I've decided that I practice "photography by observation." I simply carry my camera wherever I go, and take pictures of what I notice. Things that are funny or beautiful, interesting or disturbing. I'm not a professional photographer, nor do I aspire to be. So, I'm not into posing people or setting up studio lighting for still life photography -- although I admire those approaches.
I got involved with Flickr because of Project 365, which I used as a mini-journal. I took pictures of what I'd notice, and reflect on them. As a pastor, both words and visual media are the tools of my trade, and personal reflection is a never-ending process.
I also enjoy Flickr because it gives me the opportunity to have friendships online. The folks I've met seem to be balanced. Not the hormonal teenagers that populate the other site to which I post, (though I am not a prude!), and not overly-serious critics (though I appreciate advice!). Balance.
I'm here every day. Feel free to say hi.
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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
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