ericthom57

Found these photographs as I stumbled around the Internet using StumbleUpon. Hope you enjoy!
Meow in the dark www.photosight.ru/photo/alone/…
Beluga humor www.nature-pictures.org/image/…
Beautiful reflections www.photosight.ru/photo/alone/…
Standing alone 1x.com/OEfullSize/31057-fullsi…
Peaceful place for prose www.more.com/images/photo/imag…
Composing with the sky jpgmag.com/photos/2197946
Some of Harry Benson's best (scroll down the page) www.escapeintolife.com/artist-…
All tuckered out www.photomagazine.ro/galeriefo…
A week's worth of incredible work blogs.wsj.com/photojournal/201…
Marilyn loved her music www.lifelounge.com/resources/G…
Glamour shots don't have to be in glamorous locations theofficelondon.com/wp-content…
Palatable intensity www.petervanbeever.com/photos/…
Get off my back! www.coldwaterimages.com/green_…

Hope you enjoyed!

As noted in my previous journal, I'm liking this relatively new 'Group' thing here on dA. If nothing else, it makes contributing art to a group much easier than the old way of sending notes. I'm just guessing here, but I'll bet it's easier for the admins, too.

All that said, there's something I'd love to see. That is a simple format for explaining group basics. For example, it would be great if there were a brief, distinct, clear statement of what the group is about and what contributions it seeks. Other things that should be included (IMHO) are:
- Providing a contributed photo meets the criteria set forth in the mission statement, will it be automatically featured, or is that up to the discretion of the admins?
- How often can members contribute art? (If it's once a week, tell what day the week starts and ends for the purposes of the group.)
- Make it clear where (what folders) art should be contributed.
- If there are very specific types of art a group will not accept (though it might generally meet the group's criteria), please note. Examples: If a group for Nikon shooters will not accept nudes, that should be noted. If a nature photo group will not accept HDR photos, please note.

Those are just examples. The list surely is not comprehensive. But it is a start.
Ideally -- again, IMHO -- every group would have a place on its home page where this info would sit. Same place, every page.
I'm not delusional enough to think any idea of consistency would fly. But heck...a guy can dream, can't he?

Good morning (at least it's morning here in cloudy, wet Florida) one and all!

I know this won't get to everyone, but I do hope those who regularly watch -- and maybe occasionally favorite -- my work will see it. Here and now, I extend my sincerest thanks to all who fave and comment on my photography. You gals and guys are the greatest! Going forward I will not be thanking folks for individual faves...just know they are very much appreciated! It's simply a time thing...that's all.
When I can, I will continue to reply to thoughtful comments. (I love getting those...positive or constructively negative!)


Don't know about the rest of you, but I am truly loving this new groups thing on dA!
I've seen more good groups spring up. Submitting is far less cumbersome than in the past. And I personally think the quality of submissions is overall better than ever. (That said, I do wish some of the groups would be a but more discriminating in what they throw out to the members...but that's just me, I suppose.)
Yes, I'm getting a ton more deviations every day. But that's OK. I like seeing the works of others!


Just a couple of notes here for the novices out there.
The best angle to shoot most photos is rarely from a standing position. A higher or lower vantage point almost always offers a photograph with better composition. Check this one out, for example:
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Would that photo have had the same impact if the photographer had shot it while standing? I think not. Same with this shot:

Certainly the wedding photographer captured wonderful shots from elsewhere, but just look at this angle!
Sometimes as you move about, simply looking up or down offers whole new perspectives. (Just be careful and don't hurt yourself!) Take this photo, for example:

The photographer could have climbed these stairs and kept the eyes straight forward and side to side. But look what would have been missed had she not simply looked down.
Likewise, had this photographer not looked up, he would have missed this stark, bright shot:
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A couple more notes on this subject: When you can, keep a small tarp or some other compact, waterproof material with you for those times when you need to kneel or even lay down to get your best shot. Also, a short step ladder can give you a few inches or extra height that can make all the difference in the world.

Y'all have a terrific week!

When I logged into dA today, I noticed that I'd finally...FINALLY!...topped 25,000 pageviews. OK, so it's just a number. I recall I last celebrated 10,000 pageviews, which seems so very long ago. My next celebration was to be 25,000. And now, I'm shooting for 50,000. Yeah, I know. That's a long way away if the past is any indication.
To celebrate this small milestone, I offer a handful of my own work I like personally, and that may or may not have gotten your attention.









...and two recent offerings...