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Franks Photos' photostream
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Former Marine Sergeant, Viet Nam vet, ex cop, been there, done that. And always trying to do everything I can for my grown kids. I've seen enough bad in this world. Your FAMILY is what holds you together. And trying to preserve the wonderful sights in this world with a camera is one of the greatest things we can do for Mother Earth. And share the beauty.
I have also had the torch passed to me to be the Administer the group Tour of Duty. I am always seeking suitable photos for this group. Send new photos and Veterans my way. Of particular interest are photos taken by Operation Love and Honor Flight. One of the items on my Bucket List, is to maybe one day be good enough to be an Op Love photographer. What better, than to be able to give back a little something for our Heroes coming home from a Tour of Duty.
Although I cannot devote as much time to it as I wish, my true wish would not be to work for National Geographic. It would be to work with and for Ken Burns.
I appreciate the visits, comments, and Faves! But if you don't have photos for me to view, I'll show you how quickly I can block you. I have no time for a one-sided relationship! Play fair, or don't play at all.........
Fave and run, without a comment, and I'm liable to block and run, without a comment! Comment or Fave and no photos for me to see, I'll block you for sure!
NO PROFILE OR PUBLIC PHOTOS - KEEP MOVING ALONG
And yes, it took a while, but my son Eric has finally converted me to a Mac-Man. Get a Mac, you'll never look back! Thanks, Eric.
And if you want to know a little bit more about me and where I come from, then go through my Viet Nam set of photos. You will never know where I'm going, if you don't know where I've been............
Maybe, one day, again.......
Touch Me, When We're Dancing
NOTHING has a higher priority than your FAMILY.
And to those Viet Nam vets out there, I invite your viewing and comments on the left column of my Viet Nam Set. Please open the set to see my comments and feel free to express your thoughts and feelings.............
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. "
-Mark Twain
Operation Love
This website is worthWhat is your website worth?
*ALL OF MY PHOTOS ARE COPYRIGHTED...THEY ARE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE...
Photos of Franks Photos (6)
Franks Photos' favorite photos from other Flickr members (13,339)
Contacts (69)
Groups (50)
- Early Cars to 1970's Cars 1,904 photos, 19 members
- Vietnam Veterans 3,864 photos, 210 members
- American Soldiers 4,276 photos, 234 members
- North Georgia Images 622 photos, 86 members
- Native America 7,190 photos, 724 members
- Scenics, not just landscapes! 120,722 photos, 8,851 members
- Metro Atlanta Flickr 1,574 photos, 142 members
- DOLPHIN GROUP Wildlife Photography Invited only 2,139 photos, 223 members
- Georgia On My Mind 32,195 photos, 1,093 members
- Old album sweet memories 513 photos, 157 members
- **Purely Nature** 13,364 photos, 706 members
- Canon EOS 60D - Official Group 90,862 photos, 5,260 members
- Classic Still Life Art 4,099 photos, 606 members
- Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK / KPDK) 214 photos, 16 members
- Forever Autumn 3,050 photos, 274 members
- Liberty Foundation P-40 Warhawk 117 photos, 13 members
- WWII Fighters 11,468 photos, 558 members
- Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 1,286 photos, 142 members
- All things beautiful in Nature (no humans or man made objects) 219,966 photos, 7,180 members
- Native American Portraits 1,405 photos, 444 members
- car details (PLEASE READ THE RULES) 34,303 photos, 3,306 members
- Stone Mountain, Georgia 1,217 photos, 158 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 308,833 photos, 44,395 members
- Classic Warbirds 3,829 photos, 171 members
- Flying the Ford Tri-Motor 186 photos, 16 members
- Up Close and Personal - Butterfly Close-Ups! 760 photos, 60 members
- WAY Better Than Good 5,632 photos, 183 members
- Madison Georgia 63 photos, 21 members
- Gwinnett County 2,434 photos, 155 members
- butterfly,Butterfly, BUTTERFLY! 12,645 photos, 1,306 members
- Patriotic and Proud 3,380 photos, 595 members
- Waterfalls of the Southeast 6,064 photos, 654 members
- U. S. Veterans 672 photos, 85 members
- Nose Art 2,812 photos, 518 members
- Liberty Belle B-17 Bomber 930 photos, 102 members
- Callaway Gardens 620 photos, 43 members
- North American P-51 Mustangs 8,015 photos, 669 members
- It Was Nam 2,008 photos, 148 members
- A Day in the Garden with Tammy 199 photos, 15 members
- *(Coca-Cola)*Image's 1,641 photos, 363 members
- Atlanta Fulton County Zoo/ZooAtlanta 5,193 photos, 296 members
- Warbirds 57,174 photos, 2,311 members
- WWII Bombers 8,243 photos, 629 members
- Country Store 2,185 photos, 299 members
- B-17 Flying Fortress 5,927 photos, 603 members
- Liberty Belle & B-17 Bombers 1,890 photos, 165 members
- Atlanta Botanical Garden 3,469 photos, 347 members
- Swallowtail Butterflies (ONLY Swallowtails, PLEASE!!!) 5,078 photos, 1,303 members
- Butterfly Color 57,517 photos, 6,564 members
- DEFENDER'S {Nature} macro and close up.{Please comment.} 126,862 photos, 11,055 members
Testimonials (11)
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Wildlife & Nature Photography says:
"Once upon a time I wrote a testimonial for Frank. It is still there, down below. Then, due to serious lack of time, I had to close my account. Still, very busy but I re-opened again, and I guess this gives me a second opportunity to say just how wonderful this man really is. Wonderful? he is a national treasure!!
I read somewhere once that: 'Best friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. False friends are like leaves, found everywhere.' Frank is a real diamond.
I thank you, dear friend, for being exactly who you are."13th September, 2011
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Misty DawnS says:
"Where do I start in writing this testimonial? Do I focus on the fantastic talent Frank has as a photographer? Or, do I focus on the wonderful, considerate, and generous spirit he has as a person? You see, both his talent and the person he is are equally amazing.
I strongly suggest marking him as a contact so that you don't miss any of his posts. It is always a pleasure to view Frank's photographs, because you never know what you're going to see next, but what you DO know is that it will be captured absolutely beautifully.
Oh, and if you mark him as a contact, you'll find yourself soon switching that to mark him as a "friend", because that's what he truly is."12th May, 2011
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stevenbulman44 says:
"Frank, it is with the utmost pleasure that I get to share on flickr with you. If there is anyone who shows the sheer joy of photography like Frank, we have not yet met. Whether it be wildlife, vintage cars, floral or other genre's, Franks imagination takes us on a wonderful photographic tour. One of my favorites is "Walking in Capone's footsteps". The viewer feels what the subject must and the experience is bigger than life. Magnificent work Frank, thanks for sharing.
Regards, Steven Bulman"11th October, 2010
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Canon-Girl says:
"If I had to describe Frank in just one word I would say 'Generous'. Frank is generous with his comments. Kind with his advice and is one of the best photographers on flickr. What I like so much about his photostream is the fact that it portrays life. And life is not just beautiful flowers and stunning butterflys. Unfortunately, it sometimes involves war.
Frank's images and stories about Vietnam are so toucning and heartfelt. When I read his notes and saw his powerful images from that period I found myself lost for words. I found myself drafting and deleting lines, unable to express myself properly. I will try to sum it in two words - Thank You. Thank you for being here on flickr and thank you for being who you are."24th October, 2008
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eks4003 says:
"Frank was one of my first contacts....The 1st photos I posted were from my time with the Marines in Viet Nam......it turned out that Frank was there at the same time, that I was and used the same helicopter Landing Zone (LZ 401)....I am sure that we passed each other in Nam....maybe even had a conversation while waiting for our birds....Frank was a gifted photographer back in the day and I really enjoy his pix from the Nam.....Fast forward to the future and look at Franks body of work and you will see an artist who uses a camera as his brush....look at his work and you will see a photographer who has mastered a diverse range of subject matter.
Frank is insightful and gracious with his comments...he shoots from the hip, too...he tells it like it is!
Semper Fi!
my Bro
and keep on keeping one"24th July, 2008
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Robert Lz says:
"Frank has been one of my contacts for a while now,
He is a true flickr friend, he is always there with a comment
and what I like about Frank, he says what he thinks.
Frank has a good eye for seeing the simple beauty in things
and that's what you see in his pictures.
It is a honor for me to know a man like Frank.
God Bless you Frank
Your flickr friend
Robert"25th April, 2008
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Domesticated Diva says:
"I have been wanting to write a testimonial forever for Frank and have never gotten around to it until now. Frank is one of the most generous, kind hearted souls on Flickr. Frank is always there to make me smile and was so caring and thoughtful when I lost my grandmother. Not only that, but he is one of the best photographers I know. His photography is so beautiful and he is such an inspiration to me not only as a photographer, but as a human being. He is and always will be, one of my best friends here and I'm so grateful that we found each other here on Flickr. He really is an awesome person and I cannot say enough great things about his photography or him as a person! Thank you so much Frank for always brightening my day with your words and your photography!"
4th April, 2008
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Jill's Junk says:
"It is always such a pleasure to view Frank's stream. His photos are always of the highest calibre and besides being a great photographer, he is one of the most generous and kindest contacts to have. His macros are among the best on Flickr. Keep on shooting Frank. I always look forward to seeing your latest."
19th July, 2007
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MNicoleM says:
"Frank's daughter pointed me towards his flickr site after telling me what an awesome photographer her father was - and she was not exaggerating in the least!! I am in awe of his talent and enjoy looking at his pictures!! They are an inspiration to me as I attempt to learn how to take better photos.
Oh -- and he has the sweetest grandson in the world whom I love to pieces :-)"3rd July, 2007
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tammyjq41 says:
"Franks takes some of the most gorgeous pictures. He also has been doing it for awhile. Don't let him fool ya...He has talent. By the way he brightens my day everytime he leaves a comment. Oh and his son has a stream also with some fab pics also. Great Dad, Great photographer, Great friend...You are wonderful!"
6th March, 2007
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erokCom says:
"Dad, you are the best; I am excited Flickr has you shooting again. :)"
2nd September, 2006
- Joined:
- April 2005
- Hometown:
- Atlanta
- I am:
- Male and Single
- Occupation:
- Just another guy with a camera







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