For years, as a “professional oggler” (a newspaper staff photographer), I simultaneously explored photography as craft/process/medium in its own right. folds-5The photojournalism work –credentials and mindset– got me into (and out of) places I would certainly never have had access to on my own. I was also practicing the discipline of getting a picture where there didn’t appear to be one and getting it Finished in a timely manner, to professional standards. I also learned to create imminently readable images despite poor reproduction in a small size. Though it took me several years to get this, the value of making photos that illustrated something already laid out in the story was suddenly Not Enough, and I began to make assignment pictures that added dimensions not already in the writing, or better Yet, raised questions so that the reader would go to the story for more answers.
Having gained more than dreamt of, when starting out, I left to pursue my own personal photography, mounting exhibits along the way. I also worked with commercial photographer friends doing studio product photography, and making headshots for actors.
Later, I also helmed a Public Radio “spacemusic” program, and acted in a Wilmington, NC drama company.
I put the cameras away for a few years, to finish shedding the habit of self-limiting my identity as just “Photographer”, and can now pursue personal pleasure and expression through the freedom that digital imaging offers.
Sharing photos on Flickr and participating locally in meetups and outings has renewed a passion for making new images and for sharing the process with others. For some time, I’ve found myself writing detailed comments on other people’s photos, as well as thoughts and pet ideas about photography, in general.
Isn’t that what blogging is all about?
There is now, (ta daaaaa) a Blog.
aaand, now.. I've surrendered.. to Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=app_2309869772&ref=nam...
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Photos of 0 W8ing (8)
0 W8ing's favorite photos from other Flickr members (236)
Contacts (84)
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SebRouzier
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Irene Cotter
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- Stuff On Stems 10469 photos, 736 members
- July 18th 2009, Scott Kelby's 2nd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk 11391 photos, 3817 members
- Photowalkin' Raleigh NC 80 photos, 17 members
- HDR - The Way It's Supposed To Look 4568 photos, 464 members
- Quality HDR 87188 photos, 7656 members
- Realistic HDR Images 10533 photos, 4347 members
- easyHDR 1852 photos, 239 members
- Adobe Lightroom 12614 photos, 12789 members
- The Experimenters 18 photos, 7 members
- Triangle Post Processing Tech 77 photos, 48 members
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science 281 photos, 58 members
- Crocker's Mark Virtual Gallery 36 photos, 54 members
- Raleigh CameraPhone Insurgency 210 photos, 33 members
- Lightroom + Photoshop 10947 photos, 1313 members
- :: fleeting :: 14100 photos, 676 members
- Triangle Strobist 2529 photos, 355 members
- Spheres, Half spheres, cubes, and Tubes 2397 photos, 178 members
- PHOTOSHOP is not a DIRTY WORD (Post 1 - comment 1) 22801 photos, 6305 members
- RSG plays!! 22 photos, 48 members
- Actors Headshot photography! 1244 photos, 293 members
- Conceptual photography 87210 photos, 7270 members
- SOT Picture of the Week 2401 photos, 199 members
- Sketch-N-Shoot 393 photos, 51 members
- PhotoWalkthrough 12955 photos, 1364 members
- The Many Faces of Abby 279 photos, 63 members
- Portrait★Faces 58603 photos, 26343 members
- Graceful 312 photos, 42 members
- Flickr - Nature & Wildlife Showcase (no invites) 5512 photos, 189 members
- Excellence In Avian Photography (EIAP) -- INVITED IMAGES (2/day) 48235 photos, 6713 members
- Triangle Area Group 6479 photos, 367 members
- Strobist.com 294103 photos, 66155 members
- MagicDonkey 11278 photos, 1201 members
- Photoshop Support Group 89876 photos, 23422 members
- Optimizing Your Set Up / Resource Center 69 photos, 630 members
- Utata 305265 photos, 17931 members
- Raleigh Social Group 28206 photos, 858 members
- Exceptionally Interesting Images ~Invitation Only~ 154 photos, 160 members
- Zoo's of the South (add ZoosoftheSouth tag please) 3302 photos, 192 members
- Plants in b&w and monochrome. 3879 photos, 551 members
- Field Guide: Birds of the World 81982 photos, 9933 members
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- Misleading Thumbnails 338 photos, 138 members
- pict*re mag 22507 photos, 1976 members
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Testimonials (5)
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ImageInnovation Photography says:
"I first noticed Wayne’s artistic photography during the heyday of the “magic circle” era on Flickr. I’d dabbled in this technique but Wayne took it to a whole new level. I was so impressed with (and, I admit it, a little jealous of) his ability to embed the circles within a larger image to create a truly magical effect.
Later, I came to appreciate his tremendous skill with Photoshop and how much time and effort he invests in creating his artworks. I also discovered he was a master of light, both in the studio and in the field. The light quality in his images are one of his most notable signatures.
Wayne is a very giving person, always willing to share his experience with others who want to improve their photographic skills. He’s generous with advice on camera settings or tips on using a tricky Photoshop technique. This giving quality is evident in the comments he makes, which are always insightful and thoughtful. I often find that Wayne sees things in my pictures that I didn’t see myself.
He has a great sense of fun too, often leaving amusing and witty comments that make me laugh out loud. I eagerly look forward to seeing “0W8ing” on my photostream and I know many others do too."2nd January, 2007
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_Massimo_ says:
"If you would like a direct view into the beauty of nature, Wayne's photostream is the place to go.
His compositions blend perfectly together all the wonders of nature and a photo becomes a festival of colors, lights and shapes. And it's so amazingly pleasing to your senses."30th September, 2006
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Miracle Man says:
"0 W8ing has a great vision for photography. His flora and fauna shots are simply amazing. His is in a word "Talented"."
8th September, 2006
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Vol-au-Vent says:
"This is my first 'official' dedication in/on flickr….
Wayne's captures are so soulful, so gratifying and truly meaningful, that I am thankful for my eyesight every time I look at them. He seems to see the 'small' beauty with a clear eye's view, he brings the wonder(ment) to us, he heightens the unremarkable into something wonderful… - I don't find myself very often at a loss for words and a simple WOW just doesn't do any justice to his pictures, but I honestly could just 'WOW' every single photo showing up on my screen! (That's a sad testimony on the mastery of my English but so be it.)
0 W8ing doesn't comment often on my pictures which probably says something about their quality but when he does, he's being incredibly kind and helpful. I have asked him more questions then I care to remember and I always got the most sensible, easy understandable advice. He has become a friend because he cares, for the beauty, the meaning of a photo and he always seems to understand what the photographer wants to express.
That's why, to me, his photos are always a revelation. I could just have a whole fave-album of HIS photos!
Wayne has become a friend since my very earliest moments on this site - I 'found' him (although there is no place for 'coincidences' in my life) before I even posted the first picture and he gently coaxed me in reply to my comments to his fabulous photos to go on and not loose any more time; so I did it.
Thank you for being around! - Long may it last."1st September, 2006
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Buttersweet says:
"29 contacts? that's it?
wayne, your photography is so wonderful. a great day in my life when you commented on my attempts at
photography.
you are a real photographer. i know what i love and i love your work.
everything so precise and beautiful.
but what i really like is that you share your knowledge and encourage the
amateurs and give them praise.
thanks for loving my dahlias. i want to be just like you when i grow up.
nancy"6th February, 2006








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