What can I say about who is probably the genuinely nicest person here on flickr that you already don't know if he's one of your contacts. If not, he should be. Richie not only has some of the finest photos you'll find on flickr, or anywhere, but is truly one of the kindest and sweetest persons you'll ever want to meet … Read more

What can I say about who is probably the genuinely nicest person here on flickr that you already don't know if he's one of your contacts. If not, he should be. Richie not only has some of the finest photos you'll find on flickr, or anywhere, but is truly one of the kindest and sweetest persons you'll ever want to meet here. Simply put, Richie is the kind of person that makes flickr what it is. Without him, it wouldn't be the same for me....thank you for that and your friendship. PS...I forgot to mention Richie is a creative genius. Big hugs & kisses... your friend, Lacey

I have been thinking and planning for months to write few lines and pay my gratitude and tribute to my good friend, co-administrator and my right hand to administrate HAND-PICKED MASTERPIECE GUILD Richie has recently helped me with his brilliant ideas and to revise group’s lay-out, graphic work and designing group’… Read more

I have been thinking and planning for months to write few lines and pay my gratitude and tribute to my good friend, co-administrator and my right hand to administrate HAND-PICKED MASTERPIECE GUILD Richie has recently helped me with his brilliant ideas and to revise group’s lay-out, graphic work and designing group’s new awards and codes. Thank you so much Richie for all your endless assistance. You are not only a great friend, a kind person but a brilliant artist and what a talented photographer. Richie your creative work and images are far beyond fantastic. They are so full of colour and life! Richie has one of the finest galleries I have seen here on Flickr I am so glad to have him as a friend and fellow administrator. He is one of the best! Please do not miss the chance to visit his gallery and you too will love his photography and superb work as I do! Thank you Richie for what you are and for sharing your beautiful work!

One of my favorite contacts lives all the way in Stockholm, Sweden. He was among my very first friends after joining flickr. He would always be among the first to comment on my photos ~ personalized, sincere and uplifting comments. I never knew his real name except that he was goraiapick to me. Only lately I finally kn… Read more

One of my favorite contacts lives all the way in Stockholm, Sweden. He was among my very first friends after joining flickr. He would always be among the first to comment on my photos ~ personalized, sincere and uplifting comments. I never knew his real name except that he was goraiapick to me. Only lately I finally knew that this gentleman is Richie Silván. Richie’s images are so vivid and sharp that I’d always think I am viewing them on HDTV. No kidding. He’s an amazing artist who can capture animated hummingbirds in crystal clear photos. His shots of nature around him are awe-inspiring. He creates magic in all the things he captures. Visit his photostream and you’ll know what I mean. Stay cool as you’ve always been, Richie. Glad to have known you!

This man is a true artist, as you will recognize if you pay attention to his photos. As far as I know, photography is only a hobby for him, but he has all the marks of a professional photographer. His understanding of color and composition, especially, bespeaks the eye and heart of one who has mastered this art. He … Read more

This man is a true artist, as you will recognize if you pay attention to his photos. As far as I know, photography is only a hobby for him, but he has all the marks of a professional photographer. His understanding of color and composition, especially, bespeaks the eye and heart of one who has mastered this art. He can transform the ordinary into extraordinary. It was my good fortune to become acquainted with Goraiapick here on Flickr. At my age, I can hardly hope to reach his kind of proficiency, but his support has meant so much to me that I will keep trying. Thank you, sir, for being my friend, and keep up the good work!

"Nothing great has been accomplished without passion" This is the first line in Richie's (aka goraiapick) Flickr profile. What a wonderul and appropriate quote for a man who demonstrates both greatness and passion in his photography. Richie is a master in turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Just look at his … Read more

"Nothing great has been accomplished without passion" This is the first line in Richie's (aka goraiapick) Flickr profile. What a wonderul and appropriate quote for a man who demonstrates both greatness and passion in his photography. Richie is a master in turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Just look at his photograph of a bird feeding on seed from a glass plated feeder. What sounds mundane by description, Richie turned into an extraordinary work of delicate light, form and color. Time and time again he demonstrates his ability to photograph nature in all its beauty and form. Richie is a true treasure to have as a very special Flickr friend!