Originally I set out to post one picture a day that challenged my imagination, my craft and been FUN to take. If I couldn't, I fell back on the Best of 2005. As of Jan. 1, 2007, 1 year later, I have found many new friends that have mentored, challenged, and answered many of my questions. For that I am eternally grateful to you and flickr for making it all possible.

 

My wife, son and dog must think I am nuts, but it keeps me out of their hair.

 

Share flickr with a friend, it can open a whole new world to them. It will change their life. Please let me know if you share my photo's though.

 

In July 2008, I started the following websites to use for a variety of photographic endeavours. Check them out at:

photofriendly.net

johnryderphotography.com

 

Scooby is the pug pictured as Photofriendly's icon - he passed away in April 2006. He will continue to live in cyberspace.

 

As for having 3 camera's with me at all times - you don't miss much, but you think 3 times your shots stink and delete them. I hope you find some of the better one's to your liking here.

 

Added another thoroughbred to the stable Oct. 2007 - the 40D with 17-85 IS lens. Now what to sell on eBay or get a much bigger bag!

 

In Nov. 2009, I stepped away from my photography. I decided to concentrate on golf during the winter (because in Texas we play year round). I tend to find difficult hobbies and try to master them. Photography is part of my life and I always seem to come back to it.

 

2012-2014, I let my flickr account stand relatively unchanged. I found myself posting more to facebook since that's where my friends were. Looking to resurrect flickr in 2015. I was surprised to see the analytics grow as I was away from flickr.

 

John Ryder | Create Your Badge

 

Equipment:

Canon 6D

Canon 7D

Canon G12

Canon 17-40mm f4L

Canon 24-105mm f4L IS

Canon 70-200mm f4L

Canon 300mm f4L

Canon 50mm f1.8

Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro

Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6

Canon Speedlite 420EX - 3 of them

Canon Speedlight 430EX

Yongnuo Speedlight YN-560 II

Phottix Strato II Trans/Reciever

Tamarac 612

Lowepro Mini Trekker AW

Naneu Pro bag

 

Film Equipment: Purchased in 1983 as a high school sophomore

Canon AE-1

Canon 50mm FD 1.8

Canon 24mm FD 2.8

Canon 35-105mm FD 3.5 macro

Canon Extension Tubes 12, 20, 36mm

Canon 80-200mm FD 3.9

Canon Power Winder

 

Software:

Photoshop CS5.1

Lightroom 3.5

Photoshop CS3

Photoshop Elements 5.0

Canon Digital Photo Professional

Canon Zoom Browser

Wacom Intuos3 4X6 Tablet

 

Lighting:

RPS Studio System

3x160w strobes

RPS 4 Channel Wireless Triggers

Manfroto 1314b Background Stand

 

Found Or Used Elsewhere:

2005 Honda Element #4 by USAHONDA.com

www.flickr.com/photos/photofriendly/211852804/in/set-7215...

 

Many of the photo's on Motorcycle Dealer website www.ksmotorsports.com

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 7/3/2007

houstonist.com/2007/07/03/houstonist_flic_328.php

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 8/11/2007 houstonist.com/2007/08/11/houstonist_flic_365.php

 

Schmap Nashville Fourth Edition: Restaurants

www.schmap.com/nashville/restaurants_seafood/p=111663/i=1...

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 12/09/07

houstonist.com/2007/12/09/houstonist_flic_486.php

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 12/06/07

houstonist.com/2007/12/06/houstonist_flic_483.php

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 2/14/08

houstonist.com/2008/02/14/extra_extra_10.php

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 2/12/08

houstonist.com/2008/02/12/houstonist_flic_548.php

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 5/19/08 <a houstonist.com/2008/05/19/houstonist_flic_647.php

 

Listed amongst 20 Awesome Photoblogs in Houston.

www.ilovephotoblogs.com/20-awesome-photography-blogs-hous...

 

Homeowners Insurance Guide: Photo - From the kitchen table. Under the heading of The Kitchen.

www.homeownersinsurancelowdown.com/2007/02/homeowning_for...

 

Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day 3/12/09

houstonist.com/2009/03/12/houstonist_flickr_photo_of_the_...

  

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