I am a free member of deviantART, and have never subscribed. But the amount of sheer advertising on my page is actually ridiculous. I counted over 20 unique things trying to make me subscribe. I appreciate that deviantART is a business no matter how much they want us to believe they want people to develop their artistic abilities, but I think perhaps 3-5 messages would be acceptable.

Since the new profiles, I instantly see at the top either 'Upgrade Now', 'Subscribe Today', 'Get a Subscription'. Looking down 20 pixels asks me to 'Subscribe Now'. Then on every box in my profile I am told in BOLD LETTERS that subscribers get better features than me, a mere below average non-subscriber. Just incase I forgot, it also tells me on my profile that I am 'Not Subscribed' next to how long i've been on the site.

The only way I will subscribe is if someone buys it for me, or I start to sell LOADS of prints.


But enough of a rant for today, Thank you to everyone who has viewed the Modern II Wallpaper [link] which will soon have over 1000 views if it continues. It has quickly become my most popular deviation.


Photography Roadmap

Entry Level DSLR:
Completed Mid 2008, Nikon D40

52mm Polarising Filter:
Completed Late 2008, Camlink 52mm Polariser

Ultra Wide Angle Lens:
Completed Jan 2009, Tamron 10-24mm Lens

77mm UV Filter:
Completed Jan 2009, Jessops 77mm Skylight Filter

77mm Warming Filter:
Not Complete

77mm Gradient Filter:
Not Complete

77mm IR Filter:
Not Complete

External Flash (probably Nikon SB-400):
Not Complete

Wide-Telephoto Zoom (at least from 18-200mm)
Not Complete

UV Filter:
Not Complete

Polarising Filter?
Not Complete

Upgrade DSLR (midrange or prosumer model DX Sensor, perhaps a D90):
Not Complete

50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 Lens:
Not Complete

UV Filter:
Not Complete

Extended Telephoto Lens (unless the a previous telephoto lens is sufficient):
Not Complete


My Best Friend in the world


Friends:


Clubs: