Anyone who does not have a proper buddy icon and whose photos are unavailable to me and who faves my photos will be blocked immediately. Some may be innocent of wrong doing but I have discovered that many such people have stolen my photographs.

I am just a guy living at the beach!

I love nature and wildlife. I love all animals and I love to photograph them. I am an easy going guy who loves photography.

I like to photograph nature in the wild. I am primarily a wildlife photographer. I do like to try other things though and I will try to experiment with photography just to see what I can learn. I am eager to learn from you so I can be a better photographer.

I like to spend most of my free time driving around looking for birds. Sometimes, I know where I am going, sometimes I don't. I go to different places around town and the state to find different birds that I have never seen but to also see places that I have never seen.

I have been fortunate to meet many people from flickr and everyone has been very nice and a pleasure to meet.

I try my best to be a good contact and comment on everyones photos. I want to be nice to everyone and I would hope for the same thing in return.





Please don't leave me a link to your photos or photostream or your flickr river or your most interesting photos in a comment on my photostream. My stream is for my pictures not yours

My equipment...

Nikon D300S
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Nikon AF S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight (Flash)
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens
Manfrotto focusing rail: for macrowork
GITZO 3541 XLS tripod
BH-1Ball head
BOGEN 3021 Tripod
BOGEN 3047 pan & Tilt head



Under no circumstances or in anyway are MY images to be copied, reproduced, redistributed, blogged or manipulated what so ever without my consent. Please contact me if you are interested in using my photos. © Michael D. Skelton

Thanks for visiting!

Mike

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Photos of Michael Skelton (47)

  • Michael, Ivan, Steven and Claudia by mlibbe
  • pca149 6 word story= Photographer Doing His Thing at DeSoto by Fastball95
  • Dinner Island Collage by Nature Photos by Scott
  • Sculpture: Egret by [Jenn Lee]
  • Happy Holidays To All Of My Flickr Friends! by Heather Green Photography
  • I am wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year to all my Flickr chums xoxo by Nina Matthews Photography
  • Nikon and Sony guys in time out by shutterbugdan
  • Photobombed ! by Klaus (kjpweb)
  • Crazy For Owls :) by Heather Green Photography
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge by Joalhi "Around the World"
  • My Father by Michael Skelton
  • By popular demand by Little Miss Kimmyshine
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Michael Skelton's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,313)

  • P1230898 2012-01-26 Red-bellied Woodpecker by h2otara
  • MARIPOSA TIGRE (Danaus chrysippus) by Vicente Cubas
  • Traditional by randall sanger
  • Foggy Sunrise by AKAKibby
  • Big Sky Big Bird! by JRIDLEY1
  • Dawn on the Adriatic by Jill Clardy
  • Peculiar by randall sanger
  • Afternoon Light by randall sanger
  • A Portrait of the Dashing by J Bespoy
  • Baltimore Oriole on Apple Tree by www.studebakerbirds.com
  • Canario (Serinus canaria) by Vicente Cubas
  • Female Snowy Owl 12 by Jen St. Louis
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Testimonials (7)

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    Enrique Pino's Photography says:

    "I know Mike for more than a year now, he is a outstanding Photographer, friend and person.

    We just happen to meet because we have the same job in Sarasota, we become friends there, we share the same interest about photography, thanks to him my Photography is what it is today, my greatest passion.

    thanks Mike!"

    12th December, 2010

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    Elliotphotos says:

    "Michael is a great photographer. Each photo that he uploads is worth staring at for 5 hours. His egret and other bird photos are always stunning."

    11th August, 2009

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    Misty DawnS says:

    "To put it simply - He takes some of the best photos I've ever seen. Not only is he an absolutely amazing photographer though, he's a wonderful and considerate friend. Viewing his photos will continue to take your breath away and you will be left in complete awe and admiration. Thanks for sharing your spectacular talent with us Mike - it's truly a pleasure and a blessing!"

    24th July, 2009

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    el cuervo y el jaguar says:

    "A great guy and a great photographer..

    I remember when I first came to flickr, one of the first galleries that I saw was Mr. Skelton's.. I was shocked by the quality and the creativity of the images and I knew that he was an amateur... I thought that he was a full time pro!!!. But it was the photo of the ferris wheel and his nighttime photos when I thought to myself: I WANT TO DO THAT. From that moment on I took photography as something a little bit more serious, trying to be more creative, looking for new effects... I believe that when I saw Michaels gallery, all I needed was a little bit of a push forward, a little bit of inspiration to go further with my photography hobby, and I got it thanks to his art.

    So thanks Mr. Skelton!!!!..."

    3rd June, 2009

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    emeraldspiryt says:

    "Mike is an awesome photographer. Any number of his photos are worthy of the front cover of a wildlife magazine. He seems to have a special connection to the subjects he photographs and his love for nature shines through in all of his work. One of the characteristics that sets Mike in an elite group is that he is so humble as far as his photos are concerned. He doesn't get involved in the drama or ego that we sometimes see around here. He let's his work speak for him, and it speaks loud and clear! His photostream is a joy to view.

    As a contact, no one could have better. Mike is a wonderful flickr friend. He is always willing to share his knowledge and advice and give honest feedback. I am so grateful for Mike! If you haven't looked at his photostream, please take the time to do so. It will be a tour of nature at its finest from his amazing sunsets to the detailed close-up wildlife some of us will only get to see through Mike's "eyes"."

    17th April, 2009

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    Little Miss Kimmyshine says:

    "A true flickr friend..I enjoy your photo stream and your comments always leave me smiling. Keep them coming!"

    25th September, 2008

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    Yanks4Life23519 says:

    "You take great photos! I love looking at your photostream...it's always exciting to see your new pictures! Thanks for sharing them with me!

    oh and...Go Yankees! lol ;)"

    5th September, 2008

Joined:
February 2008
Hometown:
Atlanta Georgia
Currently:
Sarasota Florida, USA
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