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― John Keating
Lilly McElroy throws herself at men in the name of Photography. That is quite literally, what she does. And when I stumbled across the article this week I was tickled to read more into her project and the profoundness behind it all. Lilly initially started out on Craigslist, trying to find men to throw herself at but unfortunately she didn't get much response. In the end she went public, approaching men in pubs and clubs to try and recreate that social situation where so many throw themselves at strangers with such ease (and often with not much grace).
Check out her full gallery of works Here.
Copyright Lilly Mcelroy
Lilly pursues a range of socially inept behaviours. She spent some time in 2009 Lying down in public spaces to document the public reaction to unexpected behavior.
The question is, how far would you go for your photography? What would you do for your art? Recently there has been news about the woman who allowed herself to be treated like an animal (*warning disturbing images) in protest against animal testing. The protest was very real, and very public - an art form too. What have or would you do for Art?
Community Relations News
The most exciting news this month is that General Photography has ANOTHER VOLUNTEER! Since the departure of the wonderful kinipelahh I have been all on my lonesome but I'm pleased to say that 3wyl is now coming on board to assist with general photography. But fear not! She's still a chats & forum person primarily! Check out this Article for more info!
Once again this month we've put together our Daily Deviation Roundups for May into one Easy reading blog! Check it out for links to your favourite art features.
Photography Troubleshooting is back this week and this time we have focused on BackgroundsBackgrounds. Check out the article for some fantastic tips from sine-out and don't forget, if you're having technical trouble (Photography only!) you can shoot me a note or comment on the article and we'll see what we can do. Coming up next week we'll be tackling Noise
Pimps & Whoas is out and the theme this time around was CityScapes. Check out the article for all the goings on and images! Drop your Clock images for June 27th's article in the comments!
Stock & Resources have some excellent news to share so be sure to check the article out for the details on changes!
Spotlight Deviant moumine
moumine has been on deviantART for many years and has a wide variety of work in her Gallery but the underlying tone of emotion is consistent and explored conceptually and vastly. moumine is well worth checking out and keeping an eye on for more great things!
Spotlight Group Nature-Abstracted
A group for photographers who enjoy taking nature based abstract photographs Nature-Abstracted IS the group for you! Founded over two years ago they have built up a niche in the groups community and provide some great inspiration for those abstract shots.
Deviants to Check Out This Week
Celestial22
FramedByNature
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ScottDouglass
Project Educate
This week is Photomanipulation week as hosted by Aeirmid If you haven't already checked out the articles I suggest you do because there is an EPIC contest going on!
Welcome to the Week! Contest: When Darkness Falls Get your Fantasy on! Interview with Simoneheld Dark Photomanipulation Ask anything! More on dark manipulation! Art with a conceptNext week will be Digital Dolls with IridescentStardust so be sure to drop by!
General Photography
Community Volunteer Kaz-D & 3wyl
The sad news this week is that Lisa-Schneider formerly Lisalein has been reported to have passed away. Lisa has been on deviantART for three years and made her mark quite strongly with her Photography.
Several deviants have requested that I mention Lisa in this edition of Photography Weekly and Lisa deserves to be recognised for her contribution to deviantART in previous times.
Until Sunday - the Theme of the Week over at Through-a-Lens is Nature - Macro head over and submit your deviations for the chance for chance to be featured! Do you like making Features? Then fella needs you! Check out This journal for more information on getting involved. In honour of the Queen's jubilee last week I did a very Best of British Feature! 
Nom Nom is out once more and this time (I make NO apologies!) I featured Chocolate. Sorry! Also I'd appreciate it if those who drooled on my page brought their own cleaning materials next week... 
Animals, Plants & Nature
Community Volunteers actonephotos & shuttermonkey
Markus43 is definitely a nature photographer to check out - and with a surreal twist! DpressedSoul has highlighted this deviant this week and you won't be disappointed!
The June Submission Theme over at dAPN is Water . Check out the blog for more info and be sure to submit the right deviations!
Architecture
Community Volunteer AnaNaszynska
The May Edition of Architecture Photography brings you a roundup of the month and any goings on! Check it out for a bit more information.
Abstract & Surreal
Community Volunteer DpressedSoul
Surreal Photography from RosleinRot is out once more and features a stunning collection of Surreal works. Remember if you come across any you think are worth receiving a Daily Deviation then note them over to DpressedSoul
Some new Samples of Magical Infrared Photos have been put together by MichiLauke Once again they explore the beauty and magic of the technique and are worth having a look at!
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Abstract Photography on White is exactly what it says on the tin. It explores making Abstract shots utilizing a white background.
Street Photography
Community Volunteer StamatisGR
The Street Community is having a CONTEST !!!
The "So you think you can street" Photography Contest is well worth checking out!!!
StamatisGR and myraincheck have written a fantastic article on the Essence of Street which is well worth checking out.
Friday night Street Specials v6.1 is out once more! Enjoy!
Horror, Macabre & Cosplay
Community Volunteer pullingcandy
For the entire month of June dA-Morgue is focusing on the bloodiest, most grotesque horror Art that dA has to offer. There's a gallery to showcase such artists. If you think you are a fantastic horror artist or know of anybody who is then stop by and share your work!
Artistic Nude & Fetish
Community Volunteer Nyx-Valentine
The Wednesday Features are back and this week the theme was Fetish Suggested DDs. Check out the article for a selection of the works that have been suggested!
Featured Tutorial
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This Street Photography tutorial is incredibly useful for getting to grips with what Street actually is!
From the Forums
Is there something that "ruins" a photo for you? What sort of SLR or DSLR do you use? Subject Upside Down Shooting a Wedding (for the first time) on a Budget Photography TerminologyPhotography Books
I recently started leafing through Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It retails at around £10. Whilst exposure is one of the most boring things on earth for me to think about, the book actually made it a pleasant lecture and I finished reading a couple of paragraphs actually knowing stuffs. It was quite profound. So if you're in the market for an educational but FUN photography book, check it out!
Weekly Features to keep an eye on!
There's so much going on around the community especially for Volunteers that sometimes the awesome news can be missed out. I hope to share any weekly or monthly features that are ongoing here so that you can browse them at your leisure. If you know of something that needs to be listed let me know!
Spotlight Artist from Shutter-Shooter dA love for everyone from Lintu47 Project Porkchop from Astralseed Pure Beauty from OliviaMichalski Colours of the rainbow from miontre Stunning Feature from Blubdi-Photography Squareish from OliviaMichalski Weekly Light Hunters from MarcosRodriguez Deviations under 1,000 views - Cities from Postmorteum 
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The Community Volunteer Team - Photography
The Community Volunteer Team - Photography
General Photography: Kaz-D & 3wyl
Architecture AnaNaszynska
Abstract and Surreal: DpressedSoul
Animals, Plants and Nature: actonephotos and shuttermonkey
Urban and Rural: FritsPlays
Artistic Nude and Fetish: Nyx-Valentine
Conceptual: DemonMathiel
Fashion Pixel-Spotlight
Horror & Macabre & Cosplay: pullingcandy
Macro: hellfirediva
Pinup and Glamour: DistortedSmile
Photo-journalism xbastex
Street: StamatisGR
Groups to check out
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