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Ironpaw
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[2003-09-07 14:19:32 +0000 UTC]
"Kicking reason to the curb."
(Guam)
# Statistics
Favourites: 101; Deviations: 327; Watchers: 102
Watching: 88; Pageviews: 34837; Comments Made: 744; Friends: 88
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Twapa - http://twapa.deviantart.comFavorite movies: Where Eagles Dare
Favorite bands / musical artists: Coheed and Cambria, Five Iron Frenzy, My Chemical Romance, The Decemberists
Favorite books: Moby Dick
Favorite writers: Terry Pratchett
Favorite games: Rainbow Six - Rogue Spear, Battlefield 2
Tools of the Trade: Canon EOS 7D, Sig Sauer P226, Sig 556
Other Interests: Firearms, anthroart, world travel, photography, the outdoors and various sciences.
# About me
Current Residence: GuamOperating System: Windows 7
Favourite cartoon character: Teh Keer
Personal Quote: A calculated risk is far less a gamble than comfort in a false sense of security. - Me
# Comments
Comments: 91
Happy April Fools! According to DeviantHeart, we're made for each other.
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Oops, a bit late on my part, but thanks!
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Love your stuff, im really into Warfare Journalism
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I appreciate it! I've been out of the way for a while, but I can at least shoot some old WWII stuff now. : D
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Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my page. I've gotta say, your photography is breathtaking! I'm just amazed at the places you've been and how well you captured them. Your wife is also very talented. Hope you guys have a great trip!
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Hello. Do you wanna look my works and add favorites, please? [link] It's no spam
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I first 
Keep up the excellent photography. You've got a knack for it (obviously).
Cheers
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Wow, thanks for the kind comments! I'm nowhere near professional level, I take photos because I love to, not because I have any delusions of making money at at it. I have gotten better over the years, but it's my artistic outlet and nothing much more.
Believe it or not, I bought this camera with some inheritance money several years back, paid around $1500 for the whole package, and I'm not rich so yes, that was a lot. >.>
How do I afford to do this? Basic answer is that I've set my goal in life to see was much and experience as much as I possibly can. The career choices I make are based around that. I don't make a lot of money, but the jobs I take are aimed at getting me into a position (such as Antarctica) that will leave me near opportunities to explore what I want (Australia and New Zealand). I have just taken a job in Afghanistan that will hopefully provide me with the funds and flexibility to explore and do the same.
Thanks for the thoughtful response.
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You're just a bit older than I am, but I don't think I could ever actually see myself exploring as much as you do. I guess a lot has to do with the fact that you've got the courage to go and try new things. And I'm supposed to stay here and finish with my Bachelors.
All I've gotta say is that I'm jealous. You're basically living life as close to "free" as you can. Even though it can be hard some times, at least I'm sure that you're going to have a lot of experiences that you'll never forget.
Good luck in living the life that everyone wishes they had
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Bah... I'm not going to say it's been easy, but it's not impossible. I think I would have found easier, less risk involved ways to accomplish it if I had a degree to work with. As it is, I have to do things the hard way, it seems.
My ultimate goal is for me and teh wife to live overseas, and not just "holiday travel" after projects. A couple years in the UK, a couple years in Oz... etc. etc. That's the lifestyle I'd prefer, but it's certainly more dificult without college.
And if I'm living a life that everyone wishes they had, it's only because everyone else hasn't gone out and actually tried to grab it. If I am successful in someone's eyes, it's always been my goal to help them figure out how to get there themselves... not that I'm terribly good at showing the way...
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used one of your stocks
hope you like it!
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thanks very much
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You have been featured in my latest journal [link]
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Thank you for being one of the few on deviant art whom are supporting free stock. It's a breath of fresh air.
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Hey man, I figured since you've prolly got a few people here on DA watching you, you could help me get some word out about my friend wes . He's an awesome photographer but has next to no one watching him, which is a shame if you ask me. I feel he deserves more exposure and credit than he gets. So I was wondering if you might help me pimp him out in a journal or somesuch?
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Greetings random deviant! Your work is lovely.
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I'd really appreciate it if you would stroll through and tell me what you think of my gallery!
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Hello random deviant!!!
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"Let's glare at our schoolmates to make them feel bad!!!"
Visit my gallery!!!!! ----> [link]
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Thanks a bunch for watching ^^
You have a great gallery here!
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Thanks for the 
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Thanks! So do you! I see you've discovered the secret to great wildlife pictures... carefully composed photos of zoo animals!
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Haha, I'm working on that enigma but I'm glad you like my stuff 
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Just surfing around on the "Random Deviant" link and found your gallery. Very nice work!!!
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Thanks! Appeciate the compliment.
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hey, thanks for the watch! I'll be sure to shoot some more bees for you and the world ^^
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YOU have BEEN HIT BY THE BEAUTIFUL STICK!!!!
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ONCE YOU have BEEN HIT, YOU HAVE TO HIT 8 BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. IF YOU GET HIT AGAIN YOU KNOW YOU are REALLY FINE AS HELL. IF YOU BREAK THE CHAIN YOU will BE CURSED WITH UGLINESS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. SO DONT MESS UP!!
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Hi there - thanks muchly for the watch! Your gallery makes me reconsider the anthro-only remit I joined dA under: gorgeous photography. (Well-shot dereliction always gives me shivers 
BTW: Patriotic (UK)? Whaddawedo?
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