http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:jonathondeans&section=today deviantART RSS for by:jonathondeans en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:20:11 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/28664605/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/28664605/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:38:20 PST
I went to a wedding last weekend and I edited most of the photos I put on facebook; nothing serious, just taking away some slight blemishes, smoothing out people's skin and whitening teeth in a few places. Somebody then told me that this was quite wrong, and I should be showing people honestly. And at the time, they seemed to have an excellent point.

But I've been thinking about it since, and I'm starting to believe that photoshopping is ok. I think all of art is engaging in deception - actors lie, painters paint things that aren't real, etc - as a way to express a deeper truth. And maybe its the same with photography: instead of displaying the camera's perspective, I'm altering it and displaying my own perspective. The camera seems to emphasise imperfections and makes them much more prominent than they would be in reality; by editing the photo, I'm trying to show the viewer what I see, not what really exists in that moment. I'm also trying to keep their attention on what stands out to me - the look of joy or laughter or love - and not focus on what stands out just in a photo.

But this is something I'm still thinking about, and I'm curious about what other people think, so please share your thoughts

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(Incidentally, once I graduate I'll have more letters after my name - MBA M.AppFin B.Hist B.Phil - than in my name )

Anyway I just thought I'd update you and let you know I'm not dead lol although this bushfire season looks like it'll be a killer so we'll see if i make it through the summer

Hope you're all doing well

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/27809447/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/27809447/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:29:50 PDT how to think, how to think critically and see if ideas fit the facts, see if there are difficulties. And once you start to learn that, you can't help but apply it to your life and see what there is to learn.

I think thats why I've been feeling better about myself lately; I'm growing up. I'm learning things I didn't know about myself, and becoming more comfortable with who I am.

I'm also thinking about heading out into the Pacific somewhere for a year or two after I graduate, and working with some of the desperately poor people in these countries, to help them pull themselves up out of poverty. The idea of helping people improve their lives is important to me, and I've read some inspiring things about how microfinance is helping people. I especially think there are areas in the Pacific that need help just as badly as in Africa and southeast Asia, but don't get the same amount of attention.

Anyway, if you know any organisations which help in these areas, can you let me know? Its still at least a year away, but I want to start getting organised. I've learned that this is something I want to do, and any pointers or information would be appreciated! Cheers

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Hoorah!


Anyway, better get back to it.

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Its been so long that all the excitement has worn off lol

UPDATE: i just got a call saying that it should clear customs tuesday/wednesday and i'll have it soon afterwards hoooooorah!

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23620851/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23620851/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:40:51 PDT ) and it got worse today.

Anyway after spending so much time divided between my bedroom and the bathroom, I'm running out of things to do. So if you have some funny or interesting websites, please tell me. Because I'm getting desperate for ideas lol

(PS i got a nokia e71 and its the best damn phone in history. also, all food is evil. milk is evil. scotch is evil. and the only thing that makes me feel better is a dose of vitamin steph )

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23223086/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23223086/ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:34:25 PST
I'm not really sure what else to say.

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PS We had six weeks worth of rain in one day (yesterday). Stupid February weather.

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23113199/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23113199/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:51:53 PST [link]

These people have lost their homes, they have lost their towns, they have lost everythign they own and have been left with simply the clothes on their backs. Many have lost loved ones; many more have lost their pets and livestock.

Please give generously, and please spread the word and encourage others to give!

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23093157/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/23093157/ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:18:19 PST
I can't stop thinking about how awful this is...

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UPDATE. For anyone who hasn't heard the news in the past few days, this is now the worst natural disaster in our history. At the moment there are 96 people who have died and more than 750 homes that have been destroyed; entire towns have been wiped out while there are still many fires still burning (including one with a front extending longer than 80km or 60miles).

If you know anyone living in the danger zones or working as a firey, now is definitely the time to reach out to them, find out if they're ok, and offer them any support that you can. Right now a lot of people have nothing more than the goodwill of friends and strangers, so donate money, donate blood, donate supplies, donate prayers; just do whatever you can. Whatever you have, they need it more than you do. Go here: [link] to find out where you can give.

I hope you all stay safe and well!

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The stage is set but will the climax be a grand finale or will it fizzle into nothingness? I should know the answer by the weekend...


(How exciting!)

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It started last year so I bought some new lenses and the feeling kinda went away for a little while but now its back. I don't feel any particular motivation or enthusiasm anymore, and this morning I was struggling to take a pretty basic shot.

Maybe its just temporary; I don't know. I've been losing enthusiasm for a lot of things lately.

I don't know whats going on.

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And then we got to Newcastle, in the middle of a raging thunderstorm. The clouds were lit by flickering lightning, turbulence shook the plane for a good 30 minutes and we had a rough landing on a wet runway with an impossibly strong crosswind. And I was busting for a pee lol.

Anyway I arrived home safe and well, relieved to be back but not looking forward to the stress that tomorrow will bring. Anybody want to join me for a morning scotch or two?

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Answer: VERY


(And thats in spite of a pretty girl promising to kiss me if I got it done )

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/22236960/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/22236960/ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:53:40 PST
It was fantastic

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But sadly today I had to say farewell to my good friend Matt who is off to study at the University of Iowa for a semester. Why Iowa? We have no idea (I suspect he's chasing Julia Roberts ) but I'm going to miss him anyway. My friends Tim and Caitlin have already left for six months in Germany while Miriam is soon to move away to do her PhD in Sydney. My friend Emma and my brother Rob are visiting for Christmas, which is tremendous, but it does make everything so much more chaotic lol

Anyway I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very merry Christmas

I will be drunk until the new year, so I will see you then

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21983534/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21983534/ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:43:22 PST
I feel free.


Plus I got a hawt new snakeskin belt yesterday lol

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21907628/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21907628/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:13:54 PST My sister and I are getting along.
I've started finding gifts.
I've found the perfect dark chocolate.
And I've probably done something quite stupid.

But mostly, today has been an extremely good day

]]> ~jonathondeans http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21449083/ http://jonathondeans.deviantart.com/journal/21449083/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:05:22 PST

updatey - she said she's loved me from the beginning. we said our goodbyes. my heart broke.

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