
i am generally taciturn in my verbosity... but if you insist, just remember:
lasciate ogni speranza, voi chi entrate...
"Actually, I'm not all that interested in the subject of photography. Once the picture is in the box, I'm not all that interested in what happens next.
Hunters, after all, aren't cooks."
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 - 2004)
- JoinedAugust 2004
- OccupationPhotographer / Writer
- HometownSan Diego, Ca
- Websitehttp://imagenationfoto.com
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Ty wins. It doesn't matter what he's playing.
Round 1: Fubuki inspires me when i have the designer's block. Fubuki rocks. Round 2: Ty has become my online Godfather. I rarely see him online as much as I want to, but it's always a great adventure listening to him tell me things and it's so inspiring. I wish he lives nearer. :(
I love reading what Ty has to say just as much as looking at what he sees through the lens of his camera. It's always thoughtful, often youthful, and sometimes sarcastic.
Ty needs another testimonial like a hole in the head, but dammit, I'm writing one anyway. This fine man's talent, x-ray eye, and sharp wit were some of the first things that drew me in to this flickr adventure. For that I am ever grateful.
I was introduced to flickr by way of fubuki's "praying mantis." I've been blessed to meet him in person, and he knows how to make a person feel special. Not only is he a great photographer, he is a very creative writer. I'm proud to call him a friend.
fubuki is the smartest, funniest person i have never met. take a trip thorough his amazing, varied, hilarious, aromatic, heartmoving, edgy, kind, scintillating, beautiful, riveting photostream ... read every word... you will find you haven't eaten for days because his images and words will have filled you. you will … Read more
fubuki is the smartest, funniest person i have never met. take a trip thorough his amazing, varied, hilarious, aromatic, heartmoving, edgy, kind, scintillating, beautiful, riveting photostream ... read every word... you will find you haven't eaten for days because his images and words will have filled you. you will laugh your ass off. you may cry. you will feel as if you have discovered the the best book of your whole life. most of all, you will want to know him in real life. Ty is my friend.. my brother. ... i don't say that lightly. he is also a person who often makes me want to write a poem .. or skip like a stone over the ocean, so to somehow find myself across a campfire from him.. laughing, smoking, drinking bourbon.. just to listen to the wizardry of his stories... if i had ever met someone like him outside this flickrverse, i'd have married them. but i suspect.. and this pisses me off .. that there is no one else like him, anywhere.
Read lessI do believe everything that can be said about "Fubuki" has been said. His awareness to discover all the things that I will most likely continue to overlook... such as the examination of a rock, tree, flower, car, building, rust, food,.......the list is endless! Fubuki opens a whole new world of sensationa… Read more
I do believe everything that can be said about "Fubuki" has been said. His awareness to discover all the things that I will most likely continue to overlook... such as the examination of a rock, tree, flower, car, building, rust, food,.......the list is endless! Fubuki opens a whole new world of sensational creativity with every photograph he posts... moving me to hear, touch and feel all that I see... not to forget the cowboys!!..... I learn something about photography, sports, religions, politics,....... you name it!! from him each day by tuning in to his converations with so many of his fans, friends... Lots of laughs !! Lots of sensitivity!! You get the "real thing" with Fubuki!!! ...If you get get this "my friend" ... thanks for sharpening my awareness of the things which surround me... things i've been looking at for a very long time... but not really seeing. Anna
Read lessThis is a long time coming...I've started to write this at least 3 times already in the past 6 months. This is the cat who picked up on my stuff and added me as a friend ages and ages ago. The first interaction i remember was his "bombing" of my stream with a gang of comments and favorites! Made me feel like a milli… Read more
This is a long time coming...I've started to write this at least 3 times already in the past 6 months. This is the cat who picked up on my stuff and added me as a friend ages and ages ago. The first interaction i remember was his "bombing" of my stream with a gang of comments and favorites! Made me feel like a million. I am grateful for his presence here on flickr. You're definitely a legend 'round these parts dude. And he shoots like there's no tomorrow. That gets heavy respect in my book:)
Read lessstraight from me, and he knows who i might be: Ty is one hell of an handsome fellow, and that is totally irrelevant to the beauty of his talent. i want to meet with Ty ten years down the line and compare notes on our journeys. the moment is now, and life is what it is.
There is little I can say about Ty that hasn't been said hundreds of times before. But his popularity is a telling testament to the enormous impact he has had on the people around him: whether it be through his photographic prowess or huge heart, Ty has an insight into people and the world that escapes even the most a… Read more
There is little I can say about Ty that hasn't been said hundreds of times before. But his popularity is a telling testament to the enormous impact he has had on the people around him: whether it be through his photographic prowess or huge heart, Ty has an insight into people and the world that escapes even the most astute of observers. He makes us smile, laugh, cry, gasp in astonishment, and furrow our eyebrows in confusion. But most of all, Ty keeps us feeling something, lifting the possible banality of an impersonal world. Thanks Ty.
Read lessThis testimonial isn't for fubuki, it's for his buddy icon. fubuki's buddy icon made me smile the very first time I saw it. It also caused my heart to flutter more than a little. Please don't ever change it, fubuki, I'd cry for a year if you did.
He Works strong..with vision, energy, TALENT..art in his veins.. FUBUKI is a passional PHOTOGRAPHER
fubuki.... how apt! This alone speaks volumes... fubuki, a thousand plausible intentions... a thousand plausible messages... a snowstorm of ideas that invites otherwise unthought, thoughts... And all this, derived from his name. IMAGINE THAT...! sHine bRight dude. Lots of Love joSh •~•~•
Can we just say he's one of the Flickr legends?!?! Pretty much inspired me to join and get a Pro account on Flickr vs the other brands =) His photos are so compelling and interesting. The Flickr staff could've called "interestingness"... "Fubukiness" instead.
What I love is that he's undeterred. He finds the image, and allows that image to be exactly what it needs to be, rather than bringing his own limitations of style or practice. A genuine image maker, and a good one.
...influentially powerful...
Why I keep coming back: It's not only the pictures, although they're magnificent and seen with an expert's eye. It's his attitude, intellect, sense of humour and the enjoyable threads of conversation he actively participates in. It's the people he attracts who comment on his work and the funny and/or unusual tags … Read more
Why I keep coming back: It's not only the pictures, although they're magnificent and seen with an expert's eye. It's his attitude, intellect, sense of humour and the enjoyable threads of conversation he actively participates in. It's the people he attracts who comment on his work and the funny and/or unusual tags attached to his pictures. His portraits put women into states of hysterical rapture. He uses Photoshop judiciously, which serves him well. A real photographer's photographer who always seems to strive for more with a near child's enthusiasm. My impression of Ty is that he seems affable, wise, and cool without the aloofness. Some people have incredible pictures, but don't offer as much personality as Fubuki. My favourite quote of his: "Rules are for the ruled." I love that. Thanks, Ty.
Read lessI don't know fubuki from Adam but his photographs are lovely, and inspiring. I could only dream of taking photos like his.
What can be added to all that's been said? There are only a few people who can be called the pulse or heartbeat of flickr. Ty is one of the biggest heartbeats. If not the biggest. His kind spirit, hilarious wit and unique talent make me come back for more on a daily basis. Thanks for all that you do, Ty.
I can sum his photography up in two words: Ty's fabulous. :D
What can I say about Ty that hasn't already been said? Well, in short, Ty rocks the Casbah like no other. He has inspired me to take my camera with me every time I leave the house. To capture snippits of my world and share them with my flickr friends. I hope to someday tag along on one of his adventures with him, but… Read more
What can I say about Ty that hasn't already been said? Well, in short, Ty rocks the Casbah like no other. He has inspired me to take my camera with me every time I leave the house. To capture snippits of my world and share them with my flickr friends. I hope to someday tag along on one of his adventures with him, but until that day I will enjoy the pictures he takes and the stories he tells. Long Live Fubuki! May you continue to Rock the world brother!
Read lessIf there were nothing on Flickr but Fubuki's photos, it would still be an addictive Web site. This guy just keeps pounding out shots with astounding quality and variety, and I try not to miss any.
fubuki is hot.
You are my favorite. It's that simple. :) Be well.
The best thing I can say about Fubuki is this: my regular meanderings through Fubuki's stream invariably leave me more excited about photography than when I began them; grabbing my camera and looking for something to shoot afterwards is the only result possible. Surf his stream and favorites at your own risk; you co… Read more
The best thing I can say about Fubuki is this: my regular meanderings through Fubuki's stream invariably leave me more excited about photography than when I began them; grabbing my camera and looking for something to shoot afterwards is the only result possible. Surf his stream and favorites at your own risk; you could be lost in there for days--and love every minute of it. ;)
Read lessI am not worthy to write a testimonial. I only say one thing (in hushed tone, with bowed head): respect.
I've been racking my brain to think of what I could say about Ty that hasn't already been said... Let me tell you, it's a hard task, but one which is long over due. Armed with a camera Fubuki is utterly creative and creatively human. He has amazing charisma and energy. In short, he's da MAN! And it's my honor to ca… Read more
I've been racking my brain to think of what I could say about Ty that hasn't already been said... Let me tell you, it's a hard task, but one which is long over due. Armed with a camera Fubuki is utterly creative and creatively human. He has amazing charisma and energy. In short, he's da MAN! And it's my honor to call him my friend. :)
Read lessI still remember seeing my first Fubuki photo of a simple sunflower. Some of his photos may look simple but all of them delve deep and make us think, even in the early twilight hours. Flickr crack is still goin' strong because of him. Thank you, Fubuki, for taking us along on your journey!
If there's anyone in flickr who knows how to keep his contacts happy, it's fubuki! He doesn't have any responsibility in keeping us happy, mind, we just can't stop smiling at his pics!
Fubuki looks just like this guy I used to know, including the blue hat. I'm pretty sure he's not the guy, since he was electrocuted as a child and has terribly shaky hands. I don't think Fubuki could manage the beautiful shots he does having been electocuted as a child. Do you?
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