When I first met Austen it was on the flickr Nottingham Tram meet. It was pouring with rain despite this I instantly noticed how cheerful a fellow he was with a ready if not cheeky smile, a great sense of humour and overall a great guy. His photography is a superb mixture of the serious and the silly, the beautiful and… Read more

When I first met Austen it was on the flickr Nottingham Tram meet. It was pouring with rain despite this I instantly noticed how cheerful a fellow he was with a ready if not cheeky smile, a great sense of humour and overall a great guy. His photography is a superb mixture of the serious and the silly, the beautiful and the unusual. He has some amazing pictures in his collection and I always look forward to seeing what he will take a picture of next. It is a pleasure to have Austin as a contact. Thank you for sharing your view of the world Austin, it is indeed a diverse one.

Austen is a fun and happy individual despite the health issues you see listed in his profile. Always smiling and laughing and generally having a good time, you can't help but smile with him. Now as far as photography goes, this guy does things with a little ixus I never thought possible, fluke or talent, it matte… Read more

Austen is a fun and happy individual despite the health issues you see listed in his profile. Always smiling and laughing and generally having a good time, you can't help but smile with him. Now as far as photography goes, this guy does things with a little ixus I never thought possible, fluke or talent, it matters not, the results are outstanding. I am particularly impressed with the macro shots he seems to pluck from nowhere. Good on ya Austen, glad to have met you. :o)

Austen has been my brother for most of my life and all of his, good choice on his part. Despite obvious failings to all who meet him he still occasionally flukes a good picture. when you have finished with his come and be excited by my artistic flare that has never recieved the applause it demands. malcolm (elder br… Read more

Austen has been my brother for most of my life and all of his, good choice on his part. Despite obvious failings to all who meet him he still occasionally flukes a good picture. when you have finished with his come and be excited by my artistic flare that has never recieved the applause it demands. malcolm (elder brother).