I'm a retired primary school teacher. Photography is just one of my hobbies. We travel a lot and I always have my cameras on hand.
I started playing around with photography at a young age using a Brownie Instamatic. I've been hooked on photography ever since. Since then I've come a long way and it's been a wonderful journey of learning. I have used a Canon AE1, now a Minolta Maxim si 35mm, a Pentax Optio digital and a Nikon D300 is my latest acquisition. And as I read in someone else's profile, my head is definitely in the manual.
I love lots of things, family, being with friends, great food, great wine, baking, shopping, especially for shoes (heh,I'm female), travelling, gardening, being by the water and nature, especially flowers, photography.
With Flickr the journey with my camera has become even more exciting. I've discovered macro work and am constantly learning to improve with the help of all my Flickr friends. My favourite is floral macro and I must confess I'm addicted to it.
Some of my sets are of places I've visited and I'd love you to join me on my travels and see some of the world through my photos.
Please feel free to browse through my photos and offer constructive criticism. This is how I can learn and improve.
If you favourite my images and you have no name, profile or photos of your own, it raises my suspicions and I will block you. Many Flickr members have their photos stolen or used without permission. If you aren't interested in participating in Flickr, then don't collect my photos in your favourites.
Also I have many contacts - I try to leave comments as often as I can, but please don't be offended if I happen to miss you.It is certainly not meant to be intentional.
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**Mary**'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (524)
Contacts (452)
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Nan
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Lagnagoushee
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VTLANDER
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Mick Kiely
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Pennine Painter
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Raldo...
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Artist Naturalist
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my paintings
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Groups (50)
- The Masters of Watercolour 1943 photos, 252 members
- WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING 555 photos, 134 members
- Watercolor Paintings 3200 photos, 235 members
- WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON LOCATION--WATERCOLOR PLEIN AIR 182 photos, 53 members
- Painting plein aire 3641 photos, 579 members
- Saltwater 465 photos, 84 members
- Toronto Parks 858 photos, 116 members
- Passion for FLOWERS Watercolor 2 photos, 6 members
- Nikon DSLR Users -- The Bistro 26206 photos, 1067 members
- Nikon Photo Critique 7437 photos, 1645 members
- RAW Street Photography 216058 photos, 13560 members
- National Wildlife Magazine Photo Group 23107 photos, 3970 members
- A Paris to love and remember 157 photos, 9 members
- For the Love of Ireland 3365 photos, 306 members
- Photowalking San Diego 3335 photos, 372 members
- Perfect Petals - Post 1 / Comment 3 Required - SWEEPER ACTIVE 45478 photos, 4787 members
- Waterford's History in Images 554 photos, 49 members
- Flower Painting 434 photos, 40 members
- AQUARELLE Transparent Watercolor--Invited Members-No Exceptions 7529 photos, 444 members
- PAINTING CLOSE TO NATURE (Small Nature Objects -No Landscapes) 1120 photos, 244 members
- My beautiful garden - Il mio giardino 1801 photos, 242 members
- Cottage Country Ontario 622 photos, 176 members
- Passionate watercolorists 2376 photos, 167 members
- Art Books! (Instructional Drawing and Painting Books) 39 photos, 46 members
- Cottage Fun 204 photos, 45 members
- Watercolourist, Painting with light 5559 photos, 443 members
- Nikon D300 Users 306217 photos, 12669 members
- Nikon D300 Tips Techniques and Fun 13480 photos, 1822 members
- Watercolors 24018 photos, 2103 members
- Watercolour 18870 photos, 1796 members
- "The Elite of Flickr's Awesome Blossoms (INVITED ONLY) 10942 photos, 1462 members
- San Diego dslr Photography Group 8714 photos, 489 members
- Hibiscus wonder-Post 1 Award3-NEW CONTEST 1.of December 13652 photos, 4419 members
- painting watercolors 7879 photos, 653 members
- Orchid Enthusiasts 4987 photos, 323 members
- Orchids Identified 8294 photos, 932 members
- Amazing orchids 3469 photos, 287 members
- Avian Photography (Approved Pictures Only) Post 1/ Award 2 11400 photos, 1439 members
- floral painting 1711 photos, 242 members
- Bird Watching Group (BWG): Post 1 : Award 2 77794 photos, 6331 members
- The BEST of Images on White-Black-Blue-Admin Invite 584 photos, 208 members
- Southern California Gardens 2897 photos, 231 members
- The Love of a Shih Tzu: Little Lions with Big Hearts 1123 photos, 122 members
- Happy Bokeh Wednesday - Congrats to jaki good! 287 photos, 134 members
- Irish Photographic Images 1569 photos, 63 members
- Classic Sailing's - Tall Ships and Traditional Vessels 8891 photos, 1482 members
- art and watercolor 11085 photos, 761 members
- Simply Still Life 1330 photos, 1580 members
- Still Life 16759 photos, 1439 members
- Still Life Art 1029 photos, 462 members
Testimonials (3)
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Mary
I don't know her in person.
But I do know that she is a digital imaging artist with a loving kindness to the communities in www.flickr.com & on the net.
On her qualities of her master pieces is concern , I can testified to say that she is just magic!!
Please visit her more often, you would discover more.......
Mary, you are great ......"29th September, 2006
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Tommy Simms says:
"Mary is a master of the floral macro. Without exception her macros are always beautifully composed, well thought out, with a unique perspective and perfect lighting. They continue to be an inspiration to me in my photography as I have found myself thinking of her photos on many occasions while shooting my own. Her love for flowers and photography shows in every one of her photos.
I also love her travel photos...if you have read this far I encourage you to look through her photostream and take a journey from Alaska to the Caribbean, from San Diego to Toronto and all places in between, you will not be disappointed!
I have found Mary to be a wonderful person since meeting her here on flickr, always quick to leave honest feedback and thoughtful comments. She is a kind person and involved as an Admin/Co-Admin of several groups. (How do you do it?) Perhaps someday we shall meet in person and take a photo stroll together. I look forward to it my friend...
Warmest regards,
-Tommy"24th July, 2006
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Chrisser says:
"Mary is not only excellent in her photography, but also excellent in the admin duties for all the groups she does have admin duties in, including Flower Factory where she has selected some of my photos as Admin Faves. Some of my photos have also been added to her Favorites. Even when she or one of the other Flower Factory admins including head admin Steve has to remove photos from the Flower Factory pool when they don't match the current theme, that is also classed as excellent work. I have even posted some of her photos to my Favorites and as Admin Faves in Flower Close-Ups and Flower Photography."
4th July, 2006
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