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(Feb 07)My personal quest is to photograph 100 different species of BIRD-IN-FLIGHT images for the one full year starting from Febuary 18 2007, my first posting of the mallard duck on Flickr. Three conditions apply:
1. The birds must be wild;
2. The images must be of relatively good qualitiy, and ;
3. The bird must be on ABA's checklist .(American Birding Association).... but not necessarily seen or photographed on North America soil:
(Dec 31, 2007) My next challenge is to see how long will it takes me to capture 300 different (N.American) species of birds- in-flight. Number 300 is the limit in my estimation ,and beyond that the resources spent will not be justified. I've also considered the fact that many species are either hard to find or not that easy to capture in-flight (e.g. warblers and small birds); or they just won't fly, period.(e.g. rails and grebes). For now, I'd say I shall quit at #300 if I ever get there !!!
(Nov 15,2008) 300 accomplished. No more promises to meself
(May 2014) This crazy hobby of mine is taking me all over the place...So far (after my Asian+Australian trip) I have travelled to a total of 65 countries(not counting Canada/US).
How long will it take me to reach a hundred countries....I wonder ???
My cameras are : Canon DSLR 30D 40D 50D 5D 1DMk3 5DMk2 7D
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- JoinedJanuary 2007
- OccupationBusinessman
- HometownToronto, Ontario
- Current cityToronto
- CountryCanada
- Emailstarboardseafood@yahoo.com
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He is one of the most amazing photographers that I have encountered on Flickr. His photostream of birds is unmatched anywhere. Sometimes when I start thinking my bird images are better than they are, I go look to see what tinyfishey has done letely and I then return to reality. He stands head and shoulders above the… Read more
He is one of the most amazing photographers that I have encountered on Flickr. His photostream of birds is unmatched anywhere. Sometimes when I start thinking my bird images are better than they are, I go look to see what tinyfishey has done letely and I then return to reality. He stands head and shoulders above the rest of us. His photos go well beyond the subject matter; the are fine art.
Read lessHe is just inspirational .. best wishes.
“ You may know a person by his work, his dedication, his influence to others, Al have achieve the 400 American birds in fly, all of them full of beauty and technical perfection. I don´t know any one that have share this success as a photographer and keep a great number of followers on his work. Visiting his stream is… Read more
“ You may know a person by his work, his dedication, his influence to others, Al have achieve the 400 American birds in fly, all of them full of beauty and technical perfection. I don´t know any one that have share this success as a photographer and keep a great number of followers on his work. Visiting his stream is a walk in nature and freedom. He is really a source of inspiration. Thank Al so much for being my friend and inspiration. Jose
Read lesstinyfishy is my favourite bird photographer on all of Flickr. The way he roams the world to continue to add to his vast collection of flying birds in nothing short of remarkable. Please never stop sharing your magnificent works.
Absolutely amazing series of avian photography and some brilliant captures of birds in flight! Always look forward to his beautiful photos and new uploads!
I don't know much about "Tinyfishy" much personally but for me he's the best avian photographer. I've been following his photographs for quite some time and each of his new photograph seems to give me more motivation to improve myself. The different moods in which he has captured the different birds he's photographed t… Read more
I don't know much about "Tinyfishy" much personally but for me he's the best avian photographer. I've been following his photographs for quite some time and each of his new photograph seems to give me more motivation to improve myself. The different moods in which he has captured the different birds he's photographed tells a lot about how much efforts go into getting a good photograph. All i can say is keep it up and one day "maybe " i'll get close to what you deliver.
Read lessAlthough I have only browsed through some recent photos of Al, I undoubtedly noticed that watching his photos is a joy and I will certainly come back to look at all his photos when I have free time. His (small) bird-in-flight photos collection is the best I have ever seen in Flickr. He has an incredible sense and sk… Read more
Although I have only browsed through some recent photos of Al, I undoubtedly noticed that watching his photos is a joy and I will certainly come back to look at all his photos when I have free time. His (small) bird-in-flight photos collection is the best I have ever seen in Flickr. He has an incredible sense and skill, and a great passion to capture in-flight birds - one of the most difficult challenges in photography. Hope that I will be able to learn one thing or two from such excellent Flickr's photographers as Al. After visiting your photostream, the only thing that I regret is that I didn't know you earlier! Looking forward to seeing your new photos, Al. Thanh, from Vietnam.
Read lessAl has a healthy following of fans here on Flickr. If you take a gander at his awesome photostream you will immediately understand why. There are a good number of excellent bird photographers that routinely post gorgeous images on Flickr, but none with consistently high standards of quality and composition than Al. … Read more
Al has a healthy following of fans here on Flickr. If you take a gander at his awesome photostream you will immediately understand why. There are a good number of excellent bird photographers that routinely post gorgeous images on Flickr, but none with consistently high standards of quality and composition than Al. He is the best, IMHO. What a talent, what a collection and how very fortunate we are that he shares his tremendous body of work for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Al, you're one in a million. Jeff Franks Expectant Alchemist
Read lessI would love to someday approach the quality of images tinyfishy capture and posts. The images are continuously jaw-dropping awesome. Thank you tinyfishy, you are a photographic inspiration.
His birds in flight collection is magnificent, if he decides to publish it in print, I will have to consider buying...
Al is a sensational (bird) photographer and one of the finest here on flickr. The quality and the composition of his images is just outstanding....one of the best I have ever seen on flickr....it's a great pleasure to view his birds in their natural environment. Al has created a portfolio of remarkable images full of… Read more
Al is a sensational (bird) photographer and one of the finest here on flickr. The quality and the composition of his images is just outstanding....one of the best I have ever seen on flickr....it's a great pleasure to view his birds in their natural environment. Al has created a portfolio of remarkable images full of beauty, elegance and grace! Flickr is a better place because Al is here - and I'm proud to call him a great fellow photographer and a friend. I would love to quote him here for his passion for photography in his own words. “I have spent most of my spare time over the year chasing after images of BIRDS during the day and sorting and posting them at night. I have travelled North, South, East and West, lugging my equipments which are quite heavy and costly. I have fell in water, trapped in mud, hung on cliffs and trespassed on a farmer's land (unknowingly, resulting in argument) and neglected my friends and families just to satisfy this obsession “ Congratulations Al and thanks for sharing your great work and inspiring and supporting me! R.Silván Stockholm, Sweden
Read lesstiny fishy has an uncanny ability to capture the beauty and movement of his subjects. I am always delighted with his generousity in posting multiple shots under his main post. As you view his work, prepare to be amazed
Tinyfishy has this incredible knack for catching birds in flight. I had the pleasure of meeting him in person the other day as I happened to be in Ile-Bizard nature park at the same time. I bumped into him on the big footbridge. His photos are amazing. He is an exteremely talented photographer.
What can I say? The bird images are astounding...like frozen angels. Every one...spellbinding. Al's talent for freezing the moment is flawless and artful. Thanks for capturing what flits so quickly past...
Tinyfishy always seems to be in the right place at the right time. I have enjoyed his work now for the past 6 months. He has a very keen eye and his pictures tell great stories of nature. Tinyfishy is also a great supporter of the Flickr spirit. He often visits my photostream to offer suggestion and support. You will n… Read more
Tinyfishy always seems to be in the right place at the right time. I have enjoyed his work now for the past 6 months. He has a very keen eye and his pictures tell great stories of nature. Tinyfishy is also a great supporter of the Flickr spirit. He often visits my photostream to offer suggestion and support. You will not find a better person Flickr. Thanks Tinyfishy and keep on clikin. TEX
Read lessAl is a brilliant photographer. His birds in flight are second to none. He has an excellent eye for composition and a oneness with the birds he photographs - it is almost zen like. He is also a generous and supportive advocate of other people's photography. His work is an inspiration.
Al's photo are an inspiration. I am awed by the moments he catches, and catches with such clarity. Anyone who aspires to photograph animals should take note of his portfolio. It is a lesson in avain photography. I look forward daily to his postings, always keen on what he has been up to now. You won't find a better nat… Read more
Al's photo are an inspiration. I am awed by the moments he catches, and catches with such clarity. Anyone who aspires to photograph animals should take note of his portfolio. It is a lesson in avain photography. I look forward daily to his postings, always keen on what he has been up to now. You won't find a better nature photogragher out there. Thanks Al, for sharing your world.
Read lessAl has, by far, some of the most amazing pictures of flying birds that I have ever seen! Al, you are such an inspiration! You must be the single most individual in my faves pages. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work! Keep it up!