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Michael R. Swigart's photostream
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Retired, based in California's Mojave Desert, and dedicated to travel, beauty, meaning, cosmic humor, culture, and civilization in a rich and gorgeous natural world.
Retirado en el desierto del mojave de California y dedicado al recorrido, a la belleza, al significado, al humor cósmico, y a la civilización en un mundo natural rico y magnífico.
All of my photos are in sets... do not go to the photostream. Instead visit my sets page:
www.flickr.com/photos/swigart/sets/
Michael Swigart, 1945-2008
Our beloved friend Michael Swigart passed away on July 30, 2008. He was an adventurer, thinker, philosopher, gentleman, poet & photographer. He had a wicked sense of humor and a wonderfully deep voice. He was always the most alive person in the room, but in a quiet and meaningful way. He will be greatly missed.
Michael uploaded more than 7700 photos onto this site during the last two years. He had a wonderful show of his work up at the Twentynine Palms City Hall in June and he sold a number of pieces. He asked me to maintain the site for him, which I am honored to do.
These photos are the property of the Estate of Michael Swigart and may not be reproduced or blogged without permission.
For more information, please contact:
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Michael R. Swigart's favorite photos from other Flickr members (293)
Contacts (62)
Groups (50)
- Real del Monte, Hidalgo <Pueblo Magico> 404 photos, 352 members
- Archeoastronomy 138 photos, 68 members
- One Million Images for Lake Atitlán 1,680 photos, 393 members
- Super Jobs-@-Expo Center-PROMOTION MUSIC,ART,PHOTOS EVENTS! 118,718 photos, 6,750 members
- OAXACA COTIDIANO 4,390 photos, 197 members
- Santa Fe Doors 434 photos, 82 members
- cani, gatti,pappagalli e tartarughe 995 photos, 114 members
- De Postal 682 photos, 58 members
- BELLE INQUADRATURE 64,868 photos, 1,174 members
- The People Of Honduras 101 photos, 13 members
- México de Mis Amores. ("Postea y Comenta") 47,880 photos, 1,637 members
- Mexican Curious (Premia una foto por foto que subas) 12,990 photos, 544 members
- No Country for Old Men 699 photos, 50 members
- Centro America/Central America 31,282 photos, 1,184 members
- Tlaquepaque 48 photos, 10 members
- Stacked Type 597 photos, 52 members
- GREAT PORTRAITS - ONLY THE VERY BEST 2,704 photos, 2,759 members
- VINTAGE CAFE SIGNS ONLY ! 1,712 photos, 575 members
- US Highway - Route 66 = The Mother Road Route66 15,975 photos, 902 members
- NATIVE AMERICAN THEMED SIGNS 425 photos, 226 members
- EL PULGARCITO DE AMERICA/ El Salvador ( Historia y Cultura ) 5,812 photos, 244 members
- IMAGES OF EL SALVADOR( Post 1 Comment 2 ) 5,058 photos, 187 members
- San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico 1,080 photos, 93 members
- Flickr Vip 7,745 photos, 244 members
- Motel & Hotel Signs (No postcards, please) 19,463 photos, 1,366 members
- Perspectiva Fotográfica 2,039 photos, 159 members
- basilicas mas bellas del mundo 4,580 photos, 24 members
- Museo Fotográfico - Post 1 Comment 3 15,058 photos, 1,354 members
- Street Photography 125,722 photos, 16,982 members
- DOOR KNOCKER 9,039 photos, 898 members
- Flickr Centroamerica 5,539 photos, 280 members
- Türen/Tore/Doors/Portals 43,639 photos, 5,209 members
- Mega Shot Post 1, fave 2 4,781 photos, 8,146 members
- Signless Signs 1,120 photos, 216 members
- New Mexico Signs 2,188 photos, 121 members
- ^^Platinum Photography Group^^ ~ High Quality Only 239,117 photos, 31,590 members
- An Awesome Shot! Invited Photos ONLY!! 388,661 photos, 51,155 members
- VINTAGE MOTEL SIGNS ONLY! 23,262 photos, 3,688 members
- immaculate contraption 287 photos, 67 members
- Pueblos Mágicos de México 2,553 photos, 75 members
- WORLD WIDE LANDSCAPES [ Invited Photos Only / 1 - Awards4] 12,588 photos, 4,648 members
- Interesting Oddities 192 photos, 75 members
- I Love Old Signs! 53,245 photos, 4,311 members
- It's a sign! 22,694 photos, 649 members
- Funny signs 10,274 photos, 1,799 members
- Mercadotecnia 6,755 photos, 628 members
- Spirit of the American West! 6,250 photos, 306 members
- Tourism.ElSalvador 2,185 photos, 119 members
- Lago De Atitlan 1,125 photos, 124 members
- Patzcuaro and Around Patzcuaro 889 photos, 56 members
Testimonials (8)
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Visible Narrative says:
"I am saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I was so looking forward to meeting him in person on our next trip to California.
I offer this poem by by Gerard Manley Hopkins as a remembrance to the life that was Michael Swigart and solace for those whose lives he touched.
Spring & Fall: To A Young Child
Margaret, are you grieving
Over Goldengrove unleaving?
Leaves, like the things of man, you
With your fresh thoughts care for, can you?
Ah! as the heart grows older
It will come to such sights colder
By & by, nor spare a sigh
Though worlds of wanwood leafmeal lie;
And yet you wíll weep & know why.
Now no matter, child, the name:
Sorrow's springs are the same.
Nor mouth had, no nor mind, expressed
What héart héard of, ghóst guéssed:
It is the blight man was born for,
It is Margaret you mourn for."20th September, 2008
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calerophotography.com says:
"I am deeply sorry I knew him through flickr and because of his pictures of El Salvador. I live here and enjoy his work, please give my condolences and sympathy to his family.
He truly was a great man and I say this only beacuse of what I knew from him...his photography, I wished I knew more of nim.
Alvaro Calero."13th August, 2008
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Chris and Irene says:
"We met Michael when he was just starting his journeys in Alamos, Mexico in December, 2006 and we did keep in touch with him. We enjoyed his company, watched his Flicker site grow and followed his travels. He spent many hours sitting by the Plaza in Alamos, working on his pictures and sharing them with us. We enjoyed his company and he will be missed.
Our Condolences and thoughts are with his family and we appreciate receiving the notice of his passing.
Yours sincerely,
Irene and Chris
Winnipeg, Canada"12th August, 2008
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planeta says:
"I never met Michael but we connected a number of times online, starting with the creation of the rec.travel.latin-america group years ago. When Michael tracked me down on Flickr a few years ago we again exchanged a number of positive comments. It's good to hear that this outstanding archive will be maintained so that Michael's view of the world will continue to inspire."
12th August, 2008
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Rod Anzaldua says:
"Im still impressed with the news. I think that Michael is better than us right now, he has no pain at all and he is filled with joy. And now he donesn't have to take a plane or a bus to get to another place to visit, he is just there all the time. To all his friends and family, i wish quick recovery for the loss of a great man.
Rodolfo Anzaldua
Mexico City, Mex."12th August, 2008
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Dimitri N. says:
"I am saddened by hearing a great photographer as I knew him, and a great person as you knew him, has left us. My sincerest condolences. It was wonderful to have known him and to have seen his artwork here on Flickr. He was a constant source of surprise and wondering for me."
11th August, 2008
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Willie C says:
"Michael was my very first "mentor" when I was fairly new to Flickr. He advised me on several things, and was always quick to comment on my photos.
I will miss Michael's photos as well as his comments in times to come.
So long, Michael. I, for one, will continue to use your site for inspiration.
Willie C"10th August, 2008
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DeLares (Eliud Martinez) says:
"I am saddened to hear of Michael's passing. My deepest condolences to Michael's family and friends.
I am gratified to have met him on flickr. He was most gracious in his comments when visiting my flickr photostream. I will miss his wonderful images and sage commentary. May he rest in peace."10th August, 2008
- Name:
- Michael Swigart
- Joined:
- December 2006
- Currently:
- Twentynine Palms, California, America
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Retired