deviantART: by:danielsun

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I really need not say why I appreciate ~6th-gear's works. Just look at this small sample and I think you'll get a fairly clear idea...

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*Atmosphotography loves his jets. And cars. And captures them both very well. Always a good combination, I feel...

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I first came across *cowluva's works in the dA Forum. Let's just say I'm glad I did; she produces some truly astounding manipulations...

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Crazy character though she may be, ~Mariannehe has taken shared some great photos with the dA community. Go check 'em out...

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Another race fan, not that you'd know it looking through *tulipangel's works. Lots of subjects on display here; do yourself a favour and take a closer look...

http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12590666/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:43:45 PDT
I just hope you're not sick of it already, because there are a few more pics to come yet. Lemme know what you think. Honestly.

As for other subjects, I may or may not have previously mentioned that I did actually take photos other than V8 Supercars last weekend, so I'll flick through those and see if any 'make the grade' for putting on show for the world.

Catch ya!
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Just a reminder that I've opened up shop at MySpace. I've not done a whole lot on my page as yet but I'll get there eventually. If anyone wants to add me, feel free... ]]> =danielsun Home and Away http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12545309/ http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12545309/ Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:13:59 PDT
Though it was a fairly quiet occasion in terms of on-track activity (only five cars from three teams) were pounding around it was still great just to be trackside again. I now can't wait until the next time, whenever - and wherever - that may be. Hopefully it'll be substantially less than the eight months it was until yesterday!

It's such a different experience at a test session compared with a race weekend; I'd reckon on barely 100 members of the public were present (as opposed to more than 50,000 over the course of a typical three-day V8 Supercar meeting at Queensland Raceway) and it's basically access-all-areas for everybody - and that means open entry to the paddock, pits and even the pit wall. Fantastic...

I'll be posting more pics as I go through them. I'm really pleased with the results; I obviously hadn't forgotten how to hold a camera. And the 'new' lens was bloody awesome.

Hope you all had a nice Easter break. I certainly did.

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Forgot to mention... I've done the unthinkable and opened up shop at MySpace. I've not done a whole lot as yet but I'll get there eventually. If anyone wants to do the degrading act and add me, feel free... ]]> =danielsun Positively Beaming... Still! http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12436120/ http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12436120/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:33:52 PDT
I'll pretend that I'm going for Easter (Mmm... chocolate) but the real reason is that DJR -- sorry, Jim Beam Racing -- is having a test session at Queensland Raceway next Tuesday. And I'm gonna be there! And I've since found out that 888 (or Team Vodafone) will be testing as well. Happy days!

Now, most of the time, we pray for rain in South East Queensland, but I'm going against the grain on this occasion; if it rains, race teams generally won't waste a test day (they're only allowed six a year). And I'll still have taken no racing images in almost a year...

To say that I'm a little excited would be a massive understatement.

On a completely separate issue, but still relating to the world of motoring, has anyone seen this Shell ad? As little as I like the current day Ferrari, there's plenty of history, and this amazing piece of cinematography features some of it. Not to mention the cities shown!

Oh yeah. Happy Easter!

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THIS IS WONDERFUL...

Anyway, I need to announce - though I'm sure you'll notice it on browsing - I have a new ID image! And it's courtesy of the totally wonderful =munecaa. I love it - and not just because I no longer have to look at myself; it truly is a work of art in its own right.

... AND THIS IS NOT

As for photos, I'm getting rather despondent, in that I haven't really taken any this year. Only on twelve days have I even picked up the camera in 2007, and the majority of photos have been either fireworks or basketball. Only the sojourn in NZ breaks the pattern.

Nothing remotely car-related has come since the Australian International Motor Show. And that was in early November! I'm hoping to be in either Brisbane or Bathurst this weekend. If either happens to be the case I'll have a chance to rectify that horrid situation.

So what have you been up to?

]]> =danielsun Show a Little Love... http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12253968/ http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12253968/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:32:31 PDT

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*AtraAstrum is a very multitalented deviant who resides in my home town. That can only be a good thing...

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=Captain-Planet captures not only the bad guys (on TV anyway!) but also wonderful images of the world in which we live...

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=cdaile has just sacrificed her life -- I mean got married! -- and is quite the macro photographer. Oh, and she runs a little something by the name of *flower-club...

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I'm reliably informed that *CoupeKid only shoots his subjects with a camera. And what an array of subjects he shoots!

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The name says it all, really. ~DreamingPhotographer doesn't just dream about it, though; she shoots it. There's a really wide variety of subjects in her Gallery. Check 'em out...

http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12223728/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:38:47 PDT
I'm really looking forward to it, as it's been a long time since we've gone into a season not bored to tears by the Red Bastards and, more specifically, Scum.
^{[Yeah, so guess who's glad Michael has retired...]}

Looks like it's going to be the most open and unpredictable year's racing in a long time. Yes, Ferrari's still up there, and McLaren seems to be back in the running, BMW has shown some amazing pace, Renault will be there or thereabouts...

Of course, I'm hopeful for Red Bull and our own Mark Webber. If Williams has built a reliable car for approximately the first time this millennium they'll perform half decently. It would seem as though the 'weight of the world' (its unique globe livery) has been too much for Honda, but Super Aguri is incredible!

I for one can't wait to see how the season unfolds. Sit back and enjoy the ride...

On an entirely different note, I'm gonna start some features soon. If anyone has any suggestions for these, please feel free to voice your opinion. And don't be afraid to nominate yourself either!

Oh yeah, and don't forget: there's a subscription up for grabs.

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]]> =danielsun The Good, The Bad (with new poll!), The Ugly http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12165368/ http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12165368/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:16:06 PDT THE GOOD

Just a reminder about the ID comp. As I said in my previous entry, I'm not feeling particularly inspired to create one, so I'm throwing it over to you, my fellow deviants. Anything you want to do, please feel free.

The only requirement is that its width is the same as the current one (otherwise it displays oddly for those with lower resolution monitor settings). If you want to use some of my current images, grab 'em from my Gallery. Otherwise note me if you want something different and I'll see if I have it.

Submissions by way of note, due end of March. That should give you plenty of time...

Oh yeah, there is a subscription up for grabs, most likely for three months. So get busy!

THE BAD

Well, bad in a sense that somebody is so unwelcome in a foreign country, but quite funny at the same time. From today's 'Travel Daily' (Oz travel industry newsletter):

^{"THIS doesnt happen for just any tourist.

"Protestors in Guatemala say they plan to perform a special 'cleansing ceremony' at the ancient ruins of Iximche after an upcoming Latin American tour by US president George Bush.

"One of the local leaders said the group would burn incense and place flowers and water in any areas where Mr Bush has walked 'to clean out the bad energy' and restore peace and harmony."}

I'm just surprised he recognises the difference between Guatemala and guacamole...

Now you've laughed at this, head over to *Sulejman's latest poll and vote for Bush. Well, his most comedic lines, anyway...

THE UGLY

The Ugly. The Very, Very Bloody Fugly.

We're on major bullshit alert. Please go and check out the latest Journal entry from *crikey. There is action to be taken if you wish to see more photographic excellence from Aussie deviants (and tourists and professionals - and me!) in future. I need not say any more...

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On a lighter finishing note, after some software dramas, my new PC seems to be going fine, just fine...

Cheers
D

]]> =danielsun Subscription up for grabs! http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12137103/ http://danielsun.deviantart.com/journal/12137103/ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 05:27:06 PDT UPDATE