Just love taking photographs, and since joining Flickr I have developed a passion for picturing birds. Nothing exotic but everyday birds like gulls, crows and sparrows. My photostream is an eclectic mix of holiday snaps, attempts at photographic art and an online diary of life in my community. I am proud to have had images used in the local press, Wikipedia and several other places on the internet.
I use a Canon Digital SLR with either a 75/300mm lens (95% of the time) or a 28/80mm lens (the remaining 5%) and carry an HP Photosmart R707 in my pocket. The most useful thing in my camera case is a big plastic bag full of bird seed!
I do not use Photoshop, just some basic cropping to alter the size and point of focus of images - the art of photography is in the eye, not the computer (but that is just my opinion).
A big thank you to all of my contacts who are prepared to waste a few minutes out of their precious day to comment on my offerings - I like to think of you all as very good friends!
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Test Match Special
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JRIDLEY1
Jim Ridley
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Robert G Henderson
Robert Henderson
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anneli~
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Robinsegg
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macfudge1
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law_keven
Keven Law
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creationcaptures...
mike allred
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Tabbie-cats
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bud_marschner
Bud Marschner
Groups (43)
- Dragon Gold Award "You are the best" 204136 photos, 22468 members
- This is Scotland 5344 photos, 253 members
- 1001 Nights (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper Active 42883 photos, 5367 members
- Adorable Critters (Invite Only) 23491 photos, 5127 members
- ~LMAO~ Animal Shot Award! Invited Photos Only! 6537 photos, 3122 members
- Photos of QUALITY to Smile About /POST 1 COMMENT ON 2 172240 photos, 15189 members
- CITRIT,Best of yours! / Invited shots only/comment 2 / 285041 photos, 30880 members
- The wonderful world of birds (P1/A2) *COME CONGRAT our winners!! 34135 photos, 4114 members
- Bird Watching Group (BWG): Post 1 : Award 2 76617 photos, 6268 members
- Sparrows and Swans 4048 photos, 1118 members
- "Winged Wonders"--Birds Only-- Invitation Only (Post 1, Award 23862 photos, 3211 members
- Caithness Photography 1128 photos, 75 members
- Scotland in Picture (Competition OPEN) 47669 photos, 1683 members
- Golf - public group 14106 photos, 1883 members
- Farm Animals 10074 photos, 1499 members
- "World Nature & Wildlife Closeup" ~Post 1 Award 3 157725 photos, 10425 members
- Seagulls and Pigeons.P1/C1(sweeper).VOTE NOW ! 17603 photos, 3849 members
- Golf Directory 19362 photos, 1482 members
- Scottish Wildlife 8514 photos, 679 members
- Birds and Wildlife UK 90023 photos, 4844 members
- GOLD STAR AWARD {Invited Photos Only} - post1/comment2 273961 photos, 40867 members
- The County of Sutherland 2057 photos, 177 members
- (mostly) Ducks 28436 photos, 4313 members
- Dornoch and Embo 273 photos, 20 members
- NATURE'S BEST 360930 photos, 14210 members
- N A T U R E [no limits] 82692 photos, 2151 members
- Irresistible Beauty - Invited photos only 13785 photos, 3846 members
- QEMD "Finch" 57073 photos, 2090 members
- Born Free, Living Free 51971 photos, 2182 members
- Oyster Catchers 513 photos, 157 members
- Shield Of Excellence - INVITED PICS ONLY 267150 photos, 38779 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Vote Now 240893 photos, 39779 members
- Stock the Wildlife Park 12012 photos, 1891 members
- Natures Finest (Invited Images Only ) CONTESTS OPEN ! 297087 photos, 38291 members
- *Nature* (2 COMMENTS / PHOTO use GROUP CODE) - CONTEST OPEN!! 298653 photos, 22938 members
- An Awesome Shot! Invited Photos ONLY!! 371345 photos, 49615 members
- Impressed by your Beauty! {Invite Only} - MOSAIC GAME 221319 photos, 34356 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 502036 photos, 61820 members
- Lunar Village - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN 51690 photos, 5917 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 334680 photos, 47088 members
- Excellence In Avian Photography (EIAP) -- INVITED IMAGES (2/day) 48002 photos, 6694 members
- Global Village 2 - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN 311177 photos, 19003 members
- MY WINNERS (Moderated Queue) Post 1 must comment 2/Sweeper activ 704381 photos, 77684 members
Testimonials (1)
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Tabbie-cats says:
"Things can sometimes get in in the way of time on Flickr but no matter what each day brings, I always look forward to visiting John’s photo stream.
His photos are beautiful, composed so perfectly and he always tells such a story with each one that it makes you feel as if you were there when he took the picture and experienced it first hand. His wit and humor never cease to amaze me and he has a knack of knowing just the right thing to say.
He is an exceptional photographer who has a big heart and a wonderful spirit about him. I am honored to call him a Flickr friend. I have to say that visiting John’s photo stream is one of my favorite parts of every day!"6th August, 2007
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