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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Contacts (10)
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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" 198431 photos, 22366 members
- This is Scotland 5253 photos, 251 members
- 1001 Nights (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper Active 39585 photos, 5190 members
- Adorable Critters (Invite Only) 23534 photos, 5110 members
- ~LMAO~ Animal Shot Award! Invited Photos Only! 6606 photos, 3133 members
- Photos of QUALITY to Smile About /POST 1 COMMENT ON 2 169550 photos, 15148 members
- CITRIT,Best of yours! / Invited shots only/comment 2 / 282118 photos, 30830 members
- The wonderful world of birds (P1/A2) **PIGEON COMP OPEN** 33563 photos, 4107 members
- Bird Watching Group (BWG): Post 1 : Award 2 75043 photos, 6199 members
- Sparrows and Swans 3888 photos, 1086 members
- "Winged Wonders"--Birds Only-- Post 1, Award 2 23170 photos, 3174 members
- Caithness Photography 1062 photos, 74 members
- Scotland in Picture (Competition OPEN) 46567 photos, 1655 members
- Golf - public group 13898 photos, 1866 members
- Farm Animals 9996 photos, 1492 members
- "World Nature & Wildlife Closeup" ~Post 1 Award 3 153407 photos, 10240 members
- Seagulls and Pigeons.P1/C1(sweeper). NEW CONTEST...FOOD!!! 17635 photos, 3800 members
- Golf Directory 19252 photos, 1462 members
- Scottish Wildlife 8323 photos, 665 members
- Birds and Wildlife UK 88309 photos, 4757 members
- GOLD STAR AWARD {Invited Photos Only} - post1/comment2 270840 photos, 40556 members
- The County of Sutherland 2026 photos, 174 members
- (mostly) Ducks 28163 photos, 4292 members
- Dornoch and Embo 273 photos, 20 members
- NATURE'S BEST 352573 photos, 14050 members
- N A T U R E [no limits] 81710 photos, 2143 members
- Irresistible Beauty - Invited photos only 13640 photos, 3855 members
- QEMD "Finch" 56639 photos, 2085 members
- Born Free, Living Free 51348 photos, 2171 members
- Oyster Catchers 513 photos, 158 members
- Shield Of Excellence - INVITED PICS ONLY 264965 photos, 38596 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Vote Now 239437 photos, 39673 members
- Stock the Wildlife Park 11944 photos, 1894 members
- Natures Finest (Invited Images Only ) CONTESTS OPEN ! 295863 photos, 38249 members
- *Nature* (2 COMMENTS / PHOTO use GROUP CODE) - CONTEST OPEN!! 296250 photos, 22832 members
- An Awesome Shot! Invited Photos ONLY!! 368855 photos, 49486 members
- Impressed by your Beauty! {Invite Only} - VOTE NOW! 220723 photos, 34367 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 499773 photos, 61568 members
- Lunar Village - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN 52878 photos, 6018 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 335443 photos, 47160 members
- Excellence In Avian Photography (EIAP) -- INVITED IMAGES (2/day) 47558 photos, 6651 members
- Global Village 2 - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN 317443 photos, 19227 members
- MY WINNERS (Moderated Queue) Post 1 must comment 2/Sweeper activ 701405 photos, 77290 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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