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Honeycello-Kid
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[2012-12-06 04:13:15 +0000 UTC]
"~no deje de cuestionar la vida~"
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# Statistics
Favourites: 1271; Deviations: 234; Watchers: 47
Watching: 282; Pageviews: 16219; Comments Made: 1965; Friends: 282
# Interests
Favorite movies: Anything narrated by David Attenborough.. Most other genres - Mainly action/comedy/thrillerFavorite TV shows: Hunter X Hunter; BBT; IT Crowd; Community...
Favorite bands / musical artists: Maroon 5, Walk The Moon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Blink 182, Lady Antebellum, Christina Perry, Queen, Sum 41, Nickelback, Foo Fighters, Michael Buble, Brian Crain, Mayday Parade, Coldplay, Tchaikovsky, Mozart
Favorite books: Pretty much anything and everything. I love reading! If I'm stuck with something really crappy, then I like to make words outta words :p
Favorite writers: Gerald Durrell, Roald Dahl, Dan Brown, John Grisham, Robert Ludlum, Stephen King, Janet Evanovich, Clive Cussler, Bryce Courtenay, Ian Fleming, J.K. Rowling, Brian Jacques
Tools of the Trade: Colour-pencils, oils, acrylic, graphite, camera
Other Interests: Animals, science, photography, travel, reading/books - In no particular order
# About me
(Above chibi done by the awesome MagischeMiria - definitely check her page!!)Hi guys!
I thought I'd join dA as I really wanted to explore all of the different art types out there, and upload a few of my own.
I draw occasionally, but not as well as I'd like. Maybe one day I'll get there :p
My main 'thing' is photography. One day I'd love to be a professional wildlife photographer, and maybe even combine it with my degree (I'm studying science), but I'll just see how it goes.
Please let me know if you like my photos! I appreciate every scrap of encouragement (and even criticism, haha).
You'll be able to see a difference from when I first started, to what I'm accomplishing now. Granted, I have better equipment but still! TECHNICAL EVOLUTION :D
Now, show me what you guys are capable of! :D
# Comments
Comments: 446
Thank you so much dear!! 
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I have been really busy. I try and get on DA but some daysΒ
I hope that everything is well with you
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Many thanks!
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Your pictures are damn good, but they would be even better with no or at least a different watermark, if I may say so.
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Thanks man.Β
As for the watermark, I know it detracts from my images, but I've yet to come up with a replacement. Rest assured, however, when I create a better watermark I'll update all of them!Β
Happy New Year
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For me, the question always is, why use such an intruding watermark at all? The dA watermarks in particular are very ugly and always in the middle of the picture.
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Do you mean why am I using the dA watermark, or why they have designed it like that in the first place?Β
Either way, I agree. The watermark isn't flattering, but at least it does help against possible theft.Β
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Both!
Personally, I'm not worried about theft. Of course, I'm pissed when somebody claims my photos as theirs, but let's face it, they're not gonna make a million dollars from it, and neither am I. In this day and age, with billions of photos populating the www, it takes some extra effort to make a living off photography. And those professional photographers who have been in the business for a while know how to protect βand sellβ their work. They don't depend on using the dA watermark.
Having said that, I just wish, dA would come up with a less intruding watermark, or better still, with one that you could place discreetly into a corner of your image. That would be much better than that ugly thing that sits smack-dab in the middle of the picture.
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My photos aren't good enough to be worth thieving yet 
Mm, trying to make money from photography is a bit of a dead-end I think, nowadays. Unless you can create a sort of niche for yourself. I'd really like to become a successful wildlife photographer (and by successful I mean have my work recognised, at least), but then so do thousands of other photographers.Β
You seem to know a lot about this topic. I was wondering, do you have any tips on protecting and selling photos? Or, at the very least, how I can apply a non-intrusive watermark. I would really appreciate it.Β
That would be far better, of course. But I have to say, their current watermark is better than the previous one!Β
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You know, I consider this strictly a passion that I take seriously in my spare time but I don't depend on it for a living. I have a satisfying career with a decent salary.
Having said that, I agree with you, it would be nice to have your "stamp" on your work. I just prefer the non-intrusive watermarks that can be put in a corner or something. In contrast to the dA watermarks they can obviously be cropped out or cloned away with Photoshop.
Other than that I would recommend to look into www.digimarc.com/ . They offer Photoshop plugins that create rather foolproof watermarks but it will cost you an annual subscription fee.
The only thing I do is I have my photos copyrighted by my camera.
What I noticed over the years I've been on dA is that most professional photographers use watermarks very rarely and they don't use the dA watermark at all. I believe they have other outlets and contacts to exhibit their work and make money from it. Just as a qualifier, go ahead and google "most expensive photo ever sold" and you will stumble across a photo called "Rhein II" by Andreas Gursky (apparently sold recently for $ 4.3 million). Unfortunately I can't copy and paste that picture here. While this picture is a nice enough abstract I would venture to say that 90 % of my photos are more interesting than that and if I would submit that picture under my name to any high end group here on dA, it would be flat out rejected by most if not all. So what's the secret? Being exceptionally good, having a history or a track record, publishing regularly (whether in book form or for the National Geographic or your local newspaper, for instance), dedicating 100% of your time to this endeavor and being in the right place at the right time. Not sure whether that helps...
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You're welcome 
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No worries!
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Thank you!
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Aww! Thanks so much, Doug!
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Thanks sweet pea!
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You're very welcome!
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Any time! I love your gallery
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Thank you for favingΒ ! I appreciate a lot your support M!
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You're very welcome! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous
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The dark poem linked to the deep red tulip was a challengeΒ Β Β Β
I'm pleased the picture and the poem worked together for you M and thanks
for adding it to your favourites galleryΒ Β Β ...and of course thanks for the other three faves of my bird photographs
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You're very welcome. indeed. The poem set it off beautifully
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I obviously take no credit for the poem but it did add a new element I think. Glad you liked the combination Β
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Hello and thank you for watching me 
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You're welcome, old chap! You've a very unique gallery.Β
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Happy Easter to you, too!
You're very welcome
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Thank you so much for the points! I really appreciate it
Have a wonderful day
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You are very welcome, and most deserving!Β
Many thanks
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