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- Nature of Wildlife 3,380 photos, 303 members
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- Wings Over Florida 433 photos, 28 members
- Salute the Coot 1,448 photos, 319 members
- Official National Geographic Group 464,547 photos, 15,576 members
- Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 5,069 photos, 2,936 members
- National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Gardens Group 18,689 photos, 1,161 members
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 245,033 photos, 17,493 members
- Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . 189,702 photos, 22,285 members
- Fort DeSoto Best Bird Photos 366 photos, 34 members
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- Florida Sunrise/Sunsets 832 photos, 107 members
- Flickr API 816 photos, 11,897 members
- The Nature Conservancy 522,602 photos, 33,188 members
- Fabulous Fractalius 12,668 photos, 1,421 members
- Outdoor Photo Gear 7,104 photos, 505 members
- ~Passage to Beauty~ High Quality Photography 2013 Pt 1/Ct 2 19,818 photos, 1,360 members
- Topaz Software 97,720 photos, 5,424 members
- Florida Audubon (unofficial) 4,210 photos, 126 members
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- National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 1,072,926 photos, 72,212 members
- Audubon magazine 26,382 photos, 617 members
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- Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 171,938 photos, 8,268 members
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Testimonials (7)
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Andrea Westmoreland says:
"It just begs saying that Steve Leach is one of the most helpful and informative photographer friends I know. It never fails that whenever someone needs information or a point in the right direction, whether in photography or not, Steve rises to the occasion with every help he has. I personally have benefitted with some of my most thrilling photos by following Steve's much appreciated advice and directions. Many thanks, Steve."
29th August, 2011
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bowtoo says:
"You know that word association game? Say the first thing that comes to you when you hear something?
Well if you said bird photography to me it would be Fastball95.
Fastball95 loves baseball too (how could you tell?), but if you visit his stream you will see that he spends almost every waking moment that he is not working, photographing birds (and baseball :-))
I have known Steve since he started participating in the PCA group on flickr and it has been a privilege. He is always willing to offer tips and critiques and I know if I ever get to go to Florida on a photographic trip he will be the person I'd want to hang out and go on the grand tour with!
Steve is willing to step outside his comfort zone too. He loves to try new things and you'll occasionally see these interspersed with the amazing wildlife images that he produces.
A great contact to have!"25th September, 2010
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Cynmat says:
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve for about 21/2 years now. The entire time I have known Steve, he has remained focused and intent on his goals as a photographer. His intelligence, sense of humor and dedication to helping others are all traits I admire.
His willingness to "play" is one of the things I like about him the best. Lea and I have pretty much trashed a few of his threads with jokes and bad humor, and he plays along :) How cool is that.
Thanks Steve, for your inspiration, your friendship and your tolerance. You are one of flickr's best."12th January, 2010
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Nature Photos by Scott says:
"What a Great Person, Steve will help you with anything, lots of info on shooting in the Tampa Bay area, Great Photographer that doesn't even have photoshop, Great Work Steve.I concider you and friend and keep up the good work..Your Friend Scott"
14th December, 2009
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digiTime(photo1nc) says:
"Steve, your photography is really wonderful and inspiring! The wildlife shots are so much more than the typical "perched" shots. They show life! You capture your subjects superbly. Keep shootnem!"
12th December, 2009
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Chloë Wojewoda says:
"It's about time I wrote this guy a testimonial!
Fastball is what flickr is made of. His photos are brilliant, and he is an amazing person. He has helped and guided me, and he's been a huge part of my progress as a photographer. He's willing to share his wisdom. And I greatly appreciate that!
The way he captures wildlife is truly amazing. I've never seen anyone. master the art of catching a hawk in mid-flight quite like Fastball has. His macro work is simply breathtaking.
Get to know him. Look at his work. You won't be disappointed, not in the least."22nd August, 2008
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Lita's passions says:
"Steve’s photos awe, amuse and inspire. Some of his landscape shots are enchanting and some of his wildlife shots evoke envy. :)
I love how he brings fun and adventure to his photostream by creating engaging characters and comical tales of both his domestic and wildlife captures.
Steve is a wonderful person who goes out of his way to share his knowledge and offer his avid support. There is no end to Steve’s generosity, wit and humor, and I am blessed by his Flickr friendship."20th April, 2008
- Joined:
- January 2008
- Hometown:
- Tampa
- I am:
- Male and Taken
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