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SPOTLIGHT & SHOWCASE--TeaPhotography
:iconteaphotography: `TeaPhotography
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT TEA
Tea, of Tea Photography, has been working in the Arts in some kind of realm since she was a child.
She was a ballet dancer for six years, and learned some of a couple other dance forms, too.
She has played mostly piano, and clarinet since childhood, learned less of a couple others, but especially loved what little she gleaned from guitar in her older years.
Additionally, in her older years, she became heavily involved with Martial Arts, specifically Kemscrima-Doh. Black belt certification was eventually earned. It is a beautifully
December's "Artist of the Month":icongrafoplzleftyyum:HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLES!:icongrafoplzleftyyum:
I just want to say what a pleasure it has been to head :iconmanip-your-music: this past year and here's to 2013may it be full of song :iconyaynessplz:
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Take a look at some of her awesome work here:
Please go and congratulate her
Just to remind everybody- You are all special in this group
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Seniority Announcements - January 2013
This article marks the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 1000 deviants holding the highly saught after ` -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
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So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community.
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice that stands out above the many other
December's TOP Subs of Unframed-Nature and NEWS!Welcome to December 2012’s Top Submissions of Unframed-Nature.
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Thank you for being here whether you are a Member yet or not!
We welcome you and your support!![]()
Since the beginning of January 2012, we’ve grown just over 1,500 Members!
That means, in one year, we’ve grown between 125 and 150 Members per month!![]()
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So, a GRAND Welcome to ALL of Our NEW MEMBERS!![]()
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Thank you to our loyal Members who have been submitting to our Group for a long time now. Without you, we wouldn’t be here. :aww:
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Thank you to ALL of the ADMINISTRATORS who helped me with this Group Article by voting on this monthly event!
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We usually have an ALL-MEMBERSHIP voting, as we believe this is the Group's Group, but once in a while, we will have a few months during the year, where only the Admins. vote.
We completely appre
Administrator Application for Unframed-Nature#Unframed-Nature's Application for Administrative Position
Accepting Applications for Administrator Positions at #Unframed-Nature is now: OPEN!
Introduction
Before you apply, please know that volunteering for a large and active group here on dA, such as #Unframed-Nature is a real and true commitment, which will take up some of your time on at least a weekly basis, maybe more.
#Unframed-Nature is special in many ways, but from an Administrative view point, it is very special because we have always had good luck with our current Administrators, most of which have been with the Group, as Administrators, for a very long time.
We are a very friendly Team, both with each other, and with the Members, as well. This means when we do have to decline works, we do give a reason, and we are friendly about it. It means, that upon occasion if there is something that we disagree about within the Admin. Team, we disagree nic
Daily Deviation Suggestion Drive!Back By Popular Demand!
In January of 2012, the community was challenged by `thorns to do something about their complaints on dA. Thus was born this very group! But before the group, it was just a fledgling idea on `Kneeling-Glory's account that began with a DD Suggestion Contest. The results of that contest were overwhelming. And so, under the prodding of quite a few Community Volunteers, we're going to do it again!UPDATE: Less than 1 week in and we've already got 100 suggested DDs and 2 accepted suggestions!!
Keep up the great work guys and gals. Please remember that you need to leave a link to every deviation you suggest in this journa
GuidelinesAbout Us
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Guidelines
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Membership is open to everyone, and all requests are automatically approved. Keep in mind that through March 31st we're running a membership drive. Details are here!
Submissions
Our gallery is still under construction, check back soon for more details about submissions.
Favorites
Our favorites gallery will be reserved for helpful articles and tutorials from around deviantART. Check back soon for more details!
Participation
Every month we will offer prizes for various activities, contests, prompts, etc. We'
!RARE! Breed of the Month 2012 RecapInfo, Rules & Guidelines || The F A Q || The List of Targeted Breeds
The Complete Member List || RARE! BotM Features || stopBSL on FaceBook
Recap of Previous !RARE! Breed of the Month Features of 2012
The year is about to end, and so will our !RARE! Breed of the Month features... at least only until January, then we start right back up again with new breeds, new information, new facts and new photos! I hope you all enjoyed this passed year's RBotM features, I hope you found them informative and fun for your reading pleasure, and I
Featuring January's !RARE! Breed of the MonthInfo, Rules & Guidelines || The F A Q || The List of Targeted Breeds
The Complete Member List || RARE! BotM Features || stopBSL on FaceBook
Welcome to Our !RARE! Breed of the Month Feature!
2011 !RARE! Breed of the Month Recap
2012 !RARE! Breed of the Month Recap
Featuring January’s !RARE! Breed of the Month
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Art for Trees - project:iconspringtree-1plz::iconspringtree-2plz::iconspringtree-3plz::iconspringtree-4plz::iconspringtree-4pl5:
"When is the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. The second best time? Today."
- Chinese proverb
Trees are important, valuable and necessary to our very existence. It's not too hard to believe that, without trees we humans would not exist on this beautiful planet. Trees are the largest and longest living organisms on earth. To grow tall the tree has become a miracle of engineering and a complex chemical factory. It is able to take water and salts out of the earth and lift them up to the leaves, sometimes over 400 ft above. By means of photosynthesis the leaves combine the water and salts with carbon dioxide from the air to produce the nutrients which feed the tree. In this process, as well as wood, trees create many chemicals, seeds and fruit of great utility to man. Trees also remove carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, from
sifro. - solve the codes and win points!Dec/24/2012 We have a next winner! It's =WintersRead, winning 306 points!
Nov/11/2012 - The second winner is =nuvak! He generously refused the point reward, so there is still a lot of points in the pool for the next winner!
Oct/12/2012 - We have the first winner! It's *ninquetari, who wins 475 points!
The easy day was yesterday! Today, the game begins! And It's just in time for dA's birthday!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
First cipher: http://sta.sh/013oovslpt00
Submitting system: http://blazing-galaxy-3308.herokuapp.com/
RULES:to participate, you need do one (or both) of the two following things:
a) donate points into the pool on my front page (they are points solely for the prizes in this game) - you can donate any number of points, starting at 1, if you didn't already
b) post a journal about this game
(c) or at leastthis journal, if you really don't
Fella's Film Contest!It's not long to go until the deadline for Fella's Film Contest! If you'd like to submit your film creations, remember that although the contest began on 5th January, you are welcome to submit films which were made BEFORE that date too. So if you have awesome film in your gallery that's 3 minutes long or less, you're welcome to submit it now! Here's all the original info for the contest...
Hello Everyone!
Fella would like to invite you to be a part of a new contest, one that looks at a medium that is often overlooked on deviantART, Film.
Since before the 1900s film has been a part of people's lives. Today, feature films are created with huge budgets in mass of $200 Million+. But, often times short films, which do not get seen as much in the United States (but are more readily available in some other countries) are some of the most impressive films.
We would like to invite you to make a short film. All the details are below, so get on it!
Submission of film on d
Did You Know? - Browser Scripts, Notes Icons

Tuesday Treats: Resolutions!... hmmm, do I resolve to succeed or fail? ...
Do you write resolutions for the new year? Do you keep them, toss them or find ways to edit them so you can finish them? If you don't make resolutions, why not? Find a deviation (or create a journal) that shows what you resolve to do in 2013 and link it in a comment on this blog! One deviation per member please. Each submitted deviation will be featured in the next TT! Enjoy and have the best day ever!
Last time, we discovered some yummy cravings!![]()
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Have a suggestion? Just send the group a note with subject of Tuesday Treats Suggestion!
Wonderful Wednesday and YouHello Dear Members, Watchers and Visitors
It's the middle of the week again
Share the artistic talents of your watchers or friends
Here is what you can do to help promote your watchers or friends:
* Visit your watchers or friends list and pick one from the list you would like to share.
* Visit your chosen deviants gallery and pick one deviation from their gallery.
* Copy the deviation link and paste the link into the comments of this blog.
Next: Tell us "Why the chosen deviant and deviation is Wonderful?"
Example deviation: the deviation reminds me of bright and sunny day.
Example deviant: the deviant is always positive, kind and friendly.
Please remember to leave a comment and link to this blog on your friends or
watchers profile page, by doing so they will know you are helping them
gain exposure in a very positive way
Wonderful Wednesda
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The Noms: January Resolutions & February Peak!The Noms
Get your fill!The Special in January
January starts a new month and a NEW YEAR! Happy 2013 everyone! Lots of people make resolutions at the beginning of the new year to help them on their way to becoming a better person in so many ways! Some people want to be kinder, thinner, healthier, funner, happier, richer and more! What kinds of New Year Resolutions have you made? We want to know!Coming up in February!!!
February is all about sharing the love and giving back! #deviantHEART, a group we are affiliated with whose goal is to "Promote Positivity," is hosting an event, "14 Days of Features" (courtesy of one of their amazing admins, `Infinite-Heart!). Starting on Feb 1st, you can check out different features such as 14 kinds of Chocolates, 14 Different Smiles, 14 Ways to say I Love You, and more! And on Day 14 (Valentine's Day), there will be a huge feature on what YOU think of LOVE! No need to join the
I LOVE: Now ClosedThis project is now closed. Please look forward to other great #deviantHEART projects!
February Top 2 LOVE HAPPENS![]()
Happy New Year, Updates, and News!Happy New Year Heartists!
It is a new year with some fun new ideas being passed around! `LostKitten has launched our Intern Program, we are trying to get back in gear with more frequent chat events, and we have a need for a new Special Project!Have a Special Project?
Each year, #deviantHEART takes on a couple group initiatives and one special project. From last year, we are rolling over a couple of our own initiatives plus continuing to partner with some great positive and giving groups! We have also added another new Initiative, with two slots still available and are in need of a new Special Project for 2013. Initiatives are things that may or may not take the entire year to complete. They may require point donations, critiquing/comments, features, etc. They must be positive and showcase what our group is all about.
A Special Project, however
Welcome 2013 with Open ArmsHappy New year to those celebrating now. i know there are more than a few who have a new year at other times of the year.
well its a new dawn, a new day. and i am preparing a contest, with a real prize for the winner. so to give you all a head start, its all about changing the world for the better. what do you feel is wrong with this world, and how would you change it. this contest is about a designing posters and banners and well, anything you would use in a campaign/protest. and a detailed writing about how you would go about making these changes to the world.
now, to justify me giving out this premium membership, i need a load of people submitting. there will be one campaign per deviant, so spread the word. get people thinking and planning. i want to see people making a change to the world this year. instead of wishing someone else would.
so what is it that angers you about this world, killing endangered animals, animal testing, war, famin, homelessness, third world poverty, guns, c

The Shelter Project: Two Year Anniversary!Special Edition News Article:
HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY to "The Shelter Project"
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:iconhurrahplz: As of this month of August, "The Shelter Project" is TWO Years Old! :iconhurrahplz:
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Welcome to The TWO Year Anniversary of "The Shelter Project"- http://teaphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/2537930!
EVERYONE is welcome to be here, to be a part of the celebration, to learn more about this project and why it continues to be so important, and find out all about those here on dA who have even made this worthy cause even possible as something to participate in, right here on deviantART!
Truly the MAIN PURPOSE of this News Article is to give thanks and gratitude to ALL of the outstanding AFFILIATES of "The Shelter Project", as THEY are the ones who have made this


as a SPECIAL Thank-You to ALL dA Affiliates of the Project. 































The gravity of FallThe gravity of Fall
Benumbed by humbling rains
Your fingers burrow deep
in
a thicker tongue you call
me

Memory of a KissMemory of a Kiss
My lips move yet
remain sealed I
smile.


















































































EnvelopedEnveloped
I still carry your kiss
Within my palm
The only evidence
You've ever existed
The clothes in the wardrobe
Could very well be
Someone else's
Just like the car
Parked on our driveway;
The golf sticks and fishing rods
And that stupid straw hat I never liked...
Along with the forever muddy boots
It could have been another man
Who pretended
Not to have forgotten
Every other anniversary
Tulip bouquets don't wear name tags
Nor do colognes
But the kiss came from you
Of that I'm sure

































Darker than the NightI can't breathe. Where am I? How did I come here?
The last thing I remember is that I went to bed like every evening, having a few precious moments for myself before I closed my eyes. I always loved looking outside my window, taking in the fresh evening air. I always dreamed of another, better life.
Now I am here. I can't think clearly. I feel like one of those pitiful creatures wizards keep inside tanks in their laboratories to experiment with. The noises, like an army of humming bumblebees, like a distant thunderstorm yet different, they scare me. The flickering lights cutting through the blackness with their bright colors, they remind me





















HerHer face was just a series of pixelated dots
That I would try to piece together in darkness.
Her hair was short, no long...
She had glasses that I know for sure.
She had a smile of pure gold
And a heart that shown bright
As if she were being basked in sunlight.
Her eyes large and empty like vast seas
Brown murky with mud, delicate.
Her lips were tinted with essence of roses
Soft, smooth, lines twisting, sickened sweetness.



Alec's Rebirth and Magnus' Confusion All characters do not belong to me but to Cassandra Clare. The idea that started this story belongs to my friend Jocelyn. And the idea about what Alec is when he's reborn is mine own. (cause I felt like it and I was sick so it just flowed out of me~ XD) I hope you all enjoy~~~~ <3
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I would never mistake or confuse those eyes for someone elses, so tell me why this man has his eyes? This tall, pale man with brod shoulders and a slightly muscular frame? His raven black hair is the same as well, and , God, those lips! I just want to kiss them! Now don't get me wrong! I haven't dated since he died! But what is he doing, d






























































































































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Awesome and thoughtful journal as usual!
Thank you so much for the feature!