http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Adragonfly-oli deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:dragonfly-oli en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:51 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-question-and-answer-time-again-373004455 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-question-and-answer-time-again-373004455 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:11 PDT It's question and answer time again! nonadult journals/culture/projects dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Questions about me AND questions about photography!

Whatever may interest you can be posted here. :kiss:

Hugs to you all! ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Macro-folder-372983452 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Macro-folder-372983452 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:29 PDT Featured artist: Macro folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of him:

:thumb274541659: :thumb329248424: :thumb314792064:

Vote for the winner of the "Nature"-folder here.:pointl:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-progress-372751442 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-progress-372751442 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:32 PDT Drawing progress nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli This is my current project. DIN A3, sketched, with 2H and 4B pencils.

]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VIII-372341878 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VIII-372341878 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:47:32 PDT Intimate, touching, emotive VIII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
What I see in these pictures.. The love, the warmth, the tenderness.. This is what I search for. I really hope I will find someone like you already did.

Look upon the sun
and think of that song you like,
and love me.
Please.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Share the love by giving a favourite! It would mean a lot to me.

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/An-ode-to-great-musicians-372124675 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/An-ode-to-great-musicians-372124675 Fri, 17 May 2013 05:31:39 PDT An ode to great musicians. nonadult journals/culture/tributes dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Let's begin with "Basement Alchemy"

I found this song yesterday, and it is the one that inspires me too much. It's awesome. I have not heard the original version until I did it some minutes ago, and I can say this version is much better. His voice, his appearance, his talents concerning all these instruments, and his interpretation of the song. :heart:

The great thing in it is the beginning: First it seems like the song is a rock song, and you prepare for some screaming and typical rock sounds (which I also love!), but then the little drum comes and I fell o ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXVII-371480839 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXVII-371480839 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:02:35 PDT Square'ish LXXVII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful collection of squares. Go and fave them!

:thumb364341172: :thumb363255654: :thumb194227925:

:thumb365572657: :thumb363122754: :thumb370791884:

:thumb120529432: :thumb369469457: :thumb369470259:

:thumb199432546: :thumb367551630: :thumb366016514:

:thumb364037993: :thumb313881024: :thumb366671232:

:thumb362713581: :thumb371201056: :thumb361560361:

:thumb262064374: :thumb361525069: :thumb366534515:

:thumb367612466: :thumb369803142: :thumb211783871:

:thumb161126087: :thumb361091996: :thumb369797388:

:thumb359465722: :thumb3638 ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Conceptual-folder-371595137 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Conceptual-folder-371595137 Tue, 14 May 2013 06:12:01 PDT Featured artist: Conceptual folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of her:

:thumb342375560: :thumb356175072: :thumb342505754:

Vote for the winner of the "Macro"-folder here.:pointl:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/And-the-winners-of-the-giveaway-are-371181726 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/And-the-winners-of-the-giveaway-are-371181726 Sun, 12 May 2013 03:31:03 PDT And the winners of the giveaway are... nonadult journals/culture/contests dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
:thumb367790698:

So who won?

...
...

:devxoronar:, aka Eline Berkenbosch! You win three prints!

and

:devShadowAether:, aka Lesley Doucet! You win two prints.

And because I am such a nice person (:giggle: ) I will choose a third random winner who will receive one print, too! Surprise, surprise...

:devStarGateFanFre:, aka Frederike Nijenhuis!
:clap:

I really wanted to make a video, in which I am drawing the winner, but I am ill at the moment, that's why I made it he ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Me-as-a-model-371040292 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Me-as-a-model-371040292 Sat, 11 May 2013 12:07:26 PDT Me as a model nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you, Ines, for being such a great photographer. :heart: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-winners-of-the-Goodbye-Winter-contest-370250658 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-winners-of-the-Goodbye-Winter-contest-370250658 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:08:18 PDT The winners of the 'Goodbye Winter' contest nonadult journals/culture/contests dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
1st place!

2nd place!

3rd place!

Congratulations! ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Architecture-Urban-Rural-folder-370221360 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Architecture-Urban-Rural-folder-370221360 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:12:29 PDT Featured artist: Architecture, Urban, Rural folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of him:

:thumb343103611: :thumb338360882: :thumb310138305:

Vote for the winner of the "Conceptual"-folder here.:pointl:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XIV-370077619 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XIV-370077619 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:09:00 PDT Pure Beauty XIV nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
This feature is for the beautiful people on deviantART and their models.Profitez de ces beautés.

And last but not least: Me.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Animals-folder-368810949 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Animals-folder-368810949 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:54:05 PDT Featured artist: Animals folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures:

:thumb305370270: :thumb358092055: :thumb108853209:

Vote for the winner of the "Architecture, Urban, Rural"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-April-2013-368461671 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-April-2013-368461671 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:41:31 PDT Best of April 2013 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of November | Best of December | Best of January | Best of February | Best of March

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconfragility-in-nature: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Breathtaking-photos-is-searching-for-contributors-367931282 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Breathtaking-photos-is-searching-for-contributors-367931282 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:45:28 PDT Breathtaking-photos is searching for contributors! nonadult journals/culture/happenings dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
I'd like to open another round of searching for contributors in :iconbreathtaking-photos:!

As a contributor, you do not need to vote on submissions, because that's what I do. :giggle:

Your only task is to stay active by inviting new members and - much more important - submit deviations to the group. Not just pictures that you took, but also pictures that other people took! Your submission limit will be infinite, so you do not need to care of any limits!

It's simple, but effective. We are growing day by day and the quality of the group is steady and quite high.

So if you'd like to be a contributor, note me and write a very sh ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Win-a-print-367790698 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Win-a-print-367790698 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:43:09 PDT Win a print! nonadult journals/culture/contests dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
I will choose two people who will win these 5 pictures.

(Sorry, the picture is a bit too light)

I will write my autograph on the picture. :aww:

How to enter

It's simple.
Write your full name under this post. Please do not double-post.
You may submit your name from now on until May, 11th.
After that date, I will draw lots in a video to let you know who won.

Have a nice day! ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Abstract-surreal-folder-367390075 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Abstract-surreal-folder-367390075 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:24:42 PDT Featured artist: Abstract surreal folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of her:

:thumb202802804: :thumb366212241: :thumb324245566:

Vote for the winner of the "Animals"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/4th-DD-367371425 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/4th-DD-367371425 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:15:28 PDT 4th DD nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
My doubts in my art are somehow gone now. :aww: I hope this attitude will stay for a while.

Thank you, Katy, for featuring my artwork! :heart:

:heart:

P.S.: Stay tuned for a giveaway coming soon! ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Featured-folder-366022000 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Featured-folder-366022000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:14:34 PDT Featured artist: Featured folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of him:

:thumb363434243: :thumb363067131: :thumb357037676:

Vote for the winner of the "Abstract Surreal"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Others-folder-364483790 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Others-folder-364483790 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:35:34 PDT Featured artist: Others folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of him:

:thumb325465194: :thumb167262273: :thumb331988523:

Vote for the winner of the "Featured"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/About-life-and-stuff-364312072 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/About-life-and-stuff-364312072 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:14:41 PDT About life and stuff nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Since I expressed myself through my pictures lately, I also wanted to write a journal about my personal life right now.

Well, let's start with important happenings.
It has almost been two months since my father died, and I am still sad about the fact he will never come back again. By now I simply hold the illusion that he went on a long tournament around the world, and will come back someday. Maybe it is a psychological way to escape the reality, but hey, put yourself in my shoes and try to get over it. I will never get over it, and I will never forget him.

Second thing: For almost one month I am single. The bad thing abou ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XIII-363896190 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XIII-363896190 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:52:33 PDT Pure Beauty XIII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
This feature is for the beautiful people on deviantART and their models.Profitez de ces beautés.

And finally: That's me.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Still-Life-folder-363107228 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-Still-Life-folder-363107228 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:45:23 PDT Featured artist: Still Life folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos ]]>
See more pictures of him:

:thumb158106002: :thumb140051614: :thumb176528451:

Vote for the winner of the "Others"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-March-2013-362277975 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-March-2013-362277975 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:17:01 PDT Best of March 2013 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of October | Best of November | Best of December | Best of January | Best of February

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconfragility-in-nature: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-People-and-Portraits-folder-361688584 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Featured-artist-People-and-Portraits-folder-361688584 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:16:07 PDT Featured artist: People and Portraits folder nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Breathtaking-photos. ]]>
See more pictures of her:

:thumb296523785: :thumb319878894: :thumb302629713:

Vote for the winner of the "Still Life"-folder here.:pointl: ]]> Breathtaking-photos. ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXVI-359298802 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXVI-359298802 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:07:19 PDT Square'ish. LXXVI nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful collection of squares. Go and fave them!

:thumb244515987: :thumb350856876: :thumb196681245:

:thumb355388475: :thumb354194089: :thumb351791417:

:thumb351065582: :thumb189192394: :thumb350661988:

:thumb153264523: :thumb334104981: :thumb353323075:

:thumb354815829: :thumb354076591: :thumb353763108:

:thumb195114020: :thumb352907916: :thumb352368374:

:thumb352018856: :thumb351596924: :thumb351326530:

:thumb353693945: :thumb324423161: :thumb351246165:

:thumb356184012: :thumb352288771: :thumb353280208:

:thumb113850057: :thumb1747 ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/A-friend-s-contest-winners-358764898 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/A-friend-s-contest-winners-358764898 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:02:07 PDT A friend's contest winners. nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
:thumb356558486:

2nd

:thumb354332552:

3rd

:thumb354242889: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VII-358555522 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VII-358555522 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:54:34 PST Intimate, touching, emotive VII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
All I ever wanted was to be loved for who I am. For what I love, for what I need. I wanted to be loved for myself.
But now I feel like this love is.. being torn apart by everyday-life. By fights, discussions..
But all I ever wanted was to be happy with my boy.
I hope everything will be okay soon..
What do I need now?

It's love..
It's love.
..
..

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Share the love by giving a favourite! It would mean a lot to me.
]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-Macro-in-Nature-contest-358200735 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-Macro-in-Nature-contest-358200735 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:12:06 PST Winners of the Macro in Nature contest! nonadult journals/culture/contests dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
We were totally thrilled when we saw the amount of participants for this contest, and it took some time to choose the winners. :aww:
We had 414 entries! :onfire:

First of all: Thank you, Aljoscha, for doing the contest with me. It's always a pleasure to work with you!

Here are the winners!

1st place:

:devalexgphoto: !
I personally loved this picture because of its colors and its simplicity. The round forms are attractive, and the watermark is not too big.
See more!

2nd place:

:devLasiu7: !

When I saw the picture, I just thought it was perfect. If it was me, I would have even said it should be the number 1, but ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-Power-Of-Colors-357316242 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-Power-Of-Colors-357316242 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:38:11 PST The Power Of Colors. nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli Colors are wonderful.
Enjoy this little compilation of the power of colors!

Thank you for your wonderful artworks.
:heart:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/I-won-the-contest-356901692 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/I-won-the-contest-356901692 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:28:07 PST I won the contest!! nonadult journals/culture/happenings dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
This message made my day: I won the local art contest!

Aaaah, my entries made it. :heart:

I'm so happy, because it's my first real success in real life. :love:

Marseille, here I come!
:onfire: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-February-2013-356756580 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-February-2013-356756580 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:52:11 PST Best of February 2013 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of September | Best of October | Best of November | Best of December | Best of January

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XII-354684924 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XII-354684924 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:03:25 PST Pure Beauty XII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Beauty can be found everywhere.

This feature is for the beautiful people on deviantART and their models.Profitez de ces beautés.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Ask-me-anything-353759059 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Ask-me-anything-353759059 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:45:43 PST Ask me anything! nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Did you remember the last time I did such a thing? I gave you the chance to ask me anything about technical questions concerning photography.
:thumb347078552:

This time you may ask me anything about my personality, my influences, etc.

Was there anything you ever wanted to know from me? Just ask here!

:wave: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Nature-photography-contest-CLOSED-351477770 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Nature-photography-contest-CLOSED-351477770 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:51:13 PST Nature photography contest! CLOSED nonadult journals/culture/contests dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
:devAljoschaThielen: and me, :devdragonfly-oli:, made up a contest for you!

We chose a theme all photographers can participate in.

Theme: Macro in Nature.

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Rules:

:new: You may submit all pictures that have macro in nature in it now. No date limit!! Submission limit is still 2 deviations maximum.

:bulletyellow:You need to fave this journal!

:bulletyellow:"Macro in nature" can be a closeup of a flower, of drops in nature, etc. But NATURE and CLOSEUP has to be involved in it.
:bulletyellow:You need to send your submission to either :devdragonfly- ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-January-2013-350846957 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-January-2013-350846957 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:44:47 PST Best of January 2013 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of August | Best of September | Best of October | Best of November | Best of December

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art:

]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXV-350109107 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXV-350109107 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:23:03 PST Square'ish. LXXV nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful collection of squares. Go and fave them!

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:thumb90544974: :thumb270339 ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VI-349376777 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Intimate-touching-emotive-VI-349376777 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:50:48 PST Intimate, touching, emotive VI nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli The feature is dedicated to my dearest boyfriend Niko, who stands by my side for over 21 months now. I love you. :heart:

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Share the love by giving a favourite! It would mean a lot to me.

]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Macro-photography-feature-347963319 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Macro-photography-feature-347963319 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:37:22 PST Macro photography feature nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
I will also participate in this Community week in :iconprojecteducate: and this time I want to give you some insights into the world of macro- and closeup-photography.
Enjoy this little feature and give some love to the artists! :love:

I hope you enjoyed it. :aww: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XI-347451273 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-XI-347451273 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:26:10 PST Pure Beauty XI nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
This feature is for the beautiful people on deviantART and their models.Profitez de ces beautés.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Do-you-have-questions-concerning-photography-347078552 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Do-you-have-questions-concerning-photography-347078552 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:32:46 PST Do you have questions concerning photography? nonadult journals/culture/projects dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2013 `dragonfly-oli
You can ask questions, and I will answer them as good as I can.
I am sure this will help the beginners of you somehow. :aww:

I will post the already asked questions here and update the journal regularly, so that you can also read the answers to other deviant's questions. Just click on the questions, and you will be able to see the answer.

You may also ask several questions.
And now: GO! :giggle:

Already asked questions that may interest you (I will only list questions that do not have to do with my personal experience like "What is your best photo?"):

How do you get the star bokeh like in h ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-December-2012-345110741 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-December-2012-345110741 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:57:19 PST Best of December 2012 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of July | Best of August | Best of September | Best of October | Best of November

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art:
]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-sad-Contest-News-344677589 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-sad-Contest-News-344677589 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:13:57 PST It's sad. + Contest News nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
The ladybug-contest ended yesterday, and now :devkara-a: and me are deciding the winners. All the donators and of course the winners will be contacted soon.

Second thing: Yesterday I uploaded a Christmas-picture for you to download if you like. I thought it would end with an 1:1 ratio of favourites and downloads, but what I saw today destroyed my faith in humanity.
"Comments: 98
Favourites: 625 [who?]
Views: 3,695 (262 today)
Downloads: 2,214 (369 today)"

I cannot believe it, 4 times more downloads than favourites? Guys, do you watch me just for downloading my pictures, not to support me?
:grump: :(

Anyways, I wish ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-essentials-of-Macro-photography-342350822 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-essentials-of-Macro-photography-342350822 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:36:39 PST The essentials of Macro photography. nonadult journals/culture/editorials dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
But first of all: What is macro photography?

Macro photography - what is it about?
Wikipedia tells us things like "extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life size" (Source: Wikipedia.org)
But is that really all that matters? It is a common fact that many people believe that macro photography is photography which refers to life size, which means 1:1. The object is the same size on your sensor/film it is in real life.

"Grea ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXIV-344178419 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXIV-344178419 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:21:52 PST Square'ish. LXXIV nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful colection of squares. Go and fave them!

But first: Do you know cinemagraphs? They are a mixture of film and photography. Simply amazing.

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:thumb85492899: :thumb343829453: :t ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-a-finalist-in-a-local-art-contest-344111732 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-a-finalist-in-a-local-art-contest-344111732 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:24:33 PST I am a finalist in a local art contest!! nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
After surviving the Armageddon (some friends and me were in a disco all night long. :giggle: ) I got a letter from my cultural service of my town.

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You may know I entered an art contest some months ago, and now they said

You're in the final round, congratulations! Come visit us on...
:onfire:
Aaaah, I am so excited. :love:

The next round consists of designing a skateboard and two posters.

It will be difficult, since I am a photographer and do not really know how to handle it. Glueing my pictures on a skateboard? :wow: Let's see..
Any suggestions? I have got an idea in mind, but hey, maybe you a ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-end-of-the-world-UPDATE-343800242 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/The-end-of-the-world-UPDATE-343800242 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:22:29 PST The end of the world. UPDATE nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli I bought a new pair of shoes and painted my nails.

You see very well how much I care about the Mayan's prophecy.

What about you?

:new: I still live and it is already 10AM. ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Just-6-days-left-to-enter-the-Ladybug-Contest-343485578 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Just-6-days-left-to-enter-the-Ladybug-Contest-343485578 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:55:18 PST Just 6 days left to enter the Ladybug Contest! nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Short info:

Deadline is December 24th. All notes sent AFTER this date will not be taken.
To partcipate, send me or :devkara-a: a note with the pictures.
Your picture needs to be taken in 2012. Take care of the date!
2 submissions per person.
Still Life, which means non-living ladybugs (like wooden ones) are also ALLOWED!

There are TONS of prizes, and I am proud of you all.

Good luck everyone! :shamrock: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-X-342783612 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Pure-Beauty-X-342783612 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:26:43 PST Pure Beauty X nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
This feature is for the beautiful people on deviantART and their models.Profitez de ces beautés.

Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

:iconbreathtaking-photos: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXIII-342025792 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXIII-342025792 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:55:08 PST Square'ish. LXXIII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful colection of squares. Go and fave them!

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:thumb340601166: :thumb33968 ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/3-years-on-deviantART-already-341681556 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/3-years-on-deviantART-already-341681556 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:56:50 PST 3 years on deviantART already. nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli Three years already, the time passes so fast! :wow:

I gained so many new friends and watchers on deviantART, and I met some in real life..
Also, I lost some friends, which I thought were some good, but they overreacted a bit, which led to hater attacks towards me.
I got two Daily Deviations this year! :wow:

aaah, so many things to tell, I will make a resolutions-journal soon. :giggle:

3471 watchers already, and I love everyone of you.

:kiss: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Can-you-donate-something-for-a-contest-CLOSED-340468972 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Can-you-donate-something-for-a-contest-CLOSED-340468972 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:53:24 PST Can you donate something for a contest? CLOSED nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
:devkara-a: and me would like to start a contest lasting about 20 days, and we will start soon, but from now we need some donators with prizes.

Can you donate something?

This list will be updated until the final contest journal will be released.

Holy.. :wow: Guys, I never expected that so many people are willing to donate! :heart: You are awesome!

1. place:
1 year premium membership by :devDavidPanther:
200 :points: from :devlieveheersbeestje:
111 :points: from :devdragonfly-oli:
100 :points: from :devkara-a:
100 :points: from :devPawelMatys:
100 :poin ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-November-2012-340346977 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Best-of-November-2012-340346977 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:16:53 PST Best of November 2012 nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Thank you for these beautiful artworks.
:heart:

:devdragonfly-oli:

Do you have any suggestions for pictures which should be featured next time? Send me a link or a thumb in a note. :aww:

Best of June | Best of July | Best of August | Best of September | Best of October

:iconbreathtaking-photos: :iconcompelling-photos: :iconthemagictouch: :iconode-to-simplicity: :iconsoftness-art: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Soon-UPDATE-340043855 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Soon-UPDATE-340043855 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:41 PST Soon.. UPDATE nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
:onfire:

:new: Today I gave it to my local photo store, and it takes some days for me to get them. :eager: ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-improve-your-skills-in-close-up-photography-339496820 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-improve-your-skills-in-close-up-photography-339496820 Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:24:26 PST How to improve your skills in close-up-photography nonadult journals/culture/blogs dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
I. Finding the location

When I go outside to take pictures of nature, I do barely have any concepts in my mind. I just go and let nature inspire me. The first important step is finding a location.It is not that difficult to find an interesting background. I personally do prefer backgrounds which are not monochrome. Many shades of light (light and dark contrasts or different colors) make your picture interesting, no matter if the final result will be monochrome or colorful in the end.I look out f ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/My-next-project-inspiration-is-back-somehow-338951105 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/My-next-project-inspiration-is-back-somehow-338951105 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:19:58 PST My next project (inspiration is back somehow) nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
I thought about what to do next, since I left my camera in my locker the last week, and inspiration slowly came back to me.

Finally I think I have got the reason for being that non-creative: Actually I am really stressed right now, and this was reflected in my pictures as well. My latest this-weeks (the bottle) has no emotions, no feelings at all, and I do not really like it.

After my friend I already told you of in :thumb338418492: said my dedication was the best present someone ever gave her, I suggested to take pictures with her, since I wanted to practise people photography (especially emotive portraits).
But this is not t ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXII-338243427 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Square-ish-LXXII-338243427 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:08:22 PST Square'ish. LXXII nonadult journals/culture/features dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Squares. So simple, yet so stunning.

Here's a beautiful colection of squares. Go and fave them!

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:thumb288436641: :thumb3342431 ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Question-and-Answer-time-338074030 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Question-and-Answer-time-338074030 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:19:38 PST Question and Answer time. nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli Up to three ones.

Let's go. ]]> http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-337426757 http://dragonfly-oli.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-337426757 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:21 PST Thank you. nonadult journals/personal dragonfly-oli http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dragonfly-oli.jpg?15 Copyright 2012-2013 `dragonfly-oli
Soon I will reach 3500 Watchers, and I am proud to see that you are not active concerning favourites, but also on journals and polls.

Your meaningful comments make me smile and thoughtful, too.

You are awesome, and I am so happy to be connected to you.

Thank you. I love you! :love: ]]>