Hello there
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Urban-and-Rural is to feature submitted artworks. We decided to change the way we do it, and instead of themes & Featured folders, we decided to pick only one Member and make a little interview with them to get to know our members a little more and I'll feature amazing U&R photographers every second week!
First of all, thank you so much *
VerticalDubai for taking time and let me interview you!
#1 When did you start taking Urban & Rural Photos?
I started doing this kind of photography when I moved to Dubai in early 2008. Ever since, I have tried to improve my skills. I am usually a very relaxed person, but I become very active when it comes to taking pictures and editing them. I believe, one has to be picky and hard on yourself to achieve good results.
#2 What kind of equipment do you own for taking photos?
I use a Nikon D700 and usually all my shots are wideangle. You really can't ever have enough wideangle when it comes to architectural photography in Dubai... I use the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 lens for almost all my shots and it is just the best wideangle lens in the world. Apart from using a quality lens, though, equipment is not important at all. Neither are the settings... most of my pics have more or less the same EXIF. The secret lies in choosing a color temperature, making the right adjustments in Lightroom and applying the right amount of sharpening.
#3 Do you have a favourite Urban & Rural Photographer here on deviantART?
There are many awe-inspiring works here on DA, but I don't have any idols. Just check out my Favourites to see what stuff I like
#4 What are your favourites from your own gallery and why?
#5 How or why did you start taking U&R related photos?
I got into architectural photography because of the great opportunities here in Dubai. I instantly fell in love with this vibrant place and its positive energy - although I actually prefer nature and vast landscapes over any city. I'd rather see myself getting more into landscape photography, but oh well, being able to do this sort of photography on a daily basis is fair enough
Thanks for interviewing me and best regards from Dubai!
Sebastian
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`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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I'm =SimplySilent, and I've been on dA for about a year and a half now. I do a lot of digital art, including digital painting, photomanipulation, and pixel art, but during the last few months, I've been teaching myself CSS and making journal and gallery skins for dA.
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Hello Dan, please tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into the world of photo manipulation?
Hello! Thank you for having me here. My interest in art comes from the time I was in high school. I was playing around in Photoshop (version 5 I think!), mixing images and textures together trying to create some artworks for my musical projects. I don't think that the term "photo manipulation" was used a lot back then. I always called it Photo Montage. Then after high school it was clear that I wanted to pursue studies in graphic design. I did so and I began to work as a freelancer for a photographer, some businesses and a few local music bands. Now I still do all of these, but I enjoy working for me more. It allows me to be a lot more creative.
). Since then it appears she hasn’t looked back with a number of enthralling, well-written deviations, contest submissions to various lit groups throughout dA as well as being honoured with a Daily Deviation for her piece "Prey No More" (featured below).
