Ironically, John and I joined Flickr about the same time and he has been a contact of mine for almost as long. I have visited his photo streame on and off over that period, but recently the high quality of his photography has become very evident to me. There are no bad photos in John's photostream. Flickr certainly has… Read more

Ironically, John and I joined Flickr about the same time and he has been a contact of mine for almost as long. I have visited his photo streame on and off over that period, but recently the high quality of his photography has become very evident to me. There are no bad photos in John's photostream. Flickr certainly has plenty of capable photographers, but take a look through John's photography and you will find that not only is he skilled with his tools, his photography has a high degree of sophistication not often seen in the multitude here on Flickr. I am continually surprised by what I find here and anxious to see his new uploads. Bookmark John's photostream and prepare to be inspired.

John Phillips photostream fascinates at first sight. His playful handling of creative and artistic elements shows the large experience which he possesses with the medium photo. Very impressive is his handling of light. He understands well to let step light and contrasts into a perfect interrelation. With the overl… Read more

John Phillips photostream fascinates at first sight. His playful handling of creative and artistic elements shows the large experience which he possesses with the medium photo. Very impressive is his handling of light. He understands well to let step light and contrasts into a perfect interrelation. With the overlay of image planes and textures he creates a rarely seen depth. What delights me in again and again, is his sure feeling for colors and the subtle combination of them. These are never multicolored or overloaded, but refine the picture to a meaningful totality. The safe hand of John Phillips continues in the choice of the frames and image details: Strong compositions, airy but never coincidentally. That he puts large consideration in the composition can particularly be seen in his superb macros. The viewer’s emotions and memories are reminded of the precious time spent in the light and in nature. Therefore his photos are certainly an expression of the joy of life. In the presence of his work we can simply learn, find inspiration, and enjoy. Check it out!"