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Sports and Nature with a landscape or two thrown in for good measure.

Vacationing in Florida and want to hit the hot spots on the Gulf Coast, email me (foulball@verizon.net), I can be hired to guide you.
Coming Soon, my new books,,
Life at 400mm.
A photographers guide to Florida's Gulf Coast.
Please observe my rights to all images, My prices are not that high for copies.

www.fastballphotography.com

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Contacts (269)

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Official National Geographic Group 293,241 photos, 12,359 members
Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 4,493 photos, 2,285 members
National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Gardens Group 10,922 photos, 940 members
Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 130,503 photos, 9,715 members
Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 177,841 photos, 22,453 members
Fort DeSoto Park 170 photos, 33 members
All Kingfishers 5,496 photos, 791 members
BIG RED, the Reddish Egret of Fort DeSoto 86 photos, 19 members
Klaus Peter (kjpweb) 135 photos, 42 members
Florida Sunrise/Sunsets 440 photos, 76 members
Flickr API 770 photos, 10,460 members
The Nature Conservancy 382,954 photos, 28,066 members
Fabulous Fractalius 10,527 photos, 1,282 members
Outdoor Photo Gear 5,094 photos, 459 members
~Passage to Beauty~*No People*Happy New Year 11,537 photos, 1,007 members
NATURE's HARMONY - Com 2 (Superior Clarity) 10,172 photos, 1,573 members
Topaz Software 67,762 photos, 4,602 members
Florida Audubon (unofficial) 3,029 photos, 118 members
NestWatchers 724 photos, 218 members
Bird Nerd Herd 6,611 photos, 345 members
Lettuce Lake Park,Tampa,Fl. 291 photos, 12 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 6,755 photos, 741 members
Florida Bird Photography 291 photos, 79 members
Birds heads 9,462 photos, 1,297 members
Birds , Birds Birds 590,031 photos, 26,233 members
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 917,547 photos, 67,960 members
Audubon magazine 2,094 photos, 172 members
☼ The Best of Wildlife & Nature ☼African wildlife Contest! 24,535 photos, 1,852 members
PopPhoto.com Photo of the Day 9,242 photos, 618 members
S Johnson & Tintinian's Fauna - High Quality Images Only! 37,098 photos, 4,700 members
Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 144,936 photos, 7,742 members
Wild Florida 30,322 photos, 1,185 members
B&H Photo 40,208 photos, 5,402 members
Wildlife Contest Excellence 2 photos, 5 members
♥♥♥♥♥PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLD♥♥♥♥♥ P1/C4 SWEEPER 30,877 photos, 2,820 members
Ding Darling N.W.R Sanibel Island,Florida, Post One,Comment One 802 photos, 159 members
The Genuine Semi Pro Bird Photography Group 11,679 photos, 567 members
Silver Dogbone Group Post 1/Award 2 or More AWARD SWEEPER ACTIVE 28,235 photos, 743 members
WOOF YOU/AWARD Group - You must award 3 or more 33,756 photos, 1,203 members
NATURE by Flickr { P1/A1 } 22,949 photos, 1,511 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 35,678 photos, 1,840 members
Your Best Animal Photo ~~Award 2 23,809 photos, 1,852 members
Professional landscapes 85,173 photos, 5,204 members
Amazing Wildlife Photography ~ Post 1 / Award 3 Winners Posted 12,304 photos, 1,283 members
Waterfowl and Waders -- High Quality 3,977 photos, 318 members
Saltwater 1,892 photos, 136 members
I Like The Nature! *Post 1 Comment 2* random sweeps 52,718 photos, 3,721 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 28,111 photos, 3,546 members
Flickr Hacks 476 photos, 15,245 members
American Alligator 82 photos, 72 members

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Klaus Remembered 17 photos
Skimmers 3 photos
Owls of the World 1 photo
Japan Quake an Tsunami 9 photos
DeSoto Favorite 1 photo

Testimonials (7)

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
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
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
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
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
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
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