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We are a father and daughter managing our photos here on Flickr. We both became Flickr addicts and outgrew using a single account. I'm Phil and this is primarily my account. My daughter, Alexis, remained on the original account here: www.flickr.com/photos/ourlifebase/
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www.flickr.com/groups/mayaparadise/.
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ShutterSparks' favorite photos from other Flickr members (645)
Contacts (638)
Groups (50)
- INTENSOS ANIMALES / Intense animals.(P1/C3 OBLIGATORY) 51,066 photos, 5,968 members
- PLANET EARTH REFLECTIONS 6,650 photos, 826 members
- Cámaras Híbridas/Bridge Cameras (Post 1, Comment 1) 4,756 photos, 379 members
- Awesome Picture Award (Invite Only) 19,110 photos, 6,909 members
- Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 47,396 photos, 6,205 members
- Coal Art 269 photos, 34 members
- Postcards from Baja Verapaz 89 photos, 11 members
- MyFuji ~ Food Comp ~ Voting Now Open to ALL Group Members 54,506 photos, 610 members
- Top 25 Purple, Pink and Blue 25 photos, 855 members
- * Raindrops keep fallin'... (Post 1~Award 1) 1,245 photos, 202 members
- Rocks and Geology 53,122 photos, 5,220 members
- Geomorphology 1,309 photos, 88 members
- Fruit & Veg 144,108 photos, 27,602 members
- Cloudporn 88,798 photos, 11,018 members
- Moto Traveller Group. P1=A1 Thank you , Merci, Grazie , Gracias 10,350 photos, 392 members
- 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1) 8,264 photos, 817 members
- NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,440 photos, 11,778 members
- Best of flickr pets, animals, birds, fish & insects. (P3 - A1) 3,637 photos, 490 members
- Radio broadcast QSL cards 380 photos, 26 members
- Reptiles & Amphibians 85,937 photos, 10,620 members
- Frogs and Toads 20,112 photos, 5,175 members
- **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3) NEW CODE 9,756 photos, 1,130 members
- Bugsssss - P1/C1 - Winner Best Bug 2011 is announced! 40,924 photos, 3,279 members
- 'Views: 10,000 - 15,000 361 photos, 325 members
- Maya Paradise 1,677 photos, 172 members
- Planet - Earth (Post - 1, Comment - 1) 14,277 photos, 1,112 members
- Ysplix :-) 15,392 photos, 2,353 members
- Favorites: 100 3,121 photos, 2,139 members
- Favorites: 90 762 photos, 1,095 members
- Salticidae 6,251 photos, 524 members
- NATURE & PEOPLE IN THE NATURE[ 1 post; 5 award] 29,927 photos, 3,400 members
- Above All the Rest and Simply the BEST (P.1 A.3) 55,052 photos, 3,047 members
- *PhotosWorld* - The World in Photographs. 31,580 photos, 662 members
- ~CONTACT GROUP~ [Post ; 1 Award ; 5] 122,936 photos, 6,154 members
- EPERKE Award (Post 2: Award 5) 280,185 photos, 11,675 members
- ~NATURE+ [not people][post 1: award 5]~ 298,771 photos, 18,675 members
- Dragonfly Awards * Post1 - Award 3 * *Sweeper Active* 491,334 photos, 23,455 members
- Reflections 396,025 photos, 38,510 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 188,075 photos, 17,038 members
- Wet Reflections 151,517 photos, 17,695 members
- Textures only ~ Competition #161 Now (Post by Jan 31) 12,182 photos, 3,589 members
- Guatemala Touristic Photos 1,708 photos, 130 members
- Small Creatures Will Love This Place post.1/comment.1 11,448 photos, 2,253 members
- Toxic Plants 304 photos, 92 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 166,990 photos, 13,815 members
- Castles - Castillos 46,156 photos, 6,503 members
- Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old 96,363 photos, 8,511 members
- GUATEFOOD / Comida Chapina / Guatemalan Food 739 photos, 81 members
- Insects & Spiders 64,264 photos, 4,006 members
- SPIDERS 39,980 photos, 7,627 members
Testimonials (5)
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dongato says:
"I have known Felipe virtually for a number of years. He left the Rio shortly before I arrived. For years he ran the only website dedicated to the Rio Dulce. www.mayaparadise.... While he was here he was the first person to set up an internet cafe with international phone and fax service. At that time there were no cell phones here and you had to wait in line to use the one or two landlines that were available.
He is also an honorary staph member and technical adviser of Rio Dulce Chisme Vindicator website riodulcechisme.com/ as well as running his own personal blog. shuttersparks.blo...
I have only in the last few days had the opportunity to know Phil in the real world as he recently crossed the Gulf ahead of Hurricane Gustav aboard m/v Vagabond, a 50' oceangoing passagemaker.
Phil is not only a great guy but an awesome photographer. I hope he will teach me some new tricks with my fancy new camera that I mostly use on auto.
I welcome Felipe back to the Rio and hope to be able to spend more time with him. He is an extremely intelligent and fascinating person who can speak intelligently on nearly any subject.
Although I have known him only a short time in the real world, I consider him a very good friend and look forward to many good times and maybe some collaborative projects in the future.
Welcome home Felipe!"29th December, 2009
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HocusPokusFocus says:
"I love ShutterSparks' pictures. Although he is my dad, so you might think I'm bias, his photostream is always interesting, with lots of creative shots, colorful shots, and different captures and perceptions of various subjects you would never think to photograph, like fountain pens. I love his pictures of the fountain pens, but never thought to photograph them until now. He has a unique imagination and creativity that is really great to see. I love just looking through his stream, seeing the different captures of the various things he has photographed. Sometimes there are too many great ones to comment them all. But I love to see his vision and creativity, and wish mine was like his sometimes. He loves constructive criticism, and I try to throw in my two cents, but most of the time he can offer more then I can. I can't wait to see more of great photographs once he really gets settled and starts making days of photography, we will all be in for a real treat."
1st November, 2008
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Bee-lee says:
"ShutterSparks' pictures are full of life and love. if you look at his photostream you will see his affection for photography and his recurrent curiosity for new motifs in every single picture. and i hope he will never lose his enthusiasm because it gives his pictures a very special and unique touch!"
11th August, 2007
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bjk2007 says:
"Phil has an amazing variety of subjects in his photo stream. Each of his lovely captures is presented with a professional touch. I am learning from his presentations.
Phil also take time to comment on his contacts' new photos and provides useful, positive feedback. I appreciate his support during this Flickr experience."27th July, 2007
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dakoter. says:
"phil's got some great captures, an amazing eye for things, & is a great guy to go to for help, opinions, & just about anything.
:)"17th July, 2007
- Name:
- Phil
- Joined:
- June 2007
- Currently:
- Rio Dulce, Guatemala
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Retired engineer, now have transcription business.
- Website:
- ShutterSparks











