I'm Karoli (formerly known as drumsnwhistles) and I live in Camarillo, CA. I don't remember a time in my life where I haven't taken pictures, either for recording, fun, or relaxation. When I started drawing and painting I got more serious about photography so that I could have some reference photos that were more inspiring.
I have 2 adult children, 1 teenager, and a wonderful pug, Chloe. The middle son is a terrific jazz drummer who aspires to be the next Buddy Rich. :) He is majoring in jazz drumset at CSUN. The daughter is an Irish dancer and photographer on her own.

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Testimonials (6)
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khasan says:
"Wonderful Photos to look at.
Fantasic and very creative.
Thankls for sharing."11th May, 2007
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amethystrainn says:
"One of the best parts of logging onto Flickr is seeing Karoli's photostream. She has a great eye for composition, light and color, and she is wonderful at capturing the grace and movement of birds in flight or landing. It's always fun to see what her adorable pug, Chloe, is up to as well.
Karoli is a terrific and inspiring Flickr friend, but not only that ... she was my first Flickr friend! I had thought this website was just a place to post pictures to share with family. When she left some warm, encouraging and thoughtful comments, that's when I realized what the community of Flickr was about and also felt my enthusiasm grow about sharing photographs here. A big thank-you to Karoli for this and for her continued friendship and kindness!"13th February, 2007
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kmilyun says:
"Flickr is about the love and enjoyment of photography. When I look at drumsnwhistles photo’s I see someone who truly loves and enjoys photography. She is truly willing to help and support others endeavors’ into photography and has helped me more than a small testimonial can ever communicate. She takes the time to comment on and encourage other's work – always in a thoughtful, pleasant and always positive way.
She see the beauty in this world and has a unique way of capturing it in her photos."31st January, 2007
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shutterberry says:
"Has an eye for photography I never knew about! I love to see familiar sights from her point of view and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!"
12th October, 2006
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cammom says:
"Drumsnwhistles has an amazing eye! She is able to capture so much in her photographs that she makes you feel like you are right there. I don't think she can take a bad picture! She is so sweet & kind, I hope to meet her one day, maybe at a Feis!"
22nd August, 2006
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taminsea says:
"Drumsnwhistles is supportive of my photographs on flickr and she makes time to comment and fave them. I look forward to when she uploads her new photos and I am amazed at what a wonderful photographer she has become. Her photographs are amazing and her eye for what to shoot is incredible. Flickr is a better place with her in it and so is the world. She is a dear friend on Flickr and maybe one day we will meet in person. Until than I will enjoy her stunning water droplet shots, beach shots, train shots, flower shots and photographs of her darling pug."
1st August, 2006











