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  JuttaMK says:

  " Always on the edge, exciting and new. I love what she sees and then what she does with it. A true ARTIST"

  16th October, 2009

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  laatideon says:

  "les
  always fresh, original, groundbreaking
  a few steps ahead of the game
  and I always look forward to her posts
  you'll find yourself sometimes lookin at something so arbitrary on her stream - and yet in her hands it becomes brilliant art
  a true inspiration for me
  thanks"

  16th February, 2009

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  BradP-CA says:

  "Once in a great while, we get the pleasure of watching a rising star.
  When that rising star is a very dear friend, it's magic, almost on the level of watching one of your own children achieve greatness.
  
  As Lesley set down her paintbrushes and picked up a camera, the gift of her art flowed through her fingers to the shutter button. Her unique and passionate look at life and the people that she captures, are a true gem, as instead of trying to do what everyone else did, forged a path, her own way, with a style all her own. I can only aspire to be half as good as her some day.
  
  I had the privilege of watching a movie recently that if I didn't know better, Lesley was used as the technical editor or artistic director. If anyone ever wants t get a feel of life as seen through Les' eyes, go watch the movie "The Constant Gardener" - you will be as close to seeing life through her eyes as I can imagine could be.
  
  You are an inspiration."

  2nd January, 2009

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  g o m o o r e says:

  ""Leslie is by far one of the most talented photographers I have seen on flickr.
  She inspires me to improve my skills and stretch my creativity beyond what I felt were my limits.and at the same time I seem to have a better understanding of who I am as a Photographer. I just love her images, editing, and processing. Its flawless and stunning.
  A truly gifted star ...and a truly great flickr friend"

  29th October, 2008

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  t.elizabeth lee says:

  "i recall so well that miraculous moment i found les's stream ~
  i had entered a world filled with beautiful color and unique imagery that was unlike anything else i had ever seen .. i sat transfixed and transported ..
  
  she captures the ordinary along with the extraordinary and creates a most delightful place to be and to be inspired .. not only that, but les is a gracious being who bestows insights into her creativity for all of us every now and again *"

  18th September, 2008

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  MissJewell's account will be deleted soon says:

  "my favourite photostream on Flickr with photos make me cry and smile in the same time. i watch them over and over again and i always come back, i love them so much! wonderful feeling and views from a magical place, thank you Lesley! :))"

  21st March, 2008

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  romadden84 says:

  "What a truly amazing artist Lesley is! Her photos encompass such depth and imagination that transcend the act of simply "capturing images." Her style evokes Romance, Humour, Intelligence, and simple Humanity that so many photographers try to convey but only the best can accomplish.
  
  Keep up the phenomenal work, Lesley! Your talent seems limitless..."

  3rd March, 2008

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  p_vision says:

  "Whenever I try to come up with words to describe Leschick's work, I can only come up with superlatives: amazing and inspiring, beautiful and challenging. Seeing her work makes me want to improve my own, from the very first time I saw her photos here. And happily, she answers my questions to help me learn. If and when she makes a book, I want to know because I will be first in line (and I'm sure it will be a long queue)."

  31st January, 2008

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  Sandra Torralba says:

  "I think you a re genius and a wonder and you make photography even more interesting than it already was!
  How sad is that it has taken me a while to discover your stream, but I am pleased your not an oasis, that as soon as found fades, so that I can keep vibrating with your work!
  Many million thanks for the emotional swings and making my heart skip several beats!"

  30th November, 2007

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  odei says:

  "She's a really versatile and talented photographer. Her pictures are full of grace and humour. She has the ability to catch unique moments, glances, lights and colours and turn them into a personal and outstanding art piece."

  19th November, 2007

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  Hel Des says:

  "She is one of those fotographers, that I deeply admire. There is an amazing number of outstanding shots in her stream. I love her way to see, to show things and people.
  She gives me the feeling that she can effortlessly captures the essence of people, things, moments.
  I"

  14th November, 2007

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  .tyler. - Claudio Martella says:

  "Every single bit of Lesley is original. Her subjects, her photos, her processing and even her comments. And she's productive as hell. Thank you Les."

  9th November, 2007

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  s0ulsurfing says:

  "les makes beautiful art, a genuine photographic talent, but she doesn't know it yet, and please dont tell her :)"

  23rd October, 2007

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  remis velisque says:

  "leschick is consistently amazing to me. her photos always stand out like dark, stunning tree stumps emerging from the frothy white river that is the flickr photo stream. they anchor you somewhere, give you something real to think about and hold on to.
  
  her openness about technique and tools has transformed my photography more than i can ever thank her enough for. i bet she's a catalyst for many other people, as well. i give thanks for leschick!"

  24th September, 2007

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  Coyotos says:

  "Vivant en Afrique du Sud pour quelques années, je recommande vivement la visite du stream photos de Lesley. Ses photos sont à l'image du pays et de ses habitants : vives, profondes, parfois décalées, et toujours immensément drôles. Car ce qui caractérise Lesley, outre son talent photographique éclatant, c'est son humour typiquement sud-africain !"

  24th August, 2007

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  habaneros says:

  "Leschick, one of my rolemodels here on Flickr.
  always new, fresh and intense."

  4th August, 2007

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  lorrainep says:

  "I am never dissapointed when this "chick" posts new work! Amazing style and creativity and her portraits are among some of the best I have seen. Keep up the wonderful work and thanks for sharing."

  17th May, 2007

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  pixelprincess*(deleting account) says:

  "i feel so lucky to have stumbled upon her beautiful stream of thought-provoking images. The images are so real, mysterious and full of emotion. Also, the post processing is just downright dreamy and makes me be a part of the world her stories are captured in.
  
  my favorite are the mask and the kid's with camera series! be sure to check them out."

  5th May, 2007

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  Jutilda says:

  "You can't get any better than this. Imaginative, out of the box, creative, avant garde. That's les."

  5th May, 2007

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  joewig says:

  "Speechless I was when I first discovered her images. Lesley has a talent for shooting people that comes across so strongly that her photos seem to jump off the page into your heart. I can still see a few of her images in my mind--not having seen them for days. She has a talent for capturing the right expressions in a person and then magnifying the greatness of it. That should be a requisite attritbute for anyone calling themselves a photographer. Lesley shoots from the heart with or without special effects.
  
  What a talent."

  12th February, 2007

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  wilhelmus58 says:

  "exept for she is the funniest woman i never met she is a truly inspirational and talented photographer and on top a mucho likeable person
  take a look at any of her images of kids
  they never lie"

  12th November, 2006

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  Lightsurgery says:

  "Such amazing attention to detail, remarkable subject matter captured in a crisp, clean, and fresh way - she is one of the best photographers I have seen on Flickr."

  27th September, 2006

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  3rgo says:

  "She was around when the Flintstones were first discovering that cooked meat tastes a bit better than bloody, raw masses of flesh. But look at her photographs and you might see a bit fo the Gen Y. I've said this in the past. When Les gets brave, she is more."

  7th September, 2006

Joined:

August 2005

I am:

Female and Taken

Occupation:

painter, photographer

Website:

http://www.lesgoodman.com/