I've been meaning to write this for the longest time, David. But you know how the "hasta la mañana" (Spanish for, roughtly "I'll do it tomorrow!") ailment can afflict a sun-baked south Floridian like me...hehe! But OTOH the nagging conscience is a strong prompter, so here goes: The camera lens is often an objective … Read more

I've been meaning to write this for the longest time, David. But you know how the "hasta la mañana" (Spanish for, roughtly "I'll do it tomorrow!") ailment can afflict a sun-baked south Floridian like me...hehe! But OTOH the nagging conscience is a strong prompter, so here goes: The camera lens is often an objective and cold, oftentimes uncaring, sometimes cruel "observer" and "recorder" of lifetime events transpiring right before us. The "mechanical" click of the shutter simply documents whatever it is that is before the camera. No more. Nothing less. Perception, conception and interpretation, however, give the "heart" and "feel" to simple two-dimensional images, thus morphing these into three-dimensional visions that enthrall, captivate, challenge, motivate, inspire, and so on and on... David's photographs show this "heartfelt" link to his photo subjects. Every shot in his flickr photostream clearly shows what a sensitive and "attuned" shooter he is. From his caring photos of wife and daughter, to nostalgic shots of childhood places and even the documentation of "scholarly" eagles perched on a tree on school grounds, it becomes immediately evident that David never takes snapshots. He previsualizes, and only trips the shutter when both eye and heart are satisfied. :) "Keep On Shooting!" .

Austie1 as he prefers to be known here on Flickr is is one of those friends whose work is immensely different from the vast numbers of photographers that throng the internet medium. His is a classic study of devotion to his art. A quality that makes him stand out head and shoulders above us, the mere mortals. He ha… Read more

Austie1 as he prefers to be known here on Flickr is is one of those friends whose work is immensely different from the vast numbers of photographers that throng the internet medium. His is a classic study of devotion to his art. A quality that makes him stand out head and shoulders above us, the mere mortals. He has a keen eye that spots a photographic opportunity with great elan and then goes to shoot a series that is breathtaking in its composition, style and content. His work around the raptor nest is illustrative for what I am saying here. Keep on taking these fabulous stories and showing it to the world. YOU are a king of the visual medium and one looks forward to your work all the time.

David is one of the most inspiring and talented flickr friends I have had the honor to know . I look forward to see what visual adventure he will share with us each day. And, more importantly, David is a beautiful person and a true friend. He has helped me through some very rough times, and I will never forget that. Or… Read more

David is one of the most inspiring and talented flickr friends I have had the honor to know . I look forward to see what visual adventure he will share with us each day. And, more importantly, David is a beautiful person and a true friend. He has helped me through some very rough times, and I will never forget that. Or him. Thank you, D!

David gave me a few words of encouragement last summer, which I will never forget. He's a generous and creative soul. His photographs reflect his love of life and nature. David has the ability to reach into the moment and capture it for the world to see. A truly talented professional photographer who gives back to … Read more

David gave me a few words of encouragement last summer, which I will never forget. He's a generous and creative soul. His photographs reflect his love of life and nature. David has the ability to reach into the moment and capture it for the world to see. A truly talented professional photographer who gives back to the art by sharing and helping others--that's David. I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring work, my friend.

David has been my Flickr friend for I think about one year now and already the first photo I saw from him impressed me very much. Then he used a Canon S3 with amazing results and he told that he was going to get a better camera. Could he improve the quality of his photos? They were already very good. Oh yes he could!! … Read more

David has been my Flickr friend for I think about one year now and already the first photo I saw from him impressed me very much. Then he used a Canon S3 with amazing results and he told that he was going to get a better camera. Could he improve the quality of his photos? They were already very good. Oh yes he could!! It's a hard work to be his photo friend. You would like to write long and nice comment to almost all of his marvelous photos from the nature. He show us also personal fine photos from his wonderful family. Thank you David for showing all the good photos and also for all the nice comments you gave to me. I'm so proud to get them from you! I wish you and your nice family all well in the future.

..Let me just say how much i'm proud and happy to have meet you on flickr..... not only because i've found a big and inspired potographer...but even because i've found a big friend....I remember "Nana and the bee"....the first your photograph i've seen.....i loved it from the first sight....then ,day by day ,i've lear… Read more

..Let me just say how much i'm proud and happy to have meet you on flickr..... not only because i've found a big and inspired potographer...but even because i've found a big friend....I remember "Nana and the bee"....the first your photograph i've seen.....i loved it from the first sight....then ,day by day ,i've learn to know the big person yuo are....I think that eyes are not enough sometimes ,but only a big soul can do what you do with your camera . All my best.

David is one in a million! With a kinder, gentler approach to wildlife photography he is untouchable. He captures nature and it's wildlife in a nearly "stealth-like" manner, giving you a "secret pass" to a world most of us can only dream of. From the rollicking, carrying-on of the baby egrets with the baby fluff on … Read more

David is one in a million! With a kinder, gentler approach to wildlife photography he is untouchable. He captures nature and it's wildlife in a nearly "stealth-like" manner, giving you a "secret pass" to a world most of us can only dream of. From the rollicking, carrying-on of the baby egrets with the baby fluff on their heads that can't help to make you lol ......to the grandeur of the soaring Osprey in all its splendor. You will never be disappointed! This ... together with the pure sincerity and off-hand humor , David is a truly extraordinary person that deserves more praise than I can find words for. Visit again soon... Visit often!

David has a special attitude to life that shines through his photography. His images touch as many lives as he takes the trouble to touch through his generosity of spirit. His day seems to span 48 hours, as he not only works and looks after his beautiful family, but seems to look after all of his Flickr family equally… Read more

David has a special attitude to life that shines through his photography. His images touch as many lives as he takes the trouble to touch through his generosity of spirit. His day seems to span 48 hours, as he not only works and looks after his beautiful family, but seems to look after all of his Flickr family equally too! David's photography is a joy to look at, and somehow he conveys to us that ours is a joy to him too through his few brief words of encouragement. We as a community are lucky to have such a warm human being among us. I feel priveledged to be one of his contacts and to be included in his precious 'commenting time'!! Thank you for your warmth and beautiful photography for us to 'bask' in!

I just looked at your profile again, mostly because I got to thinking about what a great photographer you are. Or "picture-taker", as you put it... I think you have one of the most positive and upbeat attitudes I have seen here, and believe me, I have seen some beautiful attitudes on flickr! I am always so glad I fo… Read more

I just looked at your profile again, mostly because I got to thinking about what a great photographer you are. Or "picture-taker", as you put it... I think you have one of the most positive and upbeat attitudes I have seen here, and believe me, I have seen some beautiful attitudes on flickr! I am always so glad I found you to be one of my flickr friends. The part of your profile that I love the most, though, is your reference to your mother asking you to translate the chickadee language for her. That really touches me, and shows what a blessing she was for you. And you for her. She sounds a lot like my mom, who each and every day is missed more than the day before. Sounds like we were both lucky to have had them in our lives! Your pictures are fabulous, your comments are always so nice! I wanted to let you know I appreciate having you as a contact and friend! Take care, and take lots of pictures :) ~Debbie~

I love looking at David's sensational photographs. Not only is he a superb photographer but his subjects are always captured lovingly and with special attention to detail. As if that weren't enough, he is also a man who is connected to the world around him and refreshingly open with his emotions and sensitivity. I say … Read more

I love looking at David's sensational photographs. Not only is he a superb photographer but his subjects are always captured lovingly and with special attention to detail. As if that weren't enough, he is also a man who is connected to the world around him and refreshingly open with his emotions and sensitivity. I say that without knowing him at all but simply basing it on what I've experienced on Flickr of this wonderful person. David, thank you. You always bring a smile to my face and often a little tear to my eye with the beautiful way you have of expressing your wonder and love for everything around you... the journey through your photostream is always an uplifting experience...

I'm long overdue writing a testimonial on David. I can't recall how I stumbled on his stream but I am most happy I did. His photography speaks for itself and shows high technical skill, great humanity, and a good sense of humor. In addition David has been very kind and supportive to me as I come up to speed on Flickr a… Read more

I'm long overdue writing a testimonial on David. I can't recall how I stumbled on his stream but I am most happy I did. His photography speaks for itself and shows high technical skill, great humanity, and a good sense of humor. In addition David has been very kind and supportive to me as I come up to speed on Flickr and try to build up some skills of my own. David's work and attitude epitomize what can be great about a community like Flickr.

I am so blessed to have stumbled upon Austie1's stream! the name should be Awesome1, for his photos and humor are top notch. he is a very special human being and it is reflected brilliantly in his photos...his love of life and his family shine like the sun in every shot. i do believe that your mom was right, Austie.… Read more

I am so blessed to have stumbled upon Austie1's stream! the name should be Awesome1, for his photos and humor are top notch. he is a very special human being and it is reflected brilliantly in his photos...his love of life and his family shine like the sun in every shot. i do believe that your mom was right, Austie...you CAN and do talk to the Chickadees (and all of nature). the connection shows, and i am pleased and proud to have gotten to meet you and be given the opportunity to see your world!

One look at Austie1's photostream and you realize that he's the real deal. You are treated to wonderful, moving images; he's got the eye for sure. But to paint him as just another talented photographer is to totally miss the point. Because you would be missing the most important part: he is a generous, sensitive, funny… Read more

One look at Austie1's photostream and you realize that he's the real deal. You are treated to wonderful, moving images; he's got the eye for sure. But to paint him as just another talented photographer is to totally miss the point. Because you would be missing the most important part: he is a generous, sensitive, funny, passionate human being whose postings must be seen, read and experienced in their entirety. I look forward to your new postings every day, David. Keep up the great work!

If you are reading this it is because you have either just been fortunate enough to view David's photos, or are about to go on a journey through nature's most beautiful images. I firmly believe that the making of the photograph is not the hard part...its seeing the image in the first place. Whether he has his darling G… Read more

If you are reading this it is because you have either just been fortunate enough to view David's photos, or are about to go on a journey through nature's most beautiful images. I firmly believe that the making of the photograph is not the hard part...its seeing the image in the first place. Whether he has his darling Gracie at his side, or he is crawling through bird poo, or avoiding the random deer carcass (LOL...inside joke), David always has a unique way of seeing those images and uses the camera as a tool to capture them for our enjoyment! As a contact, he provides great feedback, whitty comments, and shows that aside from being a stellar photographer, he is a down-to-earth light hearted man. I hope you enjoy David's work as much as I do!

Oh David, you are a fabulous photographer !! You are so talented. I find myself coming to your photostream more then once a day. Your pictures have something magnificent about them ! Your kind words always brighten my day ! Thank you for everything : )) your a wonderful person !!! And a lovely flickr friend. Love, … Read more

Oh David, you are a fabulous photographer !! You are so talented. I find myself coming to your photostream more then once a day. Your pictures have something magnificent about them ! Your kind words always brighten my day ! Thank you for everything : )) your a wonderful person !!! And a lovely flickr friend. Love, Kate

David's stream is one of my favorite places to start each new day . He zest for life flows through his photos . His enthusiasm , wit and humor never fail to put laughter in my day . I must say I love seeing the world through his eyes . You can learn much about photography by "spending time" with him . Sometimes he make… Read more

David's stream is one of my favorite places to start each new day . He zest for life flows through his photos . His enthusiasm , wit and humor never fail to put laughter in my day . I must say I love seeing the world through his eyes . You can learn much about photography by "spending time" with him . Sometimes he makes me remember being that little kid in the candy store and having everything look new and exciting . Enough of the mush...Let me just say I'm a fan and he ROCKS !!!!!!

David aka Gus is an awesome photographer and a great person. He has been a fantastic Flickr friend to me and thru him I have learned to appreciate life and photography. He finds beauty in small things, joy in nature and has nice words for everyone whom he comes in contact with. He is an owner of a beautiful heart and i… Read more

David aka Gus is an awesome photographer and a great person. He has been a fantastic Flickr friend to me and thru him I have learned to appreciate life and photography. He finds beauty in small things, joy in nature and has nice words for everyone whom he comes in contact with. He is an owner of a beautiful heart and its reflected in this photography. Thanks for being such a nice friend and bringing so much happiness in people's life thru your lovely pics.

If you pay close attention...if you really delve into a person's photo stream...you can discover that person's core. With David, the core doesn't require a lot of digging. His passions are easily discernible: Family, nature, loyalty, humor, empathy and and a desire to take better and better photos. David gives us imag… Read more

If you pay close attention...if you really delve into a person's photo stream...you can discover that person's core. With David, the core doesn't require a lot of digging. His passions are easily discernible: Family, nature, loyalty, humor, empathy and and a desire to take better and better photos. David gives us images that are sometimes breathtaking, sometimes humorous, often thought-provoking. But that's not all. His words add to the pictures in a kind of FlickrPhotojournalismStyle. Thanks, David...and keep on shooting!

David has a great passion for life, nature, and his beautiful family. All of it reflect in his fantastic photography. David's pictures are vivid, informative, of great detail, and he always captures a perfect moment. Not only David is awesome photographer, I am lucky to have him as a Flickr friend. He has a great h… Read more

David has a great passion for life, nature, and his beautiful family. All of it reflect in his fantastic photography. David's pictures are vivid, informative, of great detail, and he always captures a perfect moment. Not only David is awesome photographer, I am lucky to have him as a Flickr friend. He has a great heart and always makes me smile with his generous comments. Thank you, David, for being an awesome Flickr friend and sharing your beautiful photography with us. :)

David is a relatively new contact of mine.In the short time that I have known him I have come to admire him a great deal,not only for his most excellent photos but also for his general outlook on life.In this short time I have developed a valued friendship with him.David really has a great eye for photography and his i… Read more

David is a relatively new contact of mine.In the short time that I have known him I have come to admire him a great deal,not only for his most excellent photos but also for his general outlook on life.In this short time I have developed a valued friendship with him.David really has a great eye for photography and his images are of varied subjects but they all share one thing and that is that they are extremely well done and beautiful.David has been very helpful to me and has answered several questions for me.He is a great contact who regularly visits my humble stream.I value him not only as a contact but also as a friend.He is one of those people that make flickr a great place to enjoy.