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If you are interested in any prints or the use of my photos in publications of any kind, please email me at JKPhotography07@gmail.com

Hi everyone my real name is Jessica but you can call me Jess if you like. I've always loved taking pictures, never went anywhere without a camera just in case a kodak moment came along! I still don't go anywhere without a camera pretty much. My first camera with a zoom that my mother bought me one birthday was a Pentax IQZoom 80G (film), was no digital back then. I then went on to using a Canon EOS Rebel X (also film) up till September 2007. After a lot of saving, in September I stepped up in the world & went digital with the Canon PowerShot S5 IS. Since getting my PowerShot my love for photography has grown even more & I am now using the Canon EOS 40D with various lenses. I hope all that views my photos sees that in them. :)

I am a proud member of the Camera Naturalist Photo Club in Basking Ridge, NJ. The only club in New Jersey dedicated strictly to nature. =)

I do take the time to go through my contacts newests photographs so dont think I have forgotten you, I always take the time to see others & comment their work. I might not get to them right away, but I do make my way there eventually. Sometimes it can be really hard trying to keep up with everyone.

I like to photograph wildlife the most, I love animals! But its also partly the challenge in trying to get good photographs of wildlife because they dont stick around to pose for you, they are constantly on the move. A wild animal or even birds arent going to wait around while you set up your shot, you have to be quick & that is the exciting part of wildlife photography! I also love to photograph nature itself, whether it be plants, trees, flowers or anything that may seem interesting. No matter where I go I normally have my camera with me because you never know when you will come across something that will make a wonderful photograph!

My Equipement
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 35-80mm 1:4-5.6 III
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Tamron AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1
Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8

Software
Adobe PhotoShop CS5
Adobe Lightroom 3
Digital Photo Professional
Photomatix Pro 4

Remember its not the camera that takes good pictures but the person behind the lens! The camera is just the tool, your eyes need to do the real work!

Jessica Kirste Photography

Some of my favorites of my photos :)

©Copyright Jessica Kirste
All Rights Reserved. Please do not use my photographs for any websites or commercial use without my permission. The images presented here are copyrighted and may not be reproduced, copied or altered in any way without the specific permission of myself. All photographs are protected under United States and international copyright law. Any unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law.

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Contacts (356)

photosuze Susan
Sharon's Bird... No real name given
RavinR Ravin
original... Dennis Sweetman
rj: photos No real name given
Greg Gard Greg Gard
Nature and People No real name given
JAAnton Juan Antonio Anton
mountainSeb Sebastian Selzer
docnickphotos No real name given
zandrsmum Karyn Mitchell
Al Meilan Al Meilan

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Blink Again Level 1 P1/A3 no children and busy sweeping 126,661 photos, 10,871 members
Flickr Bronze Award, Level 1 ~ Post 1, Award 5. 652,918 photos, 33,559 members
Softly Spoken (Admin Moderated) 10,529 photos, 833 members
The Birds and Wildlife of Cape May, New Jersey 58 photos, 31 members
* Best Bird Photography (Post 1 ~ Award 1) {New name & rules} 9,382 photos, 653 members
Just Ducks 6,671 photos, 912 members
Howard's Gallery (moderated) 2,461 photos, 890 members
Bird Perfect/Each Photo By Invite Only 6,607 photos, 1,523 members
A Photographer's Nature - Post 10/Comment 5 - 10 a day limit 25,160 photos, 1,096 members
The Birds and Wildlife of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge 322 photos, 43 members
Your Best Shot 2011 13,939 photos, 16,390 members
Breathtaking {add 1, award 3} 291,222 photos, 18,826 members
Fstoppers 10,662 photos, 2,365 members
Longwood Gardens 9,334 photos, 607 members
Foxes 9,718 photos, 2,035 members
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge 3,507 photos, 184 members
Best of Nature's Gallery (Invite Only) Award 3 774 photos, 176 members
Blink again level 2 best of blink - INVITE ONLY/A2 ~NEW AWARD 14,152 photos, 4,597 members
Adirondacks 7,992 photos, 906 members
Free Flickr Flowers ~FFF~ New Contest: Flowers on White 117,547 photos, 7,256 members
TWIN TOWERS FALL ( remembering 9/11 ) 566 photos, 188 members
My Gear And Me #7 - Diamond Elite Selection (Only Invited!) 28,054 photos, 2,679 members
30-FAV-Natur-nature 7,200 photos, 1,219 members
Nature,Birds and Wildlife. 41,004 photos, 1,017 members
Flower Photography 583,334 photos, 28,558 members
Earth Images Nature Photography 23,782 photos, 825 members
Mosaic & Montage Monday (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,896 photos, 288 members
Tamron Lens Users (USA) 23,074 photos, 2,011 members
NATURE'S PRIME in BLACK & WHITE (POST 1 AWARD 4) 4,070 photos, 777 members
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My Gear and Me #3 - Bronze Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 80,731 photos, 5,973 members
For The Love Of Dragonflies 29,216 photos, 3,937 members
My Gear and Me #2 - Premium (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 119,448 photos, 7,567 members
People Portraits 1,676,648 photos, 81,807 members
My Gear and Me #1 - (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper is ON 326,080 photos, 13,158 members
10th anniversary of 9/11 475 photos, 242 members
NATURE'S PRIME ~ Hall-of-Fame 7,354 photos, 1,247 members
Flickr Diamond - Invited Photos ONLY 115,233 photos, 21,614 members
Winner of 'One of the best on Flickr' (15+Faves & Invited) 11,045 photos, 750 members
Delaware Water Gap 2,550 photos, 218 members
Dragonfly & Damselfly Moments 23,357 photos, 2,740 members
Better Bird Photography 636 photos, 107 members
Canon Imagination 167,591 photos, 9,159 members
*Earth *Nature *Life 19,112 photos, 707 members
Natural World of Nature SILVER Awards P1/A3 Invite Only! 1,774 photos, 557 members
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Canon 100-400L 52,413 photos, 1,884 members
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Testimonials (8)

Angel Cher ♥ says:

"Jess is a very dedicated photographer, a good flickr friend and has been taking Her photography skills to a perfection! "I love your work Jess!"
Visit Her stream, She is pretty darn inspiring!
"gotta get together and shoot sometime Jess!"."

3rd August, 2010
~green tea ice cream~ says:

"I really should have written this a long time ago. Jess is a very talented and wonderful photographer. I am astounded by her passion and dedication to her work - her wildlife shots are simply delightful! She always captures her subjects from the best possible angles and there are some incredible moments on her stream. Her love for animals and all things nature just show in her images. I swear she can communicate with wildlife and I even suspect that she talks to them and they discuss between them what poses work the best. The animals are Jess' friends. She has a way with the wildlife shots for sure!

Her florals are amazing too, delicate and vibrant at the same time. And you should check out her other nature shots...don't forget the moons, beautiful moons. Oh, and the golden bokeh shot...., and her trees...her use of colour and light are just inspiring.

Jess is a brilliant flickr friend too. She will always find the time to drop by and say hello. I'm so lucky to have bumped into her here - keep up the fantastic work Jess. Thank you for sharing a little piece of your world with us!"

28th May, 2010
goodbyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee says:

"Jessica's nature and animal photography is just amazing! She has a great eye! She loves her birdies and dolphins! Glad to have you as a friend, dear. =)"

25th October, 2009
DRT Photo says:

"Jessica has a wide variety of excellent images and I enjoy checkin out her photostream."

23rd October, 2009
kenkeener1621 says:

"WHEN GOING THROUGH JESSICA'S PHOTOSTREAM YOU COULD TELL SHE IS A PERSON WHO LOVES ANIMALS AND THE OUTDOORS.
HER PHOTOS ARE ALL VERY WELL TAKEN AND HER WOOD DUCK PHOTOS ARE SIMPLY GREAT!!!!!
THANKS FOR BEING A CONTACT AND KEEP POSTING THOSE GREAT PHOTOS FOR A LONG TIME TO COME."

12th October, 2009
swt snookie says:

"I have really enjoyed Jess's nature photography this year. She has a gift when it comes to taking photo's of wildlife, especially water birds!! You can see the love of these wonderful creatures in every shot. Always wonderful angles and amazing details. When she goes on an outing the photo's she returns with make you feel as if you have been right there with her!! She is a wonderful flickr friend who always gives me encouragement on my photo's! Thanks Jess for sharing your world with me, hugs!!"

18th November, 2008
GooseGoddessS says:

"Jess is a Beautiful person inside and out.
She is a wonderful photographer,
with a deep love for nature.
Her passion for nature and wildlife shines
through in her beautiful images.

It was a pleasure meeting you Jess,
and I hope we can get together again very soon :)"

14th March, 2008
MelDes says:

"A great person, her photos show her love for birds and marine mammals. In a few time she has become on a good photographer, keep up the good work! :D"

11th January, 2008