiful settings with the perfect lighting. he is remarkable in the way that he uses his surrounding to make such a great photo.
  fourthly, his post processing skills are remarkable. i wish i could edit photos that well because his tones are always so perfect with each photo. im sure a whole lot of photographers wish they could post process that way Colin does because the way Colin is able to use colors and tones is quite genius.
  fifthly, Colin has titles on his photos. for that i must give a whole lot of respect for. on flickr, i am way too lazy to think of something witty, mysterious, and thoughtful for my titles so i usually leave them untitled. on deviantart, however, i am forced to create titles for everything i upload and i must admit, my titles are completely lame and horrible because i can never get creative with titles. Nonetheless, Colin's titles have a lot of mystery and feeling to them. it makes me think about why he chose to put such a title up for a photo and it creates so much mood and emotion for the photo. it is really a talent to have to make titles that make people think and wonder.
  
  seriously, keep it up Colin. :) never put your camera down"

  7th September, 2009

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  j417.L says:

  "Colin is brilliant. Short, and simple. His photos carry such casualness and ease that I wish my photos could convey. Taking phenomenal pictures seems to come easy for him, and I look up his stream regularly to gain inspiration. He uses lighting in such magical ways...
  Talk to him, and you will find him to be really chill. He listens to great music, has great style, and is just really a nice guy! Suffering my insomnia seems to be a characteristic we share.
  
  Colin, thank you for sharing your work. Looking at them always helps me find the strength to capture a good shot!"

  26th August, 2009

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  beingryanjude™ says:

  "it was only just a little while ago that i discovered the wonders of colin's stream! i kept noticing comments here and there from him. so i figured why not check out his work. i was immediately blown away (as i'm sure most of us are). and as i recognized his brilliance, i had to tell him so. he then revealed that he is such a kind hearted fellow too. it's nice getting a message from him, from time to time. he's really one of the greats. his skill appears to come so naturally and so casually--and honestly, that may be my favourite part of his work. well, that and his winning skinnyness :) bahah. but really, colin, i'm serious that you inspire me so much since i've found you. thank you so much and keep up the great work."

  21st August, 2009

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  Shyennn. says:

  "I thought it was time to write him one of these.
  
  Colin is one of the very first contacts I added on Flickr (second, actually), and ever since I added him 3 months ago, I've constantly been amazed by his photography skills. His photographs are just perfect! Colin is extremely creative and 100% original. When I can't think of what to do for my 365, I always visit his photostream to find inspiration and even motivation from his unique concepts, ideas and perspectives. The massive improvement he has made since his 365 is unbelievable and he deserves every bit of success and recognition he's getting for his photos. He is one of my most favorite flickrers and thought he should know that. (: His awkwardness just makes him who he is.
  
  Kudos to Colin, he is brilliant. (:"

  9th August, 2009

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  trish yeung says:

  "in spite of simplicity of colin's photos, they do not lack the qualities of a wonderful photograph--not one single one!
  he inspires me to take better photos, to find my style and to grow as a photographer.
  
  he's pretty rad too :)"

  20th July, 2009

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  taraviolet. says:

  "Colin, so I've known you for a long time now. And I just have to say that you're really cool. I've loved watching your photography improve, it just keeps getting better and better! I feel lucky to have met you/know you in general, since you rule.
  Your photographs are wonderful."

  7th July, 2009

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  like castanets says:

  "colin's photostream is pretty much perfect, there is so much creativity in just one boy and i have so much love for each and every one of the photos he uploads."

  18th June, 2009

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  advertising amy says:

  "I really love your work. I love the colours you work with, and your unique style. Very impressive work! :)"

  18th June, 2009

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  Erica Mendoza says:

  "When I met you, we matched. That was really cool. Smiley face."

  15th June, 2009

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  sunshine doll says:

  "Traversing through the sunny, swampy land of Florida, I stopped at a house one day to ask for some gas (unfortunately, there was not a gas station in sight, and I was desperate). I walked up cautiously to the door of the front home and knocked lightly on it, hoping somebody would answer.
  
  Someone did answer, and I felt my heart beat slightly more quickly as I stared at the boy in the doorway. He had slightly shaggy brown hair, full lips, and deep penetrating eyes. He was wearing a purple shirt decorated with three penguins, and a pair of aviators was threaded in his hair. He was tall and lanky; he took up much of the doorframe, and there was an immediate contrast as he looked down at me.
  
  I gulped. “Is it okay if I borrow some gas?”
  
  “Yeah, sure,” he said, with a smile. Then he looked at me again, “Wait, where are you going?”
  
  “I have no idea,” I said hesitantly. “I’ve never been to Florida and I’m just drifting aimlessly around.”
  
  “Well I have an idea,” he proposed. “How about you and I go on a trip then, and see what there is to do? There’s nothing in Florida, I swear.”
  
  “Alright,” I agreed hesitantly, looking at this stranger. I didn’t even know his name.
  
  As if sensing my anxiety, he tried to relieve my fears. “I’m Colin. And we are going to have a GREAT time.”
  
  Maybe it was a combination of naïveté and stupidity or simply blind trust—who knows?—but I believed him. So instead of getting gas, I climbed into his car, and we went off.
  
  Colin Hill thought it would be a good idea to stop in every state across the USA. In Missouri, we tackled the St. Louis Arch, and Colin almost killed us both by jumping frantically up and down in the arch, making it sway, and causing us to be kicked out. In Wisconsin, it was his brilliant idea to climb on the roof of a market to pet the cows had been placed on top of the building (we got kicked out of there too). In Nebraska, we went cow-tipping; in Las Vegas, we joined the Cirque du Soleil crew; in Louisiana, he (I refused) ate gumbo fused with only habanero peppers; in Oregon, we caught garter snakes; in Arizona, we attempted the Grand Canyon without any sort of guide or map.
  
  Eventually we had hit all fifty states and I had learned that Colin was insane—launching himself fully into any sort of endeavor he wanted, and risking his life for art. He was an artist, an adventurer, an explorer in every aspect of life. As we went, he took pictures, tens of thousands of pictures in order to capture every moment, his eyes always excited and laughing, ready for the next adventure.
  
  Once we finished the USA though, Colin wasn’t done. He wanted to go other places. We went to Europe and added to the graffiti on the Eiffel Tower. We scaled the massive Buddha in Hong Kong. We carried huge carpets in Morocco. And then we headed to Colin’s love: Japan, and he took me to the beach. We spent a day there, gathering jellyfish up into a plastic bucket to take quick Polaroid pictures, and then tossing the animals back into the sea (another challenge to death, as these jellyfish were nasty buggers).
  
  After this day, we collapsed on the sand and watched as the waves slowly spread up. I glanced over at him.
  
  “Why do you constantly risk your life? You could die doing some of these crazy things, you know.”
  
  He bit his lip and looked over at me. “I know.”
  
  “Then… why?”
  
  “Because I’m crazy,” he smirked. “And, well, if you never do it, you never know. Life is to live, and if you’re not living on the edge, there’s no point.”
  
  After he spoke, we sat and didn’t say anything. I let the waves crash on the beach, as I thought of what Colin had said. I saw Colin as a mountaineer, climbing up Mount Everest; as a scuba diver, diving down to the undiscovered depths of the ocean; an astronaut, who traveled up into space.
  
  “You know what’s best about it, though?” Colin asked suddenly. “About living your life this way?”
  
  “What?” I asked.
  
  “Finding somebody as crazy enough to go along with you,” he answered smugly.
  
  I smacked him. He told me that tomorrow we were going to go climb a volcano and play with lava. I didn’t even know that that was possible.
  
  But apparently with Colin, anything was."

  3rd May, 2009

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  muffin<3 says:

  "Colin is probably the most talanted photographer i've ever seen.
  I can't wait for his new uploads cos every work is adorable and original.
  And i also see a lot of progress in his photos since the beginning.
  His photos are very interesting to look at because in each photo you can see his mood and even soul.
  I aprecciate his answers to messages,not everyone who is as famous as Colin answers messages or comments =)
  good luck in the future
  xxx"

  18th April, 2009

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  matthew.goli says:

  "I can successfully say I sat here and looked through every single photo and video Colin has posted. Or, actually, the ones that are public. [Cause I don't know if he has any that are private. O;] Anyway, I've known Colin for about two months now and I think I already know a lot about him. I mean, how he thinks and sees the world, that is. He has grown a lot as a photographer and I believe he will go do great things, whether he agrees with me or not. I like to look at his photos for inspiration. He's opened my eyes to see everything differently and he'll open yours too. Give it a shot and add him. I promise you won't regret it."

  28th March, 2009

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  Jamie Basso says:

  "Colin is really creative with his photos, and his work is really great.
  He's just generally awesome."

  14th March, 2009

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  [Brandon] says:

  "Wow! Great improvement over the 365!"

  22nd February, 2009

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  chloë. says:

  "dis iz colin
  he iz mah interwebz frann
  i luff mah colin
  
  seriously, though, go look through his stream, from start to finish, you won't be disappointed. he's grown so much as a photographer, and continues to improve with every image. it's a wonderful thing, to look up to and be inspired by someone, especially when they're your peer.
  
  oh, and he's maybe the most adorable person i've ever seen in my entire life."

  1st February, 2009

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  sunshinepastbedtime says:

  "Colin is the posterchild for 365. And his awesomeness makes the world go 'round."

  25th January, 2009

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  casimms says:

  "There's a vibe with your photos that I really admire. Whether one of your pictures may be simple, or any type of feeling or emotion, it's just really diverse. Your whole stream is. And I'm glad for that."

  22nd January, 2009

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  yyy. says:

  "here is my testi
  testimonial, i mean
  okay. here we go
  
  colin's brilliant
  he is very creative
  though he denies it
  
  he is quite charming
  and very fun to talk to
  trust me, he is : )*
  
  keep up your good work
  and make more sweet videos.
  sincerely, perry.
  
  * = one syllable."

  12th January, 2009

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  jtsteeves says:

  "I'm not really sure where to begin. Colin is amazing. There, that is where I shall start. His photos are amazing. He has a very creative mind and has the photographic ability to reproduce what he imagines. All of his photos are interesting and fun to look at. The lighting on every shot is superb.
  
  Not only is Colin an amazing photographer, he is also a really nice guy."

  6th January, 2009

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  emma.analise says:

  "though i've only just discovered his stream hours ago, i have been truly inspired by colin's work. the lighting in all his photos are so precise and perfectly placed. one day i wish to master that in my own photos. i have also enjoyed watching his videos and his self portraits are particularly clever and artistic. i have a feeling that this guy will go far
  
  keep the amazing work up :D"

  4th January, 2009

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  ianóhara says:

  "Colin,
  makes the photos he sees
  in his head perfectly.
  He is one to admire,
  both photographically
  and the attire he has.
  He's got a great look to him
  and makes the world
  around him look great as well,
  with a lighthearted feeling, or with a
  solemn thought or emotions too large
  to contain in words.
  
  
  you should know greatness when you see it."

  2nd January, 2009

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  Taylor-Tomorrow says:

  ""Of course Taylor-Tomorrow hasn't written the amazing Colin a testimonial yet" :(
  
  
  Way way way way past over due.
  I don't know if you know this, but you were one of the first guys I found on Filckr. You and Hckyso. And I thought you were 'famous'. Haha, well maybe you are.
  
  But more importantly you have grown so much over that time. You take amazing photos. And each one is better and better. The self-portraits make me envious. They are always well produced and plus you are extremely photogentic. :D"

  30th December, 2008

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  {{those brown eyes}} has a new account! says:

  "what can I say? this is my first testimonial I've ever written :O
  ..and its going to a very good person for sure. His work as been real inspiration to me over the past months, and he is a really nice person to know on flickr (i'm you are the same in real life as well!)
  anyway..watch out for his work! its improves everytime I come to his page, which is often :D
  keep it up!!
  
  lydia :]"

  30th December, 2008

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  Cwluc says:

  "I'm not sure I can find the words but I'm going to try like hell. Colin from the first day I'd ever seen one of his photo has had me speechless, anxious, looking forward to his genius with every shot. I think it was...oh I definitely remember it was a shot that he couldn't divulge his secret - I was so excited with the result I couldn't even contain myself. He's got an eye like no other. He's just awesome that way."

  28th December, 2008

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  Michael Vdk says:

  "In days when Dslr was an incomplete thought, and photoshop wasn't even an infant, photographers worked with few things.
  
  With light and colour, and a little factor called imagination they brought facets of the world into photographic masterpieces. Colin's use of light and tone are immensely inspiring. The dedication of his 365 provokes nothing short of envy, and his work is simply superb.
  
  Truly a great person as well as an artist. I hope he continues his work till time ceases...amazing really!"

  22nd December, 2008

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  kristinshaw says:

  "what a cool man! yeah!"

  7th May, 2008

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  PhotoLab507 says:

  "Colin is consistently creative. Colors, angles, approaches, concepts, he does it all. His 365 is worth a daily check. He has also been very helpful with suggestions and post-process for yours truly. A "smart" photostream to be viewed often."

  21st April, 2008

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