honz12 [2005-08-07 12:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Hey John, paying each of my friends a visit on this special day

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 02:17:32 +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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grindL [2004-05-19 12:38:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comment I really appreciate it!

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honz12 [2004-05-12 07:58:56 +0000 UTC]

Hey John, nice to see you back again
Thanks for the comment and fav, much appreciated!

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Ciril [2004-03-21 19:13:27 +0000 UTC]

you have amazing galery!
your landscapes are really something special.

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Zorro40 [2004-03-20 10:40:25 +0000 UTC]

Hi John!
Today i find your excellent gallery!

Greetings from Zorro

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londonxpress [2004-03-19 22:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Hey!

I hope all is well - haven't heard from you in a while - any new photos soon?

Cheers,
evan

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xtc-04 [2004-02-29 22:54:13 +0000 UTC]

you got a very nice gallery there.... the pictures are very high quality..

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bookdiva [2004-02-29 21:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments and the fave. It was taken in Haworth, England.

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vividlilac [2004-02-29 00:43:42 +0000 UTC]

Hi John Thank you for the dev watch!

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indefinitely [2004-02-26 03:47:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for all your lovely comments, I truly appreciate it

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jnn4v [2004-02-26 03:42:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment on Swiss Alps . I'm glad you liked it.

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vividlilac [2004-02-25 21:26:55 +0000 UTC]

Your gallery is amazing, you do not have one photo that is less than stunning! +dev watch

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grindL [2004-02-25 21:03:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for commenting I really appreciate it!

This means really a lot for me!
cu martin

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xtremefusion [2004-02-25 15:40:17 +0000 UTC]

thanks john! I really appreciated it alot for the it's really motivating! Cya around!

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jnn4v [2004-02-17 15:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for stopping by! Sorry to hear that you didn't have time to go through my gallery, but when you do get a chance, I'd love to hear your comments. Thanks again.

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honz12 [2004-02-13 08:54:01 +0000 UTC]

Hey buddy, thanks for the on Lammermuir Hills - Near Gifford Much appreciated... when I get some time I'll try to reply to all the great comments.

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indefinitely [2004-02-13 04:14:23 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to my devwatch, your gallery is beautiful

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stranj [2004-02-12 04:01:37 +0000 UTC]

john...

thanks for the +fav and comment on [link]

i bet you'll get some nice shots on your vacation! have a blast man!!

i need to start doing the NP tours....

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jnn4v [2004-02-11 23:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment and the on 2,000 Megawatts . I'm honored. You've got some great works here. If you get a chance, I'd love to hear your thoughts on some of my other photos.

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grindL [2004-02-11 20:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Hi
thank you very much for the comment on

..... - w a l k i n g . m a n -

I´m really glad you like it and I apprciate your comment!

cu Martin

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OhioBatgirl [2004-02-11 19:28:29 +0000 UTC]

Have a great vacation!

Looking forward to seeing your shots!

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patluxa [2004-02-06 11:41:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comments

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35mm-SAM [2004-02-05 21:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav dude! You have a stunning gallery, love your stuff. Your style is right up my ally

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lehra [2004-02-05 02:53:09 +0000 UTC]

rawr

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maryfaery [2004-02-03 22:23:22 +0000 UTC]

You have some really stunning photos in your gallery :d Keep up the incredible work

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grindL [2004-02-03 19:49:50 +0000 UTC]

wow thank you very very much for your on sunset I´m really glad you like it

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honz12 [2004-02-03 10:56:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch and the encouragement!

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OhioBatgirl [2004-02-03 01:40:52 +0000 UTC]

Great to hear about your new camera! Maybe a small group of us can get together for a photo outing when it warms up a bit. Let's see some shots with that Nikon!

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honz12 [2004-02-02 23:47:11 +0000 UTC]

John, thank you kindly for your great comments on my stuff. i love to hear your opinions and thoughts as I hold them in high regard.

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smellykapcie [2004-02-02 14:51:54 +0000 UTC]

Duuuuude. Thanks heeeaps for your lovely comments on my stuff, and for your favourite. That's most appreciated.

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destroyer-ak [2004-01-31 15:58:19 +0000 UTC]

You are very talented. To the +devwatch you go.

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neoleader [2004-01-27 16:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Man do you need more visits

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semik [2004-01-24 19:31:50 +0000 UTC]

Hi John, you have very nice galery Puting you on my watch list, to not miss your further works.

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gabrieldevue [2004-01-24 16:18:24 +0000 UTC]

How can there be images like that in this world? I am stunned by the space and the composition...

I can't imagine, where you find places like that - not to mention, HOW you capture the earthly eternity.


This is art.


gabriel

btw. i got here due to londonexpresses featuring

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grindL [2004-01-20 15:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Hi
thank you very much for the comment on

..... winter III

I´m really glad you like it and I apprciate your comment!

cu Martin

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skyking [2004-01-20 00:46:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, John. I appreciate the nice comment on Crowd Control.

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rain1man [2004-01-19 20:40:26 +0000 UTC]

.....ooops, sorry....welcome to my friends list

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rain1man [2004-01-19 20:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot John. I couldn't imagine to live so far from the sea or ocean

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Attica [2004-01-19 05:53:54 +0000 UTC]

so dude did you like travel all over seeing national parks when did you do all this do you just take trips now and then or was it all done at once

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grindL [2004-01-18 15:57:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for your comment on " winter II"
I really appreciate it and I'm glad you like it!

cu martin

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RHeNdRiX [2004-01-18 12:58:17 +0000 UTC]

you have a lot of amazing stuff on display here, im looking forward to some more
+DW

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MotoxAngel [2004-01-16 20:56:37 +0000 UTC]

wow u realy have some good photography!! lol and I love your avitar

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flowingthought [2004-01-16 08:09:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you much for your on Reflection . I'm honored and flattered that you like my work.

Hope to see more of yours, too!

Your comments are a gift to me

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thirdhandsaucer [2004-01-14 14:50:51 +0000 UTC]

congrats on the DRP selection in * londonxpress 's journal. cool.

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yenom [2004-01-13 13:40:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments....fav.....and watch

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grindL [2004-01-13 13:37:40 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for your comment! i appreciate it

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ShaunNewcomb [2004-01-13 03:25:03 +0000 UTC]

Great gallery.

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