the-planr [2005-04-21 01:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Cool Gallery.

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aquamann [2005-03-29 01:21:10 +0000 UTC]

what's up ????

how's work ? how's life ?

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onestar [2004-12-24 15:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas, my dear.

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 02:14:06 +0000 UTC]

I hate leaving generic messages on user pages, but it’s a hard habit to break – and since I’m writing to so many people there really is no other way to go about it. Sorry if this all seems redundant, I’ll do my best to make this letter as warm and personal as possible.

The year is drawing to a close; so much has happened over the past twelve months in my life, and in some respects I’m still trying to make sense of it all! DeviantArt has played a major part in my life over the past year – it has shaped me as a person more than University ever has – and I have all of you to thank for that.

During high school my father handed me a leather bag – I didn’t know what the contents were. When I opened it up I found to my delight an old Pentax 35mm with an assortment of lenses. I was thrilled. I had never tried my hand at photography before but immediately went out to the nearest store, picked up some film and joined the school newspaper. A week later I got my first rolls of film back – all underexposed and ruined. I had failed miserably and put the camera away in my closet.

In early 2003 I took a trip to Quebec City for the Winter Carnival – and I took the camera with me. In April of that year a good friend from High School introduced me to DeviantArt. I submitted some of my photos from the trip (that were not underexposed – hurrah!) and a handful of pencil drawings of Totoro. It didn’t take long for me to become hooked and soon I was taking pictures again and learning from other photographers. That summer I bought my first digital camera, and I haven’t looked back since.

As of this moment I have been taking on small commercial jobs, doing commission work and creating a portfolio that I will take to local galleries in early 2005. I have started to sell prints both online and offline, and I have started to think of photography as a serious profession down the road. Perhaps it will be as a photojournalist, perhaps as a researcher – maybe simply as an artist trying to capture the beauty around me. In the course of just over a year photography has become my one true passion – I can’t put the camera down, and I can’t stop flipping through books, magazine articles, collections etc. It truly is addictive, and it changes the way I view the world around me.

I owe this tremendous change in my life to all of you. Since the very beginning you guys have been incredibly supportive, and incredibly inspirational. The amount of constructive feedback that I have received is overwhelming to say the very least. The other rich aspect of this community is the ability to see what others see – I have enjoyed viewing your work since joining – there have been some very moving / thought provoking / gorgeous imagery produced. This artistic community is a blessing for those starting out as an artist, or for those who simply want to share or observe work.

I don’t want this community experience to end anytime soon – I hope to remain an active member of the site and play as much of a part in your lives as you have played in mine. Sometimes I do get busy with school etc, but don’t ever feel that I’m ignoring you! Leave a message; kick me from time to time (even a slap to the face will do). I say this from time to time, but I’ll say it again here – if you ever want feedback on your work just let me know – I really don’t mind stopping by to comment / offer input! It is always nice to see what other people are using their imagination and creativity to produce.

Regardless of what your background is, I hope that you find the time over the next couple of weeks to relax and sneak away from the hectic pace of life - enjoy the company of family & friends! All the best to you in 2005

Cheers,
Evan

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onestar [2004-10-11 14:55:34 +0000 UTC]

It has been a long time, my friend.

I hope you're doing well.

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artmonkeyed [2004-08-28 18:38:52 +0000 UTC]

nice stuff. dig the b&w + the cat cracked me up.

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Danni-Stone [2004-08-13 23:50:10 +0000 UTC]

You have a beautiful gallery! I'm definitely watching you! ^^y

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xseption [2004-07-13 14:54:13 +0000 UTC]

Hi April!!

Thank you so much for the on my The Process of Dying ... !

It is much appreciated!

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thatttguy [2004-05-25 12:59:43 +0000 UTC]

That isn't so long...what field of nuclear science did you study?!

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varekai [2004-04-01 04:37:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the favourite april...

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aquamann [2004-03-31 09:25:59 +0000 UTC]

beautiful gallery! i like what i see so far, mind if i watch?

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fullfilth [2004-02-21 08:51:14 +0000 UTC]

great collections of photo you have here!

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onestar [2004-01-20 14:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, darlin'!

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o0-b-0o [2004-01-19 04:25:32 +0000 UTC]

lol thankyou

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arlucasinc [2004-01-13 15:27:00 +0000 UTC]

~Brosia
April

* is a Journalistic Photographer
* is Female
* is a deviant since Sep 22, 2003, 11:10 AM
* has 500 pageviews
* is located in United States
* last visited 3h 45m 28s ago
* is currently

Woohoo!

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dlusion [2004-01-07 21:35:56 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome hun

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londonxpress [2004-01-07 13:21:26 +0000 UTC]

Hey!

Back again to thank you for the devwatch - extremely kind of you!

Take care,
evan

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londonxpress [2004-01-06 18:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Thank you for the fav addition on 'Friendly's' - I'm glad you enjoyed the photo and took the time out to look - much appreciated!

Hope all is well - take care!
evan

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VoodooBiatch [2003-12-31 19:03:49 +0000 UTC]

HEY BROSIA, u sexy mami u! lol
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year !
DANCES WITH j00!
WITH MUCH LOVE XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

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alannon [2003-12-30 18:52:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment and fav on chemerical lake...

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VoodooBiatch [2003-12-24 19:44:39 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
May this year be the best for you and to your family!
With Much love Jacqueline

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gKo [2003-12-24 18:28:39 +0000 UTC]

hi April!

thanks for your comment on my cold submission at ~onewordphoto

have fun and Merry Christmas to you!

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onestar [2003-12-24 15:36:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my dear. I'm glad you liked it...and thank you for the fav.

I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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DomenLo [2003-12-22 16:10:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend.

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squascha [2003-12-22 15:16:45 +0000 UTC]

hey there thank u soo much for commeting my pic on if u like it, then please have a look at my gallery [link] and tell me what u think, ur comments wpuld be greately apreciated

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squascha [2003-12-22 15:07:22 +0000 UTC]

thank u soo much for the lovely comments, hope u like my pics

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peskaa [2003-12-21 21:27:06 +0000 UTC]

has 404 pageviews

I just found the number amusing. ;D

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onestar [2003-12-21 20:59:36 +0000 UTC]

Bet you aren't seeing any penguins in Sunny Florida.

For that matter, there aren't too many to be found in the Mellon Arena, either.

Thanks!

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tb0mb [2003-12-18 06:41:23 +0000 UTC]

I hope I can throw this far enough to reach Florida!

*SPLAT!* You've been hit by a snowball!! This is the beginning of the 2003 - 2004 deviantart snowball fight!!! Choose three of your friends.... and hit them with some snowballs!! (to do that, just copy paste this message to their account) The only rule is, you can't hit me back!! Bwah ha ha ha ha!!! Good luck, and try not to get hit!!

This fight started by ~nakira on December 5th

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onewordphoto [2003-12-12 23:21:16 +0000 UTC]

~fallenfullmoon has added Brosia - Cap- In Stealth Mode to their favourites.

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onewordphoto [2003-12-10 16:02:15 +0000 UTC]

~acidlab has added Brosia - Cap- In Stealth Mode to their favourites.

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donniebrasco [2003-12-10 04:39:14 +0000 UTC]

Hey April,
Thanx a lot for the comment you left on my still-rememebrance picture [link] I have in ~onewordphoto

Steve

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onestar [2003-12-07 16:19:08 +0000 UTC]

Yep.

You can either see the Parkway webcams via Penndot's website, or this direct link:

[link]

Just change the camera number. The Parkway East has cameras 50 - 63, I think.

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onestar [2003-12-07 16:11:58 +0000 UTC]

Virtual Snowball Fight!





You've just been hit with a Virtual Snowball from Onestar!

Copy and paste this to "hit" as many of your friends as you wish!

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onestar [2003-12-06 16:25:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, m'friend.

Wow...that long to get home? I took yesterday afternoon off (had to...long story), but I was watching the parkway webcams last night. They look like they cleared the parkway last night...but it was still nasty.

At least you made it home safe.

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tb0mb [2003-11-28 05:58:13 +0000 UTC]

Alabama 3 rules!

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o0-b-0o [2003-11-25 05:47:25 +0000 UTC]

oh darn. now i see why.



oppsy

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