About astrocruzan  

rskoon says:
"Astrocruzan is the best! I downloaded one of his pictures of Lighthouse Point and it is my desktop background. Has been for months. I look at it everyday. it is a perfect composition and is meaningful to me in a personal way. Cruz's pictures are often like this for me, great compositions, but with something more."

cowe says:
"don blows my mind every single time he posts. truly.

'nuff said."

V!! says:
"his work feels good. real good."

drew... says:
"truth be told, i could easily go through and favorite every single one of Don's photos. i contemplated doing it...but then i realized, if i looked at every single one of his photos tonite (which, in the spirit of honesty, i could do without thinking twice), i'd have nothing left to look at tomorrow. and quite frankly, i would be saddened.

though, the more i think about it, the more enticing it sounds. however, i think i could very well explode from way too much goodness.

what makes his work even better, in my eyes, is he is the nicest guy ever. i had the pleasure of meeting him at the S.F. Polaroid Nerdout and as a testament to his character, he loaned his 55mm red glass filter when i realized i had left mine elsewhere. (hehe which i still need to mail off!! i lag, sorry.)

i can't say enough good things about the man and eagerly look forward to every shot he will post in the future, immediate or distant."

jeffbalke says:
"astrocruzan's work is an inspiration. He is one of those rare artists who, through his wonderful photographs, has changed the way I see things through the lens. His landscapes, in particular, are timeless and evocative. One of my favorite photographers, on Flickr or otherwise."

Patrick T Power says:
"I had the good fortune to spend the better part of a day exploring San Francisco with Don, watching him snap one wonderful photograph after another, and from what I recall only a small fraction of the good stuff ended up on flickr. If that weren't enough, Don is also about as kind and generous and humble a person as I have met. In taking a close look at his photographs, however, that shouldn't surprise anyone."

My Little Monkey says:
"Astro is a great story teller. His photos are so real and raw. He is a natural talent who has great perspective. I can feel the deeper meaning behind each of his photos. I feel very fortunate to have met Astro and encountered his easy-going, open-minded, patient, demeanor. You rock Astro. I just felt inclined to share my admiration of your talents with you."

* cate * says:
"my favorite storyteller.
he just rules.
period."

Michael Sarver says:
"I've never seen colors so brilliant, composition so well framed, and scenes so gorgeously captured. Astrocruzan's photostream offers hours of good photos if you've got the time!"

SeenyaRita says:
"Astrocruzan is a pro both technically and artistically. Every one of his photos is imbued with a soul and essence. When I view his photos I feel like I'm looking at the subject for the first time, even if I know them well. In an Astrocruzan photo, the world is more sublimely beautiful and full of wonder than I ever realized. He has a gift for making the smallest scenes "a happening" and instills them with a wonderful sense of drama and light."

myla kent says:
"His amazing talent is one of my favorites for so many reasons. Click through his exquisite flickrstream and you will learn, with each succeeding photograph, how to capture a moment with inspirational beauty."

Ten Directions says:
"Without doubt, this is one of the highest quality photostreams on flickr. Prolific and varied images show the work of a master photographer. From surfers in steamer lane, wild flowers, architecture, and his amazing cat just inspire me.

When viewing these photos, you will be cruising the astrosphere. What a rare and beautiful stream of photos."

Trois Têtes (TT) says:
"I'm fed up commenting on on individual Astrocruzan photos. They are all fantastic!"

SteveFE says:
"How to begin? Well, you won't see too many of my comments on astrocruzan's stream for one simple reason - if I started I would have a tough time stopping, and there aren't enough hours in the day!

Just a few examples:
look at his panorama set and learn how it's done;

admire his cat photos - perfection in an overworked Flickr field, cruzan's are the best bar none;

bird pictures - just his pelicans are flight are jawdropping;

Santa Cruz - it's not just a place in a song by The Thrills, it's brought to life here;

did I mention flower pictures? Again an overworked cliché area, but cruzan's are among the very best, full of colour and depth;

finally, how can anyone have such mastery of that arcane device the scanner? How did he manage to use one to get the best Fender Stratocaster picture anywhere??? www.flickr.com/ph...

Simply put, every picture here is worthy of space on your wall. And yes, in time I WILL add those comments! Just bit by bit please..."