About Me

 

Freelance Photojournalist published in:

West Hawaii Today

North Hawaii News

Honolulu Star Advertiser

Hawaii Magazine

National Geographic For Kids Magazine

Many other books and publications, both print and online.

 

Contributing Photographer to:

Maryland Biodiversity Project

BugGuide.net

 

Full Circle:

1959-1983 - Baltimore, Maryland

1983-1984 - Alexandria, Virginia

1984-2005 - Silicon Valley, California

2005-2009 - Big Island, Hawai'i

2009-2015 - Baltimore, Maryland

2015-2017 - Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

2017-... - Baltimore & Brooklyn, NYC

 

Email: billl@billadams.net

Facebook: facebook.com/billladams

Instagram: www.instagram.com/billadams/

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  • JoinedNovember 2005
  • OccupationPhotojournalist/Photographer
  • HometownBaltimore, Maryland
  • Current cityBaltimore, Maryland
  • CountryUSA
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Photos of Bill Adams

Testimonials

I could rave on and on about what a wonderful photographer Bill is but anyone can tell that by perusing his photos. I could also tell you that Bill is wonderfully intelligent, has a fantastic sense of humor, and is about the kindest person you could ever meet. But again, that is old news. Bill is more than an amazing p… Read more

I could rave on and on about what a wonderful photographer Bill is but anyone can tell that by perusing his photos. I could also tell you that Bill is wonderfully intelligent, has a fantastic sense of humor, and is about the kindest person you could ever meet. But again, that is old news. Bill is more than an amazing photographer, stellar person, and fantastic friend. If I were to pick any person to spend a day at the spa with, it would be Bill :-)

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June 15, 2009
twk333 says:

bill is ... unique ... really ... he is ... inspiring, kind, and generous ... always helpful and sincere ... his stream makes your day better ... i've wanted to meet bill for awhile ... but now, i'm not sure it's a good idea ... this testimonial has, more than likely, annoyed him ... he may kill me ...

June 20, 2009
Amy N says:

Bill has enriched my life just by posting photos on Flickr. Amazing. I am glad to have found him and hope one day to meet him in the flesh.. er... I meant... face to face. Thank you Bill. You inspire me and make me laugh. And I find myself wondering (at least once a week) if the terrorist bird has knocked on your wi… Read more

Bill has enriched my life just by posting photos on Flickr. Amazing. I am glad to have found him and hope one day to meet him in the flesh.. er... I meant... face to face. Thank you Bill. You inspire me and make me laugh. And I find myself wondering (at least once a week) if the terrorist bird has knocked on your window today.

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May 16, 2008
bewildered tin (deleted)

I know what I say here may very well go completely unnoticed by Bill... considering he speaks Hawaiianese.... but here goes it.... ...... Wow!... he has a lot of testimonials... jeeze.. he MUST be good... I do know he is one of my favorite friends on flickr... he's one of those people you instantly like very much... s… Read more

I know what I say here may very well go completely unnoticed by Bill... considering he speaks Hawaiianese.... but here goes it.... ...... Wow!... he has a lot of testimonials... jeeze.. he MUST be good... I do know he is one of my favorite friends on flickr... he's one of those people you instantly like very much... similar to a long lost brother, or a slightly abusive uncle.... (not that kind....) the one that taught you how to fight by beating the hell out of you... remember.??.... then one day.. the uncle says (after you wallop him in the chin by accident).... "you know, you're all right kid"...... and.. finally contrary to rumors... Bill's not gay, but if he were, there'd be nothing wrong with that..... but seriously..... check out his stream..... its FULL of wonderful fave-worthy images and scads of witty humor abound.....

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April 3, 2008

Nuts! Clever. Talented.

March 5, 2008
protective cactus (deleted)

Bill's the best. A damn fine person, a gifted photographer...a kind and generous person who i admire, respect and draw inspiration from... thank you for all you have shared and continue to express through your photography and random acts of kindness.

March 4, 2008

Easily the most talented photographer I have ever met, and the coolest guy I have ever talked to! What an inspiration and challenge to view his work, and super funny, to boot!!

January 28, 2008
winnie says:

two things you know for a fact whenever you visit bill's photostream is 1. the photos will blow you away and 2. his wit & humor will have you rolling on the floor. bill amazes me day after day with his artistry in photography. he makes even the simplest images look like masterpieces. i'm glad he's on flickr because … Read more

two things you know for a fact whenever you visit bill's photostream is 1. the photos will blow you away and 2. his wit & humor will have you rolling on the floor. bill amazes me day after day with his artistry in photography. he makes even the simplest images look like masterpieces. i'm glad he's on flickr because he continues to inspire me daily.

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January 11, 2008

This is so overdue and something I thought I had already done so I'm about to take care of business right now. Bill is one of my first contacts here in flickr land.I had just got my first real digital camera a Rebel XT and was brand new to flickr and photography still wet behind the ears so to speak..I had logged on … Read more

This is so overdue and something I thought I had already done so I'm about to take care of business right now. Bill is one of my first contacts here in flickr land.I had just got my first real digital camera a Rebel XT and was brand new to flickr and photography still wet behind the ears so to speak..I had logged on to the home page and since I didn't have any contacts I was looking through everyones photos when I came across a photo that made my jaw drop,Unfortunately I can't recall exactly what it was but I do remember thinking it was one of the most beautiful photos I had ever seen.I also realized at that moment that this was the kind of quality work I wanted to do.It was Bill's photos that inspired me to learn all that I could about photography.I immediately made Bill my contact and began to fire off a barrage of questions Which Bill politely fielded and answered.One of the first and best pieces of advice he gave me was to obtain and learn to use a good editing program,his exact words were"editing software is to digital photography what the dark room is to film" since that time I have sought his advice many times and he has always been kind enough to take the time to help me out even though it's obvious that he is a busy person.Bill I hope you know how much I appreciate all of your help.Bill's photostream is chock full of beautiful images and his sense of humor is second to none.I think Bill is without a doubt one of the top photographers to be found here in flickrville.I am very honored to have you as a contact and I want you to know what an inspiration you have been to me.Unfortunately my wife wants to kill you,she says you are to blame for all the money I have spent on classes and equipment.Nah just kidding she likes to see your work too.Heres to ya Bill,folks like you are what makes flickr a great place to live and play.Many thanks for all your help.

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January 6, 2008
Dark Wash (deleted)

i want to meet all of the people that live in bill's head. we'll all go out for coffee together, and i'll borrow their books and never return them.

November 19, 2007
Heather says:

Definitely my most favorite friend on Flickr. Freakin' HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!

October 25, 2007

Bill is hilarious. His humor sparkles in person even more than it does on these pages -- even when he's busy giving you "the finger." ;o) I look forward to seeing him every month at our Flickr Friday lunches, and I look forward to his photography all the time!

October 18, 2007
Carrie says:

What I like about Bill is that he is a wonderful friend, an awesome photographer and on top of that he cracks me up!

October 18, 2007

Bill is way too funny to be a mere mortal.

July 19, 2007

Expert in Pig anatomy, Bill Adams is an inspiration to others. His photos are of high technical quality as well as brimming over with humorous overtones... a combination that keeps him on the Explore page quite often.

July 1, 2007
acidic tendency (deleted)

Cardinals beware!

June 29, 2007

Bill Adams takes pictures of amazing quality, and he makes me laugh. I think he might be quite a clever guy. What more can I say?

May 17, 2007
nonchalant wax (deleted)

I didn't think Bill had enough testimonials so I figured I'd add my two cents. I hope that was sufficient! Well while I'm here I might as well say that I think he has a brilliant sense of humor and a wonderful eye for photography. It's a pleasure to view his stream and read the many witty comments he leaves in respo… Read more

I didn't think Bill had enough testimonials so I figured I'd add my two cents. I hope that was sufficient! Well while I'm here I might as well say that I think he has a brilliant sense of humor and a wonderful eye for photography. It's a pleasure to view his stream and read the many witty comments he leaves in response to his Flickr friends who comment on his photos.

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May 7, 2007

Bill is a true genius! And I don't just say that because of the fact that he's my Kona dealer ;) He makes me wanna be a better photographer... *sniff*

March 20, 2007

If I could only have one person photograph the corpse at my funeral, it would be Bill. Unless he was already dead too…then we’d have to pass out charcoal and drawing pads instead.

March 7, 2007
5olly says:

Bill likes to describe me as his hero. i like to describe him as my lover.

March 3, 2007

I like to watch.

February 1, 2007
flagrant sneeze (deleted)

bill and i met at woodstock. it was love at first sight. we only had our first fight just today so it's been good. here's to 30 more years of blissful courtship bill!

January 31, 2007

Bill doesn't accept Testimonials. I'll write one anyway. Bill Adams is an exceptional photographer who shares his life with you through his photographs. He sees the beauty of life in many different forms around him. Together with his brand of humor he takes you on a wonderful journey through his photostreams. If y… Read more

Bill doesn't accept Testimonials. I'll write one anyway. Bill Adams is an exceptional photographer who shares his life with you through his photographs. He sees the beauty of life in many different forms around him. Together with his brand of humor he takes you on a wonderful journey through his photostreams. If you're in need of help of any kind with your photography or Flickr; you can count on Bill to be there with all of his knowledge. Personally, he is warm and sensitive. I have personally met and spent some time with him, once. In that short time I feel in my heart that I treasure his friendship.

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May 4, 2006
Robust Play (deleted)

THIS IS NOT A TESTIMONIAL! If you think I don't have better things to do than write testimonials for people who won't even accept them, (just because they happen to take great photographs, are always informative and helpful, and have the funniest photostream on flickr) you must be crazy! Jeez! If that were the case, … Read more

THIS IS NOT A TESTIMONIAL! If you think I don't have better things to do than write testimonials for people who won't even accept them, (just because they happen to take great photographs, are always informative and helpful, and have the funniest photostream on flickr) you must be crazy! Jeez! If that were the case, I really would have to get out more! Er ... that's about it, really ... I've just realised I've got to go out ...

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October 14, 2006

My moral guardian, Bill is taking care of my spiritual health. In other words, he makes a mean Bloody Mary. And I'm saying that as someone who really knows him. In the biblical sense.

December 25, 2006

This is not a testimonial. Really. I swear.

October 7, 2006

OK, I won't give you a testimonial...but tell all that you are the Boog Powell of Flickr.

October 1, 2006

Knock, Knock! Whose there? Orange Orange who? Orange you glad I am not bananas?

June 24, 2006

Bill doesn't like these.

June 17, 2006

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