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So,

At the urging of my partner, who checks my profile more often than I do these days, here's an updated journal.

Not much new to report (photography-wise). things over at HDR-Club have slowed down (see - deteriorated) drastically since the dA Groups shift. This is my fault, as I've been focusing on a whole whack of different things these days. Also, seeing those numbers of requests piling up causes me anxiety, and procrastinating is a thing I do. I'm confident, however, that this will smooth out sooner or later. Hey, autumn and winter are coming up. I'll be cooped up in the house more often. I should have more time, right?

That being said, I'm having ALOT of fun right now.


And now the real reason for a new journal entry:

The Features
As always, should anyone have a cow at the fact that I am featuring their beautiful works of art in an effort to promote them, and by extension, to promote the artists, then please, by all means, leave me a nasty comment explaining exactly why this is offensive...and I'll take down the feature.

Chairlift panorama Lake Louise by bigdan43:thumb178400298: apocalypse by StevaNN
Extend by SteelAtlas Empire by AimishBoy peace of mind by PatrickWally
Tournez Manege by subversif City of Gold by Gaisano HDR 12 by bigboo17
ON TO THE NEXT ONE by Ghost247:thumb179576470:
DOMINE SALVAM... by lostknightkg
(Kris - This is my comment: This clock shot; it's f*cking gorgeous!)

~John


Hotel Soap Stamp by PsychoMonkeyShogun We Love Dr. Tran by renatalmar(Dr. Tran stamps. How AWESOME is that???)
Unipolar and Bipolar Stamp by KawaiiUniverseStudio ST: Anxiety Disorder Awareness by JSTradArt Canon User Stamp by iZgo DA Stamp - Rainbow by phantompanther Fujifilm User by interloper Canada Stamp by phantom:thumb91143872: Canada-Club Stamp by bolsterstone Long Exposure Stamp by Swordsman42 The Mars Volta stamp by Sy666 I heart Quebec by redshadow-online:thumb40955410: long-expOsure Club Stamp I by long-expOsure-Club HDRclubstamp by s-l-e-e-p-y-h-e-a-d HDR-Club stamp 2 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 4 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 1 by pilgrimx:thumb122480494::thumb122479722:
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It's not that I've gotten lazy. Quite the opposite, in fact. While I have not been taking too many shots of late (still editing stuff from 2009), I've been keeping quite, quite busy (certain individuals can back me up here). Work is not a mess. It's busy, and that's how it should be. Getting in shape took a while, and there's still more to come, but it's worth it.

It's good to work hard and play harder.

It's nice to maintain a little mystery in life.

It's fun not to feel one needs to give a crap about so many little things.

It is possible to have fun, and yet be responsible.

Natural highs are addictive.



Features

In no particular order, and for no particular reason...deal with it.

Where I'll never go ep. 3 by bubus666 14th by Radiatr Vista 10 by rodgah
:thumb168104282: Solar winds by rifas everlasting gaze by Ditze
Up by Jurnov Thailand | Spaceship by slecocqphotography Mist Between The Trees by sneakazz
Rutki HDR by talsei Time Passes By by SteelAtlas Crossflow by pozzz
:thumb167261457:
A note on the last one: Very zen, Randall

~John


Hotel Soap Stamp by PsychoMonkeyShogun We Love Dr. Tran by renatalmar(Dr. Tran stamps. How AWESOME is that???)
Unipolar and Bipolar Stamp by KawaiiUniverseStudio ST: Anxiety Disorder Awareness by JSTradArt Canon User Stamp by iZgo DA Stamp - Rainbow by phantompanther Fujifilm User by interloper Canada Stamp by phantom:thumb91143872: Canada-Club Stamp by bolsterstone Long Exposure Stamp by Swordsman42 The Mars Volta stamp by Sy666 I heart Quebec by redshadow-online:thumb40955410: long-expOsure Club Stamp I by long-expOsure-Club HDRclubstamp by s-l-e-e-p-y-h-e-a-d HDR-Club stamp 2 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 4 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 1 by pilgrimx:thumb122480494::thumb122479722:
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Yes I'm been becoming stagnant with HDR-Club since the groups conversion. It's not because I don't like it or because my heart isn't there. I guess it's been a simply a little break. The club basically runs itself, which has allowed me to try getting on top of other things going on. Admittedly, though, it would be a little livelier with more active participation from myself. That'll be a goal in the next few weeks.

Just while I can write something no one will read, that has little (see: nothing) to do with dA or photography: Has anyone ever been to Place Bonaventure in downtown Montreal, Canada? Well, last week I attended a baby show there with a good friend and my partner. We're not looking to have a family, but my friend is 5-6 months in to her pregnancy. Anyway, this place is huge. And by huge, I mean the main hall alone is this 250 000 square foot, poured concrete brutalist cavern. Imagine that, filled with every pregnant woman in the east coast of Canada and a whack of very new parents with infants in-strollers. What a sight...

So, now that that useless bit is out of the way, here are Features to seal the deal:


The Cars We Love
Cars V by Art-Is-Alive VXR Astra HDR by gavin2610 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme by PSMnt  

Symmetry and Balance
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele by erenabice Natural History Museum by erenabice:thumb155556628:  

Landscapes Surround Us
Knapps Castle Vista by KalkmanPhotography Thuderstorms and Sunflowers by kkart Timber view by addr010  

The Few, The Tall

Urbanix 27 by shaysapir QV.1 - The Bright Lights by MalcomX:thumb159296024:  


As always, should anyone have a cow that I am promoting their lovely work, please let me know and I will remove their features

~John


Hotel Soap Stamp by PsychoMonkeyShogun We Love Dr. Tran by renatalmar(Dr. Tran stamps. How AWESOME is that???)
Unipolar and Bipolar Stamp by KawaiiUniverseStudio ST: Anxiety Disorder Awareness by JSTradArt Canon User Stamp by iZgo DA Stamp - Rainbow by phantompanther Fujifilm User by interloper Canada Stamp by phantom:thumb91143872: Canada-Club Stamp by bolsterstone Long Exposure Stamp by Swordsman42 The Mars Volta stamp by Sy666 I heart Quebec by redshadow-online:thumb40955410: long-expOsure Club Stamp I by long-expOsure-Club HDRclubstamp by s-l-e-e-p-y-h-e-a-d HDR-Club stamp 2 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 4 by pilgrimx HDR-Club stamp 1 by pilgrimx:thumb122480494::thumb122479722:
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Ok Well, I have a few statements to make:

1- I admit that I love the sport of curling. Yes, it does involve throwing 40lb stones down a sheet of ice in a glorified game of shuffle-board. But it's so much more than that! It's a strategy game, a game of finesse and touch. And holy hell is it exciting to see our Canadians steal points when they don't have the hammer!!


2- The most fun part of the Olympics (curling aside) were the uniforms...During the opening ceremonies I compiled a list of garments worn by national teams which I am determined to get my hands on. They are as follows:

-The pants of the Azerbaijan team;
-The pants of the Czech team;
-The Irish uniform in its entirety;
-The pants of the Dutch team;
-The scarves of the Slovakian team;
-The pants of the Norwegian men's curling rink.

By the way, the the Norwegian's pants just rocked. To any Norwegian readers, please pass it on that I salute them.


3- My journals are becoming fewer and far-between. All apologies and junk. Running the club and still trying to complete my Muskoka trip pictures is taking up time. Luckily our good friends here at dA are improving the Groups application really nicely.


And now for FEATURES. It's nice to just pick through the :+fav:s folder for exceptional work.

Heaven under construction by JuhaniViitanen Twin Towers by JuhaniViitanen:thumb155048464: Tumult by goldomega Naked by Jurnov Costa 4 by joneartista:thumb153895619: Docks of Tokyo, Japan by Thrill-Seeker Melbourne Taxi Australia by Thrill-Seeker SUPER by HPedrosa Jason and Michelle 4 by Timothy-Sim:thumb149720799:

Finally, to my friends who had to had to endure my curling-watching these past two weeks. Thank you for putting up with my constant gasps and dorky love of the sport.

~John





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Oh my god. I have somehow found 15 minutes in which to do up a journal entry.

It's gonna be short and sweet, but include features in no particular order.

I've been beyond busy with several things. Among the most overwhelming of these preoccupations are:

1- Work and my OCD surround it;
2- Christmas shopping (which is almost done);
3- The conversion of my baby, HDR-Club to the new Groups application. It was speedy and looks like fun. However, 3 years worth of notes which were supposed to be included in the conversion have disappeared :sarcasticclap:. Being something of a technophobe, I have been getting easily overwhelmed trying to figure this thing out. Luckily, and in an optimistic tone, I am miles advanced in the application compared to a week ago!

My employer wants me to chew up a few weeks of vacation before the end of 2009 (I have too much banked up), so I take 2 weeks off starting Friday. that'll give me time to sort out the club, organize my personal dA page, bake, relax for a few minutes (or more), edit and submit some of my October shots (there are like 60...it'll take forever), and maybe actually get out and take a picture for the first time in 2 months!

Phew</a>....

I shave my head...that way I don't pull my hair out when the heat is on, lol.


Features</a></a>

Beaming - HDR by sxy447:thumb145502395::thumb145274981: Night Highway III by Zdendas Sleep With The Light On by JonGoldie golden harvest by aimeelikestotakepics:thumb144917037: The Crystal Church by Epsylon0 Quantum by feebonacci ..:: Warming up ::.. by firegold Fullmoon HDR by HDRenesys Place for rest...02 by Pharaun333 U by Radiatr Hinterland by goldomega Burnt Offerings by orang3

~John





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