randityler [2005-10-12 14:33:50 +0000 UTC]

Dear Joe,
You're my favorite photog. buddy.
You take excellent pictures. I'm jealous.
We're going to France!
Love,
Randi.

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HopelessTouch [2005-02-26 23:43:11 +0000 UTC]

*ThrdWorldProduct
Joe
is a General Digital Photographer
is Male
is a deviant since Jun 14, 2004, 11:20 AM
has 1,000 pageviews
is located in United States
last visited 3w 6d 5h 20m 24s ago
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is an AIM user; ThrdWorldProduct

congrats! ^^

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z0mbiexx [2005-01-08 21:38:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks for visiting my page

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friscorain [2005-01-08 10:00:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav, i appreciate your support

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BRokenWIngz17 [2005-01-05 04:34:56 +0000 UTC]

hi there nice gallery

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Nippalony [2004-12-25 01:31:33 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas

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RissaMalfoy [2004-12-23 18:41:07 +0000 UTC]

I like your gallery!

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javanicus [2004-12-23 11:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for faving "nice and cold" [link]

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 23:58:08 +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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havocs-edge [2004-12-21 05:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav on Ooga Booga!

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SiempreYo [2004-12-21 02:54:50 +0000 UTC]

hey, thanks for visiting my page!

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Nippalony [2004-12-17 03:31:00 +0000 UTC]

i like your gallery

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MikePecci [2004-12-16 16:31:55 +0000 UTC]

Hi there fellow MA-hole

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sigpras [2004-12-16 05:20:34 +0000 UTC]

hi there

thanks for the watch

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BeckieSemler [2004-12-15 23:35:38 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou for the fav on Abandoned School House Whitley!!

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crazyforyou12 [2004-12-15 02:20:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the !

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NSVN64G [2004-12-14 01:51:17 +0000 UTC]

I couldn't help but notice that many of ur shots have vanishing points. Is that what your going for with your photos? They're really cool.

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javanicus [2004-12-13 15:12:17 +0000 UTC]

you have good eye for b/w!! keep shooting!!

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robcwilliams [2004-12-13 03:50:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the favorite

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londonxpress [2004-12-11 18:42:35 +0000 UTC]

I apologize for my slow relply - things have been hectic with school this term! But the holidays are almost here- more time for DA!

You have some great black and white street photography in your gallery - keep on experimenting with it!

I wanted to stop by and thank you for the watch - much appreciated!

Cheers,
Evan

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KittyTrishia [2004-12-10 16:20:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the

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Raventhird [2004-12-09 12:19:41 +0000 UTC]

Some nice work here as well. Ever though about digital manipulation of your pics?

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anatoly [2004-12-09 10:38:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful gallery! love photos

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h4nd [2004-12-09 03:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Hey Joe..! Thank you so much for the on :The Giant Wheel:...!

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joshua-tree [2004-12-09 02:52:07 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the fav.

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latexadeline [2004-12-08 23:52:33 +0000 UTC]

I agree with you, all censorship is slavory, even if its "for your own good", but espiecially if its because the moral majority disagree with or are offended by it.

just because something offends you doesn't mean it should be censored.

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setdown [2004-12-08 22:28:07 +0000 UTC]

heey!!
haha thanks a lot for the , the other AND the !!
I really do appreciate it a lot!!


thanks!!

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un-makeup [2004-12-08 22:02:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you You have some excellent pictures here..keep up the good work.

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fatty-666 [2004-12-08 21:19:09 +0000 UTC]

cheers for the nice comments dude. i think ur gallery is immense and i love your extended use of B+W with random colour photos here and there excellent

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avadon [2004-12-08 20:10:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the fave!

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NaturalBornChaos [2004-12-08 16:07:17 +0000 UTC]

Hey there. Thank you for the favorite.
And just to add your pretty attractive.


Take Care,
-Elena

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hybrid-heaven [2004-12-08 10:05:27 +0000 UTC]

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Chienna15 [2004-12-08 03:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the

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Chienna15 [2004-12-08 03:37:52 +0000 UTC]

Goodness boyo, why aren't more people watching you? For someone so young, you are quite the artist. Keep it up. I'll be watching.

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amahime [2004-11-23 02:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch for the +fav on "Leading Out"! ^_^ I appreciate it! *hug*
Keep up the good work on your gallery!

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oracle-tear [2004-11-16 03:19:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favourite on my photograph, your black & white style is amazing. I envy.

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fret [2004-11-16 00:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks so much for the comments and fav!! Your B&W style is real cool...

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ThrdWorldProduct [2004-11-15 01:59:03 +0000 UTC]

snow is truely unbelievable

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kittykat69 [2004-08-07 23:05:04 +0000 UTC]

nice gallery

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timboface [2004-06-29 22:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Great B&W's!

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levelmalfunction [2004-06-27 04:07:09 +0000 UTC]

hi. thanks for the commentiness.

you live in MA, and that's entirely unfair.

and you like 21 grams! and south park!

rock.

and welcome to DA and all that.

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