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:
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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10,000 views Jan. 30, 2008
15,000 views Oct. 19, 2009

- JoinedJanuary 2006
- OccupationMiddle Management = Yes Man
- HometownNew Caney, TX - 1 block away
- Current cityNew Caney, TX
- CountryUSA
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