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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 (273)

Audrey R. Smith... Audrey Smith
Chris Toombes No real name given
Posiej Rosemary Jardine
Ram Clicks Ramasubramanian...
Carlton Ward... Carlton Ward Jr
Roberto_Aloi Roberto Aloi
Tim Large TA Craft Photography
Judylynn M. No real name given
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kmfinnerty Kathleen Finnerty
Verizon... No real name given
I Follow The Light Cynthia Mathre-Thayer

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Bambi Masterclass 356 photos, 373 members
Wings Over Florida 203 photos, 30 members
Salute the Coot 1,342 photos, 293 members
Official National Geographic Group 336,955 photos, 13,205 members
Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 4,712 photos, 2,507 members
National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Gardens Group 13,295 photos, 1,015 members
Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 161,128 photos, 11,444 members
Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . 181,033 photos, 22,497 members
Fort DeSoto Best Bird Photos 231 photos, 36 members
All Kingfishers 6,290 photos, 847 members
BIG RED, the Reddish Egret of Fort DeSoto 118 photos, 21 members
Klaus Peter (kjpweb) 135 photos, 41 members
Florida Sunrise/Sunsets 584 photos, 88 members
Flickr API 782 photos, 10,748 members
The Nature Conservancy 415,512 photos, 29,063 members
Fabulous Fractalius 11,262 photos, 1,322 members
Outdoor Photo Gear 5,671 photos, 476 members
~Passage to Beauty~ High Quality Only ~ No People 13,539 photos, 1,104 members
Topaz Software 76,955 photos, 4,931 members
Florida Audubon (unofficial) 3,553 photos, 123 members
NestWatchers 895 photos, 238 members
Bird Nerd Herd 10,823 photos, 404 members
Lettuce Lake Park,Tampa,Fl. 578 photos, 15 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 8,889 photos, 885 members
Florida Bird Photography 350 photos, 101 members
Birds heads 10,024 photos, 1,360 members
Birds , Birds Birds 636,893 photos, 27,052 members
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 960,933 photos, 69,341 members
Audubon magazine 5,521 photos, 307 members
☼ The Best of Wildlife & Nature ☼ 27,848 photos, 1,889 members
PopPhoto.com Photo of the Day 13,275 photos, 691 members
S Johnson's Fauna High Quality Images Only! 5000+ Strong! 43,168 photos, 5,029 members
Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 154,549 photos, 7,955 members
Wild Florida 32,991 photos, 1,223 members
B&H Photo 39,511 photos, 5,654 members
Wildlife Contest Excellence 2 photos, 5 members
♥♥♥♥♥PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLD♥♥♥♥♥ P1/C4 SWEEPER 33,036 photos, 2,928 members
Ding Darling N.W.R Sanibel Island,Florida, Post One,Comment One 836 photos, 162 members
The Genuine Semi Pro Bird Photography Group 13,545 photos, 584 members
Silver Dogbone Lvl 2 Post1 Award 3 (Please use new Award Code) 32,809 photos, 810 members
WOOF YOU-Lvl 1 (Please use new Award Code) 39,336 photos, 1,291 members
NATURE by Flickr { P1/A1 } 28,666 photos, 1,776 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 42,321 photos, 2,034 members
Your Best Animal Photo ~~Award 2 28,701 photos, 2,098 members
Professional landscapes 95,430 photos, 5,432 members
Amazing Wildlife Photography ~ Post 1 / Award 3 14,274 photos, 1,363 members
Waterfowl and Waders -- High Quality 4,607 photos, 340 members
Saltwater 1,879 photos, 134 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 30,977 photos, 3,703 members
Flickr Hacks 464 photos, 15,312 members

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Galleries (6)

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