Sadalmelek [2008-06-27 16:39:13 +0000 UTC]

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paulsahner [2007-09-03 15:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Great Roosevelt Island shots!

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 03:12:37 +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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teraspecter [2004-12-13 03:16:41 +0000 UTC]

Hey

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hbynoe [2004-07-23 03:18:41 +0000 UTC]

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Artgar2 [2004-05-31 22:10:00 +0000 UTC]

I painted "IMAGINE" using Photoshop CS and photos over the top of the dove for textrure........

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FoogliZeldeen [2004-05-26 21:18:01 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh...I keep finding cool icons lately!! I love this picture of John and Yoko...I know it's the CD cover, but the picture is 'mazing.

Good icon choice..

Love
Pippie

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seneschal [2004-05-23 17:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the .

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MasterGeebo [2004-05-21 04:33:08 +0000 UTC]

there is just something about your photography that makes me happy.

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FernandoTabanera [2004-05-20 16:39:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot for the +FAV ...

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Naivetee [2004-05-20 04:14:27 +0000 UTC]

thank you for your comment, i like your gallery, very interesting, i hope you dont mind me +watching you

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intheshade [2004-05-18 13:49:55 +0000 UTC]

thanx for adding its028 to your favourites!
Hope to see you soon round here

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r0ckw1ld3r [2004-05-14 07:59:12 +0000 UTC]

hey thx for the and the comment !!

See ya

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myndbyndr [2004-05-11 12:21:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the devwatch!!

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commiealex [2004-05-11 06:03:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the visit

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project9928 [2004-05-07 23:58:00 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks for the comment and the

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hamishiam [2004-05-05 11:00:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the - Great gallery, keep up the good work.

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syron [2004-05-04 08:45:13 +0000 UTC]

i like your work

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SonoRussa [2004-05-03 02:31:52 +0000 UTC]

hey nadia, did any of the other pictures come out good?

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pixie-closet [2004-04-20 16:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Hiya.

Thanks so much for the comment on *Secrecy* .
I really appreciate.

Take good care.


Pixie

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nenya [2004-04-20 13:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all the comments!

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websmith [2004-04-19 08:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the girls.

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metrogirls [2004-04-15 20:08:53 +0000 UTC]

ok this is soo weird! i just posted 4 pics on my site and they dont show!! what the hell?! this is getting annoying..

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Echante [2004-04-14 03:33:08 +0000 UTC]

lena on the "thing " is a very cool photo. nice work , dudes!
love, tan'ka

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SonoRussa [2004-04-13 05:20:49 +0000 UTC]

wtf mates?

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drummer5 [2004-04-13 03:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Long live wondering aorund cities with no maps and not sleeping!

You gus have some great pictures, maybe I'll run into you next time I'm in NYC.

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Royksopp [2004-04-13 02:43:44 +0000 UTC]

wow tnx for the on Window mirror, girls

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Royksopp [2004-04-12 19:14:49 +0000 UTC]

great you girls have here!

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metrogirls [2004-04-12 00:34:04 +0000 UTC]

to anyone who can read russian: XP|/|CTOC BOCKPEC!
to anyone who cant - its a traditional saying on Easter.

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Virgopea6 [2004-04-11 22:17:18 +0000 UTC]

your gallery... rocks. i heart the city

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Michel-Lag-Chavarria [2004-04-11 10:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Hi there ! you icon rocks me...

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mive [2004-04-11 04:41:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment!
U have a wonderful gallery too!

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DysturbedLlamA [2004-04-10 18:04:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you (all 3 of you) for your great comments!

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Strangel [2004-04-08 18:21:58 +0000 UTC]

I dmire your gallery. Simply can't help it Awesome photography. Girls, you are great. Keep up the great work of yours!

And why don't you join my club? Perhaps you could get a little more exposure on DA? Just follow the link to ~Strict

Cheers

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Lemmie [2004-04-08 17:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Hey, i love the gallery. The angles you take your pictures from are kewl, and the things you take them of are amazing. I'd say you have a very good eye for pics
Look forward to seeing more
lisax

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