Kalense Kid finds a lyricism of humanity and nature in moments, environments, literature (including songs) and, of course, photography...among others. He presents his observations admirably and concisely and effectively. In short, he is a poet. One who uses words and images to present his observations - sometimes w… Read more

Kalense Kid finds a lyricism of humanity and nature in moments, environments, literature (including songs) and, of course, photography...among others. He presents his observations admirably and concisely and effectively. In short, he is a poet. One who uses words and images to present his observations - sometimes wittily, sometimes sharply, sometimes reverently...always adeptly. 'Nuff said. Take a look y'all.

KK/Martin seems to have a reputation on Flickr of being grumpy and harsh, but I think people are being fooled by that stern avatar he's got -- behind the dark glasses is a thoughtful, insightful, and wonderfully articulate mind, combined with an elegant eye and curious approach to the world. his photos are honest and … Read more

KK/Martin seems to have a reputation on Flickr of being grumpy and harsh, but I think people are being fooled by that stern avatar he's got -- behind the dark glasses is a thoughtful, insightful, and wonderfully articulate mind, combined with an elegant eye and curious approach to the world. his photos are honest and straightforward, and often with an underlying grace or humor that keeps me coming back to them again and again. I hope very much to share a few sips of Talisker in person one of these days...

KK is one of the few people on my contacts list who bears the extension "friend". Because like a true friend, I'm always interested and often tickled to hear what he's got to say (I've encountered him largely through DeleteMe and CreamMe groups, wit and crit respectively). He's a damn good critic, and this shows in his… Read more

KK is one of the few people on my contacts list who bears the extension "friend". Because like a true friend, I'm always interested and often tickled to hear what he's got to say (I've encountered him largely through DeleteMe and CreamMe groups, wit and crit respectively). He's a damn good critic, and this shows in his own eclectic bunch of photo styles—hard to pin down, but always worth looking at and trying to work out how he saw this. One of the Flickr originals, ploughing his own furrow and defiantly jousting with fashion.

Interestingly, of Martin's photos, the things that stick out in my head are those that frequently describe both peace and humor -- a misty bridge, rushing water by a vivid plant, a charismatic portrait of his brother -- and that's probably descriptive of his personality, too. KK is kind, frequently insightful, and, whe… Read more

Interestingly, of Martin's photos, the things that stick out in my head are those that frequently describe both peace and humor -- a misty bridge, rushing water by a vivid plant, a charismatic portrait of his brother -- and that's probably descriptive of his personality, too. KK is kind, frequently insightful, and, when poked, also bitingly, sarcastically funny. I love him. You should too.

For some inexplicable reason, I haven't written a testimonial for Kalense yet. He's wonderful with words and images. especially when coinciding in the same visual space.It's almost too difficult to attempt to write a testimonial for this man (aha, I see why I didn't before), because he's too complex for a "blurb."… Read more

For some inexplicable reason, I haven't written a testimonial for Kalense yet. He's wonderful with words and images. especially when coinciding in the same visual space.It's almost too difficult to attempt to write a testimonial for this man (aha, I see why I didn't before), because he's too complex for a "blurb." His insights are often direct, precise, correct, and a challenge, but a very welcome one. Kalense is someone for whom I have a great deal of respect, not merely as a person putting thoughts into imagery, and capping it off with text, but also, as, well, a person. And that's the highest compliment I could give someone.