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snowy daysQuote of the Day:
"So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their ending."
~ J.R.R. Tolkien

silhouettesQuote of the Day:
"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars."
~ Og Mandino

June's DD RoundupAnd June comes to a close! Incredible how quickly it flew by, isn't it? Well, it's been less than a month since I was handed the privilege of working as a community volunteer here on dA and I have already been thoroughly enjoying my time as one.
As we close this month, I figured it would be nice to round up the DDs I awarded in June. A big "thank you" to those who suggested some great photos through the notes sent my way. I appreciate it and I hope you keep sending me more incredible pieces. If there are other photos you believe really deserves the award, don't hesitate to note me with a thumbnail of the images along with a brief description of why you think they are worthy.
Thanks and enjoy this month's roundup below:

Do it Again
Awarded June 24, 2012
Beauty is often found in

The Story Behind the PhotoEvery now and then or at least for now, twice a week, I will be posting up a Journal featuring an exceptional photo and the author's story of how he/she captured that particular moment. Many times, we come across amazing photos on deviantART and wonder what the story was behind that capture... who was involved, where it was taken, how it came to happen, and so forth. I thought it would be interesting to find out of a few of my own favorites, so I contacted a few photographers asking them for a quick summary of their stories. This week's feature is one of *iNeedChemicalX's incredible shots. Check it out.

Take me to the Northern Lights
The story begins on a summer's day, one year ago, with me and my he. The photograph happened spontaneously - a friend who was with us was playing with the camera, "pointing" it at us. She took plen

Solitude or LonelinessLoneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."
~ May Sarton

Perfect Solitudeby *DrewHopper

please don't go IIby ~MalignePhotography

lost in the grassby ~P0RG

Chitwanby `nikosalpha

Clearby *ElenaKalis

Born to WorkWe worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today."
~ S. Tauscher

Child labour 5by ~GMBAkash
Child labour is not a new issue in Bangladesh, as children remain here one of the most vulnerable groups living under threats of hunger, illiteracy, displacement, exploitation, trafficking, physical and mental abuse. Although the issue of child labor has always been discussed, there is hardly any remarkable progress even in terms of mitigation
17.5 percent of total children of the 5-15 age group are engaged in economic activities. Many of these children are engaged in various hazardous occupations in manufacturing factories. Factory owners prefer to employ children as they could pay them less and also able to keep their factories free from trade unionism. A child labour gets taka 400 to 700 ( U$ 5 to U$ 8) per month, while an adult worker earns up to taka 5000 (U$ 61) per

AnimalsHe who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
~ Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, 1724-1804

Polar Bear is Back
Location: ZOO Sauvage de Saint-Félicien http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.zoosauvage.org/
Lens: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM | Canon EF 1.4 II Extender

Autumn 3355
Just took this photo of my beautiful Sasha, the alpha female of my Siberian Husky pack.

Other Features

FeetHeaven is under our feet as well as over our heads."
~ Henry David Thoreau

anxiouslyby ~Hengki24
We wait for the sun by !behindthecamera44
This was a really spontaneous picture I took while my friends Rachel and Justice were sitting on a wall by the train tracks
Not my typical kind of photo, but it's kind of interesting to do something different once in awhile

The Striker by ~joukinthesky
Kole's Soccer Shoes.
Malaita, Solomon Islands_2010.

u'r my personal WOW pass key by ~DopeStars

Without idea by ~fogke

Ballet class 2 by ~MrVERTIGO
a day at the ballet class

My Car and IIt is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end."
~ Ernest Hemingway

girl from ipanemaby ~noahlee

Eddie Sez it's a Cat-a-Lick by ~BaddogLtd

Waiting On You by ~kittystalker

sunset in the City by ~alexkatana
Dead by !DaniellPhoto

FacesSome people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.
~ Martin Buxbaum

Bokehby ~Marteline

Boxing Kid by *nikonforever

aroyszogn by ~bailey--elizabeth

Martina... v2 by ~MaComiX

Faith by ~Novic

umbrellasQuote of the Day:
"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain"

DogsMy goal is to become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am

a dog...by ~inthewoods666

my dog by ~vadalein

boy with his dog by *NataliaCiobanu

the golden pathby *bryan-cuttance

the Four SeasonsTime doesn't always heal: it just breathes and swallows memories like the seasons change - sending showers; beating flowers into the mud. And nothing is forever in this place. Nothing but the way my heart fits in your hands; the held breath of hope.

THE Sunset by *Bojkovski
Sunset view from Oia Village on Santorini Island in Greece
Nikon D80, Nikkor 50mm f1.4

Stand Out by *LarsVanDeGoor
De Kattenberg, Landgoed Nijenburg, Heiloo, the Netherlands

Winter Morningby ~Nate-Zeman
A quick winter storm moved over Breckenridge, Colorado, leaving behind 31 inches of snow overnight. Soon the streets will be busy with eager tourists and locals alike, heading for the lifts to get their first runs. For now though, this sleepy little street is silent, except for the sound of falling snow.
Breckenridge, Colorado

The Story Behind the Photo IIIEvery now and then or at least for now, twice a week, I will be posting up a Journal featuring an exceptional photo and the author's story of how he/she captured that particular moment.
Many times, we come across amazing photos on deviantART and wonder what the story was behind that capture... who was involved, where it was taken, how it came to happen, and so forth. I thought it would be interesting to find out of a few of my own favorites, so I contacted a few photographers asking them for a quick summary of their stories.
This week's feature is one of Alexandra Baban 's (*AlexandraBaban) incredible shots.
Check it out.

The Little by *AlexandraBaban
It was an awfully hot summer afternoon. I was living in Bucharest temporarily because I was taking a preparatory photography course at the Art University before the admission in autumn. Me an

Beautiful Photography IIIQuote of the Day:
"It seems only yesterday I used to believe
there was nothing under my skin but light.
If you cut me, I would shine.
But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life,
I skin my knees.
I bleed."
~ William Collins

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Journal Entry: Mon Jun 25, 2012, 8:16 PM

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Spring flew swiftly by, and summer came; and if the village had been beautiful at first, it was now in the full glow and luxuriance of its richness. The great trees, which had looked shrunken and bare in the earlier months, had now burst into strong life and health; and stretching forth their green arms over the thirsty ground, converted open and naked spots into choice nooks, where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect, steeped in sunshine, which lay stretched out beyond. The earth had donned her mantle of brightest green; and shed her richest perfumes abroad. It was the prime and vigour of the year; all things were glad and flourishing."

^{~ Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist}

^{I am now volunteering alongside ^Kaz-D and ^3wyl in the general photography team. If you need anything, would like to suggest a Daily Deviation, recommend some features in my journal, inquire about some contests, or basically anything community related in the photography "category", don't hesitate to contact me by notes here. I am here to help in any way I can. Looking forward to showcasing some incredible talent. I will keep you all posted.}

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~dswilliams10 Jun 26, 2012

Great poem!!! Summer here in Chicago is great also! The fests, the bike rides with my family, the cook outs, The out door concerts, The baseball games, pro and other wise, The warm evening walks along the lake front. trips to the beach, I love summer!!

*Eclat-Designs Jun 26, 2012

I really like the second one and the last one . . . But they are all great shot! Summer is my favorite season!

=DianaLobriglio Jun 26, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

fantastic shot, particularly 3 and 5

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