Over the course of the past year, I have admired Nick's photographs and poetry on the Flickr website. He has a skill for blending words and images, and his poetry has the virtue of combining deep emotion and close observation with a very accessible style. So when I heard that he was to give a reading of his poetry in F… Read more

Over the course of the past year, I have admired Nick's photographs and poetry on the Flickr website. He has a skill for blending words and images, and his poetry has the virtue of combining deep emotion and close observation with a very accessible style. So when I heard that he was to give a reading of his poetry in Faringdon, I was keen to see him perform. I was not to be disappointed. Nick's readings are passionate and heartfelt, and delivered with an ear for the musicality of verse. His poetry is enhanced by reading aloud - a litmus test, in my opinion, for good verse. Combined with his visionary photographs, the effect was powerful. A reference to birdsong coincides with an image of woodland transfigured by sun, until a chaffinch really does seem to call. A road, flanked by hedgerows, and leading towards the setting sun, suddenly becomes a scar on the landscape, a corpse-path for motor-vehicles dealing death, a path for some Wild Hunt, or a way to the otherworld, all because of a string of associations set off by Nick's words. The character of the poet shines through the words and the performance: Nick has the courage to confront emotions that some of us more timorous souls might seek to brush under the carpet, and his softly-spoken manner only serves to magnify the impact. In particular, Nick's poems uncompromisingly face the realities of death, but there is a beautiful, calmly pagan undertone to all his work, where the poet seems to find his place in the cycle of nature with all its cruelties and its all-too-transient joys. Nick references other poems without once relinquishing his individual style. There is plenty of Dylan Thomas's "rage against the dying of the light", and there are Anglo-Saxon alliterations which give the work a resonance and a tradition, but what ultimately emerges is Nick's own voice: humane, compassionate, observant, and possessed of the requisite courage to face the fears as well as the joys of life. And that is truly a poet.

his photographs radiate sophistication and artistry. he's got an eye for beauty, a soul for passion and a heart filled with wondrous and fiery imaginations. he serves as a mentor and inspiration for budding photographer and poet like myself and im certain for whole lot others as well. nick, my heartfelt gratitu… Read more

his photographs radiate sophistication and artistry. he's got an eye for beauty, a soul for passion and a heart filled with wondrous and fiery imaginations. he serves as a mentor and inspiration for budding photographer and poet like myself and im certain for whole lot others as well. nick, my heartfelt gratitude for the testimonial and thought-provoking comments... blessings, tinz d.

What more can I say about Nick which has not already been said here before. It is only recent that Nick added me in his contact list and hence I got introduced to the wonderful world of his pics. I love the versatility, calmness and serenity in his work. I find his pics to be full of color and life. The world through h… Read more

What more can I say about Nick which has not already been said here before. It is only recent that Nick added me in his contact list and hence I got introduced to the wonderful world of his pics. I love the versatility, calmness and serenity in his work. I find his pics to be full of color and life. The world through his eyes seems so beautiful. Not only is he a great photographer with a poetic touch but also a very kind hearted person who takes time to comment and provide words of encouragement to people like me which keeps us going. It is people like Nick who make flickr a fun place to be on. Keep up the great work.

Nick is undoubtedly a very interesting person, something that's definitely expressed in his photography! His stream is so varied! I think my favourites are his rural, Oxfordshire landscapes; they remind me of my home-ground of Shropshire and all thoses trips across the Cotswolds travelling to and from Reading where I … Read more

Nick is undoubtedly a very interesting person, something that's definitely expressed in his photography! His stream is so varied! I think my favourites are his rural, Oxfordshire landscapes; they remind me of my home-ground of Shropshire and all thoses trips across the Cotswolds travelling to and from Reading where I went to Uni. Nick made me a contact back on 21st July 2006 and has been a frequent visitor to my stream, always offering constructive comments and possibly the old fave! It's so nice when photographers of Nick's calibre actually like your work! Keep up the great work Nick!

Nick is one of the most creative artist in flickr. Seeing the beauty of the nature thru his eyes is an different way of experiencing the world and the nature. His pictures are so calming and so soft, colorful; I can even sense the message of peace in his work. He is really a good friend and really a caring person. Visi… Read more

Nick is one of the most creative artist in flickr. Seeing the beauty of the nature thru his eyes is an different way of experiencing the world and the nature. His pictures are so calming and so soft, colorful; I can even sense the message of peace in his work. He is really a good friend and really a caring person. Visiting his sterm regularly is my passion. Every time when I am in sad mood, I prefer to see his work that gives me an relaxing mood and leads me to an pacific feelings of Love. As I wonder the nature in my dreams, I was not sure that I’d be able to see that way ever, but Nick has really given that as a gift to us. Every time i visit his photosterm i experience new creative ideas from his art and i belief that this is really great full thing for us to stay connected with his work all time. There are many moments of the life which we may never not be able to see or to live but looking at his work all time, I feel really deep peace of mind and refreshed. Nick is a really good teacher and poet also: His friendly way of teaching and guiding the right direction always educate us in higher way. I have really learned a really deep meaning of the poetry by looking at his work. I am great full that I am one of his friend list now."