I haven't uploaded much lately and haven't been taking many photos. I'm a little fed up of creating mindless pretty work and want to do something a bit more meaningful. I can do cute macro shots well but I don't think they're my best work and it makes me sad when shots I put no thought into get lots of s and featured in everyone's journal and those I put lots of work and soul into don't even get critiqued
I'm sure a lot of you feel this way about your work.

So here are some of my personal favourites - you may have commented on them already but if not, I'd love it if you took the time to let me know what you think:





And now... featuring more of my watchers


Some shameless self-promotion for Creative Captures:
Our shiny website: [link]
Our dA page: ~CreativeCaptures
Our Facebook page: [link]
We'd love it if you became a fan!

My 20 theme challenge
1.) Come Back to Camden - Morrissey
2.) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
3.) Weak As I Am - Skunk Anansie
4.) The Certainty of Chance - The Divine Comedy
5.) Asleep - The Smiths
6.) Pierrot the Clown - Placebo
7.) I'll Take the Rain - REM
8.) El Tango de Roxanne from Mouline Rouge Soundtrack
9.) Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
10.) Ride On - Christy Moore
11.) Fuel - Metallica
12.) Black - Pearl Jam
13.) Join Me in Death - HIM
14.) Unforgiven II - Metallica
15.) Last Dance - The Cure
16.) Driven Under - Seether
17.) Gates of Dawn - Secret Garden
18.) The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera
19.) You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
20.) An Afternoon's Debauchery - David Gray

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Since I've been away dA has changed yet again and I'm taking a while to get used to it all. So far it all looks good and seems to work pretty well. However =Ptollemy just made me aware of one of dA's new applications which could be aiding copyright infringement of your deviations.

The new application is called SitBack and it allows you to view your gallery as a slideshow. In theory I think it's a great idea. However, dA will automatically provide this code allowing people to embed the slideshow anywhere, ie outside of DA. To those of you who already have to watermark, downscale and use TinEye to stop people ripping your images, I'm sure you'll realise that something like this is going to make life even harder for you.

There is no option at the minute to turn this feature off and it is not password protected so anyone can embed your images anywhere on the web.

I hate watermarking images but I think I'm going to have to start unless dA brings in the ability to disable SitBack and I'd advise you all the do the same.

For more information, to see SitBack in action or to let dA know what you think of it, see [link]

Now... time to feature some more of my watchers - we're nearly at the end of the list!



Some shameless self-promotion for Creative Captures:
Our shiny website: [link]
Our dA page: ~CreativeCaptures
Our Facebook page: [link]
We'd love it if you became a fan!

My 20 theme challenge
1.) Come Back to Camden - Morrissey
2.) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
3.) Weak As I Am - Skunk Anansie
4.) The Certainty of Chance - The Divine Comedy
5.) Asleep - The Smiths
6.) Pierrot the Clown - Placebo
7.) I'll Take the Rain - REM
8.) El Tango de Roxanne from Mouline Rouge Soundtrack
9.) Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
10.) Ride On - Christy Moore
11.) Fuel - Metallica
12.) Black - Pearl Jam
13.) Join Me in Death - HIM
14.) Unforgiven II - Metallica
15.) Last Dance - The Cure
16.) Driven Under - Seether
17.) Gates of Dawn - Secret Garden
18.) The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera
19.) You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
20.) An Afternoon's Debauchery - David Gray

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Well, more snooze than nooze - winter tends to make me very sluggish and sleepy. If only I could hibernate til the end of February!

Still looking for a job, I've applied for a few shop jobs - I think what I'd like to do is start small and work my way up. My current job is only 10 hours a week, has no opportunities for promotion and I haven't had a raise since I started (over a year ago). I don't really enjoy it and am struggling just to keep my car running. I want to be able to move out of this bedroom someday! I'm going to Nottingham in 3 weeks and am hoping it won't cost me much, otherwise I don't know how I'm going to afford Stephen's Christmas present!

I am looking forward to Christmas though - I get to spend proper time with my family and it's the only time of year that my dad lights the fire!

Time to feature some more of my watchers - why? To thank you all for your comments, critique and support that's why!
Here's part V:


Some shameless self-promotion for Creative Captures:
Our shiny website: [link]
Our dA page: ~CreativeCaptures
Our Facebook page: [link]
We'd love it if you became a fan!

My 20 theme challenge
1.) Come Back to Camden - Morrissey
2.) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
3.) Weak As I Am - Skunk Anansie
4.) The Certainty of Chance - The Divine Comedy
5.) Asleep - The Smiths
6.) Pierrot the Clown - Placebo
7.) I'll Take the Rain - REM
8.) El Tango de Roxanne from Mouline Rouge Soundtrack
9.) Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
10.) Ride On - Christy Moore
11.) Fuel - Metallica
12.) Black - Pearl Jam
13.) Join Me in Death - HIM
14.) Unforgiven II - Metallica
15.) Last Dance - The Cure
16.) Driven Under - Seether
17.) Gates of Dawn - Secret Garden
18.) The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera
19.) You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
20.) An Afternoon's Debauchery - David Gray

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My my my, all you lovely people have been so busy creating beautiful art and I feel like it's been decades since I've done anything Sorry I haven't been active here lately, I'm still watching!
I applied for my job as co-ordinator for the NI Theatre Association and didn't get it... so I'll be looking at other jobs more seriously now.
We moved out of our studio yesterday and Friday - I fell down the grate metal stairs whilst carrying a box of stuff on Friday and messed my knees up. I could hardly walk on Friday but starting to feel better - got lovely black and purple bruises on both legs.

In other news, I've become a nerd... got myself a library card and can't seem to stop reading! Also, I'm going to Nottingham at the end of the month to see Owain and Jolene, can't wait!

Featuring My Watchers - Part IV


Some shameless self-promotion for Creative Captures:
Our shiny website: [link]
Our dA page: ~CreativeCaptures
Our Facebook page: [link]
We'd love it if you became a fan!

My 20 theme challenge
1.) Come Back to Camden - Morrissey
2.) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
3.) Weak As I Am - Skunk Anansie
4.) The Certainty of Chance - The Divine Comedy
5.) Asleep - The Smiths
6.) Pierrot the Clown - Placebo
7.) I'll Take the Rain - REM
8.) El Tango de Roxanne from Mouline Rouge Soundtrack
9.) Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
10.) Ride On - Christy Moore
11.) Fuel - Metallica
12.) Black - Pearl Jam
13.) Join Me in Death - HIM
14.) Unforgiven II - Metallica
15.) Last Dance - The Cure
16.) Driven Under - Seether
17.) Gates of Dawn - Secret Garden
18.) The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera
19.) You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
20.) An Afternoon's Debauchery - David Gray

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Not much to say this week so enjoy the features! Featuring my watchers - Part III.



Some shameless self-promotion for Creative Captures:
Our shiny website: [link]
Our dA page: ~CreativeCaptures
Our Facebook page: [link]
We'd love it if you became a fan!

My 20 theme challenge
1.) Come Back to Camden - Morrissey
2.) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
3.) Weak As I Am - Skunk Anansie
4.) The Certainty of Chance - The Divine Comedy
5.) Asleep - The Smiths
6.) Pierrot the Clown - Placebo
7.) I'll Take the Rain - REM
8.) El Tango de Roxanne from Mouline Rouge Soundtrack
9.) Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
10.) Ride On - Christy Moore
11.) Fuel - Metallica
12.) Black - Pearl Jam
13.) Join Me in Death - HIM
14.) Unforgiven II - Metallica
15.) Last Dance - The Cure
16.) Driven Under - Seether
17.) Gates of Dawn - Secret Garden
18.) The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera
19.) You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
20.) An Afternoon's Debauchery - David Gray

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Thanks to `Karma021 for the Journal CSS