Turned me onto Flickr like he did Mr. Magoo. I have been taking photos for quite a long time as well but since most of it's on film and I'm just too cheap to get a really decent scanner... my collection of works hangs on walls in my home and those that have purchased it. John's stuff has always interested me thoug… Read more

Turned me onto Flickr like he did Mr. Magoo. I have been taking photos for quite a long time as well but since most of it's on film and I'm just too cheap to get a really decent scanner... my collection of works hangs on walls in my home and those that have purchased it. John's stuff has always interested me though. I have to say though that he's a sick sick sick sick sick man. Which is why I like him so much and probably why we get along so well..... Good photos, a good cook and Great taste in whiskey. What else needs to be said?

John was the original reason why I became to exist on Flickr. As I started out in photography he was someone I could constantly badger with stupid technical questions and draw my inspiration from. It is his love of industrial landscapes that allowed me to admire the beauty in things which didn't fit the status-quo. Wor… Read more

John was the original reason why I became to exist on Flickr. As I started out in photography he was someone I could constantly badger with stupid technical questions and draw my inspiration from. It is his love of industrial landscapes that allowed me to admire the beauty in things which didn't fit the status-quo. Working with the guy meant I had almost unlimited access to pick his brain and to bounce ideas off for critque of which I am eternally greatful for. A brilliant photographer and all round nice guy, his photostream speaks for itself.. have a thorough look through and be amazed at the versitility and creativity shown throughout his work. Congrats John and thanks :-)

Three 'P' words came to my mind as I swam through John's photostream properly for the first time yesterday... PASSION - this guy is not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve, & skillfully despatch the dimwitted (& often compositionally challenged) naysayers we all encounter from time to time here in flickr! His… Read more

Three 'P' words came to my mind as I swam through John's photostream properly for the first time yesterday... PASSION - this guy is not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve, & skillfully despatch the dimwitted (& often compositionally challenged) naysayers we all encounter from time to time here in flickr! His ability to display this passion where it counts most though - through his camera lens is, in a word, extraordinary. No doubt many of you just nodded in approval if you're au fait with his photostream already. PRECISION - John's compositional & framing sense is second to none in flickr, IMHO. He has that rarest of gifts, an ultrakeen eye, always ready to take a banal enough object from daily life (whether it's a Jetplane or a Radio Antenna!) & transform it into something unique. PERSONALITY - John is one of the nicest guys I have never met! He is unselfish with his time here, he is always offering encouragement to those who need it (like me!), along with fair & honest critique. He'll crop up in a thread here giving sound advice, then as Admin there, making a Solomon type Judgment! His dedication to others here is truly exemplary. The perfect flickr contact in other words... Now dive into his photostream if you are here for the first time. My money is on you staying longer than you planned...

Monkey - naaah he isn't a monkey. He's John! John is a great photographer. He tries a lot, and most of it works for me. You cannot take that many pictures and each of them pleases everyone. You know! But the majority of his pictures are very pleasant, to me at least. What to say about his personality? He is very … Read more

Monkey - naaah he isn't a monkey. He's John! John is a great photographer. He tries a lot, and most of it works for me. You cannot take that many pictures and each of them pleases everyone. You know! But the majority of his pictures are very pleasant, to me at least. What to say about his personality? He is very impulsive, something that he shares with me. He is honest, he is nice and he is ready to take critique and discuss it. This is important to improve - for both the commentor as well as the receiver of the comment. The dialogue is the important thing on the way to improvement. He knows that and he gets into it.

Monkeyc is an enigmatic photographer. While some may take this as ambiguous or unpredictable, he is definitely anything but. His delve into highly compositional and professionally-processed images are quite addictive, and well worth the time in observing his images. His B&W and color photography are both engaging … Read more

Monkeyc is an enigmatic photographer. While some may take this as ambiguous or unpredictable, he is definitely anything but. His delve into highly compositional and professionally-processed images are quite addictive, and well worth the time in observing his images. His B&W and color photography are both engaging and entertaining--a real "must-see." Take some time to look through Monkeyc's stream and you will not be disappointed; much to the contradictory, you will be intrigued and engaged by the images gracing your eyes. A first-rate photographer, nothing less!

He is one of those people on flickr, which still care about others, try to help, when asked. Who helps you improve your skills and who is still open for suggestions and eager to get Tips himself. His pictures are gems and the stream is worth your time clicking through. Don't forget to leave your statement on the pict… Read more

He is one of those people on flickr, which still care about others, try to help, when asked. Who helps you improve your skills and who is still open for suggestions and eager to get Tips himself. His pictures are gems and the stream is worth your time clicking through. Don't forget to leave your statement on the pictures though ;)!

One of the many things I like about flickr can be described via the testimonial I am writing about John AKA monkeyc.net... it is great to be able to meet and become friends and fellow shutterbugs with photographers from all over the world and have it seem as tho they are in your neighborhood with the amount of communi… Read more

One of the many things I like about flickr can be described via the testimonial I am writing about John AKA monkeyc.net... it is great to be able to meet and become friends and fellow shutterbugs with photographers from all over the world and have it seem as tho they are in your neighborhood with the amount of communication, the familiarity of the comment pass back in forth and support... It has been a great thing to get to know John, such a gunho pumper of his impressive work, but at the same time not so absorbed in his stuff not to notice and hail[and defend at times;-)]others which I can totally relate to also... He's up front and not afraid to speak honestly but at the same time extremely valid thinker and supporter of fellow photo heads and group ideas, An out-there but at the same time down to earth, shutterbuggyhead ;-)... Looking forward to more and more and more and more and MORE GREAT STUFF! cheers-Tryntje/koduckgirl