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Born and raised in New York, I've been taking pictures for a long time. There's so many things in our day to day lives which may seem mundane but there's actually beauty and art all around us wherever we may live and work. There's enough corruption and hatred in the world already that photography has become a way for me to focus on the beauty that still remains in the world. Don't get down on the world, get a camera instead!

I started studying photography 6 years ago.
Photography hasn't been easy but the rewards are truly great when you get it right. I have fun, that's the bottom line! There's something that's still so appealing about capturing special moments in photographs.

The results have been pleasing so far and I hope to continue to advance my photography skills while continuing to enjoy the other fantastic photographers here on Flickr.

I shoot Nikon digital and film SLR's and I also use a Leica R5 film SLR.

Photos of Tommy Bass (3)

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Contacts (310)

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Noel Molony Noel Molony
Patrick Rabbat... Patrick Rabbat
Speed Jaguar eBee
george oboreo... george oborocianu
hl4rbc No real name given
john_gilmore John Gilmore
photos_robert robert
Francisco Samonte No real name given
libelula4 No real name given
virtel2 Virgil Telmo
Lee™ Lee Worrall

Groups (50 50)

``IN TOUCH WITH NATURE``/p1/c2 6,162 photos, 1,359 members
Creative Impulse Level 1 ~ 1 P ~ A 3 ~ 1 N ~ P 3 1,393 photos, 526 members
FIVE GOLD STARS Level 2 (P1-A3) 1,847 photos, 700 members
FIVE GOLD STARS Level 1 (P1-A3) 6,000 photos, 1,100 members
The Best of ''Beautiful Earth''./ Invite only / (P1-A4) 11,430 photos, 1,459 members
Build your rainbow RED ***level 2*** – post 1 - award 5 11,376 photos, 1,322 members
Beautiful Earth / *No People* *(P1 - A4)* Sweeper Active 54,847 photos, 3,663 members
L 3 PFR B&W Classic-Post One and Give awards to Five others 164 photos, 88 members
! Beautiful! (Post 2 Award 5) SWEEPER ACTIVE! 33,345 photos, 1,635 members
Level 2-B&W Gallery of Photography for Recreation P1/A5-Sweeper 1,428 photos, 457 members
Level 3 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 6+ Comments Only 3,047 photos, 956 members
Level 2 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 4+ Comments Only 6,740 photos, 1,457 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 4,860 photos, 1,216 members
Level 1 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) Contest Vote Before 01/31 20,111 photos, 2,169 members
Viva la Vida! L1 (P1-A5) Contest.:1 - Birds in Flight / 2 - Cold 78,047 photos, 4,810 members
Brigettes' Natures TOP Photographers III *** ON HOLD 1,461 photos, 489 members
The Best of Autumn/Fall (P1C3) 2,486 photos, 342 members
Brigettes' Nature Gallery Level II *** ON HOLD *** 3,082 photos, 803 members
₪ ZEN`sational World ₪ (Add 1/ Award 4) 241,285 photos, 10,665 members
Above and Beyond 500+ * L2 Post 1 Award 5 3,433 photos, 616 members
* Focus on your work * L1 ~Invit Only~ Award 5 or more 1,126 photos, 280 members
BLACK - Group No. 6 (Post1, Award 4) 17,891 photos, 2,759 members
!Photo-Hobby! Level 3 (Post 1 Award 3) Sweeper Active! 7,805 photos, 1,511 members
!Photo-Hobby! Level 2 (Post 1 Award 4) SWEEPER ACTIVE! 14,526 photos, 1,953 members
***A Place For Great Photographers*** Level 1 Please Award 3 108,408 photos, 6,256 members
Above and Beyond 500+ * L1 * Post 1 Award 5 5,499 photos, 893 members
Picture Perfect (Post 1 - Comment 3) 71,051 photos, 5,101 members
!Photo-Hobby! Level 1(Post 1 Award 4) SWEEPER ON! 49,403 photos, 3,035 members
WHITE - Group No. 5 (Post 1, Award 4) 19,941 photos, 2,912 members
FIVE GOLD STARS The Black & White Show (P1-A3) 1,307 photos, 464 members
L 1 B&W-Photography for Recreation-No Human Photo-P1/A5-Sweeper 7,366 photos, 1,504 members
Elite Club - Black & White 661 photos, 148 members
Hand Selected Photographs 48,167 photos, 2,170 members
Unicorn Awards *Post 1 - Award 3* *Sweeper Active* 44,218 photos, 3,136 members
**The Perfect Picture** (Post 1 Award 3) " NEW COMPETITION " 15,857 photos, 1,561 members
*The Three Angels* LEVEL 1: Blue Angel (Post 1 Award 5) SWEEPER 40,489 photos, 2,494 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 7,838 photos, 1,611 members
Tulum: Walled City of the Maya 193 photos, 16 members
WINNERS "TOP" (INVITE ONLY) 5 COMMENT 7,139 photos, 1,750 members
"THE VERY BEST OF PEOPLE'S CHOICE" POST1/AWARD 5 INVITED ONLY 13,926 photos, 3,243 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 20,246 photos, 2,245 members
Amazing Nature (Post 1,Comment 3) 1,307 photos, 191 members
Level 3- Photography for Recreation - Gold - P1/A5 58,143 photos, 5,681 members
3 "Elite Club", troisième Cercle ! 9,480 photos, 1,109 members
BLUE - Group No. 4 (Post 1, Award 4) 23,376 photos, 3,171 members
The Elite Photographer Level 3! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 7,418 photos, 1,181 members
2 "Elite Club", deuxième Cercle 12,750 photos, 1,460 members
GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 28,890 photos, 3,545 members
*Qualified Members Only* - Level 1 (Post 1 Award 5) SWEEPER ON! 24,669 photos, 1,688 members
YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 38,016 photos, 4,223 members

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Testimonials (6)

max tuta noronha says:

"Tommy is a great human being, a great bear with a heart of gold.
Kind, attentive, funny and with a beautiful loud laugh that would move
a mountain just to see you happy.

Glad that we are friends here, friends outside of here and to be your neighbor.
Knowing you is a pleasure and a gift.
Good to see your work and your love for film as well.

Thank you for been here for me always with a kind word and support."

8th February, 2011
Shot by Inspiration says:

"I have to say that I am very jealous but not envious of this mans talent. Tommy as the ability to Feel images instead of just looking at them. He can take any ordinary subject and transform them into a heartfelt memory locked in time. I praise him for using FILM and keeping the old processing techniques ALIVE.

His optimism and creative outlook are just some of his strengths and used as a Shield & Sword In the Art Community. I always learn from his creative feed back , questionable commentaries and informative notes. He is an artist , a teacher , and a great friend. There is not many people I look up to , but Tommy is defiantly one of the lucky few I consider great inspiration and an idol.

-Jes
Shot By Inspiration"

4th August, 2009
ben tomkinson says:

" Tommy has the ability to make brilliant compositions out of the most challenging of landscapes. His works range from the land to the sky and everything in between, with stunning detail and amazing precision I continuously look to his work for inspiration and originality that only Tommy can create.

Tommy has a true passion for photography, if he's not uploading a photo into his photo-stream he will be viewing and commenting on other peoples works, regularly supporting his fellow photographers. One of the most generous of photographers I have personally received many invites and awards from Tommy throughout my photo-stream.

His enthusiasm and amazing outlook towards photography is contagious. Thank you for being a contact and a true inspiration to us all.

bent2008"

28th July, 2009
nobleup Coming Back Slowly says:

" Tommy is a bright, creative, energetic, individual. I always look forward to His posts. I know they will be of the highest quality, perfectly executed, creative, and unique to Tommy.

As a contact, Tommy is fantastic. He is extremely supportive and encouraging.

Tommy shoots with film as opposed to digital. Film has a difficulty factor of 10 over digital. You must have a conceptual knowledge of the relationship of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, film emulsions...and on and on. If there is something Tommy hasn't mastered (I know of nothing), rest assured He will.

I consider it an honor to be Tommy's contact. His work inspires Me to strive for better photography...to improve My skills, and to always appreciate the works of others.

Do Yourself a favor, take the time to browse Tommy's photostream. You will be rewarded by seeing some of the most beautiful and artistic photography and, just a bit of Tommy's heart and soul. His work is unique unto itself. A true breath of fresh air.

Noble"

18th October, 2008
tonymarq says:

"Tommy has one heck of an eye when it comes to photography and what's amazing is all the great variation to his porfolio here on flickr. From flowers to land scape,city scapes,still life and so much more as it all draws the viewer in and holds there attention. Whats really amazing is Tommy and I grew up together and i sat before in amazement of the photographer only to come and find out he also is a friend who i haven't seen or been in contact with for almost twenty years , So if you get a chance check out a person with an excellent eye for composition, an eye for detail and a never ending imagination who i will bug for some tips and who i am proud to call an old friend!

Cheers to you Tommy"

16th May, 2008
Nino.Modugno says:

"Tommy is a real standup kinda guy.

He is a skilled photographer who appears to savor other people's shots just as much as his own. He's quick with a good word and I continue to anticipate his photo contributions to Flickr, as they are usually a bevy of aesthetically pleasing captures.

Tommy has a good eye & hand with film cameras."

28th March, 2008