Alternative influences, suburban upbringing, intellectual pretensions, bohemian dabblings, bookish demeanor, sophomoric humor, micro-managed wanderlust, existential jitters

  

*Regarding making favorites of my photos: If you have no photos of your own in your photo stream, or your other favorites are NSFW or the like, I will block you.

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emdot says:

chalk dog? he doesn't know me from adam. and vice versa, but i tell you this: i follow his stream because his portraits (oh his portraits) (every. single. one. of. them): knocks 'em outta the park. even if you hate analogies (especially sports ones) you would agree with me: out of the park. exquisite. a flickr gem.

October 9, 2010

every time Jay posts a new portrait I say to myself: must move to St. Louis. It must be a wonder to be surrounded by such beauty and be able to, either technically and artistically-wise, register it.

February 23, 2012

chalkdog's stream is one of my favorites! His portraits are some of the best here on Flickr. He has the ability to capture a moment.....and in that moment we get to glimpse at the emotions and personalities of his models. His ability to shoot pictures like this is inspiring, motivating,...and I enjoy his style very m… Read more

chalkdog's stream is one of my favorites! His portraits are some of the best here on Flickr. He has the ability to capture a moment.....and in that moment we get to glimpse at the emotions and personalities of his models. His ability to shoot pictures like this is inspiring, motivating,...and I enjoy his style very much!..have a cruise through his stream..and you would agree!

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November 16, 2009

Jay’s photostream is always a pleasure to peruse. His portraits—interesting, varied, and often touched with humor—are among the best that I have seen on Flickr, and his landscape photography helps to define the beauty of the rural Midwest. I’m eager to see more fine work from this talented photographer.

January 30, 2007

Throughout my time on flickr, I never cease to be amazed by J's sensitivity to his subjects. In particular, his love and respect for people and places allows him to capture the essence of their characters while he uses his skill and dedication to his craft to display them with such beauty. Thank you, J, for sharing … Read more

Throughout my time on flickr, I never cease to be amazed by J's sensitivity to his subjects. In particular, his love and respect for people and places allows him to capture the essence of their characters while he uses his skill and dedication to his craft to display them with such beauty. Thank you, J, for sharing some of your finest moments in life with us.

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November 21, 2006