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"Eyes like a Shutter, mind like a Lens" - Anon
This week the general thoughts come from Tahog who brought up the topic of Too many cameras around?! It's one that baffles many from amateur to professional in deciding what we, as artists, want to use as our tools. Hopefully one of our community volunteers will cover that in greater depth next week in an article all about choosing your next or even first camera. But for now the confusion comes when you're lining up to take a shot and somebody next to you with a mobile/cell phone is taking the same one and truth be told - it might even turn out better. I broached the subject a while ago of standing at a wedding and being the 'pro' but not the only one with a £500 camera. How do you make yourself unique in a digital world that's fast developing beyond our means and capabilities? Well, you work with what you've got, first and foremost. What's your camera? What brands do you go for or steer clear of?
Community Relations News
This week many new faces (and old ones!) came on board to be part of the :communityrelations: team. You can read a bit more about them in this article. Then even MORE community volunteers joined the team and then! Even more! So here is a few links that might be useful in seeking out who they are:
Additions to the Team! Even more! EVEN more!If you're interested in becoming a volunteer there are still some openings at this time. Check out the blog for info on how to apply.
Some of the CV team (aswell as HQ staff) are attending the London Devmeet on 30th of June. Are you going? Check out this article for a bit more info! If you want to see how the last devmeet went check out the Paris Wrap Up Blog!
The LOL Corner is out once more! check it out for a summary of the best lulz from #devart in the past few weeks.
07:41:32 PM <FaithlessHyren> BTW, what year are you in? (If you don't mind me asking.)
07:42:30 PM <DinkyHooves-FiM> I am in the year of 2012
And finally, you may have seen World by now. It's an incredible map that shows just what's happening on deviantART across the world - right now! Warning - mesmerizing stuff.
Spotlight Deviant
figueline has been here for just two years but has made a fantastic impression with a gallery full of a wide range of works. figueline takes the ordinary and makes into something surreal but emotive.
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Spotlight Group
AbstractArchitecture is a brand shiny new group from SAVALISTE If you haven't already stopped by, then I suggest you do! The group is also looking for a group icon and is hosting a contest in order to find one. You can read more about that in ^Anmari's journal.
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Deviants to Check Out This Week
FrancescaDelfino
catchingfyre
myraincheck
Project Educate
Welcome to Digital Dolls is the intro blog for this weeks Project Educate with IridescentStardust Stop by and check out the other articles! Next week is Animation with ditto9
If you're interested in knowing what's coming up in the future and you would like to also take part just check out this blog and drop us a comment! There are plenty of opportunities coming up for community involvement!
General Photography
Community Volunteer Kaz-D | 3wyl | IsacGoulart
As you will have seen, we now have yet another addition to the General Photography Team! Isac has an incredible gallery and it's inspiring to have him on board with us. He's already given several Daily Deviations to some amazing artists and is ready to receive your DD Suggestions! So keep them coming to myself, 3wyl and IsacGoulart
This week Shutter-Shooter featured me as a spotlight artist! I was incredibly touched and surprised. I didn't notice until I went and read the article to pop in here! So if you're interested then Check it out here!
Nom Nom is out once more and whilst I thought I was giving everyone a rest from nice food - I was incredibly surprised to find that so many of you like Brussel Sprouts
sine-out has once again been busy answering queries and the latest edition of Photography Troubleshooting is out. This week he has focused on Noise and how best to avoid it! Check out the article here!
Darkroom
Community Volunteer EveryNextDream
EveryNextDream is back! Some of you will remember her when she was previously a CV. But THIS time she's stepping up to take on the magnificent Darkroom category. She's already got stuck in and has written This Article to help you pick up some info on what the gallery is all about. Keep an eye on her blog for her future articles! Next week the article theme is Darkroom for Photography Weekly so be sure to note me your deviations!
Architecture
Community Volunteer AnaNaszynska
As mentioned in the Spotlight Group Section AnaNaszynska has been helping to promote AbstractArchitecture and their new Contest but she is also prepping for the Architecture projecteducate week. That involves getting as much feedback as possible from YOU to find out what you'd like to see during the week. Check out the Forum Post and leave your feedback in the comments!
Abstract & Surreal
Community Volunteer DpressedSoul
The trick is to keep breathing is sound advice from DpressedSoul who has once again featured some incredible abstract & surreal works to the lyrics from Garbage.
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Over at WhoNeedsColour the monthly feature has been posted which you can have a look at here! Check out the group too and perhaps consider submitting your monochrome works to be included in the next feature. daisicalolliwog has written another fantastic Abstract Photography Journal over at Abstract-and-Surreal which explores complexity. 
Street Photography
Community Volunteer StamatisGR
The Street Community is having a CONTEST !!!The "So you think you can street" Photography Contest is well worth checking out!!!
The Lucky 13 (street tips) are incredibly useful so it's well worth checking them out. Friday night Street Specials v6.2 is out once more and packed with some lovely shots to browse whilst chilling tonight! Fashion
Community Volunteer Pixel-Spotlight
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This week once again BitterBeanJuicer (Who now has a hat don't you know!) has published Fashion Friday a great collection of Fashion works. Pixel-Spotlight has posted her Daily Deviation Suggestion guidelines after only 10 months of being a CV! Check them out here!
Photo-Journalism
Community Volunteer xbastex
Reccomended Artists is out once more and features various artists from Indonesia and Poland! Check out the article for info on who to watch in Photo-journalism.
Featured Resource
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Brand new actions out from meganjoy are all Tropical. Read the rules before using!
From the Forums
The next Forum Features theme is up after the Night theme for last month. This time around it's hosted by kingmancheng and the theme is Celebration. So drop by and leave your celebration themed work to be featured!
Tips on EditingInspiration and IdeasHow do you sell your prints? Anyone with any ideas or experience?Experience with Cokin filters?Branding DilemmaHow to get a bigger audience?Photography Books
Photographing Weather seemed fitting to feature this week and it's a fantastic book which you can find on Amazon.
"The weather is a fundamental consideration for any photographer who
works out of doors, but it can also be a fascinating photographic
subject in its own right. This unique book, by a prominent specialist in
the field, shows you how to identify cloud formations and other
meteorological phenomena, and how to capture them convincingly on
camera. You cant avoid the weather, so why not learn to make the most of
it?"
Weekly Features to keep an eye on!
There's so much going on around the community especially for Volunteers that sometimes the awesome news can be missed out. I hope to share any weekly or monthly features that are ongoing here so that you can browse them at your leisure. If you know of something that needs to be listed let me know!
Making a Difference from 3wyl dA love for everyone from Lintu47 Finding Beauty from RosleinRot Square'ish from OliviaMichalski Project Porkchop from Astralseed 
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The Community Volunteer Team - Photography
The Community Volunteer Team - Photography
General Photography: Kaz-D | 3wyl | IsacGoulart
Architecture AnaNaszynska
Abstract and Surreal: DpressedSoul
Animals, Plants and Nature: actonephotos and shuttermonkey
Darkroom: EveryNextDream
Urban and Rural: FritsPlays
Artistic Nude and Fetish: Nyx-Valentine
Conceptual: DemonMathiel
Fashion Pixel-Spotlight
Horror & Macabre & Cosplay: pullingcandy
Macro: hellfirediva
Pinup and Glamour: DistortedSmile
Photo-journalism xbastex
Street: StamatisGR
Groups to check out
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Spotlight Deviants Underappreciated Deviants Spotlight Groups Photography related news Themes & Topics Featured Tutorials Next weeks theme is Darkroom 
