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How Flickr works and other photo essays
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Did you ever wonder about the "mechanics" of Flickr? Want some ideas on how to improve your photography? Here are some essays that will help:
* Ten things you can do to improve interestingness and increase chances of getting into Explore
* All About Flickr titles, text, tags, and views
* All about Creative Commons
* The scaling issue in digital art
* How Flickr is diffferent than "great" photography
* At a loss for Flickr comments? Here's a catalog
* Five key decisions in photography.
* How I make the Christmas light paintings.
* www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/3084967790/in/set-721576... on how to improve your photography.
* The Impassioned Eye, Henri Cartier-Besson.
* You can't always get what you give: A study of Flickr award groups
* The skills of enthusiastic amateurs
* Open source photography--are you in or out?
* Suspicion, trust, and Flickr
* I'm bokeh, you're bokeh, pure bokeh
* See the World Through My Eyes and Explore the Motel at Wink's Place in the Golden Garden of Karma because L'amicizia fa la differenza! (or, Flickr the Soap Opera)
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About me
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I like to experiment and rely on random outcomes. My images are of landscapes; plants, trees, and flora; architecture; toys; macros; abstracts; clouds; family; humor; and urban drive-bys.
I like both digital and film, the very clear and the very fuzzy. I prefer to induce interesting effects in the camera itself, by (e.g.) cross processing, using toy cameras, shooting into the sun or while moving. My most common post-processing would be hitting the "Enhance" button in iPhoto. Other than the LTR shots, most of my shots are just cropped.
My photos are from here: Chandler and the Phoenix metropolitan area, Bisbee, Arizona, Chicago, Los Angeles, Squaw Valley, California, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Amsterdam, and Beijing.
I'm a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University and also CEO of a small business, Crawdad Technologies, which provides market research software and services. My research interests are in applying complexity science to organizations. My hobbies, besides photos, are music, politics, my family, and my cats.
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Using my images
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My photos are under Creative Commons license, which means you can use them but you must attribute the photo back to me.
I DO NOT ALLOW REPOSTING OF MY IMAGES ON FLICKR OR OTHER PHOTO SHARING WEBSITES.
Please use the following:
"Image by Kevin Dooley under Creative Commons license." and then link my name back to the web address of the page the photo is on, e.g. www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/2201791390/
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Gear
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* Digital images from October 2008 to current are with a Canon EOS 40D, using the following lenses: Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 70-300mm DO IS, and Sigma 105mm Macro
* Digital images from July 2007 to September 2008 are with a Canon Powershot G7. See my review of the G7 here.
* Lomography cameras: Diana+, Pinholga pinhole camera, Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim, Fisheye2, and Polaroid
* Trashcams: Suntone, HC2000 (one with vaseline on lens, one with nail polish on lens), Lodak Star 35 EF
* Vintage (for through the viewfinder, or TTV<): 1932 Bergheil Voigtlander, 1936 Kodak 616 Brownie, 1960 Kodak Brownie Starflex, 1985 Polaroid Spectra 2.
* My old shots are either scanned or with an Olympus C4000Z or Minolta XG-M SLR.
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Popular
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* Most Interesting, according to Flickr's Interestingness algorithm
* Images in Explore at one time or another
* Over 1000 and 5000 views
Photos of kevindooley (8)
kevindooley's favorite photos from other Flickr members (74,232)
Contacts (394)
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Groups (50)
- ANALOGA 291 photos, 30 members
- TrashBit! reloaded 5391 photos, 653 members
- Arizona State Fair 33 photos, 4 members
- Global Village 3 506 photos, 76 members
- Canon EF 24mm f2.8 2183 photos, 163 members
- Stunned by Beauty 21204 photos, 1340 members
- FASHION CENTRAL 1772 photos, 317 members
- Fashion World 45685 photos, 6493 members
- Perfect Portraits 2645 photos, 210 members
- Great Faces! 2271 photos, 591 members
- Smiles Grins & Laughter 1257 photos, 149 members
- THE ESSENCE OF SHE 52292 photos, 6183 members
- Flickr Angels 14868 photos, 1843 members
- Wonderful Women 15472 photos, 901 members
- Gorgeous 44397 photos, 4235 members
- The Beauty of Girls and Women 11356 photos, 2016 members
- Women Femininity Beauty 651 photos, 57 members
- All Things Girl 11700 photos, 992 members
- Celebrating women 13876 photos, 1206 members
- In Your Face - Portraits 12791 photos, 1201 members
- Portraits... Get Closer! 147055 photos, 12931 members
- "Women Portraits" 20785 photos, 1471 members
- All People 1222978 photos, 42234 members
- flickr Models 6110 photos, 617 members
- People Portraits 731383 photos, 43768 members
- Catchy Colors 1658896 photos, 73617 members
- Espressione fotografica 8054 photos, 667 members
- I ♥ Faces Group 6423 photos, 810 members
- She is Pretty! 23268 photos, 5526 members
- Female Models 121359 photos, 9574 members
- Elegant Gothic Lolitas 1263 photos, 444 members
- Final Fantasy Cosplay 1196 photos, 272 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 11612 photos, 22414 members
- Pokemon 1385 photos, 286 members
- The Legend of Zelda 392 photos, 207 members
- South Park Portraits 204 photos, 149 members
- Interesting Portraits ☺ [people] 178835 photos, 12722 members
- MegaMegaMega Fashion 4260 photos, 2218 members
- Fashion Shows 12054 photos, 786 members
- The Flickr Portrait Gallery 134052 photos, 13177 members
- Cosplay Photography 2822 photos, 309 members
- Anime Cosplay 31778 photos, 2776 members
- Portrait★Faces 56320 photos, 26025 members
- Saboten-Con 2436 photos, 15 members
- Costume Party 16081 photos, 1503 members
- Digital Pinhole Photography 3274 photos, 950 members
- 2 Way Vista 152 photos, 26 members
- EXIMUS WIDE & SLIM CAMERA 735 photos, 79 members
- Stadsarchief Amsterdam 1796 photos, 98 members
- ~ the world of trees ~ 1901 photos, 299 members
Testimonials (21)
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Rebels Abú says:
"I've been a contact of Kevin for a while now, but only tonight did I come to check out his profile page (i see his great photographs all the time).
I think this page is a must see for anyone interested in photography and interested in understanding how Flickr works.
The essays are fantastically informative and helpful.
Kevin is a great contact and I can say that I have learnt a lot from viewing his work. It is always fresh and fun.
Keep it coming Kevin!"21st November, 2009
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MoBuc says:
"I'm ecstatic about Kevin Dooley's work in Photo Art. While many master the photographic sciences (cameras, lens, filters, effects, processes, methodology, etc) and often use the same subjects, Kevin's work places him among the fewer- those who understand the ART of Photography!
Kevin's work is a Photo Art of human kind and our place in all that exists. His Photo Art speaks of: beauty & decadence, laughter & focused thought, fond memories & things yet to be, heart breaking follies & humbling natural creations.
Thank you Kevin- for speaking to my emotions and senses through your Photo Art. You inspire my songwriting passions. -Mo"12th September, 2009
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oybay © says:
"Inspiration well-defined. Lots of amazing and interesting techniques going on here. Kevin's photostream makes me "ooh" and "ahh". Take some time and explore his portfolio. It's well worth it."
28th May, 2009
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gianluca86 says:
"Kevin is a real source of inspiration. His shots are never banal or boring, you can always find that spark that make you say: "Wow! How can he do this? How can he imagine this?". I'm very happy to have found such a talented photographer and great friend!"
21st April, 2009
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spkennedy3000 says:
"Kevin has been one of my favorite Flickr members for quite a long time. His stream is really extraordinary for many reasons, but what really strikes me is the sheer restless creativity, experimentation and invention. He is a hard man to keep up with. And yet within the myriad different formats, styles, subjects, cameras, films and digital images there lies a easily discernible quality and consistency of vision that makes his stream such a pleasure to browse.
Nice one Kevvo, keep it up, please."7th May, 2009
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marielito says:
"he's such a special , creative, keen, eye on flickr.love his way of seeing things and his humour as well.and he's such a friendly person i'm so glad i have run across in flickr!"
9th March, 2009
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Bob۞Who says:
"Many testimonials is a testimonial in and of itself. Kevin's diversely varied and expressive photography, insightful discourse, and friendly playful approach are refreshing. Hes an instant favorite flickr contact and he devotes gobs of time to others' Flickr experience. Incredibly, and perhaps best of all when you mix the letters in his name it spells Olive Donkey."
8th December, 2008
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Trinimusic2008 says:
"Kevin, I thank you for your generosity in taking the time to review photos in my photstream and offer witty comments or constructive tips, as necessary. It is with pleasure that I look at your photostream and see its brilliance. Thank you for helping to mentor a novice, and un-schooled photographer.
Trinimusic2008 (Judy)"15th November, 2008
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Lady Smirnoff- un tanto ''boluda'' says:
"The master os 'textures'!
Kevin has an incredible sense to detect the extraordinary in the ordinary.
His stream is a continuous flow of inspiration to me!"14th November, 2008
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Anne Strickland says:
"I have had the pleasure to be Kevin's contact for a year now and over that time, I can certainly say that Kevin has managed to keep my attention with an ever-changing genre of images and photography styles. You never know what Kevin is going to come up with next and that's what makes his photo stream an exciting place to visit. His extraordinary eye presents such ordinary things as the contents of his spice cabinet to us in a unique way that make us want to come back again and again to see where he will take us next. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your vision!"
9th September, 2008
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The Visions of Kai | New York City says:
"Kevin Dooley ...
is the REAL DEAL!
He connects to the world
from the grand state of Arizona!
He is a very great man
and I am glad to have
him as an amazing contact!
One day, I have discovered
a great picture titled:
"Each war is different,
Each war is the same"
Then I've found out that
the photographer of this
cool shot is Kevin.
I absolutely look forward
to read his comments about
my shots. I just love the way
he sees things and expresses
himself.
He has all kinds of shots.
Abstracts, B&W, Nature shots
as well as Macros and Flower shots.
You must check his
"Most Interesting" set
You will not be disappointed!
Wishing all the best
for the rest of his life!
Greetings from New York City"10th August, 2008
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*melkor* says:
"Well, I'm not used to write testimonials or somethinh similar but Kevin's ArtWorks deserves more than a word...
... I really love Kevin's Works... when I take a deep look at his photostream I always find something different, something special... something unique!
Kevin is a very creative mind and his HartWorks reflects a personal reserce in colours, lights and forms...
... Go On, Kevin... keeping astonishing us!
:)"1st August, 2008
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~lala~(Lisa) says:
"Kevin has a refreshing perspective to photography...he takes his experiments to new levels and produces wonderful imagery as a result. From nature to urban environment...you will find a wonderful palette of photos from him...A great flickr friend...always kind and considerate...and we often see his witty personality spring forth in his descriptions! Always guaranteed a smile when visiting his stream...Thank you, Kevin for sharing the world with us through your lens!! =)"
26th July, 2008
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kovacsi says:
"Witty, inspirational approach to macro photography and minimal pieces are both can be found here. This stream is an eye candy and I always visit with joy and expectation. A stylish, original place on Flickr."
6th May, 2008
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ilsebatten says:
"Kevin is the most irritating of flickr friends – not only does he photograph the urban environment with the greatest facility and an unfailingly aesthetic eye, he also takes the most brilliant of macros, surreal images, fantasy pictures and nature shots … and who knows what else he will come up with. In addition he is kind and helpful, funny and a great flickr friend. What is one to do about him?!"
9th April, 2008
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everett taasevigen says:
"the real thing"
20th January, 2008
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Shine On-Shine On says:
"Kevin is a very intelligent man. He has a very creative mind & it shows in his artwork! He cares for his family very much and I am honored to call him a friend!!! Cree Ann"
1st December, 2007
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vulkan75 says:
"I get quite a view contacts daily on flickr and I look at everyoes streams,I sometimes dont get chance to comment on them all.Every now and then when you click on the "see their Photos button" you come across a gem.
kevin is one of those.He has a great eye for a photoa nd has a nack of making the ordinary ,extraordinary.Hes extremely generous with his comments and favs and which always seem genuine and not for the sake of it.
This makes him a valuable member of the flickr community and if he adds you as a contact, be glad....you are privillaged to have such a flickr friend.
keep up the inspiring work kev"1st December, 2007
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Sunshine Junior says:
"After viewing Kevin's all photoworks, I am very impressed about his photoshooting coverage & outstanding performance both at width & depth, sense & sensibility. From the nature, architecture scenery to the experimental abstract works , from the minor texture of a leave to the cloudscape in the sky, you can find his excellent management ability.
And beside of the professionalism he demonstrated at the artworks, one thing touched my heart is his love towards to his family & friends, which proved Kevin is a man full of love. And maybe the secret why he can create such amazing photoworks. If you are the one who just visit his photostream, don't hestiate, just click and look, you will find a wonderful world mixed with artistic & statistics."7th November, 2007
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*setsuna says:
"He makes wondeful colours,great captures.I can see the world through his photos.I love this!!"
3rd November, 2007
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rosemarievictoria_artwork says:
" i am speechless ... people says so ... you are great.. all your works are great.... i love them all! ...salute!..keep up the good job, and thanks too..i have to learn more...smiles"
15th August, 2007



















