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WNC - Anniversary Feature No. 2Don't forget to  this feature if you like it.
You can also "+1" it on Google+
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This is a selection from last year's monthly features of
:iconwhoneedscolour:
a group dedicated to black and white artwork!
Bon anniversaire!

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WNC - Monthly Feature No. 23Don't forget to :+favlove: this feature if you like it.
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This is a selection from last month's submissions to
:iconwhoneedscolour:
a group dedicated to black and white artwork.
Already biting your nails with excitement?

Here we go:







Abstract and Surreal DDs for OctoberI hardly need to abstract things, 
for each object is unreal enough already.
(Max Beckmann)
Enjoy this summary of last month's DDs for Abstract & Surreal Photography:































Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic artwork!
:iconcommunityrelations: :iconabstract-and-surreal:
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PE Abstract and Surreal: IntroductionIntroduction: Defining abstract and surreal
The term abstract comes from the Latin word abstrahere (to draw away) and refers to the concept of abstraction. In abstract art it means that the artists uses a visual language of form, color and line to create an image which is almost free from any references in the visual world. Related terms are nonfigurative art, nonobjective art and nonrepresentational art.

In abstract photography the actual subject doesn’t matter much – it’s not important what you see but how you see and feel a picture. This is why abstract artists often refuse to reveal the subject of their photographs or even the used technique. They prefer not to distract the viewer from the deeper concept of their artwork. However, a lot of abstract photographers c
PE Abstract and Surreal: Camera MovementCamera Movement








Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes
Landscapes
Interview with *alisinwonder
Celebrating Diversity #3Hello, everyone!
When we don't see enough of a particular art form, it is difficult for us to understand or appreciate it. This project aims to bring you features that you might not have seen otherwise from a variety of galleries around dA. For example, I tend to live and breathe photomanipulations and (to a lesser extent) digital art, and I really enjoyed taking a moment to browse the non-photomanipulation galleries for treasures. I found many, and I hope you will enjoy the features I have chosen.
Jade (^Aeirmid)
These are the things I love:




















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Celebrating Diversity #15I enjoyed doing my last Celebrating Diversity article so much I decided to do another one!!!  Have you looked at another gallery than your usual today????





Celebrating Diversity #1-14 found here:
#1
#2
#3
#4
Memories Punish Me Once Again>>> Anathema, Regret <<<



As I drift away, far away from you
I feel all alone in a crowded room
Thinking to myself
"There's no escape from this
fear, regret, loneliness"



Visions of love and hate
A collage behind my eyes
Remnants of dying laughter
Echoes of silent cries


PE Abstract and Surreal: Nature AbstractedNature Abstracted








Inspired by the gallery of
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Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
PE Abstract and Surreal: LandscapesLandscapes










Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes
Everyday Hurts>>> Skunk Anansie, Twisted (Everyday Hurts) <<<
Time made me confide in you
So contrived were the words you sold me
Now nothin' can swallow the feeling so shallow inside



'Cause everyday hurts a little more
And everyday hurts a little more
And I'll do anything



Yes I'll do anything
To belong, to be strong
To say, there's nothin' wrong
:blackrose:
I'm going to take a break from dA for a few days.
Take care everyone, see you next weekend!
WNC - Monthly Feature No. 24Don't forget to :+favlove: this feature if you like it.
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This is a selection from last month's submissions to

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Vote for black and white!

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PE Abstract and Surreal: MindgamesThe de-materialization of artwork

It is necessary to point out first of all, that this article is not about landscape or portrait photography at all. Their main subject does not provide much room for interpretation because it is designed to appeal to aesthetical senses. It also is not about spontaneous snapshots – in which the photographer has to give up much of his or her control about what appears in their viewfinder. And, it’s also not about photography that is created just for the purpose of decoration and therefore usually does not have such a conceptual depth as the work which this article explores. It’s about photographs which are provoking a certain thought process and are alive in the mind of the viewer. It explores photographs in which abstraction and optical illusions are used as a stylistic device and which are challenging the viewer to play “Mind Games”.

Achieving such a
Abstract and Surreal DDs for JulyI hardly need to abstract things, 
for each object is unreal enough already.
(Max Beckmann)
Enjoy this summary of last month's DDs for Abstract & Surreal Photography:































Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic artwork! 
:iconcommunityrelations: :iconabstract-and-surreal:
:faq18:
:faq313:
:faq873:
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Celebrating Diversity #5Here comes the 5th article of Celebrating Diversity!
I usually browse the Photography Galleries and more particularly, the Fashion Photography Gallery. But I do enjoy checking out other galleries like the Traditional, Digital and Anime & Manga ones as well.
And now, enjoy the featured pieces :aww:








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Have an amazing day,
`dekorAdum
:peace:
 
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Celebrating Diversity #8

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 12:01 PM
Most of you know me for my rather dark surreal and abstract art features, often accompanied with melancholic and depressive music. But this doesn't mean that I'm not paying attention to other genres of art here on deviantART. That is why I like the idea of "Celebrating Diversity". It's an "out of the comfort zone" feature, so to speak.

Enjoy!

:peace:

Photography









Digital Art









Traditional Art









Literature



Previous issues of "Celebrating Diversity":

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7


"If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear."
- Gene Roddenberry

Why we are Celebrating DIVERSITY!


This ongoing series of Art Features has been created to celebrate the huge diversity of submissions to dA. No gallery on dA is better than the other, they are only different.

Differences are good and healthy, they make our world colorful and enjoyable. It is good that we all have different und unique tastes and we should celebrate that! Instead of scorning something that is different, we have to accept, tolerate and appreciate it and the fact that it enrichens the world with yet another thing :heart:
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=Stardust-Splendor Nov 10, 2012  Professional
Oh, thank you so much! :blushes: :heart:
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`DpressedSoul Nov 10, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
You're most welcome, dear! :hug: :heart:
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=Stardust-Splendor Nov 10, 2012  Professional
And sorry for replying so late - I didn't have internet connection for a while. :P That explains my inactivity in #WhoNeedsColour as well.

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`DpressedSoul Nov 10, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
No worries. I had an internet connection all the time and was mostly inactive as well. :lol: :pat:
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=Stardust-Splendor Nov 10, 2012  Professional
:lol: :hug:
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*hummbuzz Nov 3, 2012
Excellent presentation, Florian...It's the diversity in art that makes is so endlessly wondrous and inspiring.
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`DpressedSoul Nov 3, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you so much, Yvette. I agree with what you're saying, and I have to say that making this journal was a good reminder to myself that there's much more to discover than photography only. :blushes:
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Awesome idea to add links to the previous entries :nod: :huggle:
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`DpressedSoul Nov 1, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Bluntly stolen from the previous issue. :bucktooth:
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