ArtistUnknown [2006-01-21 21:23:39 +0000 UTC]

haaj nederlander ^^

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londonxpress [2004-12-20 22:27:16 +0000 UTC]

I hate leaving generic messages on user pages, but it’s a hard habit to break – and since I’m writing to so many people there really is no other way to go about it. Sorry if this all seems redundant, I’ll do my best to make this letter as warm and personal as possible.

The year is drawing to a close; so much has happened over the past twelve months in my life, and in some respects I’m still trying to make sense of it all! DeviantArt has played a major part in my life over the past year – it has shaped me as a person more than University ever has – and I have all of you to thank for that.

During high school my father handed me a leather bag – I didn’t know what the contents were. When I opened it up I found to my delight an old Pentax 35mm with an assortment of lenses. I was thrilled. I had never tried my hand at photography before but immediately went out to the nearest store, picked up some film and joined the school newspaper. A week later I got my first rolls of film back – all underexposed and ruined. I had failed miserably and put the camera away in my closet.

In early 2003 I took a trip to Quebec City for the Winter Carnival – and I took the camera with me. In April of that year a good friend from High School introduced me to DeviantArt. I submitted some of my photos from the trip (that were not underexposed – hurrah!) and a handful of pencil drawings of Totoro. It didn’t take long for me to become hooked and soon I was taking pictures again and learning from other photographers. That summer I bought my first digital camera, and I haven’t looked back since.

As of this moment I have been taking on small commercial jobs, doing commission work and creating a portfolio that I will take to local galleries in early 2005. I have started to sell prints both online and offline, and I have started to think of photography as a serious profession down the road. Perhaps it will be as a photojournalist, perhaps as a researcher – maybe simply as an artist trying to capture the beauty around me. In the course of just over a year photography has become my one true passion – I can’t put the camera down, and I can’t stop flipping through books, magazine articles, collections etc. It truly is addictive, and it changes the way I view the world around me.

I owe this tremendous change in my life to all of you. Since the very beginning you guys have been incredibly supportive, and incredibly inspirational. The amount of constructive feedback that I have received is overwhelming to say the very least. The other rich aspect of this community is the ability to see what others see – I have enjoyed viewing your work since joining – there have been some very moving / thought provoking / gorgeous imagery produced. This artistic community is a blessing for those starting out as an artist, or for those who simply want to share or observe work.

I don’t want this community experience to end anytime soon – I hope to remain an active member of the site and play as much of a part in your lives as you have played in mine. Sometimes I do get busy with school etc, but don’t ever feel that I’m ignoring you! Leave a message; kick me from time to time (even a slap to the face will do). I say this from time to time, but I’ll say it again here – if you ever want feedback on your work just let me know – I really don’t mind stopping by to comment / offer input! It is always nice to see what other people are using their imagination and creativity to produce.

Regardless of what your background is, I hope that you find the time over the next couple of weeks to relax and sneak away from the hectic pace of life - enjoy the company of family & friends! All the best to you in 2005

Cheers,
Evan

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psamtik [2004-11-14 01:32:18 +0000 UTC]

Just wanted to say hi, and can you please add a new fav please, that ones embarrasing!

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blademm [2004-10-09 16:15:27 +0000 UTC]

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cadrage [2004-06-10 20:31:13 +0000 UTC]

thats an awsome gally

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apocalipsegen [2004-02-29 22:22:21 +0000 UTC]

nice photos hehe

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toxicbug [2003-10-26 23:17:02 +0000 UTC]

sup man, just checkin out some stuff I've posted a comment on "colord world" a while ago... check out my page too man

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ag-plus [2003-09-08 05:43:13 +0000 UTC]

~ancanar
Bart Rienties
is a Nature Photographer
is a deviant since Oct 4, 2002, 10:42 AM
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that flower looks really nice

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psamtik [2003-09-02 05:19:04 +0000 UTC]

hey bud, just saying hi, see how your doing... aint been online recently have you

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psamtik [2003-08-24 20:59:34 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment bud

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psamtik [2003-08-10 03:16:27 +0000 UTC]

and again

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psamtik [2003-08-04 09:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Thx for the fav buddy

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drsmith [2003-07-29 14:13:45 +0000 UTC]

Hi, thanks for commenting on my ladybug photo, I'm glad you liked it
thanks again

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giyvin-photo [2003-07-27 20:56:26 +0000 UTC]

-s-s thank you for the warm welcome though I have been a member for over two years with my main art acount, thank you even more for the watch

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giyvin-photo [2003-07-27 20:30:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your comment on my photo work, I agree it's abit small but I try to keep all my photo work in a 800 by 600 format to save what little space is left on deviant art.. once more thank you for commenting

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nebu [2003-07-27 17:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much hun for your comment on W0man, glad you liked it

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nsfbr [2003-07-27 15:42:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the +fav and comment on The Awakening 6 . I really appreciate the kind words. It is a straight photo, with the normal clean up and such, of a sculpture here in Washington, DC. If you are interested, google: "The Awakening" Haines Point. The artist is J. Seward Johnson. It is a truly stunning piece to see and I just made my best effort to capture it.

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psamtik [2003-07-26 17:50:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks again buddy

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aisslinn [2003-07-26 17:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Your photos are stunning!! *sighs* Welcome to my devwatch

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psamtik [2003-07-24 20:55:01 +0000 UTC]

ancanar all the way lol

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dalharil [2003-07-22 18:11:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for your nice comment

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dutchgoblin [2003-07-17 21:53:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment on [link]

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djmirage [2003-07-06 15:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Je hebt helemaal gelijk!

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melek [2003-07-01 23:21:33 +0000 UTC]

..

*cough*

o_o

RAWWRRR!!!!


*retreats*

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citrus3d [2003-06-30 17:57:17 +0000 UTC]

oh, and your photography is just beautiful, i'm gonna add you to my watch.
!!!!!

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citrus3d [2003-06-30 17:44:25 +0000 UTC]

hey, thanks for the comment. it was the top of a beer keg.
!!!!

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psamtik [2003-06-30 17:12:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the s bud

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djmirage [2003-06-25 15:22:15 +0000 UTC]

Bedankt voor de +1 op mijn pageviews

ps; broer van joost toch ?

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morduk [2003-06-24 13:28:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all of the nice commments you gave me

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psamtik [2003-06-20 19:18:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comments bud

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shaterddreamz [2003-06-19 05:59:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks i appreciate the comment you left on at t h e edge

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emotionclone [2003-06-19 04:24:46 +0000 UTC]

hey! i really love your photography shots. keep at it, and thanks for your comment on my sunglass lenses deviation.

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cbpics [2003-06-18 16:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your comment on my little grasshopper.. Appreciate it.. !

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peax [2003-06-18 11:47:34 +0000 UTC]

I only use the original lens on my Olympus C4000z, it has a 2cm macro distance so I can get pretty close
When I was trying to take a pic of a huge ant (which got away) this fly landed right next to the lens, so I took a picture of it... then it turned to try another pose for the camera before it took off again.

/Mathias
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"
"No work and no play makes peax write comments"

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shakeitgranny [2003-06-18 06:52:19 +0000 UTC]

once again awsom captures.... your from the netherlands? coolies!! i used to live in Wassenar and i went to the american school of den haag.. ill do anything for a stroup wafel and some vla...wana hook a brother up???

with love
America

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Dominic-vd-Ruit [2003-06-16 19:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Tnx voor de comment

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backwrdsman [2003-06-16 16:46:43 +0000 UTC]

wow hello bart. thanks for commenting on "find your flower". nice of you!

/chris

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cbpics [2003-06-16 14:32:50 +0000 UTC]

Hey.. thanks for the comments..! Really do appreciate them

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syntheticdreamer [2003-06-16 08:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Hey dude, i see your getting to grips with your digicam
keep providing us with your skills

Greetz Chris

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xesior [2003-06-15 21:52:01 +0000 UTC]

keep up the good work

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underground-ink [2003-06-14 20:19:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment!! Always appreciated.
In answer to the font question, it's comprised of three actually. The mian one is Aqueline, the othe two are Treefrog and Texas Hero.

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-manta- [2003-06-14 18:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Thx for the comment!

Nu even naar wat meer fotootjes van jou bekijken...

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jsmonzani [2003-06-13 15:30:26 +0000 UTC]

What ? You don't have Acrobat ? Go and get it guy !

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bittertaste [2003-06-12 20:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Hey there! thanks very much for the comment and fav you gave !

tim ..

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l0natic [2003-06-12 19:59:30 +0000 UTC]

bedankt

jij ook

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trixi953 [2003-06-12 17:50:09 +0000 UTC]

u got a great galery hummm well that isnt something new a lot of people have sed that...hahah!! but its the truth U did great here !!!! keep up the good work!!!

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xxxemotionalkid [2003-06-12 13:11:55 +0000 UTC]

wow thanks so much for the comment on Oh So Alone ... it means a lot
~alice

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krush [2003-06-11 11:33:44 +0000 UTC]

I have taking time to watch your gallery and it's really awesome men ! there are some very nice shots

keep it up !!

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psamtik [2003-06-10 23:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Hey bud, your pictures are amazing... You've gone from just buying a camera to creating pictures like a professional..... Thats annoying for me as i've had my camera for a long time and the only decent things i've been able to produce are sweet wave pictures after a storm lol...

My camera was like 600 bucks and it sucks in so many ways i hate it

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fizzbomb [2003-06-10 08:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks for the cool comment on seeing the true colours thanks mate

take it easy

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