Celebrating Deviousness - March 2026

The Deviousness Award is given to one deviant each month in recognition of their exemplary contributions to DeviantArt and its community and has been a long-standing tradition since DeviantArt’s early years. @augenweide is the recipient of March 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating him!

For over 16 years, @augenweide has been a steady and inspiring presence in the photography community. His gallery is a masterclass in restraint and intention, featuring black-and-white landscapes that invite stillness, reflection, and a deeper way of seeing. From fog drifting between trees to the hush of freshly fallen snow, his work transforms quiet moments in nature into visuals that feel both poetic and profoundly human.

Beyond his own artistry, @augenweide has played a meaningful role in shaping the spirit and standards of DeviantArt photography. Through his leadership in multiple quality-focused groups, thoughtful critiques, and steadfast encouragement of fellow artists, he has helped cultivate a culture of excellence and growth. His eye is discerning, his guidance generous, and his dedication unwavering. We’re proud to honor @augenweide as the recipient of the Deviousness Award for March 2026.

Community Love

From @KizukiTamura

Peter has been a respected and influential member of the photographic community for over 15 years, earning multiple well-deserved Daily Deviations while consistently demonstrating artistic excellence and emotional depth.

Congratulations, dear Peter, on this prestigious DeviantArt award.

From @Dieffi

I’ve known my friend Peter, @augenweide , for as long as he’s been here on DA — 16 years! As one of our best and most popular photographers, he consistently sets the highest standards for his own work and for the art of others. He offers helpful feedback, provides constructive critique, and is always a friendly and courteous gentleman.

As the administrator of nine quality-focused groups, he serves as both mentor and supporter to photographers and is a true role model for me. I’m very familiar with the area Peter photographs, so his wonderful landscape photography evokes many fond memories. His tireless dedication makes him a truly deserving recipient of this award.

Congratulations, dear Peter!

From @ThomasPhotoWorks

Peter's black-and-white landscapes challenge viewers to discover contrast and depth in simplicity, influencing the community’s appreciation of monochrome impact. His landscape photographs evoke a profound sense of solitude and introspection, transforming ordinary vistas into powerful narratives of environmental fragility and humanity’s connection to the land. Each image invites a meditative pause, revealing the subtle dramas in nature that color so often overshadows. 

From @StephanePellennec

The simple beauty of nature. Going through Peter’s photography feels like wandering through the German countryside, closely noticing every detail along the way. He teaches us how to truly see and how to be amazed by the elements around us.

From @SabakuNoShi

Peter is an incredibly talented photographer. His gallery is one of the most remarkable I’ve seen on DeviantArt over the years, and every capture feels exceptional. When someone truly pours their heart into their work, that’s when magic happens and that’s exactly what you’ll find in his gallery.

It’s difficult to put into words what I feel when I look at his photos, but there’s something special in each one. Every ray of light, every shadow, every subtle shift of color is thoughtfully seen and beautifully preserved through his lens.

From @SennhArt

Nature provides the material; Peter Neske (@augenweide) knows how to transform it into joy, poetry, and emotion. He’s an extraordinary artist, and only another artist can capture the essence of his recent beautiful winter snow landscapes:

“He heard the snow falling gently through the air, each flake sounded distinctly different, yet just as each fell unhindered by another, so their sound did not clash or interfere with each other, but blended into a snow song that he knew very few had ever heard. And that song became louder, though always gentle, as he continued to be absorbed by the light, to become one with the light… just ever new joy...”

― Song of the Silent Snow by Hubert Selby Jr. 

From @pearwood

He who sees, especially trees, finding beauty where others walk on by.

From @cameraflou  

He stands as a true pillar of the DeviantArt photography community — a man in harmony with nature, and nature reflects that love back to him. His photographs are beautiful in their simplicity and perfectly framed, yet their real power lies in the emotions they stir within us. Wandering through his gallery is always a journey of pure delight. I am truly overjoyed to see Peter being honored today. 

Congratulations to @augenweide

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