I've been prowling around this wonderful community for exactly a year now, and I thought the time had come to write a few words of appreciation for some of the kind people who have made my time here such fun. I can't remember who's stream led me to Alex's work, but I do recall initially being intrigued by his userna… Read more

I've been prowling around this wonderful community for exactly a year now, and I thought the time had come to write a few words of appreciation for some of the kind people who have made my time here such fun. I can't remember who's stream led me to Alex's work, but I do recall initially being intrigued by his username. Further investigation revealed a wonderful sense of humour, then finally I discovered his brilliantly crafted photographs (I know, I know, the photos are the point here, and it should have been they that were the initial draw, but I'm being honest here). Alex's work continues to inspire and amaze me; his keen eye (for yes, indeed, he is a Cyclops) and feel for colour, result in a continuous stream of wonderfully appealing photos. I look forward to his perspective on life and the enterprising way he gets us to view everyday objects in a different light. His food shots have often sent me scurrying off into the kitchen, inspired by whatever toothsome glory he has produced and his passion for tea and marmite must mean he's and OK kind of guy. Thanks Alex, for sharing your diverse view of the world and also for your encouraging comments and friendship.

Where shall I begin? Alex is the most handsome Flickrite, the most creative Flickrite, the most interesting Flickrite. His work is consistently fresh, eyecatching and inspiring. Alex is a true artist, he sees beauty and life in the most unusual, unthought of objects and I am very proud to be his friend. He is a ve… Read more

Where shall I begin? Alex is the most handsome Flickrite, the most creative Flickrite, the most interesting Flickrite. His work is consistently fresh, eyecatching and inspiring. Alex is a true artist, he sees beauty and life in the most unusual, unthought of objects and I am very proud to be his friend. He is a very kind, warm man, who can be counted on to bring cheer to your day and make you smile. Thank you Alex for being a dear friend, for your concern and the care that you always show. You are the stuff great men are made of!

Alex is one of my favorite photographer’s on flickr. His photos have a clean and crisp look, with elegant balance and purity in design. He notices the beauty in everyday objects. In his hands, a dripping clothesline or a stairway railing are transformed into things of beauty. Even seemingly small and insignificant thin… Read more

Alex is one of my favorite photographer’s on flickr. His photos have a clean and crisp look, with elegant balance and purity in design. He notices the beauty in everyday objects. In his hands, a dripping clothesline or a stairway railing are transformed into things of beauty. Even seemingly small and insignificant things that others barely notice, like a bottle opener or a carton of eggs, are elevated to the realm of art. He has a particularly wonderful eye for capturing the hypnotic visual motion and rhythm of repeating forms in natural and human-made environments. I have joked with him about how his subtle, rich colors are the result of living under the photographically perfect diffuse light of the overcast UK skies; but make no mistake: he has an eye for color that is the heart’s desire of any photographer. For me, his photography is a heightened form of realism that helps us see the beauty of color, texture, and form that surrounds us everyday.