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~RichArtpix~'s photostream
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Let's see, I'm tall, dark,and handsome.....
...hahaha...okay,.okay .....tall, yes....handsome, maybe...dark? No, not really........
I was led to photography when I dusted off my Canon AE-1 (from the 80's) 3 years ago and took it on an international Habitat-for-Humanity trip to Romania........
Catching the "shutter-bug" (ugh! sorry), my new favorite thing is to romp around Manhattan, trying to capture the essence of this whacked-out island......
Next thing you know, friends started to buy my work, and I did a few silent auctions......
It all came full-circle when my work was discovered by an administrator at Carl Zeiss Lens' New York corporate offices....her suggestion to buy my images to decorate their office walls was met with enthusiasm by the CEO. (please don't hate me guys!)....We drew up a contract and they now have a permanent collection of 100 of my images, 20x30 reproduced on canvas....
There was no way I could ignore the fact that it was a mission trip that gave birth to my new avocation....my Christian faith has been strengthened by this sudden positive turn in my life.....In order to give back, this past May, I decided to do the Habitat for Humanity thing all over again, this time in Poland.....
and now, here I am on flickr......
I love to look at other's work....I am constantly inspired, humbled, amused..... I'm always surprised by the variety of styles and the infinite amount of subject matter that God's magnificent creation contains......and I remain thankful for the photography gift.......

Photos of ~RichArtpix~ (47)
~RichArtpix~'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (9,561)
Contacts (459)
Groups (50)
- The Red Eye 367 photos, 211 members
- Commented "Good Composition" 7,915 photos, 1,002 members
- ***G a l e r i a*** / Admin Invite 8,943 photos, 423 members
- Sun Oil Company 45 photos, 37 members
- Arab Top << invite your contacts pls >> 12,394 photos, 1,808 members
- Portrait Excellence Awards 1,884 photos, 250 members
- KEEP CALM and LURE SPRING 251 photos, 80 members
- amazing shoots 3,793 photos, 353 members
- The Wonderful World of Portraits - (only invited photos) 14,009 photos, 2,518 members
- Master Photography Awards 405 photos, 62 members
- The UNICEF Snowflake 70 photos, 23 members
- 6 Million People (Add one portrait of everyone you see) 147,468 photos, 17,014 members
- PicADay - Xmas Style 412 photos, 81 members
- Your Best Shot 2010 20,204 photos, 24,737 members
- "*Stories Behind Images __*invited*__ 4,766 photos, 538 members
- Christmas Countdown 2011! 1,531 photos, 154 members
- 100 Strangers 27,334 photos, 7,501 members
- - MomentOs ÚnicOs - 380 photos, 30 members
- artland 348,133 photos, 26,120 members
- * Heart, World, Award - Post 2 & Award 3 * 152,943 photos, 8,009 members
- the kids are all right... 55,825 photos, 3,285 members
- Weird But Wonderful 36,900 photos, 2,069 members
- Manhattanhenge! 233 photos, 42 members
- New Photo Page Preview 0 photos, 3,712 members
- New York City 482,365 photos, 30,364 members
- ALL KINDS OF BEAUTY (2 PER DAY/Moderated!!!) 269,089 photos, 13,012 members
- Manhattan Is An Island 4,848 photos, 352 members
- There's No Place Like Homelessness 137 photos, 29 members
- Life is beautiful! 83,510 photos, 3,601 members
- ♥♥♥ SENIA'S KITTY GROUP ♥♥♥ P1 / C 4 SWEEPER ON !! 10,893 photos, 1,016 members
- For the Love of Brooklyn 13,150 photos, 427 members
- Night Images 786,931 photos, 95,859 members
- fascination people 4,574 photos, 205 members
- HOLIDAYS-MADE IN JAPAN 840 photos, 83 members
- 52/52 Self Portraits Project for 2010 305 photos, 31 members
- NYC Cars 1,364 photos, 144 members
- Quando il titolo è simpatia-WHEN THE TITLE IS SYMPATHY 482 photos, 101 members
- CHRISTMAS WORLDWIDE Flickr's #1 Xmas Group 95,076 photos, 15,844 members
- Your Best Shot 2009 16,549 photos, 20,191 members
- Christian Photographer Fellowship 148,010 photos, 6,817 members
- Christian Missions 6,620 photos, 620 members
- Ultimate Shot ~Invited Images Only! POST 1/ Comment 1 48,456 photos, 12,156 members
- just because... 2,233 photos, 45 members
- Christmas Countdown 2009 966 photos, 119 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 12,334 photos, 23,594 members
- Portrait people 255 photos, 249 members
- Spirit of Halloween 2008 2,246 photos, 609 members
- *Hit Me with your best shot* Fire away! Award Group 45,354 photos, 1,524 members
- A Lot of Water {Post 1 - Award at least 2} CONTEST! 28,536 photos, 3,546 members
- Postureos Afoteros.* (Post 1/comen1)* 2,249 photos, 751 members
Galleries (1)
- Europa, Europa! 11 photos
Testimonials (13)
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Monica & Cebolinha says:
"I clicked with Rick right away.
He’s work always brings joy and nothing makes me happier than when out of nowhere, I receive Rich’s visit on my stream – he literally “travels” through my shots and leaves me fantastic and genuine words, that I am not able to return.
Although I have never met him and we live miles and miles away, it seems that we know each other.
Rich, I truly like your work and I hope to meet you one day and spend some time talking about so many things that come up on our common hobby.
Thank you for being such a great contact and a wonderful inspiration!"6th November, 2011
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{Susan Wolfe} says:
"Genuinely engaged in others. Has a joie de vivre that is hard to match and, therefore, enviable (in a nice way enviable, not brooding/sulky). Rich makes it clear to encourage that you can go there, too. Lovely, on-the-fly shots that are sometimes so spontaneous as to be combustible in their immediacy."
24th January, 2011
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judysfunnyfarm says:
"your photo's make my heart smile Richard!"
26th January, 2011
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myheartandsoul says:
"I don't remember how I met Richard on here,but I'm glad I did ! I can say that I don't think you will find a kinder,more generous person. As so very talented as he is,he doesn't take himself too seriously,and that's a quality I find endearing. He makes me smile with his cute self takes ! He's also a brother in the Lord,I'm happy to say ! God bless you,Richard in all your endeavors....Joan"
5th August, 2010
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fotogirl MK says:
"He might make me visit NYC before my time with his 'wish I could walk into photos', but . . .
RichArt always, always plays nice in the sandbox!"10th May, 2010
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Knit Girl2006 says:
"Richard...
You truly inspire me as a photographer. I love how you seek out and find such beauty in the most simple and mundane things in this world. You have caused me to look twice at everything around me. You have taught me to be proud of myself and my own images (especially those times when I have been hard on myself).
I love how you take just a moment to offer a hello or the kindest of comments when nobody else does. You have become a friend I look forward to hearing from because it brightens my day. You truly have become an inspiration in more ways than you will ever know.
Thank you for everything... :D"27th February, 2010
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Ed Brodzinsky says:
"Richard is one of my oldest and best friends here on flickr. . . . I have such respect for him -- not only as the fine chronicler of the life of the city that he is, but also for being the wonderful kind person that he is; and I thank him for his visits to my stream where he always leaves cogent and insightful comments; it is an honor to be able to call him a friend"
24th January, 2010
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DeeDee Schroeder says:
"After almost a year on Flickr (which I joined to be able to see pictures of New York) I have to write a few words about Richard, who was one of the first persons who commented my pictures, and never fails to say something nice whatever I post.
Not only I found pictures of New York in his photostream, but I lived a whole year of New Year York life. He took me to the iconic places but also to his home, to the soup kitchen where he works as a volonteer, (giving me finally the impulse to do the same), to the restaurant where he works, on walks through the park and to eat in nice little diners. Thanks to Richard I lived a year of New York life as if we lived next door, and one doesn't not find that in other photostreams. His thoughts and ideas on life are always intelligent and thoughtful, and his sense of humour is just refreshing. It lights up your day when you are a little depressed and find one of his pictures, like one of the last ones sitting in Pax eating a soup from a plastic bowl. I reminds me a little of Seinfield: describing every day situations, which we all experience, in a funny way that makes you laugh. Thank you Richard for a year in New York. I'm already looking forward to the next year with you!!"4th December, 2009
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kazOOtus says:
"Richard cannot be described - he must be experienced. It would be difficult to find a more kindly, gentle and humorous personality. He makes his friends feel cared for and important.
This zoo called Flickr would be dull and drab without him. Thanks Rich for the good you do all who wander into you photostream."28th November, 2009
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Greta ~adores~ Pink~~~~ says:
"I want to jump on the bandwagon right here and NOW!!!!!
Richard has the most amazing sense of humour, he is an amazing photographer and never, ever forgets to comment!!
I came across his stream by pure chance and I am so thankfull that I did.
When I first added him, I was scared that he might laugh at my excuse of photography, but he not only made me a contact and a friend, he seems to find something positive to say about his contacts pics.........
Live on, my friend and thank you for the laughter you have brought into my life and the life of others!!"26th October, 2009
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Life Reflections ♥ says:
"This is so long overdue that I am ashamed! Richard is by far one of my fave flickr pals...his sense of humor, his ability to make fun of himself, his love of people, his love of NYC...he has brought it all to Flickr in abundance! I adore his stream for its diversity. As someone who doesn't live in NYC but would have if circumstances allowed I get to live vicariously through his street scenes, his generosity as he shares his wonderful city! He sees the little details that surely I would overlook in my touristy awe and he brings them to life in his stream. He randomly photographs the people of the city and brings their personality to life in such a candid way. We get to live it all through his eyes!! Thank you Richard! ♥"
23rd October, 2009
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Hugo Desmeules says:
"If you look at Richard’s photostream, you’ll realize that successfully managed to achieve what I consider the ultimate goal of photography: extract the essential from the simplest subject without creating a rigid composition.
I suggest that you take time to visit his gallery, you will find many greats pictures."6th July, 2009
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t0asty says:
"Richard is pretty much amazing, so kind and thoughtful. He is an extremely talented photographer. He finds beauty in the simple things, and creates amazing composition out of nothing. I wish I could see the world the way he does, thankfully he allows me to catch glimpses of his sights through his photographs. I am so grateful to have met him through flickr. :)"
11th May, 2009























