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Photography isn't just a hobby; it's my attempt at sanity! It's a diversion in a life with much responsibility, and also a way of looking at the world. Over the years, thinking photographically has made me more observant.
So, I keep a camera with me, wherever I go. If I'm dressed up, I'll probably have a point-and-shoot in the pocket of my sport coat. You know, the camera I keep in the office. When I'm driving, walking around town, or exploring a park, I take my DSLR, usually with a telephoto lens.
I shoot what I'm in the mood to shoot. Macros, nature, family, or things that make me think. My camera and I like to explore cemeteries. And, I use as little editing as possible. Not that I'm against Photoshopping; I just keep things simple for myself.
Photography also helps me with sanity because it introduces me to folks on Flickr. Since I began, in the summer of 2007, I've encountered many people, and warmed up to friendships that I value.
Thanks for stopping by. Some of the items in my photostream are actually attempts at quality photography. Others simply chronicle my life. Either way, I'm glad our paths have crossed.
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- Nikon D3100 14,399 photos, 950 members
- SALT Project 468 photos, 58 members
- Love Black And White 19,196 photos, 963 members
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- Just Street Photography 797,780 photos, 31,293 members
- Friends Journal 923 photos, 147 members
- Primary school displays 1,755 photos, 215 members
- Affection beyond the species barrier 678 photos, 115 members
- Smiles/Sorrisi/Sonrisas [37° Contest: VOTE NOW!!!] 97,818 photos, 17,815 members
- Covered Bridges - Geotagged 1,718 photos, 236 members
- The Lonely Bench 2,509 photos, 659 members
- Trains and Railroads of Pennsylvania 7,436 photos, 83 members
- Bucks County 9,220 photos, 446 members
- The Unseen Moment 113 photos, 31 members
- Don't look just shoot 44 photos, 20 members
- God's Wonderful Story 346 photos, 20 members
- Reconciling Ministries Network 50 photos, 5 members
- The Rust Bucket 61,738 photos, 6,926 members
- 50 Plus (Photographers aged 50 and better) 221,761 photos, 1,270 members
- Indirect Nature (reflections & shadows) 493 photos, 76 members
- Bike & Build 109 photos, 5 members
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- *Macro* 2,217 photos, 285 members
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- Study War No More! 535 photos, 126 members
- New Flickr of Hope 31,605 photos, 1,992 members
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- Garden Beauty 1,253 photos, 64 members
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- Macro! Closeup Shots! 82,169 photos, 4,571 members
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Testimonials (3)
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Firefighter's Wife says:
"i found john's pictures through another profile and i discovered that he had a knack for capturing things in a photo that most people would never think about looking twice at. he really takes photography to another level. it gives us a reason to search out the interesting in the uninteresting."
3rd July, 2008
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Ed_F says:
"John is my kind of photographer, not afraid to tackle an issue. I made him a contact so I could follow his Pop Tart crusade. :-) His photos are of the highest quality and they make me smile. You can't get much better than that.
Ed_F"24th November, 2007
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tlp photography says:
"John makes you think, wonder, question and observe things you may never thought of observing before! He is analytical and sincere. He is passionate and sensitive! He is exactly who you want as a contact!
Thankyou John...for everything!"4th January, 2008