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You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
- Mark Twain
Life's about friendships, the way you love your partner, the way you care for your children. That is what life is about. Not anything about earning a hundred zillion dollars because you toured America more than anyone else. I want life to be about creativity.
- Joe Strummer, former lead singer for the Clash
Discovery is the ability to be puzzled by simple things.
- Noam Chomsky
Long ago I learned to take my time and try not to force perspective.
- Mightyhorse
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Contacts (248)
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Thomas Shahan (Opo...
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A. Savage
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Ajit Rudrangi
Ajit Rudrangi
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Matt Burrows
Matt Burrows
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Art Happens
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therapidian
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Groups (50)
- City of Grand Rapids, Michigan 10 photos, 3 members
- The Rapidian 852 photos, 67 members
- Grand Rapids Marathon 2009 1044 photos, 30 members
- Grand Rapids Black & White 273 photos, 48 members
- The Art of Brew 18 photos, 28 members
- Park(ing) Day GR 168 photos, 9 members
- GR Flickr Slideshow 326 photos, 74 members
- Grand Rapids ArtPrize Promotion 2103 photos, 45 members
- No Restrictions - for occassional boob shooters & Faggots 2525 photos, 167 members
- Strobist on film 58 photos, 57 members
- St. Joseph Island / St. Marys River 207 photos, 35 members
- Engagements 11042 photos, 1616 members
- 'Roid Week 2009 6122 photos, 1591 members
- Expired Distorted Artistic Polaroid Pola Shots 323 photos, 61 members
- Polaroid Goop 703 photos, 371 members
- Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk: Grand Rapids 2009 193 photos, 16 members
- Kodak Expired Film 3448 photos, 933 members
- Polaroid SX 70 53309 photos, 5107 members
- Manistee 785 photos, 21 members
- Friends of Duckie 461 photos, 50 members
- Pola Dogs 984 photos, 281 members
- 拍立得 Polaroid 寶麗萊 28694 photos, 1659 members
- X-Equals on flickr - share, interact, inspire 1436 photos, 260 members
- The River 161 photos, 55 members
- Scott Kelby's 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3 Group 1261 photos, 1217 members
- Michigan Rivers 146 photos, 46 members
- Brownie Hawkeye Flash 5319 photos, 703 members
- Grand Rapids - Festival of the Arts 927 photos, 78 members
- Kent County, Michigan 614 photos, 36 members
- Polaroid Land Camera 22231 photos, 2324 members
- Toilets for Terry 121 photos, 75 members
- Matt Kloskowski Presets Group 1782 photos, 891 members
- Grand Rapids Original Swing Society 63 photos, 11 members
- ArtPrize Grand Rapids 6158 photos, 349 members
- Grand Rapids Chalk Flood 4/18/2009 880 photos, 43 members
- Holland, Michigan 2628 photos, 185 members
- PETOB (People for the Ethical Treatment of Bokehs) 1225 photos, 134 members
- Michigan Woods, Water and Nature 9019 photos, 465 members
- Michigan Highways 318 photos, 73 members
- Stop buying gear and take some damn photos 2034 photos, 89 members
- EXPOSURE.Detroit GC Hospital 23 photos, 435 members
- Bell's Brewery 397 photos, 69 members
- Decisive Moments... Classics in B&W 11305 photos, 2629 members
- Gazelle Sports 103 photos, 20 members
- Michigan Sportsman 363 photos, 53 members
- FILMISM 26194 photos, 1071 members
- Nikon 18-55 mm 7657 photos, 761 members
- Film + EXIF 372 photos, 90 members
- Nikon Classic Cameras 1963 photos, 171 members
- F-mount Ai/AiS Lenses 1235 photos, 71 members
Testimonials (7)
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Brooke Pennington says:
"Matt is Michigan in all of the good ways. When I am being lazy and not leaving the comforts of home he is doing my traveling for me. Ice fishing, hockey games, bigfoot hunting, he does it all and I still get to be lazy and watch. For those of you who think I am being silly, Matt really did catch a sasquatch once. We here in Grand Rapids named him Chad and you are more than welcome to view some of his shots on flickr. Great catch Matt!"
13th February, 2009
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Mac Girl says:
"Talent, thy name art Docksidepress!
Matt's titles and captions never fail to amuse and inform, but more importantly he is one of the most talented people that I know. He makes every shot look effortless... like anyone could pick up any old camera any day and get that particular shot of the firemen doing the hardest part of their job, or capture just that kind of light and bokeh on any flower, or make that tree look like no other tree in the world and yet at the same time make it remind you of every tree beautiful tree that you've ever seen in your life. That's talent! That's Matt!"23rd February, 2008
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chad™ says:
"My last "testimonial" wasn't good enough for this man....
I don't know where Matt's talent has come from, but I would have to say that Matt is one of the best photographers in grand rapids, bar none. He has an eye for photography that is truley amazing and inspiring. his gallery is just stunning.
Not only is his photography amazing, but he's an amazing person. Matt is someone who would go out of his way to help you, or to even meet you. His dedication to grand rapids photography, both online here at flickr, and in the real life, is truly appreciated.
I'm glad to have him not only as a contact, but as a friend as well."29th September, 2007
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RM Stratton says:
"Matt is real, his photography... honest.
Like a pull tab Shlitz, this shit's for real,"27th August, 2007
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lorilea says:
"I always look forward to something new popping up on Matt's photostream. He has a terrific eye for colors and patterns, with a sharp wit thrown into the mix. I love that he takes the time to explore his world, turning something as seemingly mundane as an office park into an exotic locale."
1st March, 2007
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markdek says:
"An exceptional photographer, and willing to always have his camera ready; this is no small task! His photos always stand out from the crowd."
16th February, 2007
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powerbooktrance says:
"Two words can describe docksidepress: AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER. His eye for photography is always dead on and he really seems to get those "out of the ballpark" shots. Not to mention that he is using a point and shoot camera and getting gallery worthy shots. This proves one major thing... its not the equipment, its the artist. Amazing work and I keep coming back for more."
26th November, 2006

















