i would love to go with you on one of your trips to Bankhead National Forest, I have been here 13 years and have never been able to get there, but your photos keep calling me! I hope to make it before i leave AL this year. God's blessing and thanks for the many years of great photos. look me up at monastery candle shop… Read more

i would love to go with you on one of your trips to Bankhead National Forest, I have been here 13 years and have never been able to get there, but your photos keep calling me! I hope to make it before i leave AL this year. God's blessing and thanks for the many years of great photos. look me up at monastery candle shop, St. Bernard Abbey (Cullman AL)

Wes was my inspiration to become a better photographer, as his photo stream was the first that I found on Flickr that made me wonder how he was creating these awesome photos. I think his work is awesome and I could not believe it when he first commented on one of my photos; it was such an honor. Now that I know Wes f… Read more

Wes was my inspiration to become a better photographer, as his photo stream was the first that I found on Flickr that made me wonder how he was creating these awesome photos. I think his work is awesome and I could not believe it when he first commented on one of my photos; it was such an honor. Now that I know Wes fairly well I want to let everyone know he is as great as a person as he is a photographer. Very few people have inspired me the way Wes has done.

Waterfalls are incredibly special. Undoubtedly, Wes has captured some of the most beautiful ones on Flickr. He has the very rare ability to capture the essence of their beauty in such a way that you hear the roar, feel the cool air and smell the damp forest floor. Your work is nothing short of amazing. I love that … Read more

Waterfalls are incredibly special. Undoubtedly, Wes has captured some of the most beautiful ones on Flickr. He has the very rare ability to capture the essence of their beauty in such a way that you hear the roar, feel the cool air and smell the damp forest floor. Your work is nothing short of amazing. I love that your honest, generous heart shines through every shot, be it waterfall or not. You've been Blessed with an unbelievable gift. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us all.

AMAZING... I think that bout covers it... No, really, I don't think I've stumbled across another photographer on this site that I enjoy more. Wes was one of the first users on Flickr that I really started paying attention to, and I do believe he was the first one I commented on. Anyways, Wes has the skill, talent an… Read more

AMAZING... I think that bout covers it... No, really, I don't think I've stumbled across another photographer on this site that I enjoy more. Wes was one of the first users on Flickr that I really started paying attention to, and I do believe he was the first one I commented on. Anyways, Wes has the skill, talent and eye of a great photographer. And he can be considered no less.

I somehow came across Wes' site here a LONG time ago, well before I ever considered joining Flickr myself. I was so impressed with his work that I bookmarked it and continued to check it out occasionally just to see what great new stuff he had posted. There are only a few photographers who I can say that about! Eventua… Read more

I somehow came across Wes' site here a LONG time ago, well before I ever considered joining Flickr myself. I was so impressed with his work that I bookmarked it and continued to check it out occasionally just to see what great new stuff he had posted. There are only a few photographers who I can say that about! Eventually, an acquaintance who was also familiar with him encouraged me to join Flickr and the NAPG group which eventually led to getting acquainted with Wes, who also encouraged me to join. That encouragement and his truly kind comments, not only to me but also to many others which I read, convinced me to join. I have really enjoyed being on Flickr and especially the NAPG because of Wes and others like him! Thanks, Wes!

I probably owe Wes a bigger thank you than most people. I used to take snaps of waterfalls, getting a few lucky shots along the way. Through looking at his impressive collection of photo's and his generous time, I feel much more confident with my ability to pull off a shot I would be proud off. I always find his work a… Read more

I probably owe Wes a bigger thank you than most people. I used to take snaps of waterfalls, getting a few lucky shots along the way. Through looking at his impressive collection of photo's and his generous time, I feel much more confident with my ability to pull off a shot I would be proud off. I always find his work an inspiration and never miss a posting. We here all know Wes is the master of waterfalls, he is such a talented photographer and after reading all the other testimonals here, pays tribute to the kind of guy he is. Thanks Wes!!!!!!!!

The first thing that drew me to Wes photostream was the incredible nature photography you will find. Especially the water, and most especially waterfalls....he is one of flickr's finest in this arena. Of course that doesn't even begin to describe his versatility as an artist....glorious sunsets, beautiful portrait's, … Read more

The first thing that drew me to Wes photostream was the incredible nature photography you will find. Especially the water, and most especially waterfalls....he is one of flickr's finest in this arena. Of course that doesn't even begin to describe his versatility as an artist....glorious sunsets, beautiful portrait's, photojournalism...etc.. He has a great sense of humor, and that is quality that we all can appreciate. He is also generous with his comments, advice, and so encouraging for all levels of photographers. His contributions to development the North Alabama Photographers Guild and administrating therein are a more than measure of the generous kind of person he is. Always inspiring, and creative, he has brought the art of photography to a new level.

I have a thing for waterfalls, so Wes's stream never fails to catch my eye. Not only are his images beautiful, but they are soulful. I thank him for continuing to take that beauty found in nature and translating it into a form that the rest of us Flickrites can appreciate, even if we are hundreds or thousands of miles … Read more

I have a thing for waterfalls, so Wes's stream never fails to catch my eye. Not only are his images beautiful, but they are soulful. I thank him for continuing to take that beauty found in nature and translating it into a form that the rest of us Flickrites can appreciate, even if we are hundreds or thousands of miles away.

When I first dabbled into photography I thought Alabama not so beautiful, then I stumbled across Wes's page. Boy was I wrong!!! I instantly was in awe of the beauty he finds and how he captures it so well. I have had the oppurtunity now to shoot side-by-side with Wes and can truly say that not only is he an amazing ph… Read more

When I first dabbled into photography I thought Alabama not so beautiful, then I stumbled across Wes's page. Boy was I wrong!!! I instantly was in awe of the beauty he finds and how he captures it so well. I have had the oppurtunity now to shoot side-by-side with Wes and can truly say that not only is he an amazing photographer, but a fine person to boot. Im proud to be able to call Wes a friend now and Alabama is lucky to have him showcasing its beauty to the world. Keep up the good work Sir Wesley Esquire ;-)

This is sooo long overdue. Wes was one of my very early contacts on Flickr and after viewing his stream, I was impressed enough to write him and tell him so. Since then, I have been a frequent visitor and look forward to his new postings. I'm a big fan of waterfall shots and Wes has some of the best on Flickr. Hi… Read more

This is sooo long overdue. Wes was one of my very early contacts on Flickr and after viewing his stream, I was impressed enough to write him and tell him so. Since then, I have been a frequent visitor and look forward to his new postings. I'm a big fan of waterfall shots and Wes has some of the best on Flickr. His work inspired me while trying to capture some waterfalls myself and hoped they would be half as good as his. As I told you Wes, you make Alabama look so beautiful, it became a place I'd like to visit someday. Alot more than just rednecks there!! All that and he's a nice guy with a great sense of humour and I'm happy to call him a friend :-) Geez!!! Would it have killed Mike to say just ONE nice thing to you??!!

This weekend I was telling a local professional photographer about flickr and all its wonders. I remember the very first photo I saw was Wes' "The Night Shift." Not only was I blown away by the shot itself but this was were I lived by a photographer from North Alabama. Looking through the rest of Wes' work left me i… Read more

This weekend I was telling a local professional photographer about flickr and all its wonders. I remember the very first photo I saw was Wes' "The Night Shift." Not only was I blown away by the shot itself but this was were I lived by a photographer from North Alabama. Looking through the rest of Wes' work left me in awe. I had always thought of myself as a pretty good local photographer and wow was my ego up ended. But having met Wes what strikes me most is the energy he puts towards his work and photography in general and in such a selfless way. He strives to make us all better donating his time to meetings and shoots giving wonderful and well needed advice all along the way. His passion for photography has inspired me as I am sure others in our area. Wes hopeflully will move on to bigger and better things- a book, staff photographer for a famous magazine; something where every one can see the wonders of his work and not just flickr. I wish him all the luck any one could ever have in photography because he truely deserves a place amoung the greats and hope one day just one of my shots can be as good as any in his photostream.

I've seen Wes's photos enough, where now I think I can do him justice. I always enjoy looking at his images. I admire the way that he always seems to be shooting SOMETHING. Horses, bridges, buildings, ponds, and that's when he's not wandering around after a waterfall. Truly great photographers go find something to … Read more

I've seen Wes's photos enough, where now I think I can do him justice. I always enjoy looking at his images. I admire the way that he always seems to be shooting SOMETHING. Horses, bridges, buildings, ponds, and that's when he's not wandering around after a waterfall. Truly great photographers go find something to shoot...and Wes is great. I enjoy his photos a lot. He's a very good technical photographer, in all types of climates, and conditions...he's got a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Great, Great stuff.

What can i say about Wes that hasnt already been said. I wil say that he is the king of waterfalls. Not only does he take beautiful shots, but he takes the time to comment on everyones photos! Its been an honor to get to know him through flickr and the napg. You can see his love for photography! It is amazing! He is … Read more

What can i say about Wes that hasnt already been said. I wil say that he is the king of waterfalls. Not only does he take beautiful shots, but he takes the time to comment on everyones photos! Its been an honor to get to know him through flickr and the napg. You can see his love for photography! It is amazing! He is a Great asset to flickr!

His stream is a delight for the eyes, his clicks are Magic! He photographs forests and falls in such a special way, in the "Bama way"! I would call him "Bama, The Enchanter of Falls and Trees" :o) Thank you for sharing your stunning photos with us, and for being this special person you are! Let me know if you com… Read more

His stream is a delight for the eyes, his clicks are Magic! He photographs forests and falls in such a special way, in the "Bama way"! I would call him "Bama, The Enchanter of Falls and Trees" :o) Thank you for sharing your stunning photos with us, and for being this special person you are! Let me know if you come to Brazil someday, it would be a pleasure to meet you in person! ;*******

Being a fellow waterfall-a-holic, I absolutely adore Wes's photostream. I never knew what beautiful waterfalls Alabama had to offer, until I saw his work. His photos sweep you away to wherever he takes you, and you can't help but wistfully imagine yourself there. Other than waterfalls, his other work is so unique an… Read more

Being a fellow waterfall-a-holic, I absolutely adore Wes's photostream. I never knew what beautiful waterfalls Alabama had to offer, until I saw his work. His photos sweep you away to wherever he takes you, and you can't help but wistfully imagine yourself there. Other than waterfalls, his other work is so unique and fascinating. I find myself unintentionally picking his photos out of group pools, then smiling when I see that they belong to him. What a great treat to have on Flickr!

When I look through Wes' photo stream I am truly inspired. One can tell that Wes is completely at home in nature as well as behind the camera because his nature photos are some of the finest around - his gallery quality waterfall shots are second to none! He has a great "eye" for capturing the mood, atmosphere and fe… Read more

When I look through Wes' photo stream I am truly inspired. One can tell that Wes is completely at home in nature as well as behind the camera because his nature photos are some of the finest around - his gallery quality waterfall shots are second to none! He has a great "eye" for capturing the mood, atmosphere and feeling of each scene he photographs and his style of photography promotes a feeling of calm through the use of rich colors and perfectly exposed images. I look forward to seeing more great photography from him!

When I first met Wes on Flickr I knew that I found something special. That "something" turned out to be, without a doubt, some of the best images on Flickr. Now, while people on flickr get to enjoy BamaWester's images.....I was fortunate enough to meet Wes in person and actually be with him while he is shooting these i… Read more

When I first met Wes on Flickr I knew that I found something special. That "something" turned out to be, without a doubt, some of the best images on Flickr. Now, while people on flickr get to enjoy BamaWester's images.....I was fortunate enough to meet Wes in person and actually be with him while he is shooting these images! This man has a passion for his work and it shows, but he does not let it get in the way of his friendships. Since I have known Wes he has become one of my favorite photographers and one of my best friends. Wes has not only inspired me through his beautiful work, but thorough his words as well. I consider Wes to be an outstanding photographer and a great friend. Thanks for all you do Wes. P.S. I know you keep trying to find that perfect waterfall shot Wes, but until then, I guess we will all just have to settle for your near perfection ;-)

I like the photos of Wes, I love the world of Wes!!! It is a photographer very talented, nature lover and his images, in particular waterfalls ;-) are magnificent! Thank you Wes to share your miracles with us! I am happy and proud to be among your friends, you are mine also! Fast go to see this stream, it is… Read more

I like the photos of Wes, I love the world of Wes!!! It is a photographer very talented, nature lover and his images, in particular waterfalls ;-) are magnificent! Thank you Wes to share your miracles with us! I am happy and proud to be among your friends, you are mine also! Fast go to see this stream, it is a delight for eyes!!! "i wish you all the best!!

Wes, as you can see is the Master of Waterfalls. I am new here, with a passion for waterfalls. With such a huge flickr community, I am glad I did not waste time and started following his stream (no pun intended :-) )! He not only hikes the wildest Alabama, but also takes us with him with his photos, from the comfort of… Read more

Wes, as you can see is the Master of Waterfalls. I am new here, with a passion for waterfalls. With such a huge flickr community, I am glad I did not waste time and started following his stream (no pun intended :-) )! He not only hikes the wildest Alabama, but also takes us with him with his photos, from the comfort of our couches. He not only takes the best photos, but also shares his techniques with us. His photosteam is one of the best I have seen here on flickr, all his photos are just amazing! Stay tight when you visit his stream, it is gonna be one hellava thrill ride!

Wes is an amazing guy! His photos are fantastic and his water shots are one of a kind. Over the past many months he has been so helpful, by giving me tips on how to take better long exposure shots and I can't thank him enough. He has taught me a lot, even though he may not know it, and I just want to take this ti… Read more

Wes is an amazing guy! His photos are fantastic and his water shots are one of a kind. Over the past many months he has been so helpful, by giving me tips on how to take better long exposure shots and I can't thank him enough. He has taught me a lot, even though he may not know it, and I just want to take this time to acknowledge his friendship and help. {Thank's Wes so much, you're a great flickr friend and I've learned so much becasue of your skills in photography! Have a great day!} -Cory a.k.a. corpicx

Wes - aka BamaWester - produces world class imagery on a regular basis. His use of light and composition is some of the best photo work I've ever seen - anywhere. For that alone, I'm grateful that Flickr led me to his work. However what newcomers might not also know about the man is the fact that he spends many, … Read more

Wes - aka BamaWester - produces world class imagery on a regular basis. His use of light and composition is some of the best photo work I've ever seen - anywhere. For that alone, I'm grateful that Flickr led me to his work. However what newcomers might not also know about the man is the fact that he spends many, many hours encouraging others with his kind comments on their photos. Wes is a true gentleman and we're lucky to have him as a leader within the Flickr community.....

Wes's work is simply outstanding and his passion for the beauty of his home state shines through. He is of course the waterfall master but his excellence is not limited to that subject alone. Hours could and should be spent going through his photostream - you'll feel like you took a southern vacation without leaving … Read more

Wes's work is simply outstanding and his passion for the beauty of his home state shines through. He is of course the waterfall master but his excellence is not limited to that subject alone. Hours could and should be spent going through his photostream - you'll feel like you took a southern vacation without leaving your computer monitor.

I thought to myself, I could go through and favourite and comment on most of Bama's pictures, or I could put a comment here. The man takes great pictures, simple as that. Whenever I need reminding of how beautiful the world can be, I stop by this stream. Do yourself a favour and lose yourself here for awhile. cheer… Read more

I thought to myself, I could go through and favourite and comment on most of Bama's pictures, or I could put a comment here. The man takes great pictures, simple as that. Whenever I need reminding of how beautiful the world can be, I stop by this stream. Do yourself a favour and lose yourself here for awhile. cheers pete.