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Lost to be Found

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:42:44 PDT

I'm not sure what has suck out my creative energy but it's diffidently on hiatus for the time being. As of late, I've just lost all my energy to go out and create. The idea well is dry, my wallet is very light and my cameras, well, they're collecting dust. The few times I did wonder out, shot off a few rolls, I've hated or rather loath my own work. And this loathing has turned me off from photography and art in general.
But it's just a rut perpetuated by my poor financal state. My energy is all on work, making money and keeping my debt collectors at bay. I wish I were a strong artist, one who could to live on what I love to do [I'm not counting that out for the future but just for the time being] but I have to be a realist.
But I haven't lost my passion for art: Art has always been a part of me. My sour mood is just apart of a cycle, a cycle that runs up and down. Some ups are higher and some lows are in the pit of darkness. I've been here before and sometimes I think it's a good thing.
And no, I'm not leaving DA [sorry, I'll be bugging you for a long time] as DA has really helped me. Plus I spend most time running the club and trying my best to help other photographers. The club has been the best thing I've done on-line and I only hope it gets bigger and the ball keeps rolls [so as long as I can handle it].
I still have a bunch of medium format film that needs to be scanned: when I did go shoot, I shot only with my Yashica. It's two bucks to get a frame scanned so when I get a small stockpile of cash I hope to share with you my adventures with a square.
Enjoy this months features, I know there are a little late, but they are good nonetheless.

Clubs
*Shutter-Scene *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =The-Yard-Collective =SixbySix

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

Labor Day

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:14:58 PDT

For those US folks: Happy Labor day. Enjoy the three day weekend [if you can]. I'm still working on processing some medium format shoots; I just haven't had the cash for the lab to scan the film for me.
Enjoy this months features, when I have more to say, I'll give ya'll and update that would be worthwhile. Or at lease I think worthwhile.

Clubs
*Shutter-Scene *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =The-Yard-Collective *SixbySix

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Upgrades

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:13:23 PDT

So I've decided to upgrade [or downgrade as some may say] to a new DSLR. I truly love my Fuji S2 and it's performed wonderfully these past few years but it's an old DSLR. The camera came out in 2002 and so many photographers questioned me on why I was using such an old camera. Not that I ever cared what anyone ever thought.
Due to it's age, it has many limitations: sucks at low lighting, focusing is slow, the buffer runs like a slug; not to mention how heavy and clunky the body is.

So I got myself a Nikon D40x.

Yes I know its a "consumer" camera. But after hours of research [might I add the amazing deal I got it on] I really wanted a lightweight, smaller camera and settled on the D40x.
It's kinda odd, really. The only DSLRs I've ever used have been the Nikon and Fuji line of pro digital cameras. I started on the Nikon D1 [oh the stories I could tell about that camera!] moving down the line to a D1H, D1X, D2, etc. But these cameras are heavy and bulky and a pain in the ass to lug around.

So for the past week I've been playing around with my new camera. And I'm 50/50 on it. It takes good pictures, it really does! The buffer is quick and the metering is on target. But the f'in camera's auto focus only works on the newer AF-S lenses! And those are pricey! And it does all this weird consumer things like constantly reminding me my subject is too dark.

All in all: I have no idea what to do. Do I re-sell it and say fuck it and finance myself a D2X [D3 and D300 are way outta my league price range]? Or do I made the most outta my goofy D40x? I should have done my homework better, but oh well. That's what you get when you are Kelly.

But other then buying cameras, Polaroid film, searching for jobs and selling vintage shit, I haven't been doing much. I'm enjoying my Polaroid 680 way too much and still battling over that damn Yashica. Yesterday I also failed, my sixth year in a row, in capturing fourth of July fireworks. God do I suck!

But I'm gunna shut up for now, get back to work! Enjoy this month's features, stop by and visit my club and I'll see y'all in August!

Clubs
*Shutter-Scene *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal =The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Inspiration

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:57 PDT

Originally, I was going to write my journal on Monday, but seeing that I'm very anti-Monday I thought I'd wait 'til later on in the week: but today kinda feels like a Monday, without the Monday label so I didn't accomplish much...
Forget the mindless dribble.
I've hit the writer's block of photography. I can't seem to get off my lazy butt to go and shoot. Yes, for those who know me know that I am the laziest photography on the planet. Probably why I only got C's in all my photojournalism classes back in college...
But really, I'm outta ideas for the moment. I tried shooting some street and failed miserably, I did shoot a few Polas still-lifes and failed [three packs mind you] miserably and if I don't like it, I'll never post it here on DA. I got a few images on medium format but have no way [or $$] to get them scanned. Total bummer. And my poor, seven-year old S2 is dying.
Sigh
But I'm not too worried, I've all ways worked around my photo issues.
Plus I don't really log into my personal account anymore. Now, hold on: I'm not leaving DA [haha! can't get rid of me that easy!] it just that my club, *Photo--Assignment takes a chunk of time. Not in a bad way, I really enjoy running the club, meeting photographers and viewing loads of new, fresh work. And it's really taken off! I often wonder why certain clubs do better than others; is it because many clubs don't stay active or the ideology behind the club stinks? Overall, I have had great support with PA with only a few nasty emails that bashed the club. Oh don't worry, I ripped into those individuals with such vulgarity, I dare repeat myself here. :evil:
Hopefully I'll come up with some new ideas soon. I only THREE that I am going to work on: one today and a few infrared image ideas [god help me with that!]
See y'all in July!
Enjoy this months fab features!
Kelly

Clubs
~night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal *The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Headaches

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:47:59 PDT

It's been such a headache lately. And it's not just because my sinuses are acting up due to all the pollen in the air...
I've applying for so many jobs lately and one job in particular I thought I had in the bag, so to speak.
I had gone through all the interviews, all the testing, even a physical. I was told I had a good [a real good] chance of starting on May 4th. So I waited, and waited and once May 5th came around, I called and asked about the job.
They took 50 and I was 51. I have another chance in August.
How depressing. I really had my hopes ups...
So, I've been down the past few days, hence the delay in my journal and features.
I'm back on the blackboard, trying to figure out something, a plan B if you will. Jobs are rare in Cleveland [good ones that is] but I'll keep trying.
In the meantime, I'm still selling vintage clothing on eBay [link] and Etsy [link] [I'll give a 20% discount on any orders to DA folks, if your interested] and hitting flea markets and estate sales in the days to come.
On a brighter note, I did get commissioned to do some photography for the democratic headquarters. Maybe I'll make it as a real artist...a starving one, yes.

Clubs
~night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal *The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Changes

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:49:46 PDT

Awe man! Things were going fairly well last month...until my computer blew up!
Well, it did not "blow" up in a fiery spectacle all over my desk but my hard drive did go kaput.
Luckily my brother just got a new computer and lent me his laptop so I can still mill around the internet.
Speaking of, I managed to open a Twitter account. I don't have a Facebook or MySpace [DA is bad enough] but I figured a Twitter account would be fun to play around with. I don't have a lot of buddies on Twitter, but if ya wanna be buddies let me know! I might be using my Twitter account somehow with my club *Photo--Assignment by disseminating photography information, etc. But it's in the works as an idea.
I'm trying to work on a few projects this month:

Agfa Scala: still waiting for the lab to process a few rolls for me

Yashica D: I've shot a few rolls, mostly night shots, but I want to kil: l off the last few 120 rolls before I process them.

Street: I got a several rolls of Kodak PX 125 to shoot. I also want to try the coffee and Vitamin C process method. [link]

Enjoy this month's features! Hope to see some of you on Twitter!

Clubs
*night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal *The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Media

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:22:53 PST

Few years back, before I grew bitter, I enjoyed studying journalism. I still held my hopes and dreams close to my chest daydreaming the endless possibles the journalistic world had in store for me. But as the years ticked on by, student loans pilling higher, and a dwindling newspaper industry, I started to second guess myself and my course of study. I was so deep into my major [fifth year senior] that it would've been pointless to switch. And besides, I stubborn and headstrong, so I figured I'd still break into the scene.
And I did, for a few months.
Then the pink slips began to fly and, well, you know the rest.
But I really did enjoy studying journalism. I made sure that I was an unbias reporter and photographer even when I coved stories with people I could not stand. To be bias in the journalism world is the most deadly sin of all. Or so that's what we as journalism students were taught and believed.
I'm not sure when it all began, but the bias in America's media is sick. I praised the NY Times for years but was sickened to my stomach at the bias in their reporting. Same gos to MSNBC, Fox and a little to CNN.
Sorry for the rant this week guys, but I am just wondering how the media are in other countries? Do you see a lot of bias in your town, city, or national papers? Television? Radio? Or I'm just losing it? [don't be shy to call me out folks].

And on a lighter note, I have some fab features this month! Be sure to check them out, K?

And for anyone who's wondering, I am planing[I always say this but] to shoot with that damn Yashica D I found! I'm thinking night shots again. And I have a few rolls of film to proeccss from my LC-A. Got my fingers crossed!

Have a great month! And thank you to everyone for supporting my work! I may not seem it at times, but I do thank and love every comment, fav, note, etc that you send my way.

Clubs
~night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal =The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Winter

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:31:32 PST

Winter is and has always been an ugly time of year--especially when you live in the Great Lakes region. Normally I try to keep my head up and think positive. I try to beat the winter blues by thinking of the "positives" of the cold.
But all my positive thinking has failed me this winter.
Why. Because it fucking cold. Not cold, fucking cold. Big difference. Today marks the first day in about six weeks that it's above freezing. And the snow we've been getting is an absurd amount. The snow on every corner of my street is piled up ten plus feet high making casual driving more of a nuisance. And the parking lots of grocery stores and major plazas have snow mountains that soar twenty feet and counting.
I've tried to use the cold, snowy weather to my advantage. I've tried many times photographic it and using all those photojournalist skills I've learn in college. To no avail, of course. My digital camera literally froze to a point where it refused to work in these conditions. I did come across a Cosina CX-2 in my travels. I went out and shot with it two rolls of film in the freezing weather one day, but I had to sell it due to my broke state. I did however buy a L-CA camera a few weeks ago and that has spurred me to bundle up and shoot.
And the funny thing is I know there are parts of the world who have much worst winters than I face. Like in Canada. I had a co-worker from Quebec, who told me about the hideous winters they faced. So I'd like to hear from anyone who is also having a ugly winter, especially my neighbors up north.
I have some new features up this month, good ones like always, so be sure to check those folks out.
I hope my film comes back on Monday so I can share my images from the CX-2. Fingers crossed.
See you guys in March...any hopefully a lot warmer.

Clubs
*night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal =The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Resolutions

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:25:19 PST

New YearÂs is always a rather obnoxious time of the year: IdeaÂs of change, self-reform, resolutions swarming around peopleÂs head for, oh IÂd say a month maybe two if you strong-willed. Then reality sets in and New YearÂs is a distant memory. At least until next New YearÂs and the viscous cycle starts up all over again. But hey, who am I to rain on New YearÂs parade?

Hypocritical as I am, I too, in the back of my mind make a small check list of things Âto-doÂ in the New Year. Last year and bought a gym membership in hopes of running lots of 5k races. I never ran a 5k last year, but I did keep my running up. IÂm now up to five miles where this time last year could only run one. So IÂd say I did well in keeping my New YearÂs promise.

This year I propose to be more creative, shoot more and try new formatsÂnew mediums. In my many misadventures, I got an old Yashica-D for about $2.75. The thing works pretty well and is in good shape. IÂve never shot medium format before {Polaroids donÂt count in my mind} so IÂm hoping this could be something good for me. The camera has been sitting on my printer, staring at me with its bug eyes; it has become my tangible New YearÂs resolution.
Pessimism aside, letÂs hope 2009 is a better year. IÂd like to hear what everyone else is planning for the year: a goal, a resolution, a mission, whatever it may be. LetÂs hear it! And maybe we can all keep each other on track in Â09.

Okay, no more feel-good, IÂm-okay-your-okay bullshit. Like always, check out the features for this month!
#33

Clubs
*night-shots =Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon =UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision =Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal =The-Yard-Collective

Proud Founder of *Photo--Assignment

On Shamelessness

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:48:46 PST

Wow. I can't believe it's the end of the year all ready. And this month marks three years on DA. Not bad, not bad.
Hope everyone is doing well out there, I'm not, but hell, I'm not going to dwell on it.
Actually, I've been brewing some ideas - photography related. If I can find the time and it's rather bright out [too poor for studio lights] I might be posting some still lifes. On Polaroid. Yes, yes, despite my frantic freaking out phase that lasted months, I'm not buying anymore Polaroid film. I think I have a pretty good stockpile going to survive this instant film holocaust.

Oooooo! I almost for got! My TOTALLY shamelessness!

Okay, so I need some help: My one pic on JPG.com needs some votes or just a pageview to help it maybe get to publication. I've never been published in a magazine before and I would be soooooooo happy! Here the link: [link]

Thanks guys! I'll let you know if I make it!

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It's gunna be fun...I hope.
And I promise I'll take a break from the Polaroids! But I love them so much! I have a small stock pile of various films, so they may pop up in my gallery from time to time.
But whatever, no mo' bitchin'

Features!!
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Clubs
*night-shots *Ex-po-zure *Shutter-Scene *Everything-Nikon *UrbanShots *flower-lovers *Shutter-Vision *Fujifilm-Club =CallMeOriginal

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On Politics

*Kel-----Bel — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:55:44 PDT

So I received some of the funniest notes here in the past few months. Some of them have been commenting on my lack of substance in my journals as of late. Was it lack of time? No. Lack of inspiration? No. Did I find the road to happiness as one note read. Ha! More like IÂve been on the road to hellÂI think I passed the road to happiness exit back when I was in the third grade. IÂm just cruising in the right-hand lane for now. Is that Henry Paulson passing me? HeÂs driving as if he just robbed a bank! Oh wait, thatÂd be the American people, my badÂ

So for all you whoÂve missed my angst journals, this oneÂs for you.

I was out shooting some street just the other day, minding my own business wondering the streets in the city I hate when a political, letÂs say volunteer came up to me. There sneaky, political sheep. Creeping up on me like that. She politely asked me if I was a registered voter and I told her I was. But as I walked away she asked me who I was voting for, for the sake of her exit poll her organization was hosting. Normally, exit polls are conducted on Election Day and when I told her this she gave me a rather sly remark: ÂYou must not read the newspaper much, Ohio has started early in the election process, you know, absentee voting.Â

Ah yes, how could I have forgot! I wanted to rage hell with this chick, but kept my cool. No sense in arguing with someone who wears Birkenstocks in 40 degree weather and showers only once a week. So I smiled and kindly answered her question: ÂIÂm not voting for Obama, sweetheart.Â

Oh did that piss her off! She ridiculed me for being a McCain supporter; her lips spewing Communist rhetoric as I walked away.

And this is what pisses me off: I could care-or-less whom someone votes for. This election has everyone going crazy, here in Ohio at lease. IÂm not voting for Obama or McCain because I think theyÂre both morons. I donÂt criticize anyone for whom they might vote for, even if I disagree. ThatÂs the beauty of the American political system, or so I thought.
But really, some of these Obama supporters clogging up the streets mustÂve taken a page out of the The Communist Manifesto. I have a funny feeling that heÂll win. I just hope he proves to be better once in the Oval Office than Ohioan supports show him to be.

Anyways, enough ramblingÂ.time for this monthÂs features! Enjoy!
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Vacation Expiration

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:09:13 PDT

Technically speaking, summer is not quite over. But after Labor Day here in the States and the kids go back to school, everyone starts to feel that familiar depression that only Sepetmeber can bring.
Except for me.
I'm happy as a pig in shit that Fall is coming. Screw this 80 and 90 degree weather. A lot of my buds are planing a last minuet vacay--which in fact I went on one last week to the Carolinas. It was nice, got more surfing in than photography but oh well. I did spend a night out on a fishing peer shooting, I just gotta process those rolls.
Anyways, I got features for everyone! I know that you're all very excited!

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Summer Olympics!

*Kel-----Bel — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:33:19 PDT

Go team USA!! I just love the Olympics! And how amazing are the venues in Beijing! This is by far the prettiest Olympics I've seen. Three cheers to China!
I was so stoked after watching our USA swim team defeat France in the 400-free relay! That's what the French get when they trash talk us!
I'm also cheering on the British and the Aussies!
But good luck to all countries! *runs back to the television*

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Tag Along

*Kel-----Bel — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:01:04 PDT

Blah! I feel like a pile of hot steaming dog shit on my neighbors' tree lawn. I had a great idea for my journal the other day, something rather funny to share with you, but alas, I forgot. It's not that I forgot, but I was in such a rich mood the other day to embellish my little story with fun adverbs and adjectives and all the spoilers of the English language.

Oh well. That's creativity for ya. In one second and gone the next.

I'm working on a online journal again, once I get it up and you feel the need to spy, I'll post the link.

Instead, I'll keep this journal short [did you check out my new CSS? Yay. Nay? Better be Yay. Only took me two days to do this simple design!].
I've been tagged by =whenSmyledoesnttalk. Normally, I don't participate, but hell, here we go:

The rules:
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must put 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal about these facts
4. At the end post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named [pff. too lazy].
5. Go to their page telling them they're tagged.[still too lazy].

I'm the laziest photojournalist you'll ever meet.
I have a huge passion for writing; a novel is in the works.
I'm a great bullshitter.
I have more freckles than the milky way has stars.
I live in one of the top ten highest crime ridden cities in the US.
I love fashion reality shows: America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, Shear Genius, etc.
I have an unhealthy obsession with Polaroids.
I love yelling at fat groundhogs on the side of the road. They're really cute!

I got some great features this month [donÂt I always]! So be sure to check by their galleries!
Have a great month of August guys! And thanks for all the support!

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The British are Comming!

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:46:33 PDT

Yes, in the time our country is celebrating our landmark of independence, my British counterpart have come over for a holiday as they like to call it. ItÂs a bizarre phenomenon that happens every five or so years. To give a little bit of background, my Mum is from England; moved over here when she was around sixteen.
Since her departure, thereÂs been a feud. But despite this, my relatives still like to visit America.
I was hesitant to go and visit them but when in good faith nonetheless to say Âhi.Â Why might you ask? Well, this is what my one aunt had to say after not seeing me for five years: Something to the effect of: ÂOh God Kel, youÂve really let yourself goÂlook at all those bloody freckles you have! ItÂs a damn shame really, if only your mother did not marry a damn Irishmen, youÂd look more like us.Â
Yeah itÂs nice to see you too, you old hag.
Bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch! Really. Is that anyway to say ÂHi.Â And the few days theyÂve been here is bitch about the food, the weather, damn, they even bitched about the fuckinÂ drapes at my parentÂs house! Arggh! And just for spite, I invited them to join me in a lovely Fourth of July celebration in the cityÂitÂs been over 200 years and they still bitch! But they did bring me some English tea bisquesÂGod do I love those!
Luckly, itÂs just a handful of my aunts that are so stuck up. My two cousins, who are in their mid-twentiesÂhave been a riot! They love it here: the people, the festivals, the bars [just not the American beer, which I agree with them]. So itÂs not a total wash.
So other than my crazy relives driving me up a wall, my Nikkor 180mm lens just got back from the repair shot. It took the dude two months to fix! Nikon had some crazy part on backorder. But whatever, itÂs back and I feel more complete. I hated shooting just with a wide and a medium lens.
And I still have no job. IÂve been turn down five jobs in the last four weeks. Either I live too far away or there is something not on my resume that they need. I still have my interview on the eighth for the policeÂstill feels odd though.
But I ainÂt throwing in the towel yet. SomethinÂ gotta budge.
I got some great features this month [donÂt I always]! So be sure to check by their galleries!
Have a great month of July guys! And thanks for all the support!

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Stumped!

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:41:47 PDT

I don't know why I have been having issues coming up with something for my DA journal but I feel as if I have nothing really to say. Work is the same old steaming hot piece of shit, the weather is now just breaking in my neck of the woods--the temp is above 40 degrees! When the weather breaks, I get out more and shoot. Hopefully, April will bring many good photos! I need ideas, so if anyone has any good ideas for me to try and shoot. lemme know!
Oh yea and my birthday is the 7th!!!! YEA!!! Ehhh, I'll be 27! Yikes!

Anyways, enjoy this month features and I'll see if I have better things to type about later!
Enjoy!
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~willustration

~Genki-Chu-Hi

=lucidreamer20

*13Phoenix13

*rawjawbone

*mutos

~DodgingTires

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In like a Lion?

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:29:49 PST

Ahhh. Too tired to update anyone on what I'm up to. Work has me running, and running, and running! 4am is ugly time to get up! Never fear! Here's this month's journal feature [that's all you really want right?] and we got them in 3's!

~amssterdam

~megabytemuffin

~manipu

*wilnius

*bobthebldr

*DennisChunga

Happy Valentines!

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:16:19 PST

Just wishing everyone a very happy Valentine's Day! Even if you hate it, or are single, try to make the most of it. It's a goofy holiday, but I seem to enjoy it's silliness by making really tacky valentines cards for my friends and co-workers [yes, lots of gaudy pink, lace and glitter!].
Anyhoo, I'm asking for a bit of help from all my DA buds! I've submitted an image to JPEG magazine, and love for anyone to vote on it IF you think it meets the theme. I slightly feel a bit bad in this self-promotion, but as all ways, I'll continue to feature lot O' peoples artwork; if you'd like to be featured, just note me.

JPEG Mag link ---------> [link]

Thanks guys for your support and help in my artistic adventures! You guy mean a lot to me!
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~kekereke

=SarahxJane

~silverrspells

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Demon Days

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:23:01 PST

Exactly what are demon days?
They are the type of days when you wake up and the darkness of the early morning hours seem to creep into your midday afternoon.
They are the type of days when dark clouds cover the entire sky, blotting out the sunÂa complete gray blanket.
They are the type of days where everything looks dead, a lack of color in the dormant grass, trees. The only color one might find is in the rosy cheeks of a passerby rushing to catch that warm bus.
A Demon day can even creep into your morning coffee, making it taste like sidewalk swill, or in skin weighing you down.
And the most common month for demon days is none other than: February.
I hate February, more then January. And itÂs leap year, giving me one more extra day in this godforsaken month.
If I had the funds, IÂd go on a vacation to some place warm and sunny and forget about the demon days.
But for now, I am going to put up a good fight. Shoot more, stay positive and prepare for spring!
And as always, I have features for the month, which always put a smile on my face! Another way to fend off the demon days of February!
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~kekereke

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~silverrspells

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Happy 08!

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:41:33 PST

Wishing everyone a happy 2008!
I decided to do another large feature to bring in the new year right!
Enjoy!
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End of Year Bash!

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:00:19 PST

With the end of the year only a few weeks away, I thought to myself, "humm, how nice would it be to do a big feature?"
And so here it is.
This also marks my second year on DA! Yea! I've meet a lot of cool folks who have created some awesome works and have boosted some of the best talent I've seen.
So thank you to all who have shared their work with me and another big thanks to all those who have supported me in the past and continue to support me as an artist. I dunno what I'd do with out y'all!
So, enjoy the holiday season to all and go out this year with a BANG!
Enjoy this months BIG feature!

=DramaThrills

*Damaged-Fractal

~Claw-Ravenscroft

~kidzaresosmall

~RomanticFae

=DarkLimit

Clubs

=flower-club *Ex-po-zure ~Shutter-Scene ~PhotoPurist

Somnambulist part II

*Kel-----Bel — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:31:11 PDT

Finally! Good news for those who actually like to hear it: I kinda got my computer up and running again.
Well, kinda.
It's a homegrown version of leftover parts from those computers who didn't make it. Luckly for me, these computer's were on an organ donation list and brought mine outta it's five month coma.
I'm still working on getting Photoshop running since I got a big photo shoot to go on come Monday. Some big sports thing down in southern Ohio. All I know is that it's four hours out of my comfort zone. Not a fan of southern Ohio--but it is scenic. So, while I'm down yonder, I am gunna try to get some real good farm and river pics---it might just be a nice change of pace for me from the hellish streets of the city that I call home.
As of late, I can't sleep for shit, work sixty hours a week [one day off! ] and have been creatively nullified. Now with the hope of a computer dangling in the horizon, I feel a bit more bushy-eyed.
Enjoy this round of featured artists, go create something great this month, happy Halloween, go Tribe, fuck the Yankees.

KelBel

This month's artists really kept me in awe. Yes, I do love all the art I hang in this journal, but this turn out is really amazing---enjoy! :3

~Apri1

~canesgalactica

~archizero

~kresnata

~Dark-Eyes-Of-Blood

~Themaze

Clubs

=flower-club *Ex-po-zure ~Shutter-Scene ~PhotoPurist

[No Subject]

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:16:09 PDT

Fuck work.
Seriously.
I'm back on the job for another fun season. That's right! More ass-backward towns in places I've never heard of--some I can't even pronounce correctly. More crap hotels and horrible leave times. Just last week I was up at 3:45 am. I rather come in at 3:45 am than leave that early for work.
And I'm dealing with all the same bullshit dished out by my fellow photographers. You can't get to many photographers in one room with out them feeling the urge to kill each other.
Whatever.
I have a few interviews set up for next week [wish me luck!] for a big kid job. 401K, benefits, shit, paid vacation...
And while I keep my fingers crossed, maybe I'll shoot something...dunno, been lazy as of late.
Features for September: [I think they're hope you do too]

~haaru

*cibeleii

~colleen1292

~filipemcosta

*raveelement

Clubs

=flower-club *Ex-po-zure ~Shutter-Scene ~PhotoPurist

The Blah Days of Summer

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:19:22 PDT

Seven a.m found me sitting in my kitchen waiting for my slower-then-shit coffee maker to brew me my ritualistic cup of ambrosia. I go to grab the dayÂs Plain Dealer only to read a more depressing idea then my coffee maker:
Cleveland, The Poorest City in the Nation.
Teh!
AinÂt that a bitch?
Thought this was not the morning wake-up call I asked for. Most living in the city realizing this [some saying Âwell duh!Â] all ready, but those folks in the suburbs are probably having a hard time swallowing this and their bacon & eggs.
After reading dozens of articles, magazines and programs about the revitalization of the city got me excited. But thanks to a newspaper [who by the way no longer uses freelance photographers] article, all that wishful thinking is in the tank.
Still, as stubborn as I am, I gunna try to find a career here. After all, I do call this shit-hole home.
On another note, I came to the conclusion that one cannot support his or herself on unemployment alone. So, I found an interesting array of jobsÂscraping metals at the scrap yard [copper is a great thing], parking cars at festivals [you should of see this one guy who was angry that the second row was not good enough for him, I told him IÂd stick my flag up is assÂthat shut him up] selling more junk on eBayÂ.yea summerÂs been a drag.
I guess the only good news is that work will pick up again in August with the studio. IÂm all ready scheduled to do a week long sport shoot some two hours away. But hell, the hotelÂs got a pool and one kick-ass continental breakfast.
Well, thatÂs enough of my bitchinÂ. My radio is glaring at me screaming that the TV is on [IÂm not for one to be energy savvy like the tree-huggers next door to me] so I leave you with this monthÂs artist!
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*VictimOfPlague

~bryancollins

~Snapperz

~PhotoPask

~the-war-in-my-head

~onemorehour

Clubs

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Go 4th!

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:03:18 PDT

Sun burnt and tired, our photo shoot in NC was anything but fun in the sun.
What we though could bring us in a lot of money was canceled.
I got a call on my cell when I was in the heart of WV that the shoot was called off and postponed for any number of months.
Great.
I'm in the middle of some boro in a really, really ass-backward town when I turned to my photo buds to break the news.
The only good news is that there was no turning back for us. We figured we'd make the best of it and went to NC anyways!
It was like a mini-vacation!
We ended up gong to Carolina Beach & Kure Beach [for anyone who might know the area or just wondering].
Did I shoot anything.
No.
Did I do anything?
Not really. Just lofting on the beach, feeding crabby seagulls and skimbording [which I was able to upgrade to a better board due to a sweet board shop].
Was I super lazy?
You bettcha I was!
LOL!
Here I had all my camera gear and shot noting [well, I did take about three shots of a lily pad I thought was pretty, doubt I'll post, but if ya really want me too...]
Ah whatever. I got a nice board, too much sand in my car, a new sun hat, a sun burn and a head cold. Damn temperature changes!
Now I'm back in NEO still battling it out in the city for a job. I gotta get something soon, I'd really hate to go back to my current job [remember, I'm laid off] shooting kids in schools. Ick. That's just sounds so pathetic.
Happy 4th for all us Americans!! Yea! It's my fav holiday!
Peace out guys! Enjoy summer and this month's features! Thanks for everyone's support for my work you guys rock!
Hopefully, I'll be posting more in July, if I'm not too lazy. :grin:
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=Auriethepixie

*Jaicca

~FinalFantasyEva

*ChimpyJay

~Osiris81

*jiff7

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Bar Fly.

*Kel-----Bel — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:10:28 PDT

Ugggg.
The past month has been a blur.
I've been partying way too often, drinking too much, smoking too much and not getting any sleep. Okay, so I only have a cigarette or two [or five] socially, but now I like nicotine gum way too much. Fantastic.
I've had a few freelance jobs here and there, but nothing that would amount to a good, substantial income. And the little money I do get I've been drinking away Tuesday through Saturday in the Warehouse District.
Ahh what the hell. It's summer.
In a way, I think I kinda needed this. I've been plowing through seven day work weeks and countless job interviews that have gotten me nowhere since January. It's not that I'm giving up or throwing the towel in, I'm just taking a break. A well deserved break.
So, as the starving artist I am, I decided that while I'll be on a two month hiatus from my job [All of us field photographers are laid off until the middle of August] I am going to collect unemployment and just party. Party like a rock star.
What's even better about this plan is that it will give me the time to go out and shoot, shoot, shoot and hopefully gain some better images for my portfolio--which is still under construction.
I might even try to get myself a date too! I met the greatest guy a few weeks back [he's an actor!] but, he's moving to Cali. I'm sure if I were better lookin' and not so freakin' air-headed, It'd be easier. Dating sucks. Especially here in Cleveland. Actually, everything sucks here in Cleveland. If there were job in this god-forsaken-city, I would not have to be a drunk! LOL!
Whatever. I still love my city.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot--thank you to all of those who continue to support my work! You guys rock! A lot of people have been noting me about techniques and what have you, so keep them coming! I am alway glad to past down tricks of the trade to other artist!!

Grr..my head still hurts. I think I need to go get some more aspirin. But in the meantime, check out what I fished outta the forums for this month's artist feature showcase.

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~wusk

~SarahSleaze

=WeedFairy

*CykeADelic

~Adolin-of-Light

~visionality

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Voodoo & Crash

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 01 May 2007 08:26:12 PDT

As of late, lifes been a bit odd.
First off, there was what I call, The Voodoo Lady
One of my co-workers convinced me to go see her medium lady a few weekends ago. Puzzled, I cocked my eyebrow and asked, Come again? She tells me to shut up, shoves me in the passenger seat and takes off. Forty-five minuets later, we end up at some physic fair in BFE. Candles, chants, incenses, and colorfully dressed locals greeted us at the scene. There I met a very odd, yet, nice woman who told me parts of my future in under an hour. I felt like I was in some sort of early morning infomercial Get your readings in under an hour or your money back!
Nonetheless, it was entertaining.
And for once, life was sailing smoothlyI might be getting a real job soon, I got a new digital camera thats all mine, and a good sized income tax return.
Then I failed to stop at a routine stop sign and hit some big SUV. Bye, bye income tax.
*sigh*
Ive never been in a car accident. EVER! Theres a first for everything. The smash wasnt too bad, just a fender-bender. And the city fined me $235! Failing to stop and my license plates were expired. Ha!
Whatever. I really dont care. They can take that $235 and choke on it.
Im feeling pretty good despite that. Dont know why, maybe cuz the weather is nice.

A special thanks to all those who continue to comment, fav and review my work. In April, I really saw an outpouring of people looking at my work. Thanks so much! I really do think I am becoming a better photographer because of all my support!

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Features! Don't know why, but everything going vertical for this month!

~Evelicious

~fairytale-nightmare

~Sol-Badgirl

*IMustBeDead

~YamPuff

~Ariana-Blossom

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Aries.

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:10:08 PDT

Ugh. I am so glad that April is here. Well, kinda.
April is, and has always been, a busy month. My lazy ass has to go to the BMV to get my license plates renewed, damn e-check for my car, my taxes are due [usually always late], Easter [uggh, family from England is flying in and staying with us for the holiday], and my birthday is on the seventh [ick, Ill be twenty-six!].

Okay, okay, so maybe its not a lot. But, Im lazy.

Though, Ive been out shooting more. Trying to go back and do some B&W photography and its been a disaster! Why this is so hard for me to do, Ill never know. I killed five rolls of film one day and not one image was up to my standards! Grr.

AND we all had to turn in our Fuji S2s back to the studiowere no longer allowed to take our equipment home due to employee theft. We now just check out our gear in the morning and sign it back in at the end of the day.

Total bummer.
Its back to film for me for a while.

But, I got some really awesome features for this month! No photography, but these aritist really held me in awe with their work.

~6Aika6

~olivercd

*BASSETSKETCH

~d33ds

~mspink

*IrukaTheSlayer

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somnambulist.

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:01:59 PST

I woke up like a rock star today.
Dazed and confused, I stepped out of my bed and for a good sixty seconds or so had no clue where I was. Soon I realized that I was still in the comfort of my home and I was able to turn the panic button off.
Damn sleeping pills.
Theyve been my new addition [and Ive up the ante on coffee & caffeinated beverages]. Lately, Ive been like an insomniacand it sucks! Especially when I gotta be at work at five a.m. But my mind gives me no piece of mind. No button to turn it off [or at lease pause]. No sleep.
But hell, Im still hanging in there, still looking for a better job. Insomniac or not. Ive been interviewing with various papers and companies, but to no avail. No ones hiring me. Either its that I am over qualified or under-qualified.
Sigh.
I feel like shit. Maybe its the weather. I take one good look outside and think hell, I aint going out there and takin pictures! Im so freakin lazy. I tell myself thatll become more creative, get out there, create something. I even think it may ease my mind, maybe chase away my anti-sleep demons.
All right, all right, Ill stop the rambling.

Enjoy this months featured artist! I was really happy with the turn out of this months forum and thanks to all that posted and shared their work with me. See yall next month!

~Jadedinc

*muuzie

~countryboy7

~kidtrip98

~Ameera

=fuish

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hearts & groundhogs

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:47:00 PST

And just when I thought I was able to escape the winter weather this year BAM! Colder air came down from our northern neighbors in Canada and zapped us. Right now, its 10 degrees out.
Damn thats cold.
But, I am kinda glad that January has gone by, though, I did not get much done this monthartistically.
But theres February! Full of heart-shaped candy and groundhogs! Though I am always single, I still love Valentines Day! Its pink, fuzzy, full of heart and chocolate! Yum!
So I am wishing everyone a Happy Valentines Day and hope it is full of lots of love and sweets!
And just in a few days itll be Ground Hogs day! Back in 2004 I was assigned to cover the annual celebration in Punxsutawney, PA.
Theyre nuts out there. Really crazy town. But the groundhog is so stinkin cute! [And FAT!]
So, I hope good old Punxy wont see his shadow and winter will end soon! YEA!
God, Im soo gay.

PSDont make fun of me because Im listening to a Fall Out Boy song okay! Its really catchy and wont leave my head! And for those who don't know what Groundhog's Day is, here's a link --->[link] to learn more.

And now, drum roll please, the features! Below are the totally sweet artists that I dig and so should all of you. Tahnks to all of you for posting to my fourm! Take some time and check out their gallery! Enjoy!

*Wise-Cat-Of-Wisdom

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Happy New Year & El Nino!

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:03:33 PST

Tis a new year and wishing the best for everyone in 2007!

I think 2007 is gunna be a good year. Why. El Nino.

Yep, thats right. Right now, in my neck of the woods, were in a El Nino weather pattern. Now, normally I'd go into a slight depression due to the 12 degree high for the day and the ten feet of snow just outside my widow. That goddamn Lake Erie is always dumping lake effect snow on us!

But alas! Its El Nino! And because of it, we have not really had any snow! [Well, we did have a small bout of lake effect, I was an hour and a half late for work....]
Right now, its 55 degrees out! Hell yea! It should be, 20 degrees out. Bwwahahaha! I love El Nino!

Okay whatever, enough of El Nino.

Okay, and like most Ive made some New Years Resolutions for 2007. Granted, most dont stick to their resolutions and others feel its a waist of time, but, whatever. I still make them. Here are a few Ive made so far, you guys can keep me on my tows, okay?

Get outta debt. Really, my credit score sucks.

Live a healthier life style. Im pretty good at eating my organic stuff and staying far away from fast food, but, I need to workout more. Im lazy. But I have started running my mile again and hope to run a 5K in the Spring.

Take more pictures. I swear, I am the laziest photographer out there. I need to get off my lazy photojournalist ass and create something. Gotta get more motivated. Then again, I live in Cleveland, not a very motivating city sigh.

Write, write, write! I dont care how bad of a writer I am, I love it! My mind dont shut up or give me peace of mind, so writing keeps it occupied. I hope: fingerscrossed: that I will be on chapter 20-25 by this time next year.

Eh, thats all I could think of now and its a good start.

And now, drum roll please, the features! Below are totally sweet artist that I dig and so should all of you. Take some time and check out their gallery! Enjoy!

*JamesTu

~lucasphoto

*euristis

*willylorbo

*Aevolym

=xcentricity

~Teennoei

Celebrating one year on DA & still counting

*Kel-----Bel — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:36:16 PST

Wow! I cannot believe tomorrow marks my one year on DA! Boy, time sure flies!
I think since my start on DA, artistically, I have really grown. It has been able to reignite the creative flame in my heart that seemed to have died out while attending college. I have also acquired quiet and arsenal of support and friends! You guys know who you are! Thank you to everyone who has helped me, not only emotional, but creatively. I hope 2007 can bring more good luck that 2006 has provided me.
Oh, I almost forgotI have been tagged by ~Windwalking so, here are my six oddities that make up parts of my personality:

I love grape scented shampoo [yeah for TIGI] grape flavored lipgloss, medicine, soda and really, anything grape.

I like to change my Christmas tree air freshener in my car according to season. Right now, its the classic Royal Pine sent for December. Next month, Ill change it to a white coconut, February it will be pink [for Valentines day!]. Last month it was orange [Thanksgiving] and pumpkin sent!

I have a strong attraction for mechanics. I dont know what it is about a man working in a body shop, but, I just love mechanics and those cute navy uniforms they wear. Now, not all are cute, but I have came across a few that have been and it sure is good eye candy when it takes a few hours to get a car fixed. XD

I have an addiction to buying all that is Juicy Couture. I really think I need rehab for this, since I cannot afford most of it. But I can dream!

Im really ditsy. I loose my wallet about five times a year, lock my keys in my car ten times a year, and forget where I put things. Ill write down something important, put it in a place where I might remember, and then, forget where I wrote it down. Yeah, its pretty bad. I like find stuff all the time and think When did I place THAT there?

I hate my red hair. And my freckles. I do all I can dying my hair so I look like a brunette. But, sigh, the red still kinda pokes thru. I would love to get rid of my freckles, but, I cant.

Decembers Features: Here are some really kick ass artist I wanted to share with everyone! Check out their gallerys you shall not be disappointed!

~Quiccs

*ZephaniaOZ

~deviantanonymous

~bulletsorblades

*ruiagneloup

*euristis

~moncloa

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Terrible Extraordinary Circumstances

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:10:06 PST

Ah, my past life! How I love to look back on my old journal entires, in all their glory, and have a good laugh. Sure, my problems at the time are now classified as being trival, but it is just so funny to see where you were and were you are today. Not that anyone cares, but it's fun to peek into other people's lives from time to time. I dunno, maybe it's just me. I pulled this one out from Monday, January 12th, 2004

The Fuzzy Gray Zones

I really hope that the next 16 weeks go by really fast. Two reasons: 1. I hate school and 2. I hate the cold weather. I am so sick of college. I am getting board.
Good old spring semester started and my last major semester of college for the rest of my life. I only have one class today and that was Ethics. For the past two years in the JMC department world has it that it is a very imposable class. Only the opposite is true. I went to class today and to be honest, it seems, well, kind of easy. There are only three papers the whole semester and we dont start them until March. Not a real bad deal if you ask me. According to my prof, we are going to spend 16 weeks in the fuzzy gray zone. Fuzzy gray zone. How academic. Sounds kind of sexual if you ask me
Once again I applied at more places for employment. What is with this town? Back in the city, I would have no problem getting a job. Here, it is a whole new ball game. I went to sights of the Loft, Paninis; Stake n Shake and lastly FLOWERROMA! Yes a store detected to the sale of flowers! What could be better? I mean common, at the end of the day, you would smell like, roses! I mean, people pay big bucks for this!

And this one from Tuesday, January 13th, 2004:

Terrible Extraordinary Circumstances

I think I have reached the end. I can no longer handle school. I dont know what to do. I went to Photojournalism II today. The good thing is that my new teacher, Bruce, is so much better then Phil. I guess Phil is still teaching the Photojournalism I class. Poor souls.
I knew that there was going to be a lot of work cut out for me in Photoj II, however, I did underestimate it a little. I suck compared to my peers. They all have nice equipment, money, vision, and all work for the goddamn Stater. The school stresses working for the newspaper so much, that if you dont work for it youre fucked for the rest of your professional life span. I am also the only student who owns the biggest piece-of-shit camera. I dont even have a flash. I cant print my own pictures to save money because my printer (along with my computer) was created in the dark ages of computer technology, circa, 1995.
And my problems dont stop there.
I need a job, and my past entries have expressed that. But how can I work and do school. As a freshman, I could do that. But theses fucking photo classes wont allow me to do so.
I dont know. I am so confused. I was never meant for collage. I never attended to go in the first place. I thought I could prove to all my friends that I could go to college and make something of myself. Now I am not so sure
When asked, I cant tell you my strongest point, my best picture, what I am good at, what talents I have, what award I have won or what I can even do. Because I have no strong points, I have no great picture, I am not really good at any subject, I have no talent, I have never won an award in my life, shit, I have never been told, Hey Kel that was a great project you turned in. Nothing. Come to think of it, I have only received 4 or 5 As in college, and two were earned last semester
I am really fucked. I must have been crazy to think I can be a journalist. Maybe I am just as worthless as all my old friends said I was.
I just really think I have picked the wrong major. I hate this. This is not enjoyable.

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The Old, the New the Features!

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:08:47 PST

I am so glad to report that I have found some awesome artists out there on DA and I am very happy to share there awesome art with you! If you have the time, check out their galleries!

.Capena. by ~CrazySeph

toda abertaby ~too-much4you

Manifesto Dystopia III by ~seriouslytwisted

Beautiful Dawn by =Aruto

Asian Party by *muggsy

I also wanted to share with those out there [for anyone who cares] a few of my old journal entries from when I was in college. It's funny for me to look back at them, though, they are only a few years old.

The Law Class Musical Sep. 15th 2003 10:02 pm

I never thought in a million years that I, Kelly, would ever see a musical two feet away. But this was not some V.I.P treatment from a Broadway preformance, it was a preformance of, well, my roommates. This is how it all started. . .
My old '73 Beetle decided one day to stop all action. So this lead me, one week later mind you, to a '87 GMC Van. By the third day of my new ride, I was struck by another van. It made a nice big dent in the side. To my fortune it was the other guys fault; I mean, he ran the light! Ever since the accident, the van has been steadily falling apart. . .
But here at good olde KSU, life goes on. And so it did, this time on the way to Law Class. Me and my other 2 roommate car pool. I decided to drive for a change.
However, one roommate took things a little too far. . .
My dear roommate Linz like musicals a lot. She created a musical with the parking lot as a playing felid and my van as the star of the show. Up and down route 59 she sang, "Kelly is a soccer mom, she loves her new van. . . " Phrases such as these continued into ever creeping fall atmosphere. Her voice echoed off Bowman Hall, screeched off of passing cars and into our ears. I was compleatly baffled.
Song continued the drive home, even Jen--my other roommate--was starting to hum and tap her feet to the fever of Linz new tempo.
So what does this story amout to? Just three crazy girls having way too much fun after class?? It's those moments in life you remember, the one's that you were not crying, the one's were a boy has not ruined you day, the one's that, well, made your day! Thanks guys!

*Clubs*


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The gravity of depression and laryngitis

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:20:30 PDT

The past few weeks for me have been rather rough.
Two weeks along were spent working more then forty hours a week with, might I add, the nastiest head cold ever imagined.
It came with laryngitis!
One week was spent with all the typical symptoms a cold could conjure: coughing, fever, sinus problems, sore throat. And if that was not bad enough, the second week brought on laryngitis.
Thats one week that I could barely talk! Oh I wish you all could have heard me! I sounded like someone from a freak show. My co-worker did sympathize with me though and I am now glad to report that I am back on my A-game! [health wise]
However, with so many hours spent at work, I feel I have no time for anything else. I only go out to shoot one or twice a week, and I am lucky to fit in a few hours a week to writing as I want nothing more then to finish this book sometime in my life. Though, I still have yet to discover the reason why I write [I do enjoy it, it does send the demons away]. I read amazing prose by sixteen year-olds who can write better then myself. They are very lucky to be able to hone in on such a talent and a young age.
I get so depressed when I cannot write. When I dont have the time because I am too tired.
Oh well.
I feel better.
I had my rant.
But, one thing that did put a smile on my face, I did this like analysis thing with each chapter: Each one is at a fifth to sixth grader reading level, which I think is great! This story is intended for teens and such and is not meant to be a hard readjust something fun and easy.

*Clubs*


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Work SUCKS!

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:25:24 PDT

Work blows. Recently, the newspaper I was freelancing for was just bought out by a Canadian company. They then cut 35% of the staff and let go of all freelancers.

My job went bye-bye.

I found a new job, not nearly as nice, but hell, its a job. I picked up some seasonal work for a company that shoots all portraits at elementary, middle and high schools for yearbooks and school picture packages. Yeah, it kinda lame. AND they send me on all these overnight trips all around the state where I liveI have no life! I LIVE at Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn!
On top of that, Im like the youngest employee [one dude is 90] and I have to wake up at 4:30-5 am EVERY morning.

Whatever. Its just another crazy job I picked up.

Oh, I also graduated college. After eight months of paperwork and phone calls, I got my degree in the mail [like I go to a cap-and-gown ceremony!] so, that was pretty cool.

Hopefully, Ill still find the time to work on my photography and writing. And a big THANK YOU to everyone who stops by and gives me feedback on my work! Youre all so kind and lift my depressed sprit!

*Clubs*


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Back-2-School Journal Feature!

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:15:59 PDT

Featured Artists

Listening to: "Space Dog" Tori Amos

_{Every so now and then, I feel the need to follow in others footsteps and jazz up my journal with a few works from others. I was really blown away this time, not only by the quality of art, but the sheer numbers of forum post I received. It was amazing to see such a variety of mediums!

Anyways, the artist below I believe have been able [in my mind] to not only create beautiful works of art, but art that makes us, the view, think. These are images that are able to touch our heart, recall a memory or evoke something that lurks deep within.

And remember, the images/works below are just a taste of what these artists can do, if ya got the time, check out their galleries, you will not be disappointed.

Thanks to all who continue to post to my forum threads! I look forward, as always, to continue to view and appreciate your work!}

~theviljackass

~inventive-sk

~GutterShark

August Featured Artists

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:29:37 PDT

Featured Artists

Listening to: "Orestes" A Perfect Circle

_{Every so now and then, I feel the need to follow in others footsteps and jazz up my journal with a few works from others. I was really blown away this time, not only by the quality of art, but the sheer numbers of forum post I received. It was amazing to see such a variety of mediums!

Anyways, the artist below I believe have been able [in my mind] to not only create beautiful works of art, but art that makes us, the view, think. These are images that are able to touch our heart, recall a memory or evoke something that lurks deep within.

And remember, the images/works below are just a taste of what these artists can do, if ya got the time, check out their galleries, you will not be disappointed.

Thanks to all who continue to post to my forum threads! I look forward, as always, to continue to view and appreciate your work!}

Photomanipulation

~twilightstars

=DeadRosesForever

Poetry

~inahole

Photography

=cthacker

~MajinHurricane

Traditional

*xialaceleste

*ashers

~cartoongirl7

Prose

~Windwalking

Hell Yeah!

*Kel-----Bel — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:46:34 PDT

All I gotta say is HELL YEAH!

And my apartment door was gone...

*Kel-----Bel — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:48:10 PDT

I love to hate the city.
I sometimes feel that it is my demise.
Recently, my computer blew up [luckily, my neighbor lets me use his whenever] my D1H [I just got it fixed!], my microwave, wallet and my apartment door just got stolen [someone raided our apartment block].
I was in complete shock. How the hell did this happen? I had like this HUGH lock on my door.
Just after this happened, the news released a story about how the warehouse district is such a wonderful, safe place to live.
My ass it is.
My car is on the brink of being reposed, Im broke, and I could not get a date for the life of me [thats another story]my life is starting to suck.
But, there is a brighter side to all this. The police did catch the assholes who stole everything and I did get my microwave and door back. My D1H [still crying] is somewhere on the black market. I get to see their dumbasses in court in a few weeks. The cops informed me that I could get reimbursed for the D1Hbut its a bunch of legal mumbo-jumbo and I have something like a one outta ten chance.
Whatever.
Ill take it.
Maybe someone can send me over some wonder art my way for my journal to cheer me up. Ill be drinking my self silly for the next few days. Its handy that I live one block from all the bars.

Football & the Cable Co.

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:13:49 PDT

Listening to: "The Patient" by Tool

For a change, I can say that I am excited for yet another job [this is now the third job I hold]! I was able to pick up a security job for the NFL for the 2006-07 football season. I get to work down on the field for the CBS camera crewthat means I get to see all Cleveland home games for FREE! HAHAH! Too thrilled about this!

I also gotta apologize to all my forum buddies for the delay I have in critiquing work. Currently, here in my block, me and a few neighbors are waging a war with, not only our shitty cable company but the city punks who keep digging up the copper pipes in the small tree lawns, messing up cable lines and other important wires! The scrapers [punks I tell ya!] go digging around to find steal, copper and other metal to sell to the scrap yard. There is a lot of construction going on here, and they keep ransacking the sites, and just fucking everything up.
So, I am apologizing for all the post I finally got to days later. Hopefully [fingers crossed] that the assholes at the cable company will get this fixed [and maybe law enforcementyea right, this is Cleveland after all].

On a lighter note, I was browsing the net [during working times of operation] wondering when TOOL is gunna come to my neck of the woods for a show and I found this hilarious photo of the band taken not so long ago. And yes, I am a HUGE fan of Maynard and the gang [okay, maybe nutty: I did shuffle the songs on Lateralus in the Fibonacci sequence thanks to Cool Edit Pro] and this photo made me laugh.
I guess we [TOOL fans that is] need to learn not to take the band and its music too seriously!

PS---also looking for featured artist for July. Note me with something to be concidered!

June's Featured Artists

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:15:46 PDT

Thank you everyone who has submitted images for this months journal feature!
The artists featured below, I believe, have truly embraced every aspect of creative art through tradition means and some not so traditional. These artists have provided the DA community with wonderful works that have, not only made an impression on me, but hopefully to everyone.
Please take the time and view their galleries and the lovely images they have to share!
Hopefully, in the near future, Ill host another fab forum so be sure to be on the lookout!

~silverdoves

~Scarlet-Lady

=octane2

~redsunsetxiii

=Shluh

~VenomousPixi

=DarkCityxx

Sad America

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 26 May 2006 12:00:41 PDT

Mood: . . .
Listening to: Ten Thousand Days -- Tool
Reading: Aquarian Age--Juvenile Orion book II

According to one web site:
580 million Americans voted Wednesday, May 24th for the next American Idol.

Then I did some thinking.
And research.

What I found:
Just a little over 122 million Americans voted in the 2004 Presidential Election.

Those are some really sad numbers.

Angles and Street Intersections

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 05 May 2006 08:15:26 PDT

Yesterday was an odd day for me. I was headed out to see a friend before covering the anti-war protest when I came across a most troublesome intersection.
Normally, I am a very good driver: no tickets, no accidents. But I completely spaced out or just something when wrong as I tried to make a left hand turn and almost got pummeled by oncoming cars and eighteen-wheelers. Something make me stop and I am not quite sure why I did. My friend in the passenger seat was scared out of his mind. His words, If you kept on going, surely you would have died or created one hell of a hospital bill you have one hell of a guardian angle, surely God wants you to stick around.
It was just a strange moment for me. But this has not been the first time Ive used one of my nine lives
There has been a few times where I could have had one bad accident or even worse...
It got me thinking that maybe I am on this earth for some great reason, but what it is, who knows. I have nothing going for me right now: the college may screw me on my degree, I cannot get a job [let alone in journalism] my friends have all left and headed out to the west coastnothing.
But, right now, Im counting my lucky stars and hope something gives in the near future.
Good news is that thanks to DA, Ive really had my photography spark back that had left me for about two years. I am in awe on all the feedback I have received by many, many people. All your kind words have really had an impact on me, and have been more successful then all those jerks Ive dealt with in college.
So, I just want to thank everyone for all your support, your words I have really taken to heart.

I also decided to work on other areas in photography that I am kinda lacking in. One is landscapes. I think through out the month of May, I will be working on landscapes [because I really suck at them] and any advice would be greatly appreciated! I am also going to focus in on sport photography. Those are two goals I have set.

I feel better now that I got all this off my chest!

_{A side note--a freind of mine sent this over to me as I pass it along to you:}

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Happy B-day to me!

*Kel-----Bel — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 06:29:12 PDT

Happy B-day to me! Turing 25 never felt soo...boring. LOL!
So all my buds are sending me these "100 Question" things...and I've seen a lot on DA. So, what the hell, decided to post one up too! Used this on in yer own if ya want!
You all get to know me, just a bit better!

Part 1 -- The Basics
What's your name? :::Kelly
Birthplace :::Cleveland, Ohio USA
Age ::: Damn, just turned 25
Age you act :::8.5
Current location :::Behind the computer
Eye color :::Green
Hair color ::: Red
Right, lefty or ambidextrous? :::Ambidextrous [ain't you Jealous !]
Zodiac sign? :::Aries
Height? :::5'3"

Part 2 -- Describe...
Your heritage/nationality :::50% English, 50%Irish, 100% American
Your hair :::Wild
Your fears :::The future
Your perfect room :::80 degrees, sunny, at the beach
What you practically do in a day :::::::sigh::::: too much

Part 3 -- What is/are...
Words you overuse :::"Dude!" "WTF"
Phrases you overuse :::"The hell...."
Your first thought when you wake up :::Food
Your greatest accomplishment :::Will be when I take down Wal*Mart
Something you want to do :::Finish my novel sometime this life

Part 4 -- This or that
Pepsi or Coke ::: Diet black cherry vanilla Coke
McDonald's or Burger King's :::Neither
Neither Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera :::Neither!
Chocolate or vanilla :::Vanilla
Adidas or Nike ::: Puma
Black or white ::: Pink!
Bills or Coins ((Think $$$)) :::ANY would be nice!
Burgers or hot dogs :::Gardenburgers
Egypt or France :::France
Rock or rap :::Rock

Part 5 -- Do you...
Smoke :::Quit when I was 19
Cuss :::All the time
Sing well :::No
Sing in the shower :::Yes
Talk to yourself --a lot-- :::Yes
Believe in yourself :::Kinda...well...yea!
Like taking these longass surveys? :::LOL
Play an instrument :::Tried....and failed
Want to go to college? :::Been there!
Want to get married? :::Nope! [Well...maybe]
Want to have children? :::Nope! [Well...maybe]
Think you're a health freak? :::Kinda
Get along with your parents :::Yea...
Get along with your siblings? :::Yep!
Think you're popular :::Tah! I was a born loser!

Part 6 -- In the past month have you..
Gone out of state :::Yep!
Drank alchohal :::Yep!
Smoke :::Nope
Get high :::NO
Done any drugs :::NO
Eaten an entire box of oreos :::All most...
Been on stage :::Eh no
Gone skinny dipping :::Nope
Been dumped :::Nope
Stolen anything :::Hehehe....yea...

Part 8 -- The Last...
Last dream :::Had a dream I was being chaced by vampires...was kinda cool
Last nightmare :::In the end, the vampires tried to kill me...not cool
Car ride :::Going to Taco Bell?
Last time you cried :::Eh...don't remember...probably not too long ago
Last book read :::Madison Park, Jane Austin
Last time you laugh :::Yesterday
Last CD played :::A Perfect Circle, Emmotive
Last song you listened to :::Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie
Last annoyance :::This Questionnaire
Last time you've been evil :::Yesterday
Last time you wished upon a star :::When I was 5...dosen't work
Spent quality time alone :::All the time...I'ma hermit!

Part 9 -- I swear this is the last one! -- Randomness!
Have you ever put your tongue on a frozen pole? ::: Yeaha!
Have you ever blown bubbles in your milk? ::: Best part!
Do you have a favorite accent? ::: Ooo French!
If you could be any age, what age would you be? ::: 12
What is your dream car? ::: Subaru Impreza WRX STi
How many foreign countries have you visited? ::: Does Canada count?
Are/were you a good student? ::: Gotta focus, gotta focus Gotta look at that bird
Can you make change for a dollar right now?::: No
Do you feel lonely :::Most of the time
Ever TP'd someone's house :::Hahaha, yea back in highschool
Yo Momma :::Yer mom...
What do you think of George Bush? :::Sad excuse for an American.
Any secret fetishes? :::Hehe, would'nt you luv to know!
Do you like to wear chains? O_o :::Grunge was sweet...
How many languages do you speak? :::ASL [American Sign Lanauage]
What is your favorite season? ::: Spring
How many years will/did you end up going to college? ::: Ah gezz, 6 years!
Sexist person alive? ::: Jude Law

The Big Bust

*Kel-----Bel — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:43:55 PST

My trip to the Great Smoky Mountains was a complete FAILRURE! I trusted my buddies that they knew what they were doing and made adequate plans.
They did not.
No one had the proper camping gear [what they did bring was summer camping gear]. They figured that since we were going to Tennessee, it would have been warmer.
Wrong.
Up in the mountains it was much cooler. The temperature dropped down to 20 degrees at nightI awoke with frost the hood of my parka! We almost got frost bite that night! Someone forgot that important part!
Since we did not sleep well the first night, it would be a nightmare climbing 4,000 feet for 5 miles when no one in our party slept [we were all up for 48 hours]. Then repeat that the next 2 days. I opted to do itnot to wimp out, but I was voted out and we [I]ended up driving back to Ohio.
Ive been home for a day and I still feel like shit.
We did, however, go hiking and I got a few pics. Nothing greatmight submit them in my scraps for anyone who is interested.
But I did find it truly amazing that hundreds of years ago how our ancestors survived any temperature, beast and obstacle in the way. Americans have become too spoiled [not all, but a good chunk] and have grown into wussies.

Dead or Alive

*Kel-----Bel — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:26:10 PST

Oui! Awww man, I dunno how my group of friends convinced me that I needed a vacation.
True, I agree, dont we all.
But they convinced me to go on a little backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains [Appellation Trail] on the TennesseeNorth Carolina boarder.
It is also true that I have never before ever wanted to become a girl scout. I love naturebut have become a city gal.
The closest Ive come to camping out was when American Idol tryouts were in Cleveland in August, 2004. NO, I did not tryout, I was doing a profile story for the PD and flowed someone who did try out [who did get thru all judges at the time but failed the week after when the fab three judged] and that was a 4 day camp out in the Cleveland Browns Stadium.
But, I got a camera and lot o film. Hopefully, I wont get eaten and will be able to post some sweet nature pics next weekend.
I gotta get up at 4am on Sunday.8 hour drive there! OUCH!
Say a prayer for me, and wish me luck! I have enough Raman and pop tarts packed, I should be fine!

:::Sigh:::

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:18:15 PST

Teh! Been awhile since Ive posted anything! Ive been trying to find a real job, but I have not turn up anything. Ive been going thru these moods recently maybe its a quarter-life crisis I dunno, but Ive been down lately about life. Now, I wont go emo anytime soon, but, Ive been feeling bad about hitting the 25 year-old mark and dont know what the hell to do with the rest of my life. No one wants to hire a shit photojournalist or an artist, or a writer Ah, well. Ive always had a nack at picking some of the hardest careers
But I don't think I am the only one who feels this way, which gives me some pice of mind so to speak. Unless, I'm wrong...

Drugs for Thought

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:07:05 PST

The strangest thing happened on the way to my local pharmacy today. For the past few days, Ive been battling with a nasty little head cold that has my sinuses begging for relief. I hate taking over-the-counter bullshit but alas, I have to surrender at some point. So I go up to the pharmacy and start sifting through decongestants, trying to find the most potent on. They no longer sell the actual box of pillsyou now have a picture card of the product and thats what you give to the counter attendant. Therefore, I did, and she asked me for ID. A bit confused, but I complied.

I was rejected.

You have to be 25 to buy Sudafed 24 hour relief.
Unbelievable. This is something else.
So I asked some homeless man if he would go in a buy me my only ticket for sinus relief and I would by him a hot large chili at Wendys.
He agreed and we had a nice lunch together.
Just thought this is a very odd story to share. Hopefully, this cold with subside since I have an ice festival to attend (hopefully get some good shots) and a Charlie & the Chocolate Factory festival to go (to get more good shots).
Hope everyone has a wonderful V-day!! Dont eat too many candy hearts!

Tis to be Ironic

*Kel-----Bel — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:29:28 PST

Irony at its best:
I try to pick up as many jobs doing freelance as much as possible. I gained a small job at my home citys West Side newspaperbut not as a photographeroh, no, no, no. However, as a reporter who takes a few photos here and there. A reporter? One dollar per column inchsigh

The bubble must have Burst

*Kel-----Bel — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:27:14 PST

Im completely drained. I have returned to my depressive state; thanks to the ever-so kind folks at KSU. They reminded me today that my graduation will have to be postponed another 6 months due to a garden variety of fees and fines I some how accumulated in the past year. One was an outstanding library fineno big deal. The others were penalties due to not updating my records (Ive never heard such bull!) not filling out some forms for exiting the university and a few back payments in a loan I ever knew about!
Now I somehow have to come up with a very large chunk of cash that will take me moths to complete!
On top of this, I cannot sleep, cannot eat (Ive lost five pounds that I could really use) for no reason. My mind is plaguing me and I feel I am ready for a padded room.
Sigh.
Some good has got to come out of all this evil. Speaking of evil, I think I am gunna start chapter 4that sounds like a good idea. Im starting to feel better all ready

Graduation

*Kel-----Bel — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:14:44 PST

I cannot believe it, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The university has finally approved my application for graduation. I have waited over a year for this! To actually posses a BA in Visual Journalism will make my $30,000 college loan bill not so bad.

I think I have found most of my old photos from my old server. I have some new stuff (((shocking))) on the way. It's gunna be interesting how my new stuff compares to the old, since I have only started shooting again after 15 months of depersion.

I also noticed that there are not a lot of people on deviantArt who read in the Prose section. Its a shame, really, because there are a lot of good writers out there. So I figured I would try to take the time and read what others are creating (mostly in the fantasy section only because thats my cup-of-tea!)

Death of Smith

*Kel-----Bel — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 06:44:32 PST

For over the course of the past two months, I have tried to piece together what use to be my short-lived photography career.
About a year ago, the file system in which my best work was stored fell apart. The computers crashed and all my work was deleted in the blink of an eye. I was not the only one to succumb to the computer crash.
I felt confident that my back up disk had everything.
I was so wrong.
The disk was corrupt and only a few images survived (in a nut shell). I was so upset, I gave up photography. I was angry, sad, worried, stressed. I was angrier at myself then anyone or anything.
It took me year later to realize how much I missed shooting. It really is amazing how much one can grow up in a years time.
I have found, in the archives of my attic, some old work from college. Looking at it now, I see it in a different light then what I did when the images were first created.
I figured I would make the most of it and post it. I will be posting as much as I can find in the next couple of weeks.
Hopefully, some new stuff too; as soon as I get my Nikon in the shop for repair, but for the time being, my film camera will do.
~Kel
PS--the computer in which my photos were stored on name was "smith" for anyone who was wondering!

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August Featured Artists

Hell Yeah!

And my apartment door was gone...

Football & the Cable Co.

June's Featured Artists

Sad America

Angles and Street Intersections

Happy B-day to me!

The Big Bust

Dead or Alive

:::Sigh:::

Drugs for Thought

Tis to be Ironic

The bubble must have Burst

Graduation

Death of Smith

Tis to be Ironic