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I am not a photographer.
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I look at the work of some people on Flickr and see a style that carries through all of their images, no matter what the situation or subject. I feel like I am grasping for a style of my own, a way of taking pictures that when you see them you recognise them as being mine. I often look at my front page and, while liking the images individually, see them as a fragmented collection.
As my photostream grows I do see a trend developing in the images that 'make it', that become popular. But these are often results of accidents rather than design. I also see a trend developing in the images that are not so popular, and that is a good thing too.
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Flickr is challenging me. It is making me open my eyes and really look at the world around me. It is as if I have been walking around with a mist covering my vision for the past ten years, and Flickr has come along and removed that mist and allowed me to really see.
When I say Flickr I am of course really referring to the other photographers I have found and been introduced to through the website. Spread all over the world and showing me so many different ways of seeing. At first I found this slightly overwhelming, but the encouragement and positive feedback I am getting is helping me trust my instincts and believe that what I am doing is OK.
For the first time in a long time I want to get out there and see what I can see. I take my camera with me everywhere, and everywhere I go I find myself really looking at what is happening around me.


Photos of Jasmic (7)
Jasmic's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,208)
Contacts (185)
Groups (50)
- Views: 10000 3,435 photos, 2,862 members
- Views: 25,000 894 photos, 844 members
- Cooking.com 5,946 photos, 700 members
- All about Trees, Arboriculture, and Tree Care. 12,043 photos, 1,543 members
- Riisli Gallery 9,409 photos, 1,131 members
- York 20,339 photos, 1,700 members
- *Flickr's BEST* - SERIOUS Photographers - Post 1/Comment 3 121,231 photos, 5,307 members
- Colour Mania 53,080 photos, 7,381 members
- In the Memories' Book (Textured Images - INVITE ONLY!!!) 17,482 photos, 1,706 members
- All Favourite Photos 26,070 photos, 3,370 members
- 5 for 2 4,819 photos, 1,350 members
- Colorful World: YELLOW Day 22,168 photos, 1,510 members
- Views: 5000 5,507 photos, 3,576 members
- Explore My Photostream (Leave 3 QUALITY Comments) 38,045 photos, 4,744 members
- Digital Photo Magazine (UK) 593 photos, 41 members
- Favorites: 60 2,510 photos, 1,897 members
- Rate my photoshop~ 11,672 photos, 2,100 members
- Weser, Werra, Fulda (and Nebenflüsse/confluents) 2,433 photos, 257 members
- Textures for Layers 15,221 photos, 15,876 members
- Noise, textures and layers results 11,425 photos, 1,409 members
- Views: 4000 2,652 photos, 2,727 members
- NinianLif's texture addicts 26,293 photos, 3,747 members
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt 99,302 photos, 3,743 members
- 10+ Faves (10-24): Post one,Comm & Fave 2 on page 1-10 (SWEEPER 16,847 photos, 6,287 members
- Zero+ Faves 1-2-3 (0-9 faves only) -- Post 1,Comment & Fave 2 39,740 photos, 5,223 members
- Leviathor's Labyrinth: Lobotomy Laboratory 3,024 photos, 499 members
- Photo of the Photographer: Camera must be in photographers photo 3,390 photos, 507 members
- Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful 84,273 photos, 6,675 members
- About Stock Photo | www.aboutstockphoto.com 3,208 photos, 783 members
- Photographic Art Legacy - ADMIN INVITE only! 21,867 photos, 5,723 members
- Views: 3000 4,437 photos, 3,430 members
- Black & White Art Awards (Post 1 - Award 3) 397,512 photos, 30,629 members
- Favorite Land- and Seascape Pictures 54,166 photos, 6,118 members
- Remembrance Day, Veterans Day & War Memorials 18,059 photos, 2,972 members
- 50+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two). 28,933 photos, 5,261 members
- Macro Awards (Invite Only!) 40,205 photos, 11,547 members
- *Game - Stella Blu Wins Monthly *GameOn 19,143 photos, 1,470 members
- Flickr♥It's a Beautiful LIFE! ♥ Nature*Moments*Emotion 50,163 photos, 1,944 members
- Black and White Dreams 29,814 photos, 6,637 members
- Favorites: 50 5,847 photos, 3,165 members
- COLLAGES 24,634 photos, 2,984 members
- Favorites: 45 1,633 photos, 1,607 members
- Memorials 9,283 photos, 804 members
- Art in Black and White 85,176 photos, 7,588 members
- The Dictionary Of Image 4,297 photos, 1,616 members
- *THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 712,416 photos, 50,187 members
- Stolpersteine 811 photos, 130 members
- MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO/add 1 comment on 2 66,405 photos, 5,318 members
- worldwidewandering - a travel atlas 310,494 photos, 5,549 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 307,862 photos, 44,347 members
Testimonials (7)
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VJ Spectra says:
"Jason is a fantastic member of the flickr photo community. He is a very generous guy and is always around to leave a nice comment when it is deserved. His photostream has some very cool shots and he obviously has an excellent knowledge of photography."
18th December, 2007
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trondjs says:
"In a Flickr world where some people are hoarding views, faves and "awards" by extreme-processing photos into postcards from hell, its always a great pleasure to visit Jason's photostream as a contrast. His photos are interesting, often inventive, and always worth the time. He's not one to brag about it, but unlike many of us, he actually has some proper photo education as well. :-)
Having him as a contact is a sheer pleasure, too - both the privilege of watching his photostream evolve from the front row and receiving his non-cliché comments on my photos.
Overall I know him as a great guy, both as photographer, a contact and a co-admin for some groups."23rd May, 2007
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PanGalacticGargleBlaster says:
"What can I say about my big brother.
He's tall.
He's slim (ish),
Yes he's balding, but he is doing so gracefully.
He has two fantastic kids, who I am proud of.
He has a brilliant wife, who I envy.
He has an eye to take a brilliant picture, and I hope one day he will show me how.
My big brother is so talented, I just hope some of it will rub off on the rest of the family (TEE HEE)
Watch this space, cos no doubt there will be some more fantastic pictures to come."20th April, 2007
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reeves1914 says:
"This is a very brief summary of my friendship with the good man Jasmic. I could go on (and on) for page after page, but I'll try to keep this brief and to the point.
I met Jason in September 1980 when we both started at Slough Grammar School For Boys. He was at that time a scary lanky tall person with a shock of mad ginger-blond hair and National Health turtleshell spectacles (often broken and usually repaired with plasters), and I was somewhat wary of him and his exuberant ways.
For reasons I can't even now explain, we became friends very quickly.
However, I do know that he became my Best Mate in April 1985 when he saved my life when I was fast succumbing to hypothermia during a hike along the Ridgeway in Oxfordshire in dreadful weather.
From that date onwards, through the various trials of adolescent and then adult life, and the adventures we undertook together, and the growing-up we both shared, somehow the bond between us has remained unbreakable.
We both started to take photography seriously at around the same time, and we remain fiercely, but quite amicably, competitative. Although I must admit I've been rather slack in the last ten years, and I've got a lot of catching up to do!
This bloke is worth watching. He's funny, too, and I count myself very fortunate indeed to be able to call him a friend."19th April, 2007
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Jameykay says:
"Jasmic's photos are always a joy for me to look through. They always have so much life, emotions, and feelings in them. It's truly like stepping into his shoes when I look through his photostream. It's also an absolute joy every time he comments on my photos. He has an enormous amount of insight and kind words. I'm very glad that we have stumbled into each other in the big world of flickr."
18th April, 2007
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Sean Shimmel... wink back at the Reaper says:
"Serendeipity at its best... coming across this endlessly varied photostream... from sleeping puppies to aged cattle skulls and artistic ferns and dreamy ferris wheels... the refreshing creative vision goes on and on. As the saying goes, "And so the sage wanders"... Jason wanders and wonders at life and we all win through his Flickr photostream.
Almost as a bonus, Jason shares the most interesting commentary asides with most of the shots and he also comments thoughtfully on others' work.
Jason, keep up the endlessly fresh creativity with your eyes."15th March, 2007
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dolcedo says:
"first i thought i would write a "flickrmail" to jason, than i changed to the testimonial, ´cause i think that everybody who is interested should know. i would to say "thank you" for your comments and for your attention at my pictures. you wrote in your profile that "Flickr is challenging me. It is making me open my eyes and really look at the world around me." when i see your pictures, it is true..."
6th December, 2006
- Name:
- Jason
- Joined:
- June 2005
- Hometown:
- Slough
- Currently:
- York, England
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Education

















