LIFE IS GOOD!!!

~ Live it!

~ Enjoy it!

~ Have fun!

...and take lots of pictures!

© All rights reserved. ALL of my photos are copyright protected.

I became a Flickr addict in Feb, 2008. ...a big thanks to everyone here who is contributing to my addiction! I have always enjoyed photography, especially capturing the wonders of nature and documenting my travels and outdoor adventures. Images of flora, fauna and stunning natural landscapes are what I strive for most often, but I won't hesitate to venture off into other photographic categories when the opportunity presents itself. Your comments and constructive criticism are welcome. I can think of no better way to become a better photographer and to get more enjoyment out of it, than being part of this awesome and incredibly diverse Flickr community!

"The camera doesn't take good photos, the photographer does."

Here's a group that I started:

www.flickr.com/groups/earth-nature-life/

Check it out!

Random thoughts on Flickr:

~ Seeing images from around the world and communicating with other photographers in far away places is one of the greatest things about Flickr.

~ People that Photo Dump their image into hundreds of groups (typically with no regard to qualification or content) are attention seeking and selfish.

~ Some people with outrageously expensive cameras and lenses still take really crappy photos. What a waste...

~ Post processing is a tool that should be sparingly used to more accurately duplicate the image captured in the photographer's mind.

~ I actually read people's profile page. Shocking, huh?

~ Putting a big, ugly, distracting watermark / name / copyright notice thing across the center of your photo totally sucks! If you're so paranoid of someone stealing your precious work of art, spare us all and don't post anything on Flickr.

~ Very often, there is too much fluff and not enough substance here. Don't be afraid to let someone know what's wrong with their photo and how it might be improved. Be open minded. Learning is good.

~ If you post a photo, at the very least tell us what it is and where it's taken!

~ Tags are good. Use them.

~ Horizons are meant to be horizontal.

~ The term 'bokeh' is just plain weird.

~ I spend way too much time here, but it keeps me off the streets...

© All rights reserved. ALL of my photos are copyright protected.

My work may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, blogged, flogged, twisted, mutated, warped, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my permission.

Want to use any of my photos or think they'd look cool on your wall?

Prints, posters, wall art, framing, and much more are available!

Just ask.

Thank you.

...Flickr on!

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