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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 3,427 photos, 2,859 members
- Views: 25,000 895 photos, 843 members
- Cooking.com 5,896 photos, 699 members
- All about Trees, Arboriculture, and Tree Care. 12,019 photos, 1,542 members
- Riisli Gallery 9,504 photos, 1,132 members
- York 20,284 photos, 1,696 members
- *Flickr's BEST* - SERIOUS Photographers - Post 1/Comment 3 120,971 photos, 5,307 members
- Colour Mania 53,008 photos, 7,353 members
- In the Memories' Book (Textured Images - INVITE ONLY!!!) 17,446 photos, 1,708 members
- All Favourite Photos 26,105 photos, 3,372 members
- 5 for 2 4,819 photos, 1,350 members
- Colorful World: Multicolor-Image Day 22,144 photos, 1,510 members
- Views: 5000 5,499 photos, 3,572 members
- Explore My Photostream (Leave 3 QUALITY Comments) 38,057 photos, 4,745 members
- Digital Photo Magazine (UK) 593 photos, 41 members
- Favorites: 60 2,504 photos, 1,894 members
- Rate my photoshop~ 11,660 photos, 2,100 members
- Weser, Werra, Fulda (and Nebenflüsse/confluents) 2,430 photos, 257 members
- Textures for Layers 15,217 photos, 15,876 members
- Noise, textures and layers results 11,419 photos, 1,409 members
- Views: 4000 2,639 photos, 2,724 members
- NinianLif's texture addicts 26,274 photos, 3,745 members
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt 99,229 photos, 3,739 members
- 10+ Faves (10-24): Post one,Comm & Fave 2 on page 1-10 (SWEEPER 16,840 photos, 6,285 members
- Zero+ Faves 1-2-3 (0-9 faves only) -- Post 1,Comment & Fave 2 39,678 photos, 5,219 members
- Leviathor's Labyrinth: Lobotomy Laboratory 3,024 photos, 499 members
- Photo of the Photographer: Camera must be in photographers photo 3,387 photos, 507 members
- Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful 84,145 photos, 6,668 members
- About Stock Photo | www.aboutstockphoto.com 3,204 photos, 784 members
- Photographic Art Legacy - ADMIN INVITE only! 21,862 photos, 5,721 members
- Views: 3000 4,442 photos, 3,428 members
- Black & White Art Awards (Post 1 - Award 3) 396,703 photos, 30,594 members
- Favorite Land- and Seascape Pictures 54,092 photos, 6,117 members
- Remembrance Day, Veterans Day & War Memorials 18,056 photos, 2,973 members
- 50+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two). 28,879 photos, 5,260 members
- Macro Awards (Invite Only!) 40,186 photos, 11,551 members
- *Game - Stella Blu Wins Monthly *GameOn 19,051 photos, 1,469 members
- Flickr♥It's a Beautiful LIFE! ♥ Nature*Moments*Emotion 50,162 photos, 1,947 members
- Black and White Dreams 29,681 photos, 6,637 members
- Favorites: 50 5,835 photos, 3,163 members
- COLLAGES 24,601 photos, 2,983 members
- Favorites: 45 1,627 photos, 1,603 members
- Memorials 9,279 photos, 803 members
- Art in Black and White 84,911 photos, 7,582 members
- The Dictionary Of Image 4,296 photos, 1,616 members
- *THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 711,186 photos, 50,171 members
- Stolpersteine 811 photos, 130 members
- MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO/add 1 comment on 2 66,403 photos, 5,319 members
- worldwidewandering - a travel atlas 310,075 photos, 5,544 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 307,967 photos, 44,350 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

















