I first noticed Wayne’s artistic photography during the heyday of the “magic circle” era on Flickr. I’d dabbled in this technique but Wayne took it to a whole new level. I was so impressed with (and, I admit it, a little jealous of) his ability to embed the circles within a larger image to create a truly magical effect… Read more

I first noticed Wayne’s artistic photography during the heyday of the “magic circle” era on Flickr. I’d dabbled in this technique but Wayne took it to a whole new level. I was so impressed with (and, I admit it, a little jealous of) his ability to embed the circles within a larger image to create a truly magical effect. Later, I came to appreciate his tremendous skill with Photoshop and how much time and effort he invests in creating his artworks. I also discovered he was a master of light, both in the studio and in the field. The light quality in his images are one of his most notable signatures. Wayne is a very giving person, always willing to share his experience with others who want to improve their photographic skills. He’s generous with advice on camera settings or tips on using a tricky Photoshop technique. This giving quality is evident in the comments he makes, which are always insightful and thoughtful. I often find that Wayne sees things in my pictures that I didn’t see myself. He has a great sense of fun too, often leaving amusing and witty comments that make me laugh out loud. I eagerly look forward to seeing “0W8ing” on my photostream and I know many others do too.

This is my first 'official' dedication in/on flickr…. Wayne's captures are so soulful, so gratifying and truly meaningful, that I am thankful for my eyesight every time I look at them. He seems to see the 'small' beauty with a clear eye's view, he brings the wonder(ment) to us, he heightens the unremarkable into som… Read more

This is my first 'official' dedication in/on flickr…. Wayne's captures are so soulful, so gratifying and truly meaningful, that I am thankful for my eyesight every time I look at them. He seems to see the 'small' beauty with a clear eye's view, he brings the wonder(ment) to us, he heightens the unremarkable into something wonderful… - I don't find myself very often at a loss for words and a simple WOW just doesn't do any justice to his pictures, but I honestly could just 'WOW' every single photo showing up on my screen! (That's a sad testimony on the mastery of my English but so be it.) 0 W8ing doesn't comment often on my pictures which probably says something about their quality but when he does, he's being incredibly kind and helpful. I have asked him more questions then I care to remember and I always got the most sensible, easy understandable advice. He has become a friend because he cares, for the beauty, the meaning of a photo and he always seems to understand what the photographer wants to express. That's why, to me, his photos are always a revelation. I could just have a whole fave-album of HIS photos! Wayne has become a friend since my very earliest moments on this site - I 'found' him (although there is no place for 'coincidences' in my life) before I even posted the first picture and he gently coaxed me in reply to my comments to his fabulous photos to go on and not loose any more time; so I did it. Thank you for being around! - Long may it last.

29 contacts? that's it? wayne, your photography is so wonderful. a great day in my life when you commented on my attempts at photography. you are a real photographer. i know what i love and i love your work. everything so precise and beautiful. but what i really like is that you share your knowledge … Read more

29 contacts? that's it? wayne, your photography is so wonderful. a great day in my life when you commented on my attempts at photography. you are a real photographer. i know what i love and i love your work. everything so precise and beautiful. but what i really like is that you share your knowledge and encourage the amateurs and give them praise. thanks for loving my dahlias. i want to be just like you when i grow up. nancy