If you don't travel 3rd class, you don't experience the visit.

 

Born and raised in Nigeria till I was 7, next 9 years in Lebanon. When the civil war broke out I ended up in England. Been living in south London since '79.

Since signing up I have been inspired and motivated by some amazing photographers and manipulators. Rock on..

Most of my work has been taken on film.Still trying to get my head around digi!

Please do not use my photos without permission. If you're interested in any images contact me. Sales are an option.

My email is billy.rizcallah@googlemail.com

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what i like mostly in Billy's work is the talent of course but mostly the humanism of the photos, the sense of "tribe" he shares, the tenderness in his "regard" trought people and children . I adore his sensibility to catch the world. unique and special! congrats!

August 24, 2010

Billy is a real flickr friend, his glance on Nigeria is unique, full of soul and originality, but also the photos about 80's have a fantastic mood. lo sguardo di Billy sulla Nigeria ha qualcosa di unico, la sua interpretazione della fotografia analogica ha proposto un lavoro che lo differenzia dalla molteplicità d… Read more

Billy is a real flickr friend, his glance on Nigeria is unique, full of soul and originality, but also the photos about 80's have a fantastic mood. lo sguardo di Billy sulla Nigeria ha qualcosa di unico, la sua interpretazione della fotografia analogica ha proposto un lavoro che lo differenzia dalla molteplicità degli utenti di flickr. assieme a questo indimenticabili anche le sue foto sugli anni 80, anche queste con un sapore unico che ci propone la forza e l'energia che si respirava in quel periodo.

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May 4, 2010

Billy .I have only the other day thinking that I must testimonial you for your sheer brilliance and stalwart dogged visits all over flickr..I don't know how you do it ? I loved your tagged photo which took away from me forever the little boy image I had in my mind's eye :). In your tag I saw the maturity ahd greyi… Read more

Billy .I have only the other day thinking that I must testimonial you for your sheer brilliance and stalwart dogged visits all over flickr..I don't know how you do it ? I loved your tagged photo which took away from me forever the little boy image I had in my mind's eye :). In your tag I saw the maturity ahd greyish hair that only come from a long experience of life which your lovely works show..I love your inner-probing of the soul inside your photos and count myself extremely lucky to call you my friend..,.best wishes william

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July 24, 2009
p j says:

im all right with Eric, he is the man, always inspiring and full of talent, its a gift for flickr having him here, thanks!!!!

December 7, 2008

Billy, is the guy!! he is an old school photographer and has loads of works that he has created along decades (since begginings of the 80's), some of them inspired by music, mostly punk and reggae.! His pics are all his life since he came to London as a teenager and all the travelling in all these wonderful countries. … Read more

Billy, is the guy!! he is an old school photographer and has loads of works that he has created along decades (since begginings of the 80's), some of them inspired by music, mostly punk and reggae.! His pics are all his life since he came to London as a teenager and all the travelling in all these wonderful countries. This man is my major inspiration for photography and I hope one day I'll be able to be as talented as him, even if that is not really possible."bref" I admire the guy and the photographer... keep on clicking!!!

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November 11, 2008

Βilly has a unique talent: people trust him. And that's what i mostly love in his photos. The people look at his camera (look at you) without doubt and suspiciousness. And i really missed that feeling, a feeling and a privilege that we had as children, everybody looked at you without fear, you were innocent, you couldn… Read more

Βilly has a unique talent: people trust him. And that's what i mostly love in his photos. The people look at his camera (look at you) without doubt and suspiciousness. And i really missed that feeling, a feeling and a privilege that we had as children, everybody looked at you without fear, you were innocent, you couldn't hurt them. So every time i enter his stream, i smile at these persons who look at me in a such a warm and open way. Billy is a unique person at flickr. So glad i met him here.

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November 2, 2008
philby? says:

Billys photography is a pure documentation of peoples lives... poor people mainly. This is very common in flickr but what makes his photography special, is the expression of the people he photographs. Despite their poverty and misery, the "models" show an unconditional trust towards the photographer and this is a chari… Read more

Billys photography is a pure documentation of peoples lives... poor people mainly. This is very common in flickr but what makes his photography special, is the expression of the people he photographs. Despite their poverty and misery, the "models" show an unconditional trust towards the photographer and this is a charisma that every photojournalist is praying for. I have never met Billy but from his work I get the feeling that he is a very kind man and a brilliant photographer. Check out his work and you will become a better person...

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August 19, 2008

billy's work is raw and has the undoctored quality that i appreciate. his photography simply rocks. thanks billy.

July 13, 2008

When I pop in to get a little Ratso, I'm quickly re-inspired to get off my ass and get shooting. He is the man.

June 10, 2008

Cio' che mi ha colpito fin dalla prima volta di ratso3 e' la sua sensibilita' verso l'aspetto umano della fotografia che dimostra in ogni suo scatto. Thank you my friend.

June 9, 2008