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Journal #11Well another month has gone by and I did not get as much done as I hoped. I had not been taking photos for almost a whole month and I have not managed my account in that time either, so right now I am in the middle of catching up to speed. I will be spending quite some time adding photos that I took from even as far back as September, I believe, and submitting photos to groups, as well as many other things necessary. My months goals have not been accomplished but I am not letting these events determine my mood. I am now a year older, as well my birthday has passed recently, also I had a lot of fun with a friend of mine. We went to go see a movie called Argo, which was excellent, and then went to have pizza. I had a good time even though my other friend was not able to make it to the movie. Well anyway moving on, My art is still improving, and I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK OUT MY OTHER ACCOUNT PAGE: :iconnoJournal #117 months ago in Personal More Like This
50 essential shooters tips:4 and 54. Use a wide aperture for portraits50 essential shooters tips:4 and 57 months ago in Personal More Like This
Anyone with a cat knows that when they're hunting or playing their irises contract to enlarge the size of their pupils. This has the same effect as widening the aperture in a camera lens: it makes the subject they are focusing on very sharp while causing everything behind and in front of it to blur. We call this a shallow depth of field. This is perfect for portrait photography, as it draws forward your model within the scene, making them the central focus while the background falls away. Choose f/1.8 or similar wherever possible.
This image of a chicken was taken with a wide aperture to keep the subject in focus while blurring the background.
5. Use a narrow aperture for landscapes
For landscapes, on the other hand, you want to have everything from close-at-hand foliage to a distant mountain in focus. This is achieved by selecting a narrow aperture. If possible stray towards f/22, or whatever the tightest setting your camera allo
Purgatoriumproud of this photograph ~tibiii tookPurgatorium11 months ago in Personal More Like This
2nd Competition: winnersHello,2nd Competition: winners1 year ago in Personal More Like This
after a prolonged judging (for which I am sorry, but we admins had some personal problems), it's my pleasure to announce the winners.
Congratulations to all participants. We had some very good entries!
1st prize
by *m-lucia
The image also obtained 6 out of 17 votes.
Comments: The image has huge potential. It has a nice subject, it's representative and full of life. It has a good composition and an excellent framing. In addition to this, it also seems capable of telling a story, which is a rare thing in photos.
Rewards:500 points
2nd prize
by ~andrea-ioana
The image also obtained 2 out of 17 votes.
Comments: The light is wonderful and the warmness of the shot is great. It suits well with the theme of the contest and has a good sharpness.
Reward:
3rd prize
by =Miguel-Santos
Comments: Orig
Best deviation of the week #06Best deviation of the week #061 year ago in Personal More Like This
You have voted in this poll for: piece of my heart by =r3novatio.Member of our group since: January 11
Congrats, you win 50!And you are featured in a special gallery folder at the groups homepage: Click here for the special gallery folder named 'best deviation of the week'.
Find the next poll at our homepage and vote for the NEXT best deviation of the week.
December 31December 311 year ago in Personal More Like This
Each moment in a day has its own value.
Morning brings HOPE,
Afternoon brings FAITH,
Evening brings LOVE,
Night brings REST,
Hope you will have all of them everyday.
Have a great start for Jan,
Love for February,
Peace for March,
No worries for April,
Fun for May,
Joy for June to November,
Happiness for December,
Have a lucky and wonderful New Year.
Obscured Photos: Features .81#ObscuredPhotos is a photography group dedicated to exposing obscured (unknown, underappreciated, etc.) photography. It doesn't matter where you are at in terms of skill; if you are underappreciated and you feel you deserve more recognition, you've come to the right place!Obscured Photos: Features .811 year ago in Photography More Like This
This article features all of the deviations submitted for our Themes of the Week. Feel free to have a browse! You never know, but you may find something you like.
Love
Vibrant
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Leaving Home (new piano piece)Leaving Home (new piano piece)4 months ago in Personal More Like This
(also been making sort of a music video for this song, but need to change it up a bit...hopefully you can see it soon)
Interesting - part 74Interesting - part 741 month ago in Art Features More Like ThisOBLIVION - the movie
I was on Thursday on the 'Oblivion' movie (main character played by Tom Cruise).
It was EPIC!
Love it - MUSIC (!), special effects (realistic & not overdrawn), actors and story.
You should totally see this!
Cool themed work... :iconbluekokorox:(look at Tom's face!
)
And here are 2 awesome songs from 'Oblivion' soundtrack...
FEEL THIS EPICNESS!!!
Vitaliy Zavadskyy - 'Oblivion'
M83 - 'Oblivion' (feat. Susanne Sundfør)
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Capture Beauty IXA garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.Capture Beauty IX1 year ago in Art Features More Like This
-Gertrude Jekyll
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
-Rabindranath Tagore
As a remedy to life in society I would suggest the big city. Nowadays, it is the only desert within our means.
-Albert Camus
Like this article? Then favorite it to show your love!
Want to see more articles li
Obscured Photos: Features .93#ObscuredPhotos is a photography group dedicated to exposing obscured (unknown, underappreciated, etc.) photography. It doesn't matter where you are at in terms of skill; if you are underappreciated and you feel you deserve more recognition, you've come to the right place!Obscured Photos: Features .931 year ago in Art Features More Like This
This article features all of the deviations submitted for our Themes of the Week. Feel free to have a browse! You never know, but you may find something you like.
Closed
Square Photography
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Merry Christmas - Happy New Year!Hello my deviant friends,Merry Christmas - Happy New Year!5 months ago in Personal More Like This
Hope you have great holidays with your family and closed friends.. All the best wishes and health
Introducing My New Profile - New Name
After a long time here on dA I decided to go into advanced in photography and show up more professional looking photographs and images. Some of my photos in my gallery are updated as well with better looking and different logotype:
Resources and Stock
Also I have decided to provide prenium contents and free stock as well. I don't expect any success but I will give a try (:
Soon I'm going to upload resources like actions and presets for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Please, don't hesitate to ask and request me any idea you have (:
Available for Commission
Recently, I have finished my studies
Thinking of you at night (new piano piece)sorry if parts of it is scratchyThinking of you at night (new piano piece)4 months ago in Personal More Like This
<a href="http://lovielovetree.deviantart.com/art/TheSunAndTheMoon-352641445?q=favby%3Acherishkay%2F12441888
Leaving Home (Video)A little video I made for one my songs, I hope you enjoy!Leaving Home (Video)4 months ago in Personal More Like This
Nature photography contest! CLOSEDWe, the judges, will choose the winners in the following days.Nature photography contest! CLOSED4 months ago in Contests More Like This
*AljoschaThielen and me, `dragonfly-oli, made up a contest for you!
We chose a theme all photographers can participate in.
Theme: Macro in Nature.
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Rules:You may submit all pictures that have macro in nature in it now. No date limit!! Submission limit is still 2 deviations maximum.
Do you feel it too?(feature)Do you feel it too?(feature)9 months ago in Personal More Like This
pulsing through your fingertips
and the words on your lips
couldn't do the beauty justice:thumb26305178
THe Under-appreciated of December 2011 - part 1THe Under-appreciated of December 2011 - part 11 year ago in Art Features More Like This:iconskyandnatureclub:
Hello dear members and non-membershow are you ?
As you know the #SkyAndNatureClub features the Under-appreciated: submissions which have less than 100s.
"Under-appreciated Submissions" News Articles are submitted twice a month!We are hoping that the submissions below would get more comments and faves. They deserve more than that
Please take the time to Comment OR/AND Fave these submissions, as it will mean a lot to them and to us
:bulletred: To join this group, please read this blog!
:iconlovesplz: Enjoy!
Flowers, Plants & Macro:
WNC Self-Portrait ContestHappy New Year, everyone!WNC Self-Portrait Contest1 year ago in Contests More Like This
:iconwhoneedscolour:
is going to start 2012 with its very first contest.
The theme is
Self-Portraits
The contest starts on January 1, 2012 and ends on January 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST.
The Prizes
12 MONTHS PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
for the 1st place
3 MONTHS PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
for the 2nd place
1 MONTH PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
for the 3rd place
Feature in #WhoNeedsColour, including honorable mentions.
The Rules
One contest entry per member!
(You have to be a member of #WhoNeedsColour to participate, join requests will be automatically approved.)
Contest entries have to be a self-portrait and have to be black and white (faint monochrome tints are allowed)!
Your contest entry has to be new work submitted between January 1, 2012 and January 31, 2012
to one of the following categories: Photography, Digital Art, Traditional Art, Deviant ID
You have to state in the artist's comments: "This is my entry to th
Valentine's DayIt's really amazing to see how a simple gesture can bring a big smile on our faces and warm our hearts!Valentine's Day3 months ago in Personal More Like This
Today I'm very happy because I brought many smiles and I felt that nobody is really alone, as long as somebody send you a beautiful thought.
I wish you all much love and never forget that Traditions always bring us close to each other and this is the most beautiful thing in the world..
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you even if you celebrated or not, because Love deserve to be celebrated each day and each moment of our life!:iconalesiandra:
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500 points give away, winners announcedScroll down for the winners <3500 points give away, winners announced5 months ago in Personal More Like This
Booboo, my guinea pig, gives away 5x100 points to 5 lucky deviants. She wants to thank you for your support!What you have to do is
Fave this journal so I know that you are in! <3
Good luck! I will pick the 5 winners (100
Deadline: 7th January '13
Lots of love from B00B00!
New points give away:
Under 5 FavsDeviations with under 5 favsUnder 5 Favs1 year ago in Art Features More Like This
Please
<a href="http://fav.me/d4go0vp" target="_blank">
Giving away premium memberships!This is now CLOSED. You can check my journal for the winners.Giving away premium memberships!5 months ago in Contests More Like ThisThere's still time to enter!
But I am closing this and announcing the winners at 11:00pm EST. So that means there are 25 minutes left!
I'm giving away two 3-month premium memberships to two random people!
Here's how to win:Add this journal to your favorites.Leave a comment on this journal. Say anything you'd like.
On December 26th, 2012, from everyone who does BOTH of the above things, I'll be picking two people to give the premium memberships to.
Good luck and happy holidays!
Round #02 1200 points give away, winners announcedScroll down for the winners <3Round #02 1200 points give away, winners announced5 months ago in Personal More Like This
More points to give away <3What you have to do is:
Good luck! I will pick the 10 winners (100
Deadline: 7th January '13 same as my other points give away journal: http://fav.me/d5qdo8q
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