I awoke at just about 4am and reached for my iPad, which I often do these days with chemo. I checked my emails before going on to the scrabble game - it was my turn and I was hopelessly behind my wife, Elisebetta. Then I saw an email from Flickr from someone named ricksoloway. Being an old irritable guy, I almost cl… Read more

I awoke at just about 4am and reached for my iPad, which I often do these days with chemo. I checked my emails before going on to the scrabble game - it was my turn and I was hopelessly behind my wife, Elisebetta. Then I saw an email from Flickr from someone named ricksoloway. Being an old irritable guy, I almost clicked Delete but for some reason I went on to see who this guy was. An hour and a half and about 100 pages later, I got up to make coffee and take in a new day. The images, photographs, old cameras, motorcycles, and on and on were, and I don't use this word loosely, simply inspiring. BTW, my name is David Tomei and I live in a little mountain village called Genazzano though I'm originally from far away Buffalo. Across the piazza is a park and in that park with the ruins of a late Roman aqueduct, are also the ruins of the villa of Antoninus Pius, or my nom de plum Tony Pio. My best regards to Rick and wait 'till you see my new Radix in the original silk screened metal box. Whoa...

Rick is a true talent when it comes to taking pictures and a bountiful source of knowledge when it comes to talking about them or the equipment that made them. His photostream is always packed full of the "good stuff" and is a real treat to follow. I especially appreciate Rick's eye for vintage images as he seems to … Read more

Rick is a true talent when it comes to taking pictures and a bountiful source of knowledge when it comes to talking about them or the equipment that made them. His photostream is always packed full of the "good stuff" and is a real treat to follow. I especially appreciate Rick's eye for vintage images as he seems to have a unique gift for separating the wheat from the chaff.

I have joined Flickr and several ''Photographica'' Groups just a few months ago but in such a short period of time I had the chance to ''meet'' in this wide, wide community very nice people, fantastic photographers, classic cameras lovers and collectors. Rick is in this group of ''friends'' one of my favourites. He has… Read more

I have joined Flickr and several ''Photographica'' Groups just a few months ago but in such a short period of time I had the chance to ''meet'' in this wide, wide community very nice people, fantastic photographers, classic cameras lovers and collectors. Rick is in this group of ''friends'' one of my favourites. He has a great knowledge of classic cameras, being collector himself, he is a very very good photographer (not only in his Classic Cameras sections) and in more than one occasion I have been influenced in my choices, as far as cameras collection is concerned, just admiring some of Rick's shots in his super antique cameras galleries. So I have thought to write this short 'testimonial' for Rick, who has already a lot of friends and fans here, to thank him because through his galleries, his articles and nice suggestions I have improved for sure my knowledges, my collection and increased my passion for these fantastic, lovely ''old cameras''. Thanks Rick!!!!!

I'm not an artist, nor am I any great judge of what is or what isn't a great photo. What I do know is I find Rick's images inimitable and captivating. In addition to this - I've found Rick to be an invaluable source of knowledge on all aspects of photography and a generous person with his time and a preparedness to cou… Read more

I'm not an artist, nor am I any great judge of what is or what isn't a great photo. What I do know is I find Rick's images inimitable and captivating. In addition to this - I've found Rick to be an invaluable source of knowledge on all aspects of photography and a generous person with his time and a preparedness to counsel the technically challenged. Cheers Rick!

During one of my many flickr surfing expeditions I felt like Columbus when I discovered Rick's work! I am a fond lover of Rick's Frankenfoto set and first thought...It would make a wonderful card collector set! My second thought....How I would love to work with Rick and create a Frankepuddin set! Your work is orig… Read more

During one of my many flickr surfing expeditions I felt like Columbus when I discovered Rick's work! I am a fond lover of Rick's Frankenfoto set and first thought...It would make a wonderful card collector set! My second thought....How I would love to work with Rick and create a Frankepuddin set! Your work is original Rick...your words articulate...and your true passion for people shines through the way you capture the general public in your travels! Puddincups (just me always)

Rick sees things, that others don't see and wouldn't notice. His eyes and camera capture images that I take for granted. His inventiveness in creating new images are super! His Black and Whites are fantastic! His color photo's look great! His women photos are hot! He's got what it takes. I envy his talent. … Read more

Rick sees things, that others don't see and wouldn't notice. His eyes and camera capture images that I take for granted. His inventiveness in creating new images are super! His Black and Whites are fantastic! His color photo's look great! His women photos are hot! He's got what it takes. I envy his talent. Saint Robert