HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I was lucky enough to get a very gracious gift this year, in the form of this:

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It is beautiful, and it is showing me that I have lots to learn! I'm newly inspired, though, and up for the challenge!

Watch out, guys. I'm posting again!

I'm jumping on the bandwagon.

So, here's the deal:
The first 17 people to comment will get three thumbnails of my choice featured. The catch is that you must then post a journal and feature 17 more people as well as feature three thumbnails of my work (if you want).

Also, if you've already done this on your own journal, feel free to comment here, anyway. I'll still feature you.

Agreed? Agreed.

First, someone I've been watching for ages now. His style is always evolving, and that's one of the reasons I love watching him!






#2 is Mr. . The word "versatile" comes to mind when I think about his talent. Oddly, the reason I started watching him was because many of his photos made me wonder what the subject felt like (to the touch). This first thumb is an example of that.




The #3 spot belongs to . He's one of my oldest DeviantArt friends, and one of the quickest to offer valuable feedback (hint, hint, Mr. Diomedes... I've got newer pics up. /wink). He points his lense at a wide variety of things and just keeps surprising me. He's sharp as a tack, too. I had a really hard time deciding which three of his pieces to feature. I believe I originally selected about 14 and had to whittle it down from there. And now, I give you:




(I snuck a 4th one in there. I could help it.)

I HAVE MY NEW CAMERA!!
Hello, Nikon D80. I've longed for you and now you're mine!
After so long without a functional camera I enjoyed working with, I'm actually a little overwhelmed at the idea of getting started again.

Oh well. Here we go!!


While I'm at it... What do you guys think I should do with my prints? I'm starting to think that I don't like the borders and titles on them. Should I resubmit new versions without, or do you guys like all that stuff?

Because chains can be kinky and fun.

This took me -way- too long to get around to. Please forgive me.

posted a chain gang thingy in his journal, as did , so now it's my turn. I have to say, by the way, how much of a fun idea this is!

The first ten people who comment on this journal get to be part of my very special, sparkly, and quite bubbly chain gang. I will go through your gallery and pick three of my favorite deviations to display here. I know how talented you guys all are, so this will not only be fun for me, but easy as pie!

Of course, you have to post the same offer for it to count.
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I've been watching this girlie for quite some time now. I actually already had stuff in mind for her when I posted this.
I present to you:
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Easily one of my favorite photographers here. He has a knack for making recognizing the beauty in what most perceive as ordinary. I had a hard time limiting myself to three.
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And, for good measure... a dose of cuteness: [link]



This fine gentleman is quite the conversationalist and, therefore, has a way with words. I've enjoyed reading his work over the years, especially as he's grown from a more structured format to a free-form and more expressive style.
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I'm not extremely familiar with this artist, as she only recently stumbled across my page, but, from what I can tell, she's extremely friendly and upbeat. Her art, therefore, has a cheerful quality to it, I think.
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This is another artist I've only just recently become aware of. It turns out that he's the boyfriend of the lovely Saundrinha. He says he's a 3D modeler by trade, but some of his photography is quite nice.
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This is the guy that got me here. I've always had an interest in photography, but never had the means. With a lot of encouragement from him, as well as lots of lessons, I finally found a place behind the lens that I was comfortable with. I owe this guy lots. It also doesn't hurt that he's extremely talented! Hard to pick just three!
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It seems the name of my new city is rather appropriate.

Life in Phoenix is filled with beauty. Friends, sunsets, trips...
My job is wonderful, and the people I work with are amazing.
It's refreshing to be able to start over, to take that first breath again.
Wonderful new opportunities keep popping up.
Here's to serendipity!
/raises glass