I'm English but live most of my time in German. When I'm not there am in Devon, England and love both countries equally but for different reasons.

 

I love photography and art in general therefore, have a very eclectic photostream. I generally post non commercial photos here on Flickr as a creative outlet, so there maybe a couple of trail and error monsters in my stream, try not hold them against me. And because I say "non-comercial" that doesn't mean you can use them without my permission!

 

My true passion though is documentary or street photography; although I don't get the time to practice this art to much these days. My most popular set is: Northern Ireland 1986-87 - feel free to comment on it.

 

To new contacts: I thin out my contacts list every now and then because I hate one-sided relationships. I always try to comment on my contacts photos, if they don't reciprocate, the're history, sorry for the bluntness but that's not what Flickr is about.

 

My best quote is:

 

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather skidding sideways, Chardonnay in one hand, strawberries in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming, WOO HOO! What a Ride!" Enough said

 

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Ducatirider - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver

 

www.paulcrispinphotography.com

 

Please Visit My Blog to read the stories behind the photos and more.

  

 

View my DNA at bighugelabs.com

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  • JoinedFebruary 2007
  • OccupationFreelance
  • HometownSouthport, Lancashire. England

Testimonials

To me Paul is a great photographer and story teller. He can bring the most ordinary subjects come to life with his photography and story telling skills, a great combination. Thank you Paul for all of your wonderful comments and help. You have inspired me from the first time I saw your photos and made me laugh many… Read more

To me Paul is a great photographer and story teller. He can bring the most ordinary subjects come to life with his photography and story telling skills, a great combination. Thank you Paul for all of your wonderful comments and help. You have inspired me from the first time I saw your photos and made me laugh many times. You are a dedicated Flickrfriend that I am proud to have as a close contact! :0) Your friend, Wendy

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November 3, 2007

This is going to be a very simple and honest testimonial - I have no doubt after quite a few months of not only exchanging ideas and comment with Paul vis Flickrmail but also having the great pleasure to sit back and look at his visions in photography that he is one of the best on Flickr. A genuine nice guy, helpful a… Read more

This is going to be a very simple and honest testimonial - I have no doubt after quite a few months of not only exchanging ideas and comment with Paul vis Flickrmail but also having the great pleasure to sit back and look at his visions in photography that he is one of the best on Flickr. A genuine nice guy, helpful and knowledgeable, Paul work is so detailed and original that every time I have a look at the portfolio I am amazed out how clear and detailed and how wonderful he manages to capture quite often very simple scenes and turn them into photographic documentary....pleasure to know you and a pleasure to comment on your work - Ducatirider is certainly not on a 50cc runaround but racing away riding a 750cc superbike - well done mate.

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September 26, 2007

This stream speaks for itself! Paul has God given talent! Beware.... his stream can be addictive!

August 16, 2007

Paul is an artist with a huge range of interest and skill. I have seen his hard bitten military images to is soft and delicate floral work to his mind blowing landscapes.... The talent just oooooooozzzzzzzzzzes out of him. Keep up the great work!!!

July 19, 2007

What to say about Paul...a man of many talents and views. I get mesmerized by the scenery, the details in the smallest of nature that he manages to notice. I tend to walk by those images, but, now, I seem to stop and "smell the roses", or, at the least, notice them. His imaging on our heroes, his own family and o… Read more

What to say about Paul...a man of many talents and views. I get mesmerized by the scenery, the details in the smallest of nature that he manages to notice. I tend to walk by those images, but, now, I seem to stop and "smell the roses", or, at the least, notice them. His imaging on our heroes, his own family and other aspects of life here on earth are just as wonderful and captivating. It's fun to come here and take a fresh breath of air with Paul and through his imaging. His light nature and humor tell me he's more than just a good photographer.

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July 11, 2007

Paul's photographic talent is vast and varied. He's never got a boring shot on his photostream and he's always giving you a taste of something different. From the streets of NI, to the cuteness of labrador's, pauls photostream has something for everyone. I have to say that coming from NI, its these shots that grasp me… Read more

Paul's photographic talent is vast and varied. He's never got a boring shot on his photostream and he's always giving you a taste of something different. From the streets of NI, to the cuteness of labrador's, pauls photostream has something for everyone. I have to say that coming from NI, its these shots that grasp me the most. Paul's photojournalistic talents really shine through with these shots. they're emotional, thought provoking, and just sheer heart gripping. This is definitely one man's photostream you have got to see as paul's an amazing photographer and as a person, he's friendly, witty and really really helpful. There is not as many a genuine person as he is and i'm proud to be one of his contacts. keep up your good work paul, happy snappin jx

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June 18, 2007

I rank my friend Paul Crispin among the likes of Lee Miller, Phillip Jones Griffiths and Don McCullin, and if you take a look at his Northern Ireland set, you will too. His NI pictures tell of the fear, loneliness, humanity and humour of the serving soldier, technically brilliant, thoughtfully composed and uniquely se… Read more

I rank my friend Paul Crispin among the likes of Lee Miller, Phillip Jones Griffiths and Don McCullin, and if you take a look at his Northern Ireland set, you will too. His NI pictures tell of the fear, loneliness, humanity and humour of the serving soldier, technically brilliant, thoughtfully composed and uniquely seen, a touching and historical record of that conflict. Paul's other pictures are either brilliantly clever, funny, compassionate or just plain beautiful images, all with the "Ducatirider" trademark, and easily distinguished as his own. Not only is he an ace snapper, but he has a Labrador....something to recommend any man, and rides the coolest bike in the world! I love to visit Paul's photo stream on a daily basis, and once you've visited, you'll want to come back, time and time again. Thank you, Paul, for being a great Flickrfriend!

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May 12, 2007

Paul Crispin is a great flickr friend and wonderful photographer. I truly enjoy view his diverse stream with fantastic HDR landscapes, documentary military photos, personal images, and of course a few motorcycles. I appreciate Paul's humor, helpful comments, and activity on flickr. Be sure to take a look through this… Read more

Paul Crispin is a great flickr friend and wonderful photographer. I truly enjoy view his diverse stream with fantastic HDR landscapes, documentary military photos, personal images, and of course a few motorcycles. I appreciate Paul's humor, helpful comments, and activity on flickr. Be sure to take a look through this photo stream. I'm sure that you will not be disappointed.

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May 9, 2007

i first discovered ducatirider's photos through one of the many flickr groups. he commented on one of my pictures. i found his critique was fair and just with a nice edge of humour. the name was an instant fave as a fellow motorcyclist. the quality of ducatirider's landscapes take your breath away when you view the… Read more

i first discovered ducatirider's photos through one of the many flickr groups. he commented on one of my pictures. i found his critique was fair and just with a nice edge of humour. the name was an instant fave as a fellow motorcyclist. the quality of ducatirider's landscapes take your breath away when you view them. The viewer is drawn into the image and wants to explore more. This is what photography should do. The newspapers loss was our most definite gain.

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March 28, 2007