As a longtime admirer and contact of Mr. Page, I am way overdue in providing this appreciation for his inestimable contribution to the Flickr community. Anyone who has followed James, even briefly, already knows him to be a photographer’s photographer and writer’s writer. His photostream is populated with an uninterrup… Read more

As a longtime admirer and contact of Mr. Page, I am way overdue in providing this appreciation for his inestimable contribution to the Flickr community. Anyone who has followed James, even briefly, already knows him to be a photographer’s photographer and writer’s writer. His photostream is populated with an uninterrupted sequence of images of the highest technical excellence and visual appeal, consistently accompanied by EXIF data and compelling narrative descriptions of unequaled generosity. He shares not only the “where and how,” but also the “when and why” an image was captured and posted, in language accessible to beginners yet still instructional to even the most advanced practitioners among his audience. But beyond the instructional, James’ narrative descriptions often venture into the realms of science; history; philosophy; and beyond, all presented in an engaging combination of erudition and passion balanced with the objectivity borne of his broad range of life experience. The resulting forum with his group of dedicated followers of similar experience and passion are alone worth the investment beyond a drive-by look and like. If you take the time to dive deep into this photostream, I guarantee the effort will be richly rewarded.

Thank you James. Unable to travel right now you have partially slaved my wanderlust with an authentic taste of the wild prairie. Like a well-paced novel I found myself scrolling through page after page of your work, thrilling at the twists and turns of the prairie creatures under those massive, lonely skies. A great co… Read more

Thank you James. Unable to travel right now you have partially slaved my wanderlust with an authentic taste of the wild prairie. Like a well-paced novel I found myself scrolling through page after page of your work, thrilling at the twists and turns of the prairie creatures under those massive, lonely skies. A great collection!

James, I have just recently become aware of your photos when I happened upon "Foggy Starry Night". Since them I have been systematically viewing all of your albums and I've run short of enough accolades. Your portrayals of everyday life on the Prairies are heartwarming even in mid winter. I first became aware of the be… Read more

James, I have just recently become aware of your photos when I happened upon "Foggy Starry Night". Since them I have been systematically viewing all of your albums and I've run short of enough accolades. Your portrayals of everyday life on the Prairies are heartwarming even in mid winter. I first became aware of the beauty of the Prairies when my son and I drove across Canada and I have since returned 4 times on birding/wildlife excursions. I have endeared myself to Southern Manitoba, Churchill, Manitoba, Saskatoon Area (looking for Whooping Cranes), Southern Sask. following the Frenchman River Valley, Val Marie, Grasslands, Cypress Hills through Southern Alberta to Waterton. Saskatchewan and in particular Grasslands hold a special spot in my soul. I have stayed at the Val Marie Hotel (an experience in itself), met Brian Trottier's sister, stayed more often at The Convent Inn (I was saddened to learn of your friend Robert's passing) and seen Grasslands in the Spring, Summer & Fall...........Do you still hold workshops and any of your books still available?.......Thank you for sharing your photos.

I "met" James a little over four years ago, having been drawn into his images which gave me an entry into how he sees and treats nature. His interests are eclectic and reflected of course in his photography. They're not all my interests and subjects, but the way he presents them makes me appreciate things that I've ne… Read more

I "met" James a little over four years ago, having been drawn into his images which gave me an entry into how he sees and treats nature. His interests are eclectic and reflected of course in his photography. They're not all my interests and subjects, but the way he presents them makes me appreciate things that I've never noticed before. Without going to his photostream, I can still picture some images months after I've seen them, i.e., a '39 Pontiac in snow which is more than a car in a drift; a new way of looking at ice; and an enhanced appreciation for such things as wildflowers and lichen. And he introduced me to the grasslands and prairie. Whatever I see on this site, I gain and become part of his experience. Then, there's the James in comments and commentary. Full of humor - the kind that evokes a smirk, laugh, or outright laughter - and knowledge and a life that parallels that of many of the rest of ours, it's always a pleasure to see what's new and where in the world he's taking us, A day on James' site and reading his comments is like being pulled into a game of "Where's Waldo?" After all these Flickr years - one year is 15 dog years - I consider him a friend, and no longer imaginary. Now, if you'll pardon me while you peruse his images, it's time for my medication.

I'm not in awe of many people, but James is on that short list. His mastery of photography, combined with his life experiences and professional accomplishments are worthy of the highest level of respect. I look forward to seeing every new image he posts, whether freshly taken or from his extensive archives. Through his… Read more

I'm not in awe of many people, but James is on that short list. His mastery of photography, combined with his life experiences and professional accomplishments are worthy of the highest level of respect. I look forward to seeing every new image he posts, whether freshly taken or from his extensive archives. Through his well written narratives, he has introduced me to several other fascinating people and I feel fortunate to "know" them. If a person can be partially judged by the company he keeps, then James gets judged very favorably indeed. Then there is his high degree of respect for nature and wildlife. For a fellow nature lover and photographer, that is the supreme attribute. He inspires me to keep getting out there and to keep trying to up my game. Thank you James Page! .

To be honest, I'm not much of a prairie person; that's why I love wild prairie man's photography. Through his photos, I am able to visit places I would normally never go. And even if I did live on a prairie, his photos would still stand out because he has the talent to consistently capture such pristine wildlife - the … Read more

To be honest, I'm not much of a prairie person; that's why I love wild prairie man's photography. Through his photos, I am able to visit places I would normally never go. And even if I did live on a prairie, his photos would still stand out because he has the talent to consistently capture such pristine wildlife - the kinds of epic scenes you always hope to run into in nature but rarely encounter. SUMMARY: This guy's the best at what he does.

I've been following Jim's work ever since his b/w tri-x days shot with his old pentax. I think one of the things I like most about his work is that he never stops stretching himself, keeps surprising me, gets better with the years. That's inspirational and just plain a delight to see. Plus I like the feeling I get w… Read more

I've been following Jim's work ever since his b/w tri-x days shot with his old pentax. I think one of the things I like most about his work is that he never stops stretching himself, keeps surprising me, gets better with the years. That's inspirational and just plain a delight to see. Plus I like the feeling I get when I see some of his pics...a whooosh-like feeling.

I was fortunate enough to stumble onto one of Jim's photos, and have been humbled and amazed ever since... but just now I realized what it is about his photos... yes, the artistry and skill is beyond compare, but what you see in every one of his nature photos is love and respect for this world... and that is what makes… Read more

I was fortunate enough to stumble onto one of Jim's photos, and have been humbled and amazed ever since... but just now I realized what it is about his photos... yes, the artistry and skill is beyond compare, but what you see in every one of his nature photos is love and respect for this world... and that is what makes his photos works of art.