photofriendly's photostream  

Originally I set out to post one picture a day that challenged my imagination, my craft and been FUN to take. If I couldn't, I fell back on the Best of 2005. As of Jan. 1, 2007, 1 year later, I have found many new friends that have mentored, challenged, and answered many of my questions. For that I am eternally grateful to you and flickr for making it all possible.

My wife, son and dog must think I am nuts, but it keeps me out of their hair.

Share flickr with a friend, it can open a whole new world to them. It will change their life. Please let me know if you share my photo's though.

In July 2008, I started the following websites to use for a variety of photographic endeavours. Check them out at:
photofriendly.net
johnryderphotography.com

Scooby is the pug pictured as Photofriendly's icon - he passed away in April 2006. He will continue to live in cyberspace.

As for having 3 camera's with me at all times - you don't miss much, but you think 3 times your shots stink and delete them. I hope you find some of the better one's to your liking here.

Added another thoroughbred to the stable Oct. 2007 - the 40D with 17-85 IS lens. Now what to sell on eBay or get a much bigger bag!

In Nov. 2009, I stepped away from my photography. I decided to concentrate on golf during the winter (because in Texas we play year round). I tend to find difficult hobbies and try to master them. Photography is part of my life and I always seem to come back to it.

John Ryder | Create Your Badge

Equipment:
Canon 7D
Canon 40D
Canon 30D
Canon XT
Canon G12
Canon 17-40mm f4L
Canon 70-200mm f4L
Canon 50mm f1.8
Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro
Canon 18-55mm kit lens
Canon 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS
Canon Speedlite 420EX - 3 of them
Fuji Fine Pix Z5 fd - 2 of them
Tamarac 612
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW
Naneu Pro bag

Film Equipment: Purchased in 1983 as a high school sophomore
Canon AE-1
Canon 50mm FD 1.8
Canon 24mm FD 2.8
Canon 35-105mm FD 3.5 macro
Canon Extension Tubes 12, 20, 36mm
Canon 80-200mm FD 3.9
Canon Power Winder

Software:
Photoshop CS5.1
Lightroom 3.5
Photoshop CS3
Photoshop Elements 5.0
Canon Digital Photo Professional
Canon Zoom Browser
Wacom Intuos3 4X6 Tablet

Lighting:
RPS Studio System
3x160w strobes
RPS 4 Channel Wireless Triggers
Manfroto 1314b Background Stand

Found Or Used Elsewhere:
2005 Honda Element #4 by USAHONDA.com
www.flickr.com/photos/photofriendly/211852804/in/set-7215...

Many of the photo's on Motorcycle Dealer website www.ksmotorsports.com

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 7/3/2007
houstonist.com/2007/07/03/houstonist_flic_328.php

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 8/11/2007 houstonist.com/2007/08/11/houstonist_flic_365.php

Schmap Nashville Fourth Edition: Restaurants
www.schmap.com/nashville/restaurants_seafood/p=111663/i=1...

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 12/09/07
houstonist.com/2007/12/09/houstonist_flic_486.php

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 12/06/07
houstonist.com/2007/12/06/houstonist_flic_483.php

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 2/14/08
houstonist.com/2008/02/14/extra_extra_10.php

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 2/12/08
houstonist.com/2008/02/12/houstonist_flic_548.php

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 5/19/08 <a houstonist.com/2008/05/19/houstonist_flic_647.php

Listed amongst 20 Awesome Photoblogs in Houston.
www.ilovephotoblogs.com/20-awesome-photography-blogs-hous...

Homeowners Insurance Guide: Photo - From the kitchen table. Under the heading of The Kitchen.
www.homeownersinsurancelowdown.com/2007/02/homeowning_for...

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 3/12/09
houstonist.com/2009/03/12/houstonist_flickr_photo_of_the_...


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