Photo-n-Art-Lovers

Welcome to Photo-n-Art-Lovers!

PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING THIS GROUP… BY REQUESTING TO JOIN, IT MEANS YOU WILL FOLLOW THESE RULES AND THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM.

We have just a few rules here.  Please follow them.

1.     Enjoy the submissions.  No bashing the artists.  If there is a problem, deal with it privately.
   
   
   

2.     If you wish to submit items to any category, make sure they are "clean" images.  That being images that are modest.  No provocative gestures or postures.  They cannot contain nudity or pornography.  Also, please no fetish photos or other such art forms of an immodest nature.  Further no profanity; not in the image, its title or description.  There are millions of words that can better express yourself and your art than crude curses, swearing, vulgarity or other profanity. Additionally, no use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping or any drugs, legal or illegal will be permitted in the images.
   
   We are a family friendly group.  If your image and language is going to offend people, we don’t want it.  If it is something that you wouldn't want children getting in to or doing, we don't want it. So put it somewhere else, just not here.  Remember to keep it clean.
   
   
   

3.     Do not submit items you know are copies of others’ work (professional or otherwise.)  This includes work that was posted without the owner’s permission, or work that has been photo manipulated without the consent of the owner or not purchased as stock or is free stock.   Breech of copyright is not acceptable in the slightest degree and is immoral.  You don't need to infringe on an artist's rights to enjoy their work.  If you do break this rule, by submitting others artwork as your own, you will be booted from the group, blocked and reported to the Admins of DA and to the artist you stole from.  Final.
   
   If you do use another artists work as stock, make sure you have the direct link to the page you obtained it from in your remarks on the work you have submitted.  If you purchased it, state that you bought it and again, make sure you have a direct link to the page you obtained it from in your remarks on the work you have submitted.  If it is your own personal stock that you are using, make sure you say it and if you have it on the web somewhere, like DA, provide the link, please.
   
   Breach of an Artist's Copyrights and Intellectual Property Rights is illegal and will not be tolerated in the slightest degree.  If you see such violations, report it promptly and help stamp out those that are TALENTLESS ART THIEVES!
   
   
   

4.     Please submit your best works and complete works.  We want to see and showcase your work and your potential as a fellow artist.  To do this, we want to only show your best.  And the "Featured" folder is for the very best of all that we artists do.
   
   
   

5.     Please, do not submit any images that are tracings / copies / sketches / etc. from colouring books' line art, photographic works of others or other sources that are protected by copyright or intellectual property right.  It does not matter if you colour them, or use them for an image reference.  We don't want such items as they are a breach of copyright or intellectual property right.  Additionally, they are NOT a demonstration of your ability or creativity as an artist.  We look for your original works.  We do accept your interpretations of such works as "Fan Art" but the work must be all yours and be original.
   
   
   

6.     When you submit your work, make sure that it is being submitted in the right folder.  If you have used up all the submissions you have for that folder, it does not mean you can dump it in another folder.  Wait till the next day or submissions cycle.  If you do submit to the wrong folder, we will reject the image.  If you don't know which folder to place it, ask one of the admins here.  We are very willing to help you.  Just ask and we will help you out.

What are the rules regarding each submission folder?

Featured - this folder is only for images that are the very best.  Images placed in this folder are done by request of the Admins of the group.  If we really like your image, we will submit a request to you to place it here.  It will also be for winners of any future contests.  Please don’t submit works here.  Admin of this group personally select works to be displayed here.

Man Made Technology and Devices – this folder is for any item that is machinery or other man-made devices.  Airplanes, cars, tractors, tools, machinery and the likes.

Anthro and Furry – items to be placed in this folder are to be images of animals with human characteristics / behaviours (Anthropomorphic) or persons in fursuits.  It is for the Furry Fandom.  Please remember to keep the images clean and non-provocative in nature.  Please remember this is a family friendly group.  (Refer to rule #2.)

Nature's Small Aspects - this is for plants, mushrooms, small rock formations, crystals, etc; nature in general. It is not for landscapes or any other kind of 'scapes.  Also animals and birds do not go here, nor macro images.

Animal Kingdom – simply if the creature is on four legs or more, wings or fins, they go here.  They are to be images of real creatures, no fantasy creatures here.

No humans please.  They are just so weird with their two legs and hairless bodies.

Macro – if it is an image from a camera in macro mode or with a macro lens it is here it belongs. Also other works of drawing or the likes of small subjects with great details These images are to be highly focused photography.  If it is a bug or a close up of a flower or other item, it goes here.

People – if the image is of human beings it goes here, this includes, portrait or some casual scene of someone.  It is not for cosplay or other costume wearing.  If it is Cosplay, or persons wearing costumes, please submit to the Cosplay and Fan Art folder.  Please remember to keep the images clean and non-provocative in nature.  Please remember this is a family friendly group.  ( Refer to rule #2.)

Sci-fi and Fantasy – is for those images that are from the world of imagination that includes Star Trek and Lord of the Rings and the likes.  If it Science Fiction or Fantasy in nature we like it here.  Please remember to keep the images clean and non-provocative in nature.  Please remember this is a family friendly group.  ( Refer to rule #2.)

Abstract ‘n’ Surreal – if your image is abstract or surreal in nature… it goes here.  This would include fractal images and the likes.

Scapes II -  If the image is of a large area like a mountain range, a city, streets, night sky, the ocean side, parks or the likes, please put it here.

Still Life - is just for photos that are of an inanimate object.  E.g. a bowl of fruit, a vase of flowers, a doll, a piece of horse riding equipment.  This generally being smaller items, but can be of a larger area like a room.  Basically you are doing a study of an item or enclosed area.

Cosplay and Fan Art– if it is some sort of art form you are paying homage to another artist's work, e.g. … The Lion King, Loony Toons, Anime, etc. you will want it here.  It would be for stuff that would not be Science Fiction or Fantasy in nature but is known by the world at large.  It is also for images of Cosplay or persons wearing costumes.  Please remember to keep the images clean and non-provocative in nature.  Please remember this is a family friendly group.  (Refer to rule #2.)

Architecture and Sculpture – if it of a building, statue, fountain, or memorial it goes here.  So long as it is a structure used as a building or decoration made by humans it would fall here.

URBEX - is for those folks that go into the old decaying buildings to show how cool they look.  Be it a factory, hospital, military base, house, barn, we like them here.

Smartphone Snaps - this is for your quality snaps that you have taken with your smartphone or tablet.  If you take a picture with the camera of your iPhone or iPad or other smart device it now goes here.

•        All folders are not limited to photography, digital photomanipulation, traditional works, etc.  They are welcome in every folder.  Most folders accept up to a maximum of two entries per day.

•        We do not accept any pixel art or icon art pieces in any of the folders.

•        We no longer accept work with large watermarks or oversized artist marks.  If you use watermarks or an artist mark or signature, keep it small and unobtrusive as to let your artwork / photo speak for itself.

•         Effective immediately, if you use any material that is not yours, but is a stock item; you must make sure that you have a valid link to that stock item.  If you do not, you work will be rejected on the spot for potential copyright violation.  This is now in place because of persons providing links that are blocked due to copyright violations by the "stock image" website, and just garbage links.

•        We do not accept any works that are done using AI computer generation.

• We ask that if you are submitting any photographs, please make sure that the EXIF data is included.  We ask this as it can help teach others and develop their abilities in the art form that is photography.  If the image does not contain any EXIF, please submit that image to the folders "Smartphone Snaps."

If you are not sure whether you should post the image here in our group, or to which folder, please send the Admins of this, our group, a note with the link.  We will be happy to let you know.

If you disagree with the reason your image has been rejected, we understand that you may be unhappy.  We respectfully ask that you respect our reasons for saying “no” and not argue with us on our say.  Abuse is not tolerated.  We ask that if there is a reason for concern on your part, don’t fire back your concerns in a blind fit of rage.  Please wait to send your concerns.  Allow yourself to respond in a calm and mature nature.  And please understand, when we tell you why we have rejected an item you have submitted it is only to give a reason, as most submission groups on DA don’t.  The reason for the rejection is not personal, so don’t make it personal.  We do it to help you grow and become a better artist.

Please, if we give you the reason that your image was submitted to the wrong folder, please don't argue or say, "I'm following DeviantArt's category. I do understand your rules but since this picture fits both nature and landscape I do not see a problem with the folder I have submitted to. In my opinion making so many categories only makes it hard to submit it to the right one."  Please accept we may have different standards from DA.  If you are in doubt, check the group rules.  If there is still a question as to where you should submit to, send a private note to the Admin of this, our group.

And please… don’t get your buddies to come in and fight with us over our reason.  We don’t need the agro.  Just be an adult about it.

We wish to encourage artwork and help each other become better artists and photographers.  We strongly encourage good honest feedback to all fellow deviants, and if asked for by the artist; good and honest critiques, not fluff.  And for those that have images rejected, we will do are best to inform you as to why and will do so privately.  We will also do our best to provide you with ways to make it better, if we can, so you can develop into a better artist.  If you don't hear from us, please drop a note and we will gladly inform you as to why.  Just include the name of the image and give a link to the image, so we can better help you out.

Your fellow deviant,
James McMillan
Founder of Photo ‘n’ Art-Lovers, and fellow photographer.

modified August 18, 2024 23:30 hrs UTC