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dr.Ōzda's photostream
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"Reason is about 17th on the list of the attributes that define us as a species." - David Milch
I'm not a Doctor.
The "O" is long.
There's no consistency here. One image doesn't connect to or flow to the next. My life isn't like that, neither is the photography.
I like old things, and metal junk, artifacts and language. I like decaying matter, organic and inorganic, and growing things (noun and verb) and Nature. I'm curious about stuff and I like to take pictures. Oh, and I love dogs.
I like the ephemeral and capturing things that are about to disappear. I like the mundane, things around us we see everyday, some I hate and some I love and some I take for granted. They'll all change so I like to take their picture. I like people too, in small doses. And dogs in small and large doses.
I like history and when we take photographs we make it.
This is just who I am today, this moment, like a photograph.
About Awards and Comments:
I really like comments but I'm not very fond of awards when they have big showy stickers, especially if they sparkle or move. If you want to give a photo an award, that's cool - I really appreciate it, but leave the overly large, spinning or blinking graphic off, or just make a nice or critical comment. Also, don't bother inviting me to award groups of the post one award so-many variety.
Thanks, Robert
If you're new to Flickr, I have some advice, don't get hung up on Explore. In any given minute there are between 2,000 and 5,000 images uploaded to Flickr, and you can see some of them in "everyone's uploads." These are infinitely more interesting to browse and see what people are posting at any given moment than what some algorithm or club has determined to be interesting.
Have a look at my favorites from other Flickr members
Did I mention that I love dogs?
Flickr member since December 17, 2007.
I'm Something I'm not sure what, or perhaps I'm Other, I just don't know.
Just don't steal it.
Photos of dr.Ōzda (10)
dr.Ōzda's favorite photos from other Flickr members (5,599)
Contacts (153)
Groups (50)
- Vintage Steel Signs 11,243 photos, 444 members
- Roadside America 34,705 photos, 1,263 members
- Caffenol 7,913 photos, 1,609 members
- New Topographers 11,067 photos, 292 members
- Ohio Barns and Farms - Moderated Group 48 photos, 10 members
- Pictures of Ohio 3,903 photos, 8 members
- Milestones 3,337 photos, 159 members
- The National Road 5,855 photos, 158 members
- Window and a View 1,518 photos, 414 members
- LABSKIES 102 photos, 14 members
- Tree appreciation 14,384 photos, 884 members
- Trees Look Better Without Leaves 1,705 photos, 315 members
- Beautiful Bleak (in black & white) 4,177 photos, 299 members
- Finescale model trains and railways 699 photos, 141 members
- Parma Ohio 131 photos, 8 members
- blurism 29,755 photos, 1,533 members
- VIADOOM! 98 photos, 12 members
- Cleveland 17,826 photos, 1,236 members
- Cleveland Ohio Vintage Post Cards 102 photos, 23 members
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 131,303 photos, 9,751 members
- Laundromats 1,923 photos, 584 members
- Thoughts from a laundromat. 476 photos, 174 members
- laundromat 705 photos, 213 members
- Birds with deformed bills 105 photos, 64 members
- Through the Viewfinder 57,618 photos, 6,908 members
- Naive art 501 photos, 48 members
- Oregon 98,023 photos, 3,627 members
- Polaroid 227,922 photos, 19,791 members
- Plants in b&w and monochrome. 5,417 photos, 649 members
- Flora in Black & White 2,654 photos, 350 members
- Architectural details and decorative elements 80,340 photos, 2,445 members
- ArchivesOnFlickr 7,859 photos, 277 members
- Seattlest 57,885 photos, 1,770 members
- Cleveland Area History 3,345 photos, 24 members
- Pensive Abstractions 34,626 photos, 1,094 members
- The Great Cleveland Photography Project 1,335 photos, 108 members
- Downtown Seattle 4,445 photos, 570 members
- Seattle 125,363 photos, 6,888 members
- American Elegy 8,703 photos, 325 members
- Pictures in pictures 2,222 photos, 186 members
- beings 292 photos, 24 members
- dream-nature 4,649 photos, 620 members
- over my head 286 photos, 23 members
- Oregon Coast - a Flickr group 27,076 photos, 2,600 members
- Urban trees 19,178 photos, 794 members
- Bird Portraits 884 photos, 73 members
- TTV Photography 6,350 photos, 601 members
- Kodak Duaflex 2,539 photos, 430 members
- The NOT Gallery of plop art 449 photos, 116 members
- 40 below zero 41 photos, 7 members
Galleries (19)
- Trees (by New Orleans Lady) 11 photos
- Historic Cleveland (volume 2) 4 photos
- 55 Gallon Drum (Vol. 6) 10 photos
- Bricks (Vol. 2) 12 photos
- 55 Gallon Drum (Vol. 5) 18 photos
Testimonials (7)
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Pam's Pics- says:
"I should have written this a long time ago. Dr Ozda has been one of my long time contacts. I look forward to his shots every single day. His images are always really offbeat and creative and so interesting. I appreciate that he shares his daily life with us through his wonderful images. I'm learning to know each and every one of his dogs and their personalities. Dr Ozad is just full of passion for photography and for his dogs and for his life.
I am blessed to count him as one of my long time contacts."16th December, 2011
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Learning Junkie - recovering from surgery says:
"Robert's photography is offbeat, thought-provoking, sometimes deviant, occasionally edgy and always entertaining. His view of the world is refreshing and unique. The photos of his beloved dogs will melt your heart and keep you coming back for more. Robert is brilliant man with a heart of gold and a treasured friend. I am grateful we stumbled across each other on flickr."
21st October, 2010
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budderflyman says:
"Robert has the finest dog photos on Flickr. Many of his other photos are terrific, also. But, the canine variety is second to none. I don't know why anyone would move from Cleveland to Alaska, but I suppose it had to do with being able to have more room for dogs and to go mushing."
15th July, 2009
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pinetrekker says:
"Sometimes the grin stays on my face long after visiting dr.Ozda's photos. The gift he shares with so many of us is priceless. His unique eye and talents are a breath of fresh air, especially through challenging times and uncertainties.
Most photo streams I view, I like this & that, some more so than others and the rest seem fairly nice but... every photo I've seen from dr.Ozda makes me sit up and take notice, often shaking my head at the originality and the moods they emote in me.
I wish I lived a little closer to his world but am content to be on the sidelines as an avid admirer."14th February, 2009
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Lost in the Hills says:
"Robert is a rare breed, he has the innate ability to see amazing photographs where I would not even give a second glance. I constantly look at his work and revel at the skill and perception. I hope to l look at the world around me better and with a more focused eye, based on what I see in his photographs.
Robert is also a storyteller and a good one. His shots are almost always accompanied by a narrative that is both concise and complete. I fell like I have learned something reading his observations. He tells these stories with a gentle good humor.
Lastly, Robert and I grew up in the same neighborhood but never met until Flickr. He's a hoot and has a sharp sense of humor.
Look at his photostream and read his stories. Jack London would have approved."3rd November, 2008
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Backroad Drifter says:
"Ozda is not only a great photographer, he's someone who actually takes time to visit and talk when a picture catch's his attention.He's down to earth and real.. Visiting the pictures he has faved shows he not only can take good pictures.He has a eye for interesting shots. He truly looks at peoples work..
What drew me to him though is where he is from...Alaska..Who wouldn't love that state? I want to see his world..
Ozda is one of my favorite contacts.."13th June, 2008
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loungelistener says:
"Robert is a contact that just happened into my view. I'm not sure how, but I came across one of his dog photos somewhere, and was stunned by it's purity and composition. Don't be fooled... Robert has the knack. Go through his stream and visit Alaska and the things he sees. It's good stuff! As a bonus, he's a pretty nice guy too. :-)"
22nd March, 2008
- Name:
- dr. Ōzda
- Joined:
- December 2007
- Hometown:
- Originally Cleveland, Ohio
- Currently:
- Fairbanks, Alaska, North
- I am:
- Other
- Occupation:
- Dogs; okay, pre-Occupation