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I also post my photos to my Facebook profile.

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To those who would like to use my photo(s), please read the following:

Please note: if you want to use one or more of my photos for some purpose, please contact me via Flickr mail. If it's for a not for profit purpose (and you yourself are working in that capacity), then I almost always give permission. But it's not cool to ask a photographer (even an amateur like myself) to give away their images for free if you're going to make a money (directly or indirectly) from using them. Please keep that in mind before you message me. This is something I feel very strongly about and you will not dissuade me. And, no, offering me exposure or credit is not payment. You try paying the bills with that.

If you want to use one of my photos for a web site (like a blog), please send me the URL (web address) if the site and describe how you will use it (including how credit would be given). If you get paid to write or maintain the web site (either directly or via advertising), please don't expect me to contribute my work for free.

If your request will be used in a for-profit situation, please let me know how much you're willing to offer for use of the image(s). Thank you.

One more thing: PLEASE let me know exactly which image you are interested in (sending the URL of the Flickr page is best), instead of a description, or even the title. I have a lot of photos, and sometimes I reuse titles. Thanks.

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I've never had any sort of photography training, so I'm trying to learn as I go. Flickr allows me to learn from others' examples, which I find invaluable. I have a long ways to go, but I'm enjoying the journey.

If you have helpful advice on how I could improve a specific photo or my photography in general, I'd love to hear it. Yes, really. Please leave a comment on my photos or drop me a Flickr mail.

My cameras:

Canon Rebel T6 (as of May 2017, it was a gift from several of my friends.)

Canon Rebel T2i (as of March 30, 2011. It's no longer usable. Serious bummer.)

Canon Digital Rebel XT / 350D (as of May 24, 2007 - now dead. So sad.)

Kodak P850 (as of early July, 2006... now retired.)