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Yes I am available for commissioned work - message me!!!

It should be pretty obvious by looking at my pages that I love taking self-portraits and doing photo manipulations...and I also have a thing for intense colors - that's another no-brainer!

Why am I so obsessed with self portraiture? I was recently asked if it was about loving myself. I told this person that self-love had nothing to do with my obsession. Those who know me personally will tell you that I am anything but vain. It is about self expression - a way for me to vent when I'm feeling a bit sad, seductive, moody, or angry. I also like to do it when I am gothed out, having a good hair day, or just plain bored! It is also about capturing something interesting & unique. If I want to create, I need not look for a model, I am always available. I have always been a natural ham, & love to pose, so In addition to all of the above, for me this hobby is just plain fun!

I'm an intensely passionate person ...I believe that comes out in my work. I also tend to be very fun & flirtatious by nature - I am a playful, viviacious soul - it is just the way I am ...please do not take it too seriously. I will not change who I am to suit anyone, so if you or your significant other cannot deal with this, please do not add me. I am here to share my work and make friends with similar artistic interests. My sincerest apologies if I have ever given anyone the impression of otherwise...

What else do I do besides take photos & manipulate them? I am a photographer by profession. I am a freelance photographer, a certified rose expert affiliated with the American Rose Society and an accredited rose judge - yes, I really am a rose judge! I talk about this on some of my photos here & there.

For those of you wishing to add me, please keep in mind that although I have no problem with tastefully done erotic art, I am not interested in porn...do not take offense, but I get a lot of this type of mail, and I am simply not interested.

Please feel free to see my other stream where I am the model & not the photographer: monshari-exposed Thank you for taking the time to stop by and look!

My favorite flickr haunts - in other words, I visit these streams often, and cannot visit them without faving something! (under construction, will be adding more!) Below each artist's name is a sample of their work. It wasn't easy choosing just one!

Jan Blok

'Vorfas

Federico Erra

Kalamakia - Lloyd K. Barnes Photography

kenneth barton

BS Nguyễn | 1/3Lines Media

MADmoiselle_Meli

Ikon Visuals

Denis Collette

♥ Mona Cataldo ♥

G♥Baby

Laura Ferreira

GriZ ♥♥

Photos of MonShari™ (43)

MonShari™'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,314)

Contacts (1,132)

Bruno Moure bruno moure
enjoy_fotos Amadeo
monchoparis No real name given
205mick Mick
Filipe Luiz Filipe Luiz
abi233 No real name given
Mayank Bhatnagar Mayank Bhatnagar
Sarah Lucas... No real name given
brookeipse Brooke
Sabreur76 Vicenç Feliú
Tàu Bửu Vương... Vương Tàu Bửu
s.cesana No real name given

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S!gns 87,353 photos, 4,926 members
Sign City 160,555 photos, 10,498 members
Neon Lights 6,009 photos, 499 members
We Love Street Art 41,060 photos, 1,642 members
Grafitti & Street Art 161,246 photos, 5,462 members
Street Art! 186,658 photos, 5,513 members
Street Art Anywhere 38,961 photos, 460 members
Fascination and love of life 226,758 photos, 13,593 members
Construction, Destruction or Deconstruction 3,652 photos, 267 members
Construction Site Abstract 2,402 photos, 635 members
All People 2,277,946 photos, 69,112 members
Picture_Philly 693 photos, 59 members
Metallic Objects~Admin Invite Only! Post 1 - Comment 1 42,557 photos, 1,784 members
Neon Signs 80,758 photos, 7,304 members
#phillyflickrmeetup 1,336 photos, 87 members
Yabbadabbadoo 6,537 photos, 1,612 members
Poodle lovers 1,261 photos, 122 members
Oodles of Poodles 4,271 photos, 442 members
Abstract and arty - no rules except abstract and arty! 22,098 photos, 642 members
Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Vote Now 255,559 photos, 40,946 members
ALL CATS ALLOWED!!! 192,123 photos, 17,425 members
Abandoned 528,918 photos, 36,113 members
Your Best Shot 2011 13,904 photos, 16,318 members
Top 20 Sunsets ♥ of our Hearts 31 photos, 1,613 members
TOP 20 ARTFX 20 photos, 153 members
Top 20 Butterfly/Moth 26 photos, 663 members
Dazed and Confused - New Photographer Search 427,445 photos, 21,981 members
HALLOWEEN WORLDWIDE 25,997 photos, 5,364 members
Sea & Beaches (Post 1- Award 2 ) 2,597 photos, 983 members
Horse Photography! 4,890 photos, 816 members
Animal Fun 6,510 photos, 517 members
Horse Lovers Group 10,268 photos, 1,377 members
aPeeling Paint 25,551 photos, 2,346 members
RUSTY and CRUSTY 278,421 photos, 26,180 members
The lilac Symphony, post 1 - award 3 13,728 photos, 2,909 members
Victorian Style Homes 7,327 photos, 978 members
FlickrCentral 4,901,602 photos, 167,434 members
Pinkalicious (Post 1, Award 2) 28,573 photos, 4,482 members
Guitar World 66,361 photos, 10,799 members
Dark Deviations 13,702 photos, 1,714 members
Top 30 Winners (Qualified Only) 3,856 photos, 1,515 members
Your Best Shot 2010 20,201 photos, 24,730 members
Top 25 Red, Orange and Yellow 25 photos, 1,086 members
Top 30 B&W 29 photos, 1,356 members
Top 30 Blue 30 photos, 847 members
Top 30 Red 27 photos, 943 members
Wedding Photography 186,455 photos, 38,404 members
Holy Cuteness (invite your contacts) 15,448 photos, 1,881 members
World Portrait 2020 61,795 photos, 2,980 members
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Testimonials (9)

♥ Violet ♥ says:

"She's fantastic! A beautiful creative sensual woman with a sweet heart and a lovely soul, indeed! Her works are full of creativity and sensuality, it's a pleasure to be her friend. Thanks, honey!

Kisses Violet"

15th April, 2009
Alicia Salvador "Nube gris""Ausente temporalmente" says:

"thanks to his visit, I had the opportunity to see day after day his magnificent work, but I thank him for that.
mon-Shari is an exceptional human being, and an imposing creative photographer, who knows how to capture the image, colours and what is best still has humanity, love and passion for everything around it.
mon-Shari thank you very much for being there........
and let us keep watching your work
Beautiful"

25th July, 2008
Sigyns Heart says:

"Mon-Shari is such an amazing person. Through her creativity and awesome perspective you capture a glimpse into a mind that you cannot help but want to crawl into and fall asleep. Her images wrap around you like a warm blanket that is every single colour in the rainbow. Her images are like dreams. They shake you into fantasy, remembrance, glimpses of the past, or even wishes for the future. Photographically, she is awe inspiring. As a person, she brings you to your knees with her humanity and compassion. Mon-Shari is the best friend, sister, lover, person that everyone hopes to have in their lives. And I for one, love her for that."

28th March, 2008
lizwiz1216 says:

"Mon Shari is as kind hearted as she is beautiful. She's an absolute sweetheart and her work is astonishing to say the least, with vibrant colors and unique designs. She is a refreshing combination of gorgeous, intelligent ,talented and loads of fun, which is quite hard to come by these days!"

15th October, 2007
tintinian says:

"Mon Shari too my attention by writing she has no pictures in explore... I think that is unbelievable! Her photo stream is from such a high standard and so different that she deserves to have most of her pics in it ! She is a real artist who never fails to make us wonder how she did it and where she finds all that imagination and creativity...
For me she is one of flickr top photographers and artists."

20th August, 2007
d.void says:

"the first thing i ever saw from mon-shari was an incredible photo manipulation she did of a friend…then i found myself immediately hooked on her work. she has since become a good & valued flickr friend. i particularly love her sincerity, her sense of humor and that freakish obsession of hers with color. and she easy on the eyes…very sexy!
it should be obvious to anyone who lays eyes on her work that she is a photographer & an artist abounding with creativity, passion & intelligence. she’s also quite prolific and gifted when it comes to emotion revealing self-portraits.
i constantly find myself waiting at my computer, on the edge of my seat, holding my breath in anticipation of her next post. i usually pass out after a while...close friends say I need help."

7th August, 2007
Jillian Anne Photography says:

"Not only is Sharon a beautiful person, but her work is above and beyond beautiful. The reality of her emotions in her photography is breath taking, and her editing skills are sensational! If you haven't looked over Sharon's photos one by one I suggest you do, you will be surprised at how much you are drawn to them. I love ya Sharon, and thank you for being a wonderful friend, great co-worker, and an awesome photographer! You are an inspiration to my creativity!"

28th May, 2007
buttersweet says:

"if you haven't been introduced to mon-shari, you've missed the boat. don't know how i found her photos. i'm glad i did.

three things are apparent about her photography - women, eyes, and color. she is a fantastic in photoshop. an excellent photographer, willing to share all her moods with us.

a beautiful person with a more beautiful soul."

17th March, 2007
3dGorillaBob says:

"Mon-Shari does some of my favorite work on Flickr. I usually don't like manipulated photos, but she's a real artist, and does some genuinely evocative things. Great work all around."

15th August, 2006