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Animals Kingdom
*Funtoon
reports, 1d 49m ago
reports, 1d 49m agoAn awesome shot for ( Animals Kingdom )Hope you like it .. 
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30 Fantastic Photography Features - Part 6
*RaineJoybringer
reports, 10h 5m ago
reports, 10h 5m agoAnother 30 fantastic photographers you gotta check out!
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Winners of our "Make Me Laugh" Contest!
=PhotographersClub
reports, 1d 3h ago
reports, 1d 3h agoThe news article version of our contest winners feature!
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The Photography-APN Live Critique Project!
^kkart
reports, 23h 15m ago
reports, 23h 15m agoIntroducing the Photography-Animals, Plants & Nature Gallery Live Critique Project!
Please click the news article title for more information.
This evening at 10pm Eastern time US, the Photography-Animals, Plants, & Nature gallery here on deviantART brings you "The Live Critique Project" taking place in Photography-APN deviantART Chatroom.
All are welcomed and one doesn't have to be a premium member to participate. All details are contained within the link so please read as how this will work.
So be sure to swing by and join in on the fun! Everyone is welcomed!
Please click the news article title for more information.
This evening at 10pm Eastern time US, the Photography-Animals, Plants, & Nature gallery here on deviantART brings you "The Live Critique Project" taking place in Photography-APN deviantART Chatroom.
All are welcomed and one doesn't have to be a premium member to participate. All details are contained within the link so please read as how this will work.
So be sure to swing by and join in on the fun! Everyone is welcomed!
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The Best of Freestyle Vol. VIII
=PhotographersClub reports, 1d 4h ago
reports, 1d 4h agoA feature of the best 50 submissions we received in our October 2009 freestyle week.
Photography News This Week
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Nothing to Hope
*scheinbar
reports, 2d 18h ago
reports, 2d 18h agoThere's nothing to hope?
If you see all these wonderful pics from my novembre-features
you will learn: there is a lot of hope
If you see all these wonderful pics from my novembre-features
you will learn: there is a lot of hope
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Finest Macro, Nature and Invertebrates in Squares
=rav777
reports, November 27
reports, November 27Finest Macro, Nature and Invertebrates in Squares
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I LOVE MY PETS! - 08
`emmil
reports, November 27
reports, November 27Various faces in one name: LOVE!
If you like it, another feature in this series will keep coming!!
- `emmil
If you like it, another feature in this series will keep coming!!
- `emmil
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Pretty in Pink (VI)
=rav777 reports, November 27
reports, November 27This is the 6th edition of ' Pretty in Pink ' - A huge collection of carefully choosen deviations from the photography/people & portraits-galleries.
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Best Of The Best ;; SQUARES
~scream-for-silence
reports, November 25
reports, November 25This is the first of a series of features I will be doing.
They consist of my absolute favorite photography that i've collected since i've been a member of DeviantArt.
This feature's focus is on SQUARES, give them some love
They consist of my absolute favorite photography that i've collected since i've been a member of DeviantArt.
This feature's focus is on SQUARES, give them some love
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The sunny side
~6igella
reports, 2d 5h ago
reports, 2d 5h agoSit back and see some pictures about the happiest things of the world. About the sunny side.
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Better Digital Photography Magazine-Free online
^kkart reports, November 26
reports, November 26From the Publishers of "What Digital Camera" and "Amateur Photographer", IPC Media today has announced a new online photography magazine, "Better Digital Photography" that people can read free and fully online, it is also interactive with embedding video tutorials from the magazine and mouse-over tips. Aimed at the entry and intermediate level photographer, it is heavily devoted to equipment and technique-focused photography content.
From the IPC Media website:
Publishing director Alex Robb says: “This is an exciting and innovative new venture for the photo portfolio. The editorial team have worked incredibly hard to create bespoke content, including technique videos and other interactive content. I am delighted that we have secured distribution to around two million photographers to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the excellent tips and advice. Better Digital Photography is a further indication of how IPC continues to innovate in this competitive sector.”
Editor Mat Gallagher adds: “We wanted to create a product that helps the reader expand their knowledge, while being easy to use. It is thanks to the talents of art editor Steve Crabb that we have managed to produce such a visually stimulating and accessible magazine that surpasses anything else in the market place.”
My thoughts, this is downright awesome and VERY well done, it is like looking at an actual magazine, but the fact that it has videos embedded within for tips, tutorials, and techniques, make this even better! You can also subscribe for free, via email for upcoming issues, make personal notes within the magazine, and download a copy to your hard drive. GO GET IT!
From the IPC Media website:
Publishing director Alex Robb says: “This is an exciting and innovative new venture for the photo portfolio. The editorial team have worked incredibly hard to create bespoke content, including technique videos and other interactive content. I am delighted that we have secured distribution to around two million photographers to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the excellent tips and advice. Better Digital Photography is a further indication of how IPC continues to innovate in this competitive sector.”
Editor Mat Gallagher adds: “We wanted to create a product that helps the reader expand their knowledge, while being easy to use. It is thanks to the talents of art editor Steve Crabb that we have managed to produce such a visually stimulating and accessible magazine that surpasses anything else in the market place.”
My thoughts, this is downright awesome and VERY well done, it is like looking at an actual magazine, but the fact that it has videos embedded within for tips, tutorials, and techniques, make this even better! You can also subscribe for free, via email for upcoming issues, make personal notes within the magazine, and download a copy to your hard drive. GO GET IT!
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~vannah-monster ~Shutmeup86 ~AngelRamya ~NocturnalInsomnia ~oliffe ~ErosFerchu ~LeoFLN `cosmosue ~Misteriya =WCS-Wildcat ~elvenfae ~Ochae7 ~secretladyspider ~jupiterkat2007 ~Dreaming-Moon =cryingsorceress ~Verlasse =starxdust ~KAMELOTrealm ~ladynelenyan ~burntfaestock ~kells-ari ~FadingObscurity ~lorripop =IceCrystal ~GBY ~chloegc ~bird-of-light `lucias-tears =Simounet ~SkeLLa =c0incidence ~acydkitt3n ~cookiesncream08 ~TattooTheWorldArt ~quev ~DemonHearts ~lamour13 ~AngelxDoll ~Skyefan112 =missy-g ~nark4themind =arthame ~psihogirl *CrossingMissVampire ~patronus-light =M-a-e-e =ninazdesign =drop-asd ~Lily-Evers =Twilights-Maiden ~impurfektion ~DreamlessFear ~st-3ph ~blestt ~otakuspirit `anaRasha ~PequeCosa ~Coma7053 ~oneblack-closet `TheTragicTruth-Of-Me ~Gil-chan =thetopcrusader *VictorLetophoro =Behana `Elandria ~gmdee *Ephourita ~gwenthefreaky ~akiyuki-no-ai ~LadyDarkRaven *maril1 ~FaLLingStAr14 ~pentastic-art `ladytwiglet *mmenathalie =EvanescentAngel666
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Interview with TheTragicTruth-Of-Me
`Princess-of-Shadows
reports, July 15, 2008
reports, July 15, 2008 Interview with =TheTragicTruth-Of-Me
Today I am bringing you one of the artists who I most admire and love. I've known her for many years now, even though in the first times she had no idea I even existed, and she has helped me find my way in art and is a constant source of inspiration, kindness and intelligence. Her main goal is to combine two things that most people believe are impossible to fuse: beauty and concept. And this makes me all the more interested in her ideas.
Thank you so much my dear Victoria for taking the time to answer these questions. I'm sure many others want to know who you are behind the camera and what inspires such wonderful creations.
♥ How would you define yourself in 10 words so that we know a little more about the artist behind the lens?
I never take myself too seriously but I am very, very determined. (sorry I know that’s tweleve! )
♥ Your works are very unique in a magical way, you are able to combine beauty and glamour, however they are filled of real life intense emotions we can all relate to. What inspired you to choose the path of fashion/ beauty/ glamour in your art?
I have always been interested in fashion and beauty and their intense power of communication and how easily they can spark the imagination. My room is filled with fashion and photography magazines and if I’m not taking photos I’m looking at them. Creating an atmosphere and realising a concept with makeup and clothes is what I love to do most and beauty and fashion allows me to do that.
♥ You are a very beautiful young lady as you must know by now and of course very talented as well. Beauty and talent usually bring a
lot of jealousy from other people. Have you ever had to deal with rude comments judging you for working mostly with yourself as the model?
You are far too kind!
In the past yes, but I think the best way to deal with that is to carry on what you are doing and do it to your best. When I first started submitting on this site some people would question my motive for using me as the model. I do think that some people would truly like to believe
that I use myself in my photography out of vanity or because it is easier, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
I use myself for various reasons. It is convenient for a start; you do not need to plan in advance so this enables spontaneity when shooting.
But using myself in my photos also enables me to bring my personal experience and emotions to my images. As you say my photography deals a lot with the emotions I have gone through, so it is often fitting for me to portray them myself. I also feel a great sense of achievement when I am both in front of and behind the lens, its hard work. It’s been a long time since I encountered any animosity. I think people are more accustomed to seeing self portraits now and realise that it is an artistic choice over anything else.
♥ One of the themes I find particularly interesting in your gallery is how you portray Love as being something truly Tragic, beautiful and yet sad. Is this your vision of it in real life, or is it just your artistic vision?
Just like most aspects of life, love has its ups and its downs. I’ve experienced both in abundance and its power has such an enormous effect of my life and beliefs. I don’t feel all love is a negative thing, often on the path to finding it there is a lot but there is also love out there that is truly happy. However I do often find it more of a natural process to turn the hurt and sadness into images as my photography is a great outlet for my emotions.
♥ When you look back to your older works, do you realize how much you've grown? Is evolution your main goal, or do you focus on expressing your thoughts and feelings above all?
I love to look back at my older works and see the progression I’ve made. I have learnt so much since I started taking photos. I’m always trying to better myself and evolve technically to create the best photos possible. But my main aim is to produce photos that have aesthetic AND concept. To me that’s the greatest goal. I don’t want to get complacent, I can always pick out areas where I need to improve and having deviants that are helpful enough to critique and advise me as well as suggest areas of improvement means I always have something to aspire to.
♥ I think a lot of people are also very curious about your user name. What is the meaning behind it, if you don't mind sharing?
Lol. I get this question a lot. And to be fair, I have no idea. It’s rather ambiguous; it can mean anything to anyone. I guess everyone has their own ‘tragic truth’, a self realisation that they don’t want to have, but this has only manifested myself in my photo ‘the tragic truth of me’.
But if I ever realise what it truly means to me, I’ll let you know!
Today I am bringing you one of the artists who I most admire and love. I've known her for many years now, even though in the first times she had no idea I even existed, and she has helped me find my way in art and is a constant source of inspiration, kindness and intelligence. Her main goal is to combine two things that most people believe are impossible to fuse: beauty and concept. And this makes me all the more interested in her ideas.
Thank you so much my dear Victoria for taking the time to answer these questions. I'm sure many others want to know who you are behind the camera and what inspires such wonderful creations.
♥ How would you define yourself in 10 words so that we know a little more about the artist behind the lens?
I never take myself too seriously but I am very, very determined. (sorry I know that’s tweleve! )
♥ Your works are very unique in a magical way, you are able to combine beauty and glamour, however they are filled of real life intense emotions we can all relate to. What inspired you to choose the path of fashion/ beauty/ glamour in your art?
I have always been interested in fashion and beauty and their intense power of communication and how easily they can spark the imagination. My room is filled with fashion and photography magazines and if I’m not taking photos I’m looking at them. Creating an atmosphere and realising a concept with makeup and clothes is what I love to do most and beauty and fashion allows me to do that.
♥ You are a very beautiful young lady as you must know by now and of course very talented as well. Beauty and talent usually bring a
lot of jealousy from other people. Have you ever had to deal with rude comments judging you for working mostly with yourself as the model?
You are far too kind!
In the past yes, but I think the best way to deal with that is to carry on what you are doing and do it to your best. When I first started submitting on this site some people would question my motive for using me as the model. I do think that some people would truly like to believe
that I use myself in my photography out of vanity or because it is easier, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
I use myself for various reasons. It is convenient for a start; you do not need to plan in advance so this enables spontaneity when shooting.
But using myself in my photos also enables me to bring my personal experience and emotions to my images. As you say my photography deals a lot with the emotions I have gone through, so it is often fitting for me to portray them myself. I also feel a great sense of achievement when I am both in front of and behind the lens, its hard work. It’s been a long time since I encountered any animosity. I think people are more accustomed to seeing self portraits now and realise that it is an artistic choice over anything else.
♥ One of the themes I find particularly interesting in your gallery is how you portray Love as being something truly Tragic, beautiful and yet sad. Is this your vision of it in real life, or is it just your artistic vision?
Just like most aspects of life, love has its ups and its downs. I’ve experienced both in abundance and its power has such an enormous effect of my life and beliefs. I don’t feel all love is a negative thing, often on the path to finding it there is a lot but there is also love out there that is truly happy. However I do often find it more of a natural process to turn the hurt and sadness into images as my photography is a great outlet for my emotions.
♥ When you look back to your older works, do you realize how much you've grown? Is evolution your main goal, or do you focus on expressing your thoughts and feelings above all?
I love to look back at my older works and see the progression I’ve made. I have learnt so much since I started taking photos. I’m always trying to better myself and evolve technically to create the best photos possible. But my main aim is to produce photos that have aesthetic AND concept. To me that’s the greatest goal. I don’t want to get complacent, I can always pick out areas where I need to improve and having deviants that are helpful enough to critique and advise me as well as suggest areas of improvement means I always have something to aspire to.
♥ I think a lot of people are also very curious about your user name. What is the meaning behind it, if you don't mind sharing?
Lol. I get this question a lot. And to be fair, I have no idea. It’s rather ambiguous; it can mean anything to anyone. I guess everyone has their own ‘tragic truth’, a self realisation that they don’t want to have, but this has only manifested myself in my photo ‘the tragic truth of me’.
But if I ever realise what it truly means to me, I’ll let you know!
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 reports, 1d 6h agoDaily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it. Each day we will feature 5 deviations from the Literature categories in a News Article. In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you  the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community.68 Project Comment: 0-5 Comments // Issue 42*ProjectComment
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I've never seen this artist! O.O How??!
thanks =Princess-of-Shadows for this interview!
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Dich finden, ohne mich zu verlieren.
Mich Dir geben, ohne mich aufzugeben.
Dich verstehen, ohne mich zu übersehen.
So könnte es gehen.
I am inspired to write a commentary on the nature of people to react poorly to some types of photographic art. In a few words I would like to express my own opinion on the matter (which relates to the *isolation of the individual* concept that is very interesting to me).
It seems, to me anyway, that when an artist comes along with a talent for reaching beyond the sense of isolation we all have and for a moment makes us feel that we are at our deepest levels, after all, of the same mind, body and spirit that this feeling is very challenging to our sense of self.
A person who is well grounded in their own sense of self, in my opinion, takes this challenge as a breath of fresh air (much like a person who is not afraid to die is thrilled by horror movies, or sky diving perhaps) but a person who is not confident in their sense of self takes this challenge as a threat to identity, and it is there that the fear and personal attacks against the artist grow from.
Thank you for these interviews. Thank you for the inspiration to think beyond myself once again.
(I have had to substitue asterix for quotations in this piece because I am simply not smart enough to figure out how to put things in quotations - sorry)
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