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"Your knowledge of places and appropriate times was excellent" MARSHALL BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC

"Excellent"

SCOTT ALLEN, LAS VEGAS, NV

"Couldn’t have been better"

ROMY YOUNG, PORTLAND, OR

"125%"

BETSY BRIDGMAN, WEST HARTFORD, CT

"First class. Very good indeed for a first trip to Nova Scotia"

DAVID ORTON, TALSARNAU, WALES

"Excellent. You got us to the right spots at the right time of day, with enough time to create photographs"

BOB & MARION BLAU, NOVATO, CA

"Amazing concern for the needs of each individual.  No favoritism shown"

JANICE RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA

"An excellent driver. Friendly, even tempered, always helpful with any special problems, and willing to stop the van for a special picture for any tour member"

FRANCES COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX

"Very conscientious and affable" ROLANDE and LILIAN FULDE, CHERRYHILL, NJ
"John went everywhere we asked, and stayed as long as we wanted - most congenial" JOHN and KAY RYCKMAN, HAMILTON, ONT, CANADA
"Great knowledge of ENGLAND - had us at the right spots at the right times - willing to chase [miniature] trains for a shot!" LINDA SHUPING, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
"Chris Sharp - who is a well qualified photographer - did an excellent job of guiding the tour and giving many helpful hints.  Even on rainy days he excelled!" FRANCES COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX
"John, you made a 'happy' trip and put up with our ribbing" VIRGINIA LYONS, LITTLETON, CO
"Great!  A happy time too, with puns and jokes that fit the occasion" ROMY YOUNG, PORTLAND, OR
"I again want to thank you for making my first trip to NOVA SCOTIA so wonderful.  I am very pleased with my slides, and have plenty of material to put a very good program together"  DON PLOCHER, MONTGOMERY, IL
"John has always been aware of the needs and desires of his people.  He is always looking for ways to make each individual's trip successful and enjoyable.  He has succeeded again!"  JOHN MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
"I cannot think of how you could have been more helpful, more patient, and more caring to each and everyone of us - but this was no surprise to me at all" JEAN KROLIK, DOVER, DE

"Superior!  It was a real pleasure to travel with John again" 

FRANCES COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX

"Satisfactory to excellent"

JACK KALBERER, POTOMAC, MD

"Overall, very good. I liked the location of most"

LINDA SHUPING, BUNN, NC

"Very good"

JOANNE PRICE, VIENNA, OH

"Comfortable and clean.  Locations were within short driving distances to photo opportunities" MICHAEL LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC
"Very satisfactory" MARSHALL BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC

"Great" ("I really like Haggis")

JEAN HAVEN, CAMARILLO, CA

"Good, especially your salads"

ED GOODFELLOW, WINDSOR, ONT CANADA

"Good. We were grateful that we were not required to take 2 to 3 hours over dinner" (When the light is usually at it’s best)

OTIS & PENNY WOLFE, SUN LAKES, AZ

"Excellent van and driver" ROLANDE and LILIAN FULDE, CHERRYHILL, NJ

"Very comfortable. Just right for 6 people"

FRANCES COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX

"The only thing missing was surround sound!  The nasal tissues, handy-wipes, hand cleaners, knee-pads etcetera were very thoughtful in considering the welfare of the clients" MICHAEL LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC

"Great, glad you drove those roundabouts!"

JANICE RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA

"Yes, definitely"

RHODA LEWIS, MILWAUKIE, OR

"Yes, especially in the area of composition" MICHAEL LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC

"Yes, great!"

JOHN & LINDA MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

"100%"

BETSY BRIDGMAN, WEST HARTFORD, CT

"Always do what I am told to please the boss!" "Yes, you were always available"

DAVID ORTON, TALSARNAU, WALES

"Yes, and we were treated to inspiring [Visual Journeys] slide dissolve programs"

BOB & MARION BLAU, NOVATO, CA

"The photo assistance was excellent.  Suggestions and ideas for better images were timely and accurate.  The advice given was in the form of considerations and not dictates"

JOHN MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

"Many thanks for all your patience and helpful suggestions"

HENRIETTA TINAY, WALNUT CREEK, CA

"The workshop was helpful photographically in selecting a good composition from various possibilities, getting the right exposure and foreground to express the meaning of the scene to the photographer"

MARION SEVREN, CAMARILLO, CA

"John, your good humor, diplomacy and good planning and management are most appreciated.  The [Visual Journeys] slide shows are delightful" 

RHODA LEWIS, MILWAUKIE, OR

"Your suggested compositions were helpful as was the inspiration of seeing your work [multi-image programs]" MARSHALL BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC

"Well, once again John, words escape me to properly describe the fantastic job you did for us in ENGLAND . . . THANK YOU".

PAUL SWINFORD, PLAINFIELD, IL 

"As we 5 meet occasionally to reminisce on our travels together, we will remember how well you know IRELAND, and all the back roads.  How frequent u-turns were made to accommodate our wishes for a picture, the many frequent stops with some longer than others, the drives along less-traveled roads, and above all your unfailing good humour.  All these things put you high on our list of photographer guide/drivers for our future trips, and for our other photo traveling friends"

MILDRED BARRIE, BRANTFORD, ONT, CANADA
DON and MADOLYN TAIT, WELLAND, ONT, CANADA
JOHN and KAY RYCKMAN, HAMILTON, ON, CANADA

"After multiple photo tours I have found the same consistency.  Well managed, well organized, well planned tours offering help when needed, and suggestions when desired [by the way which worked].  In general, excellent, professional, courteous tours and Leader".

JOHN MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

"I can't imagine [how it could be improved].  Give me a few years and I'll think of something!"

LINDA MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

"You have the gift of getting along with all types of people, and the patience to go with it"

LINDA SHUPING, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

"Thanks too for special photographic help and ideas.  Besides all that, I cherish your friendship.  I had a marvelous time, enjoyed your wit, your ready smile and excellent leadership"

MABEL BOULET, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC

"Thanks for a super trip!  It's my first photo jaunt and would like to go with you in the future"

HELEN WILLIAMSON, WASHINGTON DC

"We appreciated your enthusiasm and help with pictures, plus your expertise in the repair field"

ADRIENNE VAN DYKE, BERGENFIELD, NJ
MARY O'CONNOR, FLUSHING, NY

"I enjoyed the workshop very much.  You showed care, helpfulness and patience towards all the participants.  Thanks very much for a good time which was quite educational"

MARION SEVREN, CAMARILLO, CA

"Great tour.  Pre-planned and well organized, the pace practical, and the photographic help suitable to the level of the participant"

JANICE RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA

"Thank you for a memorable trip! [to NEW ZEALAND]"

ALLAN and AUDREY ENGLISH, ANNAPOLIS, MD

 

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