newfoundland [2005-03-05 18:45:32 +0000 UTC]

Just wanted to let you know there is a new community started for Newfoundlanders on DA...check us out!

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 20:50:57 +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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Zepherillas2 [2004-11-19 02:45:23 +0000 UTC]

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wanderingpath [2004-10-29 13:21:18 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! Added you yesterday, and then forgot to come back to comment on why.

I actually found you through nl_photo over on LJ with your most recent posting and came over to have a look and see. Your photography is absolutely incredible and I really look forward to seeing more!

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diablorr [2004-10-11 15:27:13 +0000 UTC]

Hello!


Tks 4 the


Have fun!

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tamino [2004-09-30 17:38:50 +0000 UTC]

hello there! thanks for the
cheers!

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londonxpress [2004-09-23 18:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your support - means a lot!

You've got a great collection of photos yourself - I still haven't made it out to Newfoundland, but at some point in time (preferably the near future) I'm going to have to visit your beautiful province!

Cheers,
Evan

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lucascorato [2004-09-20 14:03:39 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Thanks for the !

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Justaminute [2004-09-19 01:00:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the on Chick Cutey

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alaves [2004-09-18 13:56:02 +0000 UTC]

thnaks a lot for the fav!!!!!!

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Rowena-afar [2004-09-04 12:30:30 +0000 UTC]

you have an incredible gallery. I hope you get your camera fixed soon. i haveto watch you

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Media-D [2004-08-10 00:38:49 +0000 UTC]

...Newfie!

found you through bk

check out

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cadrage [2004-05-30 21:10:36 +0000 UTC]

very nice and some very good skylines too

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aap [2004-04-15 06:16:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the on my work.

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aap [2004-04-14 06:38:57 +0000 UTC]

Fhank fhou fhery fmuch fhor fhaving!

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fritsch [2004-04-11 18:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Hei duude... thanks for the

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dragonslairnz [2004-03-28 05:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your on
Shade on a Sunny Day!

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Lucibel [2004-02-16 21:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the

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neuchronic [2004-02-11 13:45:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment Hope that one day soon you get to do some travelling!

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Nicole-lune [2004-01-31 15:08:55 +0000 UTC]

Great photos you got! I love the tank one!

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dragonslairnz [2004-01-24 03:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Awww first a and now this!
Thanks for adding me to your watch list! I hope I bring you some interesting images!

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dragonslairnz [2004-01-22 08:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the ! It's one of my favourite shots, too

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britt-bratt [2004-01-21 00:26:05 +0000 UTC]

You have lovely nature photos here

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dreu [2004-01-20 14:34:57 +0000 UTC]

hey thanx for the comment and dude!
and welcome to !

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littleshireling [2004-01-20 04:11:52 +0000 UTC]

You have an amazing gallery! Wow! nature really is beautiful! awesome pics.!! Welcome to devart! :hugs:

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bending [2004-01-20 04:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

First comment/thought/whatever.
Thanks for visiting if that's what you're doing,
I hope you enjoy what I've posted.
I created it a few days ago,
but I'm only posting things now.
You should note, unless you
haven't already guessed
that I take (have taken) many pictures
while I was driving in my car.
Why sometimes I don't pull over
I have no idea (but sometimes I do!)
It's probably dangerous... anyway.
I love the sky/scenes/trees... things like that.
So that's just some forshadowing for you!

That's all for now I suppose!
I'm still figuring all this out.

-amandamb

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