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Whew! Yeah, so, I'm an outgoing, bookish, hopeless romantic who talks a lot. I'm kooky, crazy and down to earth all at the same time. I love life and intend to live every day with a serious passion and I'll try just about anything once!

i enjoy a good novel, a steamy cuppa joe on bitter, cold rainy days and you'll find me outside charging up some knoll in my running shoes when the weather's sunny and peachy keen.

I'm of the fun, funny, spontaneous, independent, low-maintenance persuasion and am usually up for anything anytime. I try to balance that out by not being a collector or a snob or an egomaniac.

Mostly I think life is about experiences, with other people and with ideas, and I try to live with that in mind. I believe life is a challenge that's too short for regrets, i live for today and worry abt tomorrow next week.

currently, i pretty engrossed with nature macrophotography,
insect macros and flower macros.

its a whole new world out there, when you really go that to the micro level. another genre of interest would be people and portraits, something i'd like to study in detail, after i'm done with my macro obsession.

i'm always open to new friends, people who share similar interests and the sharing of knowledge



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Seagull-4 TLR (Grandfather's)

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    ~Yapster~ says:

    "A very friendly guy who is willing to share all his knowledge with you.

    I still remember our first meetup in botanical gardens for macro shoots.
    A lot of knowledge sharing from him.

    Not only that, to get the best out of his shots, he is willing to spend a lot of time on studying and experimenting on new stuff.
    This is the key to be a good photographer.

    Last but not least, his nice photos really inspire me~

    Thanks again bro!"

    19th October, 2008

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    *Syltastic* says:

    "I ccouldn't make up my mind on what pictures to comment because I love all of them.
    So I figured I'd update my testi and tell you this way that you rawk! :)"

    5th August, 2008

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    tchadina says:

    "Нi! I"m reely impressioned by your photos, I have not see this kind of photos for a long time, they offered to my the good feeling, THANK YOU"

    2nd July, 2008

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    Sinsong says:

    "well, Shawn just brings energy to people's life. he's always so bright, sunny and lively. and i love how we can see his personality and passion in his photos. :)"

    22nd January, 2008

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    *Hurricane Hilda* says:

    "This guy already has so many testimonials...I'll just add one more to them, heheh! Shawn bakes great cookies and shoots beautiful macros. He's a great guy, truth being told. Thanks for being my friend, Pout Boy."

    24th August, 2007

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    tltan says:

    "I went through his pictures and are amazed at the quality he can produced. Macros, portraits, landscape, actions as well as recently my all time favorite - abstract macro. Well done dude, and Iook forward to your great works!"

    21st August, 2007

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    yaw yong xin says:

    "Hi Shawn, I want to Thank you for all the guidance you have shared with me. Really appreciate.

    I will also like to compliment on your photos. They are Great! You have an unique Eye that is able to capture simple things and turn it into something very attractive. I enjoy viewing your photos. They are a form of inspiration to me."

    26th July, 2007

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    brimzone says:

    "Cookie had alway impressed me with his kids portraits. He has his aimCapturing the moment that brings out the innocent from children's eyes.

    Children have shorter attention span than adults. However to cookie, they are simply the little people that shows their boredom more openly, sharing their feelings transparently. He will go down to their level and capture as many valuable shot as possible."

    8th July, 2007

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    classic perfection says:

    "Apart from being an absolute sweetheart Shawn is a passionate, innovative and versatile photographer. With every upload you get a little glimpse into both his mind and his life.

    Whether it be macro or portrait every image oozes skill, patience and devotion.

    Shawn : Your photostream is a pleasure to visit and your images a delight to view. I adore the little stories that accompany each image, your a true romantic with a drive and passion that is second to none.

    Sarah x"

    5th July, 2007

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    Enrickoan7775 says:

    "Simply energetic, refreshing and feel young to be with...
    Monkey attitude and would sing annoying folk song out of sudden...
    do feel uneasy at first but after a few session of meet up, feel like missing something without him along..Maybe simply we do hope to feel young again..lol

    Though his Nikon D80 is with him for less than a year, Shawn works can simply bring viewers to a whole new world, enchanting macro world which humanize all the special moment of beings' daily routine and their life..Simply amaze with his eyes for details and his persistency on delivering the best work to the audiences.

    With his never say die attitude and his passion on photography, Shawn will sure to excel in his future undertaking:o) Just need to Believe! Personally, I think youre a talented photographer, with great passion and keen interest to adapt to new technology and equipments..Youre going to a proffesional photographer!

    Thanks Cookie! On helping me to progress on digital photography which i almost gave up due to career and some others commitment.
    Hope we can have more time to go for outing and share our works together.

    Shawn is certainly a good pal, sincere, generous on sharing information, crazy but fun to be with... just hope our passion on photography will here to stay and share the best to the world!

    Stay Cheerful Cookie!!
    Life is short,, Click Hard!"

    28th May, 2007

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    espion says:

    ""I shoot macros and women only", or so he tells me. And I suppose a sprinkling of other things too. A natural artist and a dedicated perfectionist with a sensitive, genuine and mischievous soul."

    14th May, 2007

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    werxj says:

    "From the delicate details to the dramatic harshness, this cookie-man captured them well and turned each into a masterpiece. A truly diverse collection."

    4th May, 2007

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    CharlieBrown8989 says:

    "Shawn

    Although i spend over 20 years in the island where he is. We have never have a chance to meet.

    I have visited a few of his sets here. I can vow to say, Superb quality of each master Piece!!

    To me he is a great Digital Imaging Artist!!

    I invite you to join me to visit him more often & to be inspire & motivated

    You are great!!

    I appreciate your everything......"

    29th April, 2007

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    SecretVodka =) says:

    "Many pictures of you have put me in silence and stunning later. I gotta say that you are one of my favourite here on Flickr. Keep up good work my friend. I'll stay tune. =)"

    21st April, 2007

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    skypecaptain says:

    "dacookieman has really awesome pictures in his stream his latest ones I just saw and really like his black and white portraits. Guess what I am doing now? I will check out all of his other pictures.
    :-)"

    13th April, 2007

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    Inoka Chui . says:

    "well it's hard for me to write a testimonial here cuz my english is not good.

    Shawn is a stories teller,is a photographer,is a cookieman. You will never know how much he love photography,and maybe you will never know how serious he is.His album shows wonderful images to many different subjects like food,people,animal,scenery......he always amazed me with many many wonderful photos !

    Thanks for make me smile always . - kiss and hug -

    P.S : I love twiggy,and he kidnap my twiggy. XD"

    5th March, 2007

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