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I love to walk around, exploring with my camera. When I first got started, I used to haunt the neighbourhood gardens where I lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2001 I've expanded my horizons to include the local wildlife; I've also become something of a birder. We have some fantastic hiking spots nearby with plenty to see (elk, bears, coyotes) as well as great landscapes because we're surrounded by mountains and the ocean. There's no shortage of inspiration. One of my goals is that my photographs make you feel an emotion or a mood, or tell a little story.

I started with a second-hand 35 mm Canon, so some of my photos are scanned prints.
Cameras ~
Canon EOS 20D
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS 7D
Lenses ~
Tamron 18-200mm
Canon 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS
For macro shots I add a Canon 500 D lens to my 100-400 lens.

As of 2009, I mainly earn my living from my photography. I'm also a self-employed jewelery designer. My other creative pursuit is hand drumming. I've been in various all-percussion groups focussing on rhythms from West Africa, Barbados, and South America as well as original compositions.

If you add me as a contact and I don't return the favor, please don't be offended. I have a lot of contacts and it's very hard to find time to comment as often as I'd like. I don't want anyone to feel obligated to constantly comment on my work either.

Please note: all photographs are copyrighted by Peggy Collins and all rights are reserved. I do not allow usage without written authorization from me personally. Please email me if you'd like to use one of my images.

For more about my photographic adventures please visit my blog, Peggy Moon Collins. And here's my online store.

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Deby Dixon Deby Dixon
she wolf- Diane Marie Kramer
www.jessfindlay... Jess Findlay
chriscreek The Church of the...
Ellenvd No real name given
Tenryuu Jesse Cox
paddler60 Gerry Sibell
Karen James No real name given
LLoyd Nielsen Lloyd Nielsen
Chip Phillips Chip Phillips
~ jules ~ Jules Marshall
tobey308 Todd Tobey

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Digital Art 129,352 photos, 8,346 members
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Finest Gold - Admin Invite - 50+ favs 2,146 photos, 271 members
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WAY Better Than Good 5,632 photos, 183 members
New Photo Page Preview 0 photos, 3,728 members
Canon Close-up Lens 500D (the lens. not the camera) 367 photos, 59 members
Burdr 48,376 photos, 862 members
Nice Animals : frontpage contest : TAILS 20,155 photos, 1,892 members
Pure Wildlife 283 photos, 24 members
For the love of ducks & geese 35,853 photos, 5,204 members
Great art - Admin Invite only P1/C2 SWEEPER ACTIVE! 3,341 photos, 312 members
MAGICART of TEXTURES-ADMIN CONTROL ! COMMENT ON 2 ! 22,052 photos, 1,504 members
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totally textures 85,714 photos, 9,039 members
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Finest Nature - Admin Invite - Post 1 Award 2 13,749 photos, 1,374 members
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The Golden Touch [Invite only-Post1/Award & Fav1] 4,776 photos, 1,060 members
Color Photo Award - CHAMPIONS 3,521 photos, 336 members
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Anthology of beauty (Invited only) 7,738 photos, 909 members
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Testimonials (6)

Birdman of El Paso says:

"I totally enjoy surfing Peggy's photostream on a regular basis.
Her photostream is filled with expertly crafted and beautiful pictures along with commentary.
Peggy's photostream is filled with superb wildlife photography that is as good as or better than any on Flickr.

Peggy is a super FlickR friend frequently giving fine comments to my photos and encouragement to my photographic endeavors.

Thanks for being such a great flickr friend, Peggy!"

21st December, 2009
Lake Li Sun says:

"...I have been meaning to leave a testimonial here for a long while...considered lots of long sentences with decadent words to describe this woman that shines...

...But I'll keep it simple, I think this suits her best:

She's the Real Deal! Truly..."

28th October, 2008
judo_dad1953 says:

"Your nature photos are one of the best on Flickr! Keep posting more! Bravo!"

29th June, 2008
lowcountrypen says:

"When I found myself marking favorites in your photo stream over and over, I realized that everything you shot I wanted to look at and save. You have a wonderful ability to capture the essence in every shot. Truly one of the most talented! Thank you for your work."

7th February, 2008
CharlieBrown8989 says:

"Peggy

I just found her here.

I cannot use the word to discribe how good she is.

Absolutely No Word!!

You are a Imaging Artist & Artist in multi-discipline.

Thank you for your encouragments & inspirations.

I apreciate it!!

You are great!!"

28th May, 2007
Jeff Clow says:

"I have had the distinct privilege to get to know Peggy through her masterful photography and through her kind visits to my photostream. One visit to her sets will show you how talented this remarkable lady is behind the lens, but it won't show you all there is to know about her as a person. That true knowledge will come only when this wonderful woman stops by and leaves one of her encouraging and uplifting comments on one of your photos.

Then you'll feel like the sun has broken through the clouds and is lighting up your face with golden rays. I have experienced this and am grateful for her presence here at Flickr - it truly is a better place because of her.

I'm proud to call Peggy my friend....."

20th May, 2007