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I'm a happily married (since 1977) father of three and grand father of one. In 2004, after more than a quarter century in construction, I left my former profession behind and answered a call into Ministry. I currently serve a three point charge as a United Methodist Pastor.

I like to take and share pictures of just about everything. I adore the beauty that is everywhere to be found in North Dakota and I endeavor to share as much of that beauty as I can. I feel a special fondness for those things that have been abandoned or discarded, so much of my effort is spent in recording images of places and things that no longer have anyone else to tell their story or show their beauty.

Because of my concern to tell the story of these places many of my images seek to show the item rather than make some sort of "artistic" statement. Therefore my primary objective continues to be to tell the story much more than obeying "the rule of thirds" and so on. I photograph what I like as I like to see it, and if my work isn't as "artistic" as you'd like, please feel free to visit other photo streams.

We are pet (and animal) lovers in my house. We have 2 small dogs at present. I also enjoy reading and gardening.

The vast majority of the photos that I post were taken in North Dakota. (I may toss in a few from other places from time to time)

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Contacts (230)

blessed and happy No real name given
kwangle Keith Anglemyer
German-Russian... No real name given
Zuul24 Chas Stokes
Lenscapison Chris Irmen
Photos by KJS KJS
Karin Burton No real name given
Mimi Martini No real name given
Gary~ No real name given
Pawsome33 Trish
Trina ~ Trina
Dakota... Sue Gannaway

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Nikon Digital SLR Challenge 604 photos, 224 members
Our Daily Challenge - Group 3 11,576 photos, 209 members
High Resolution Car Photos 14,897 photos, 253 members
Back Road Stuff 1,910 photos, 38 members
Wonderful Welsh Corgis 620 photos, 64 members
Espacio Rural - Rural Space 6,391 photos, 486 members
Barns that I've seen 307 photos, 26 members
artland 345,144 photos, 25,941 members
For the love of a Corgi 631 photos, 29 members
Old Barns and Noble Cars 661 photos, 88 members
Winter ... und sonst nix 3,805 photos, 142 members
Ford Ranger 869 photos, 143 members
Old & Aged 5,071 photos, 444 members
Picture Pride 5,521 photos, 162 members
Set Aside 905 photos, 54 members
Rusted Vehicles 4,589 photos, 233 members
★★★Shutter Bug - Photos of the year 2011★★★ 787,676 photos, 22,272 members
Chrome Never Dies! 3,966 photos, 150 members
Super Shots - Only Invited Photos 255,649 photos, 40,928 members
Worship Wednesday 331 photos, 20 members
acres of sun 827 photos, 68 members
Grainary 363 photos, 12 members
The American Pick-up Truck 7,938 photos, 368 members
America's One Room Schoolhouses 185 photos, 14 members
My Church 872 photos, 34 members
! love my dog(s) 235,121 photos, 15,730 members
Group of the easily amused... 13,930 photos, 611 members
North Country 3,955 photos, 118 members
Tiny House in a Landscape 363 photos, 52 members
Frost is Nice 6,135 photos, 1,074 members
dawn and dusk 2,438 photos, 187 members
Dusk & Dawn - Sun below the horizon! 24,437 photos, 3,125 members
silhouette 228,951 photos, 31,027 members
DoF 626,855 photos, 51,819 members
Rusty Jewels (Vehicles Only) 5,258 photos, 310 members
Rusty & Dumped Fords - Mercurys & Lincolns 1,722 photos, 80 members
Reflections 400,479 photos, 38,766 members
Tractor and more - join + comment please ! 4,627 photos, 605 members
Countryside Photography Moderated Group - Post 1 Comment 1 11,574 photos, 1,420 members
Moose 3,287 photos, 737 members
Antique Machinery 2,283 photos, 93 members
Just Yesterday 2,169 photos, 40 members
Memories: Capturing Experiences 49,491 photos, 522 members
Snow Ploughs and Gritters 1,055 photos, 41 members
Spirit of God (Post 1 ~ Award 1) 1,680 photos, 96 members
Rusty old rides 4,080 photos, 206 members
Eaten by Trees 375 photos, 157 members
Wonders of Winter 10,719 photos, 1,202 members
SNOW! [join the group!] 3,021 photos, 415 members
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!! 3,614 photos, 453 members

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Testimonials (11)

dunseith says:

"One day while surfing the internet I came across the Flickr site, I've always been intrigued by old buildings and farm sites, so I started searching through the photos. Well that's how I met Pastor Rick, his photos are some of the most heartfelt images of days gone by and his comments only enrich the experience of looking through all his photos. I have recieved great encouragement from him after I joined Flickr and posted some of my photos of the same interest. Thank you Pastor Rick for the wonderful pages from the past. As for me I will never travel without my camera again and continue to add to my albums."

5th February, 2009
Gordon_str says:

"Rick is a superb and inspirational photographer. I am in awe of his ability and think that his work in recording things that may soon be gone forever is very important and commendable. He is a good and loyal Flickr friend and a constant encourager. Rick and his intrepid fellow explorer Stumpy Jack are real Flickr gems."

7th March, 2009
Backroad Drifter says:

"When i first came to Flickr, i found Rick..And i loved his work. I wanted to be as good as him. He was my ( okay He is my) flickr Hero. the Margaretrose of my contacts...What can i say. he's good.
I had problems with the group "simply Irreplaceable", for some weird reason, Flickr didn't let him join..I sort of felt like it was like the Electorial votes had said no to the popular vote..if that makes sence to you..Anyways, for what it's worth, i wish flickr would fix that problem..
Love you Pastor Rick.love,love,love,love your work.You're one of the best.
Long may your camera click.."

23rd May, 2008
pictureapromise says:

"I am fairly new to all this Flicker fun. So glad I found pastor rick. Nearly immediately he looked at some of my photos, gave me great encouragement and I could spend hours looking at his wonderful work. I share ricks love for all things old, lonely and sad knowing it wasn't always that way. pastor rick your art inspires me to pursue mine. Thank you, I look forward to what you bring us next.."

17th November, 2007
waski_the_squirrel says:

"I enjoy seeing photographs taken in the great state of North Dakota. We seem to have a common interest as well: rural decay. He has focused on farms and churches and I focus on schools. He has caused me to pay more attention to the farms and ranches around me.

Since I rarely get out of the western end of North Dakota, it's fun to see pictures of the middle of the state."

30th October, 2007
Dave - aka Emptybelly says:

"Rick takes photos of extraordinary subjects that perhaps nobody else on Flickr does... You will love the variety in his photostream and the notes attached to them that help make the experience truly pleasurable...

Keep up the good work, Rick... Love those rural vista shots..."

26th October, 2007
mathteacher... says:

"So many different things show up in Pastor Rick's photo stream....from landscapes to empty homesteads to barb wire fence to Stumpy Jack (oh! I love that little dog!). His photos always get me to take a closer look...yes! I actually lean my head towards the screen.....his world is so neat. Someday I am going to visit him & Jack, too!"

29th September, 2007
Brave Heart says:

" I have been a contact for such a long time with Paster Rick it was about time I let him and all Flickr fans know what he means to the Flickr people.
Wonderful large pictures of this great land we live in taken with an outstanding eye for pictures that just make you look at your own camera and wonder hoiw to get better shots.
I always like to return and look over and over at his work.
Thanks Rick for all you do and share with us all. I wait for you next pictures.

Keep up the good work,
THanks, Brave Heart"

9th August, 2007
SnoShuu says:

"Rick inspired me to get "baptized" at the "First Church of Flickr". Now I'm addicted....thanks a lot Rick! All kidding aside, Rick's side job from his calling as a Pastor to his community, is to capture and share with us the wonderful treasures of history in his domain in North Dakota. If he does half as good a job at ministering to all of us Flickr-ites as he does ministering to his "flock" in his Church(s), then they are in great hands. Rick's photographs always tell a story, and if you look close enough, the images can also minister to your heart. Thanks again for sharing Rick."

3rd February, 2007
toy bells says:

"I intend on visiting ND now after seeing his photos."

28th January, 2007
LeggNet says:

"Reading Pastor Rick's profile on Flickr added a smile to my day. Thanks for sharing with all of us the step you took in following God's call on your life.... oh, and thanks for sharing your wonderful photos too :)"

18th December, 2006