Mike R !

 

Being a Senior Citizen ( now 64 in twenty - ten ) I'm now enjoying a new found hobby of Digital Photography ! I've set myself a lot of challenges and consider that I have many,many photo's in my head, that flickr members, my family and friends, and more importantly, my flickr contacts have yet to see ! (Jan 2010 and an update is required)

Only time will tell, but inspiration comes in many forms and I gain a lot by viewing my contacts photo's in flickr !

I have learnt not to comment by a paste award only, but to always be accompanied by words ! The minimum of words used is one : Exquisite or Excellent (when a photo is that good, what is left to say) ?

The maximum number of words depends on the photo' that I see !

Also, no matter how hard I try not to, I'll often make reference to a photo' rule : Close Up - Look Up ! Rule of Thirds ! Belgium Tilt ! Complimentry Colours ! It's Always The Eye ! etc.etc.etc. !

Part of my Inspiration comes from Photographers Quotes, of which there are many ! Some of my favourites are :

 

" There are always two people in a photograph, the photographer and the viewer " !

Ansel Adams.

 

" A photograph is a secret, about a secret ! The more it tells you, the less you know " !

Diane Arbus.

 

" What we do for ourselves, dies with us ! What we do for others, and the world, remains, and is Imortal "

Albert Pines.

 

" Keep Clickin' "

Mike R.

 

To My Contacts I Say :

 

Everything You Are, Makes Your Photographic Vision, Absloutely Unique !

  

Kap'n'Kaos. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

 

Kap'n'Kaos - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver

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  • JoinedDecember 2007
  • OccupationRetired
  • HometownLiverpool
  • Current cityLiverpool
  • CountryU. K.
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Testimonials

Statuesque Cheese (deleted)

I have been wanting to do this for a long time, and finally now I will:) Mike, you are a valued friend. We have been friends since I started flickr and I think your photography is fantastic. I have learned so much from you, you are always there to give thoughtful and honest opinions, which I truly love. Whi… Read more

I have been wanting to do this for a long time, and finally now I will:) Mike, you are a valued friend. We have been friends since I started flickr and I think your photography is fantastic. I have learned so much from you, you are always there to give thoughtful and honest opinions, which I truly love. While your photography is wonderful and inspiring, I find your sense of humor the most refreshing:) I look forward to seeing your beautiful work and when you stop by and comment, I always have a huge smile on my face..... Thank you my sweet friend.

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December 12, 2009

Just when you think Kapn' has cornered the market in one area of photography he ups the level again always a great freind and more importantly a huge influece and role model he manages in the best way to keep me on the straight and narrow and stop me wandering of fthe mark I can't say many years of experience as tha… Read more

Just when you think Kapn' has cornered the market in one area of photography he ups the level again always a great freind and more importantly a huge influece and role model he manages in the best way to keep me on the straight and narrow and stop me wandering of fthe mark I can't say many years of experience as that may give his age away, but the wealth of talent he possess he is happy to share. full of life and his work shows his enthusiasm for life.

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October 23, 2009
first notebook (deleted)

Well I figured it was about time I got something down in writing about one of my original and favorite contacts. Mike is an amazing contact - always ready to offer advice and always there to boost your confidence. His photography is truly original and inspiring. Among my favourite shots are the seagulls. He has… Read more

Well I figured it was about time I got something down in writing about one of my original and favorite contacts. Mike is an amazing contact - always ready to offer advice and always there to boost your confidence. His photography is truly original and inspiring. Among my favourite shots are the seagulls. He has an amazing knowledge of names and always has a great narrative for all of his images. Stay as you are - big hugz from a big fan!

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September 12, 2009

Mike was my first mentor here on Flickr. He had to get stern with me(like a father to a daughter) in the beginning, but he helped me and guided me to be the best Flickr-ite that I could be. I appreciate everything that Mike does for me....... from his honest appraisals of my photos to his guiding hand on what I shoul… Read more

Mike was my first mentor here on Flickr. He had to get stern with me(like a father to a daughter) in the beginning, but he helped me and guided me to be the best Flickr-ite that I could be. I appreciate everything that Mike does for me....... from his honest appraisals of my photos to his guiding hand on what I should and should not do with my images AND in groups on Flickr. Mike is a truly talented photographer and I always look forward to his next post. I also look forward to his comments on my photographs. Without them my photo just doesn't seem complete. I know that if Mike give me praise and awards....then I have a decent photograph. If Mike gives me a just a comment.......then I know my photo is so-so and so on and so forth. I appreciate his honesty and that each time his comments are different and helpful. Thank you so much, Mike, for being a wonderful Flickr friend!!! Thank you for all the help you've given me in trying to learn how to function on Flickr, effectively.

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December 4, 2008
Buspass says:

I feel a debt of gratitude to this very talented photographer whose photostream is always a pleasure to look at and learn from. Generous with comments and invites. Always helpful with ideas and advice. A great sense of humour. Altogether a perfect gent and an all round good egg. Thank you MIke for being such a good fr… Read more

I feel a debt of gratitude to this very talented photographer whose photostream is always a pleasure to look at and learn from. Generous with comments and invites. Always helpful with ideas and advice. A great sense of humour. Altogether a perfect gent and an all round good egg. Thank you MIke for being such a good friend.

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September 27, 2008
my_snowy says:

A Great Guy doesnt do justice to Michael. He believes the help he received from others...when in his own words...he was a " Newbie " to flickr...should be passed on with encouragement...comments...advice...group invites...photo quotes. Some of these quotes are well established...see his profile...but my FAV is his own… Read more

A Great Guy doesnt do justice to Michael. He believes the help he received from others...when in his own words...he was a " Newbie " to flickr...should be passed on with encouragement...comments...advice...group invites...photo quotes. Some of these quotes are well established...see his profile...but my FAV is his own...Keep Clickin'...Despite his age...LOL...anyone who views his photostream will see that he has improved fantastically since joining flickr. The photos cover a wide variety of subjects which he presents with a passion. Two Gull photos are something else...as are his flowers...as are his dogs...as are...go look and see. Keep Clickin' Michael...I need to see what you see.

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August 16, 2008

An extremely talented photographer and all around great guy. Thank you for all your help Kap and keep those beautiful shots coming! :0)

May 16, 2008