This is just a short piece of correspondence to let you know about some current Community Relations-led events that might be of interest and relevance to the Abstract & Surreal community. Feel free to take part, or to inform me of other abstract and surreal happenings that you know of or are involved with: I'll be sure to update this journal to include them here.
Monthly Photography Critique Thread
Watched over by Kaz-D and 3wyl, this is a monthly initiative to get people to comment and particularly critique on the works of others. It also offers artists the chance to submit one piece of their own work for critique by their peers. This is a worthwhile cause, and I feel it may be useful to members of the abstract and surreal community whose work struggles to garner feedback. The November edition is now live and you can take part here.
Monthly Abstract & Surreal Thumbshare
This is a recurring feature of mine that invites all abstract and surreal artists to take part and share a selection of their own abstract and surreal work. It doesn't matter about the medium; I feel that the genre is more important than the processes involved in creating an image. If you don't have any relevant work of your own, or simply if you'd prefer, you're also welcome to share the work of others that you particularly enjoy. The regular edition of the thread can be found here, and the premium edition for subscribers can be found here. At the end of the month, the nine images that I enjoy most will be published in a special Feature Friday article.
Monthly Photography Chat Events
Any updates relating to chat events will be published here. Currently there are no specific photographic events scheduled, but there are some community-related chats coming up in the near future.
Monthly Feature & News Roundup
Here is the main source of updates and features from the major abstract and surreal groups. Please do check out the links and features which follow this introduction, as there is much to be found of great interest and intrigue throughout their content. Additionally, I have included news updates from relevant sources, and personal journals worth another look.
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 37:devEinsilbig:'sSpotlight Vol. 37Abstract and SurrealThe Spotlight ark by :devdavespertine: - by :devdreamisdestiny1: Caged by :devtholang: Saltwater by :devro-mi-go: Steel Wave by :devLaura-Skeff: Harbour by :devMegalithicmatt: The beach by :devlomatic: Square Overlap by :devWTek79: Devided by :devtholang: Shunya by :devImage-heart: Untitled by :devdeadendsoul: ridge walk by :devaugenweide: 653 by :devdavespertine: .Rough Cuts.VI. by :devAzenoire: DoWn by :devifsantag: Untitled by :devdeadendsoul: Red Heads by :devMarinaCoric: White Shadow by :devKizukiTamura: Autumn Whisper by :devtholang: Z by :devWTek79: Rain.....ma...
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 38:devEinsilbig:'sSpotlight Vol. 38Abstract and SurrealThe Spotlight Requiem. by :devColdwave-Enigma: Bromo Dawn by :devHengki24: Ireng Susu by :devFassod: artificial plantation by :devscheinbar: The Wait by :devblueviolette: high rise nucleation by :devVisitingFahrrad: Steel pipes by :devLanJu85: Isolation by :devlomatic: the ruins by :devInextremiss: BM-45-HEart by :devIMustBeDead: Guernica by :devcatch---22: the reaper road by :devi-see-faces: Where the home is by :devConceptualMiracles: October storm by :devlostknightkg: Mono Square Series XXXVIII by :devinsolitus85: Visions of the End by :devFlubberwurm: .l. by :devblue...
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 39:devEinsilbig:'sSpotlight Vol. 39Abstract and SurrealThe Spotlight window to the autumn by :devsiby: Cry Me A River by :devCanankk: Greenhouse - square by :devLesEssences: abyss by :devBlauBeerKuchen: In transit by :devJakezDaniel: Deja Vu landscape XXXVII by :devForrestBump: la porte cochere revealed its secret ... by :devVisitingFahrrad: Elimination of Thought by :devFassod: --- by :devWeissglut: Numb by :devIsalovesphotography: The final chorus death7 : drill by :devhubert61: From within the mist. by :devlomatic: Japanese mood by :devDyloulee: 9044strm292013x by :devHeardbydeaf: spread the white by :devscheinbar: Abstrac...
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 40:devEinsilbig:'sSpotlight Vol. 40Abstract and SurrealThe Spotlight Bruma by :devMorwenM: desperation by :devdeadendsoul: Holtleven III by :devMar-jus: .Entropy Imprisoned. by :devAzenoire: when pixels give it up by :devEintoeRn: Winter by :devAndaelentari: The Portal by :devnigel-h: square 5 by :devMo-Photographer: Cellar Door by :devblueviolette: Ottawa2 by :devhorstdesign: the old principal by :devmiontre: Secret path through valley of upside down carrots by :devJanek-Sedlar: Thinking Of You... by :devtuminka: set_245 by :devFedorrrz: .Morpheus. by :devAzenoire: communication by :devdavespertine: sun light by :devra-gro:...
Ode to simplicity - Monthly special XXIVWe proudly present a glorious selection from the October Gallery submissions :devOde-to-simplicity:.Open your eyes. Open your soul. Feel the beauty flow within. Don't forget to :+fav: this journal if you like it.:bigthumb409018926::thumb410421421: :thumb406033513: :thumb405257079::thumb402602778: :thumb406989149::bigthumb399035129::thumb357348318: :thumb404446294: :thumb409076967::thumb410676576: :thumb405590355::bigthumb400534380::iconthankuplz:Collected and arranged by :devaugenweide:Kind regards, :devOde-to-simplicity: team:thumb211063225: :thumb211063393:***POINT OF SIMPLICITY free e-magazine about fine art photography http://point-of-...
Nature-Abstracted : October Selection:bigthumb384610073: :bigthumb273598020: :bigthumb406309869: :bigthumb265477779: :bigthumb407079469: :bigthumb405725181: :bigthumb329065476: :bigthumb406230014: :bigthumb345663446: :bigthumb394169870: :bigthumb406122359: :bigthumb274629842: :bigthumb273113017: :bigthumb347053400: :bigthumb113677340: :bigthumb348699685:By:iconLydiaRhianne::iconEvaPolly::icontholang::iconlwc71: :iconifsantag::iconlomatic::iconCailinGore::iconEarthHart: :iconKobalann::iconLothringen::iconaugenweide: :iconMonikker: :icondragonfly-oli::iconbirgzett::iconpoppy412::iconmescamesh:Selection by : :iconjakezdaniel: :iconfant0me: :iconinsolitus85:
Best of OctoberHi there,It's :devdekoradum:, I've collected the top submissions from each Gallery.Here are the best of October. Abstract Photography Surreal Photography Abstract Traditional Art Surreal Traditional Art Abstract Digital Art Surreal Digital Art Surreal Infrared Photography Sculpture and Tangible Art Fractal Previous Collections :peace:
Randomized News 4.9Dear friends, dear members and dear watchers :heart:after a more or less rest (virtual life yes - real life not) for two months, we want to show you today a collection out of our featured folder. Here I pick or request pictures - most of them with humans - which grab my attention and force me to stop while the busy life keeps moving.Hope you enjoy this small but powerful selection also::thumb201929403::thumb342943391: :thumb354416180::thumb356159559: :thumb349948540::thumb343333652: :thumb377954604::thumb394902803: :thumb362806648::thumb368366242: :thumb359642018::thumb367956728: :thumb273098526:We wish you a great weekend :sun...
Contests!Hey there everybody!I'd like to draw your attention to two contests that you might find interesting.The first one is hosted by :deva-foggy-day: and the theme is "Fog & Trees". Read more about the details here::thumb401150780:The second one is hosted by :devthecameralucida: and the theme is "Dreams and Nightmares". You can learn more about it here::thumb402354374:Good luck to everyone who is going to participate!:peace:Florian
November Theme: Fortitude and October Winners!October Winners Well done to all those who entered the 'Decline' themed Abstract and Surreal Contest. Without further ado, here are the winners! 1st Place 2nd Place Prizes 1st Place: 200 points and 6 months of Premium2nd Place: 100 points and 3 months of Premium November Challenge This one is open to all mediums - Digital Art/Photography and Traditional Art as long as your deviation is classified as Abstract or Surreal, it will be accepted. It also has to fit the theme... Fortitude. Rules 1. Work must be your own! 2. Any medium listed above is allowed. 3. Work must have been created this year. 4. 1 submission per member. 5. Contest clo...
PLAYING THE BLACK SHEEP - 23
One Drop:thumb408649640::thumb403504936::thumb354451305: :thumb382746323::thumb352164901::thumb382145924: :thumb412664338::thumb308338558::thumb399035129:In one drop of water are found all the secrets of the oceans.~Kahlil Gibran
A Subtle Sense of PropagandaFeatures & Interviews: :thumb411318983: :thumb403145022::thumb408035749: :thumb350297865::thumb365667397:What news!As my term as Gallery Director for Abstract & Surreal Photography comes to a close - at the end of this month, to be precise - I thought it was about time to direct your attention to some journal features and interviews that I have had the honour to be involved with.Firstly, thank-you to :devfunkichkn: for making a stamp on my behalf for the CV-related contest back in the summer: it was most unexpected and kindly appreciated. Secondly, many thanks to :devangelanorthen: and :devune-vache: for putting together journal features t...
Die Ghul Show with ARCTOA!
Photography Troubleshooting: Caring for your D-SLRTaking care of your camera doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Since I spent some time cleaning mine this weekend, I thought I'd share the equipment I use and how effective it can be. Feel free to add your own tips and experiences in the comments of this article! For general camera protection at all times - the following are great tools:1) UV Filters - a lifesaver - really and truly it's not worth not having one! 2) LCD Screen Protector - great for putting on the display on your camera to protect it from scratches. 3) Lens Hood - Useful in the sunshine but also as added protection for your lens! 4) Lens caps - I don't take my own ...:thumb410641834:
That's all for this term; thank-you for your time.
