"The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality, and eventually in one's own."
~Susan Sontag
Sometimes homesick, Yankee "tourist" that still loves so many things about living in and photographing the south...
INFJ ~ SPCA ~ ENDA ~ OGRA ~ Y M C A ! .: :.
Doing a little flickr house-cleaning by leaving groups I don't participate in and by deleting people who have made me a contact, yet don't contact me...
I'm Male and Taken.
Atlanta, Georgia Y'all, ................... America the (often times) Beautiful
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A bit more about TW Collins...
| Hometown: |
Charlotte, New York (Rochester) |
| Occupation: |
Eccentric Chef / Fool on the Hill |
| Interests: |
The Golden Rule
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| Favorite Books & Authors: |
Harper Lee,
Douglas Coupland,
Virginia Woolf,
Kahlil Gibran,
Christopher Moore,
Emily Dickinson,
Remy Charlip,
David Sedaris,
Armistead Maupin,
John Steinbeck,
Zora Neale Hurston,
Flannery O'Connor,
ee cummings,
Dorothy Parker,
Erica Jong,
Susan Sontag
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| Favorite Movies, Stars & Directors: |
John Waters,
Christopher Guest,
John Sayles,
Sally Potter,
Ridley Scott,
David and Albert Maysles,
Alfred Hitchcock,
Robert Altman,
Mel Brooks,
Trey Parker & Matt Stone,
David Byrne,
David Lynch,
John Cameron Mitchell,
Frank LaLoggia,
Charles Busch
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| Favorite Music & Artists: |
I'm a musician's son,
son-in-law,
brother-in-law,
cousin,
friend....,
If my life had a soundtrack these would be a few of the artists,
The Rustix,
The Beatles,
The Bad Plus,
Laurie Anderson,
PJ Harvey,
Thom Yorke,
Radiohead,
Portishead,
Spearhead,
Talking Heads,
New Order,
The Smiths,
Morrissey,
Soulive,
Soul Coughing,
Rasputina,
Nick Cave,
Neneh Cherry,
Fiona Apple,
Peaches,
Tori Amos,
The Streets,
Lexi Street,
Gnarles Barkley,
Medeski Martin and Wood,
Clay Cook,
Smoke,
Kristen Hall,
Sue Foley,
Squirrel Nut Zippers,
Andrew Bird,
Katherine Whalen's Jazz Squad,
Cassandra Wilson,
(Yes indeed...Cassandra Wilson!),
Billie Holiday,
Dinah Washington,
Aretha Franklin,
Charles Mingus,
Stevie Wonder,
Jimmy Scott,
Muddy Waters,
James Brown,
Prince,
Queen,
King Sized,
Steely Dan,
Tom Tom Club,
The B-52s,
U2,
Us3,
Blondie,
The Pretenders,
Devo,
Toledo,
Koko Taylor,
James Taylor,
Morphine,
Nina Simone,
Grace Jones,
Rickie Lee Jones,
Joni Mitchell,
Jessie Mae Hemphill,
Janis Joplin,
Neil Young,
Serge Gainsbourg,
Friends of Dean Martinez,
Los Amigos Invisibles,
Les Primitifs Du Futur,
Paris Combo,
Pink Martini,
Pink Floyd,
Bjork,
Sigur Rós,
and so on,
and so on...
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Testimonials
sally_monster says:
"TW first of all is a great friend. A true, warm, generous character with a wonderful sense of humour and a sensitive side a mile wide. All of these qualities shine through in his photography.
Beyond his amazing technical and artistic skill (which shines through in everything he does) the personal touches and motivations behind TW's photos always inspire a smile, a belly laugh, even a tear.
There is always something to delight in TW's photostream. Do yourself a favour and take a wander through his garden, you'll leave with a new sense of wonder and a boost to your inspiration batteries."
rapin2004@sbcglobal.net says:
"MONSIEUR TW COLLIS' PHOTO,
Is Art works - It's like a sky full of stars, some brighter than
others ( always dificult to see all at once ).
After all we are all somehow a star ; but sometimes one is
brighter than another ( let's face it... ) I just try to point out
with my finger what I believe to be VERY VERY shiny. Creative and
FULL of Surprises......PLEASE, Take a look.....
that's all. Thank you
Andre Furlan, lost at sea........."
powerbooktrance says:
"What can I say that has not been said before... TW has a refreshing eye for photography. Just when you think you've figured it out he throws the most amazing curve ball that guns past you at the speed of light. I've found myself going through his photos not only in admiration but in awe. There are thousands of photographers on flickr but only one TW."
Beyond the Lens says:
"Todd seems so modest in his photography. I can't help but wait for the next picture he delivers...we all know by now that it's gonna be good...Todd, keep snapping and making us come back for more!"
Erin_T says:
"Todd wears his heart on his sleeve and his photos always give you something to think about or smile about - whether he's wowing us with the man-made and natural beauty he sees, creating vintage-style photos, putting Atlanta underwater (literally!) with his editing skills, or sharing the people and animals he adores. Todd's love for his city, friends and family, and photography shine through in all of his pictures. I always look forward to his next creation!"
the billyllama says:
""Daughter Jaye, a Philosopher, resides in Niagara Falls where she inspires with effortless, undemanding style."
Oops, wrong blurb... Same sentiment!
TW's style is inspirational, and his photostream is like Niagara Falls. It is beautiful, fun, sometimes misty and it can be loud, but it always leaves me with a feeling of wonder."
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