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is a group for all sky and nature lovers ! It's for APN photographers ! It's for anyone who enjoys Nature 
The reason for starting this group is to support all nature photographers, and to show other members the beauty of nature from all around the world! 
is a community of new and old, seen and unseen artists who just want to share what they have. The group aims at featuring only 5 deviants a day to allow them to be seen by the entire group. 
is a group that tries to help unknown artists get more attention here on deviantART. The Judges
Photography
Traditional Art
Digital Art
Literature
THE WINNERS !!
Congratulations to the winners !!!
Thanks to everyone for their support and cooperation !
To the ones who didnt win, do not give up! I am sure participating in the contest has given you more experience. Good luck next times !
Note: Each medium has its own judging and winners, but there are also "Overall" winners. They are the winners who will get the prizes!
Photography Winners.
Digital Art Winners.
Traditional Art Winners.
Literature Winners.
Literature Winners. 
Here are the entries collections from the 3 hosts: SkyAndNatureClub's | Feature-Club's | Unknown-Artists-Club's Here is the full Prizes list: [link] Medium Winners
CONGRATULATIONS !! Photography
Third Place
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"In spite of the fact I usually don't like a main subject that small to be centered in the composition, it doesn't disturb me at all in this specific photograph. The 'light source' is very obvious and even emphasized by the flare. It seems to add something extra to the entire atmosphere, in my opinion. I also love how the red stands out so much with the golden glow that ~Econita has captured here.
There's so much to see in this picture, while the subject is so small. That spiderweb in the upper left corner and the bokeh is absolutely amazing. Superb capture!" ~ `Anoya
Other works from ~Econita's gallery:
Second Place
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"I know that this shot is already pretty popular with that many favorites, but I can't help but love it entirely. It fits the theme of the contest perfectly and the title couldn't have been better. The light makes tree look majestic, almost heavenly maybe, and it makes me appreciate the composition and the angle of this photograph even more." ~ `Anoya
"One of the finest quality nature photos I've seen, this truly sets itself apart by taking sunlight and using it to capture attention on a single object, in a way otherwise impossible to acheive. You can't help thinking this is one of those one-in-a-million shots that really makes you appreciate the world around us whenever you happen to be in such a peaceful place. The term "miracle of nature" seems appropriate here." ~ ~lazdude
Other works from =r3novatio's gallery:
First Place
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"I love the feeling created with this piece. It feels a lot like hope during dark times and i want to walk through the door and see what comes next." ~ $Moonbeam13
"This picture sums up quite perfectly the theme of this contest. Unlike most other images in the competition, its primary focus is of the element of light, and would literally be nothing without it. Although very simple in its subject and technique, it still manages to convey conflicting emotions and deep meaning. There are also different ways to look at it, depending on your perspective. Whether you see this and think how grateful we are to have light in our lives, or take the image more literally and imagine what lies beyond the doorway in front of you... the impact is just as powerful." ~ ~lazdude
Other works from ~BrandonRechten's gallery:
Honorable Mentions
Digital Art
Third Place
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"an adorable image, very well done and kept to the theme." ~ !CSnyder
Other works from *katanimate's gallery:
Second Place
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"Of all the submitted images, this piece had the most resonance for me; a storybook aesthetic that delivers a sense of narrative. Great use of ambient lighting." ~`conzpiracy
"a nice sense of wonder in this." ~ !CSnyder
Other works from *Martinoice's gallery:
First Place
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"Now this one is really funky - as a PhotoManipulator myself, I can appreciate the hurdles this deviant must have experienced in the creation of this piece. Excellent technical wizardry!" ~ `conzpiracy
"a magical image and strong visual impact"~ !CSnyder
Other works from ~konishkichen's gallery:
Honorable Mentions
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Traditional Art
Third Place
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"Bold, graphic expressions of luminescence, a unique and fascinating meditation on the spectrum and its relationship to light, very dramatic and beautiful." ~ `SRaffa
Other works from ~tivy-chun's gallery:
Second Place
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"The Light is very well used here, a bright light on one side, the other side still lighted by stars and the face shadowed with mastery. " ~ *Egil21
Other works from *Aniusia483's gallery:
First Place
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"This has more than just impeccable craftsmanship going for it-- there's also the subtle wit of a source of light being acted upon by a light source, and the lovely highlights and ethereal shadows resulting from that." ~ `SRaffa
"I wouldn't imagine one could draw metal and glass like this." ~ *Egil21
Other works from *MattDeakinFineArt's gallery:
Honorable Mentions
Literature
Third Place
eat us and see.they say dark eats all.
and they're right.
it does eat everything.
but nothing's hidden for too long,
nothing's buried that won't be found
eventually.
and even if the whole world
(it's lands, nations, and people)
are eaten,
consumed,
engorged on by dark.
and even if heaven
(the angels and gates)
are engulfed,
burned,
taken by dark.
and even if you
(both the beauty and the flaws)
will sink,
are sinking,
sunk in dark.
it won't last forever.
it'll never last forever.
because the source of light isn't the sun.
or something like that at all.
as cliche as it sounds,
it's you and I.
we're the source.
and even if we ourse
by
"This might be Free & Blank Verse, but it sounded like Spoken Word to me – it almost sounds like a monologue in poetry. The approach ~freakofnature00 has taken here creates quite a unique mood that I have not seen often in poetry on dA. This piece explores quite interesting ideas, too." ~ $namenotrequired
"I really enjoyed reading this, because it went straight to the point and stuck with the subject of light. Also, a very well written and thoughtful piece." ~ !Iluvocnj2006
Other works from ~freakofnature00's gallery: Second Place
She talks to the moonO' you poor homeless soul of the skies,
that roams along wherever I go.
you wanderer let not wander my eyes,
looking for you most of the nights so.
enlightens my path your silver glare,
your heavenly touch won't let us part.
as I ride off on nocturne's black mare,
on your unicorn you do escort.
my pal, my friend, you kindest soul;
wish we could walk forever along!
(I swear by your gleam and grey mole)
but take some rest as the night is long!
promise you won't have to count the sheep;
as chanting to you a lullaby;
on my pillow I'd put you to sleep;
letting stars alone light up the sky.
by
"This piece really captivates the reader, with beautiful expressions and the direct addressing with the use of archaic lexis really adds to the vintage mood of the overall poem, full of personification and geniine pleasure." ~ ~the-photographicpoet
"I just have a thing for fixed forms... this poem takes a quite liberal approach, but the rhythm and rhyme still have a strong impact. It tells a sweet story with a hint of fantasy, and all together he's managed to create a strong mood and imagery." ~ $namenotrequired
"Definitely a cute and quirky poem, with an even more adorable inspiration for it. Overall, I found this to be quite magical. " ~ !Iluvocnj2006
Other works from ~Melanch0lic's gallery:Melancholywalking ashes
breathing smokes
laughing hard at rotten jokes
stuck deeper
on struggling out
choked by mud when I try to shout
dead inside
but living ahead
no will to smile, no tears to shed
giggling folks
dazzling lights
still feels like most silent of nights
She talks to the moonO' you poor homeless soul of the skies,
that roams along wherever I go.
you wanderer let not wander my eyes,
looking for you most of the nights so.
enlightens my path your silver glare,
your heavenly touch won't let us part.
as I ride off on nocturne's black mare,
on your unicorn you do escort.
my pal, my friend, you kindest soul;
wish we could walk forever along!
(I swear by your gleam and grey mole)
but take some rest as the night is long!
promise you won't have to count the sheep;
as chanting to you a lullaby;
on my pillow I'd put you to sleep;
letting stars alone light up the sky.
The Birdcaptured by my eye,
the farthest fathoms of sky
yet I need to fly!
First Place
NachmittagSummer's final breath
Waltzes the brusque dawn away
To oblivion.
by
"I love the title, Nachmittag, as it really demonstrates a passage of time and the short haiku form adds to the element. I think it has a wonderful overall meaning and the reader ponders on each of the words for a while after reading." ~ ~the-photographicpoet
"Though it's short, there is so much emotion and visual effect coming from the poem. Truly is a beautiful work of art!" ~ !Iluvocnj2006
Other works from ~Shinato-Kawasaki's gallery:OmbrageCicadas murmur
A harmonious discord
To the moonless night.
Le mirageConstant as a breeze:
An amorphous horizon,
A dainty iris.
The TemptressMother Nature, thou art a vile mistress,
Plaguing innocent men with guilty thoughts;
Incestuous sin: the root of distress,
Bathing taintless hands in a sea of naught.
Thy motherly blessings are but sordid—
Thou chainest the serfs who beg to be free,
And chidest the vagrant with red orchids
When all he chooseth to seek are daisies.
O, Mother, how thou mockest thine own sons:
Luring all who unveil thy sly guile
Behind the eyes of thy daughterly duns,
And poisoning them with thy scarlet smile.
If I must draw my sword to pierce thy breast,
Then let it be, and may my soul take rest.
SubakoFreedom, fill the feathers of my faith.
Carry her above our flat world—
A world of black, a world of white—
And let her swim in a foreign sunrise,
Blend with the sky, and reflect delight.
Freedom, fill her naïve lungs with clouds.
Atop a shimmering island
Upon the moon's borderless shawl:
Queen of a vertical horizon
And the sweet envy of us all.
Freedom, fill her head with my thought:
May the Earth forever claim the autumn leaves;
May the Earth forever claim the winter snow;
May the Earth forever claim the human feet,
But never the sunrise she has come to know.
SadameMisfortune's thicket
Pits the friendless coyote
With unfriendly wolves.
Honorable Mentions
BirthEternal darkness was its home. Here it zoomed around, or whatever it was that it did. It is hard to measure speed when there are no landmarks to measure it by, no air resistance to feel. For all it knew, it could be racing, crawling or standing perfectly still.
The only thing that changed around it was the others. It could feel them; close by sometimes, farther away on other occasions. They were communicating with each other, but it never joined in. It liked to be for itself and wonder about its small world. Or was it a big world? Was it a world at all, or just a place within a world? It had never encountered any barriers, but it never knew
One House Three rocks, piled one on top of the other. The solitary wooden house stood on the solitary hill. The greenery was just as visible as God to an atheist. Standing at the peak in his wind beaten denim coat, and baseball cap, he viewed the surroundings. He took in a deep breath, held it, and then exhaled. Slowly, his gaze turned towards the house. The old, battered door dared him to open it, or even touch it. At a slow, marching pace, the man began to trek up the ancient, rickety stairs, until he came face to face with the door. Without hesitation, he pulled it open with vigor.
Beyond the beaten entrance loomed a dark room. As he ent
The source of lightI.
To fully understand this story, you have to know the facts. I went through a lot of trouble, trying to arrange it, so please, read carefully.
It's about the light.
You people are really ignorant when it comes to deciding what is a living thing and what is not. If it is not dancing and singing the national anthem in front of you, you are most likely to label it inanimate. If it is not moving right now, you say it can't move at all. If it doesn't talk to you, you say it can't think. And if it's too far away for you to break it down to pieces, you are left with theories, that are wrong for most of the time. After a
Overall Winners
Fourth Place
NachmittagSummer's final breath
Waltzes the brusque dawn away
To oblivion.
by
Third Place
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Prizes: A 3-month Premium Membership OR 636 points 
A Stamp or Avatar (winner's choice) from !12knight12 A Drawing commission from ~Lesronheart A Digital Drawing commission from ~xanadu125 A pixel avatar character from `Hardrockangel A Fractal Wallpaper from ~Salisaad A Simple Digital Painting from ~Ptite-Louve* Full list of prizes: [link]
Second Place
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Prizes: 9-month Premium Membership OR 1908 points A Stamp or an Avatar (winner's choice) from !12knight12 A Stamp from `TimberClipse A Drawing commission from ~Lesronheart A Drawing commission from ~Das-Pfanntom A Digital Drawing commission from ~xanadu125 A pixel avatar character from `Hardrockangel A story request from *DazzledByNorrington A Fractal Wallpaper from ~Salisaad A Simple Digital Painting from ~Ptite-Louve A photograph commission ~Ptite-Louve* Full list of prizes: [link]
First Place
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Prizes: A 15-month Premium Membership or 3032 points A Stamp or an Avatar (winner's choice) from !12knight12 An eye manipulation commission from ~Capoodra A photograph commission from ~xSakuraSyaoranx A Drawing commission from ~Lesronheart A Digital Drawing commission from ~xanadu125 A chibi sketch commission from !blaze-faerie A Full sketch from `Hardrockangel A Fractal Wallpaper from ~Salisaad A Drawing(Colored) or a Line art (Not colored), and a Simple Digital Painting from ~Ptite-Louve A photograph commission ~Ptite-Louve* Full list of prizes: [link]
All Winners will recieve:</ul> * Journal Feature by #SkyAndNatureClub
* Journal Feature by #Wonderful-World
* Journal Feature by #Cityscapes-Club
* Journal Feature by #Close-Ups
* Journal Feature by #NaturPics-club
* Journal Feature by #sunsets
* Journal Feature by #Photo--Assignment
* Journal Feature by #ProjectEarth
* Journal Feature by #Scapes-club
* Journal Feature by #Shutter-Vision
* Journal Feature by #Shutter-Scene
* Journal Feature by #The-Big-Cats-Club
* Journal Feature by #Abstract--Reality
* Journal Feature by #theskyclub
* Journal Feature by #Belle-Art
* Journal Feature by #PhotographersClub
* Journal Feature by #Craftcycle
* Journal Feature by #PurpleClub
* Journal Feature by #alwaysmotivated
* Journal Feature by #Elements--Club
* Journal Feature by #ILoveAnimals
* Journal Feature by #MountainShots
* Journal Feature by #Insect-Lovers-Club
* Journal Feature by #ProjectComment
* Journal Feature by #Feature-Heaven
* Journal Feature by #blue-club
* Journal Feature by #DigitallyCreated
* Journal Feature by #Feature-Club
* Journal Feature by `TimberClipse
* Journal Feature by `uae4u
* Journal Feature by `Hellobaby
* Journal Feature by #Unknown-Artists-Club
* Journal Feature by =Lokiev
* Journal Feature by ^3wyl
* Journal Feature by =eschlehahn
* Journal Feature by ~alone-maggie
* Journal Feature by ~xSakuraSyaoranx
* Journal Feature by ~Kostandina
* Journal Feature by ~Psi-Psiana
* SitBack Feature by ~quarterbacker
* Journal Feature by ~BelleMeansBeautiful
* Journal Feature by !butterfly-mayutzu
* Journal Feature by =NikolasBrummer
* Journal Feature by ~Wolfpackwithme
* Journal Feature by ~Gex78
* Journal Feature by *Egil21
* Journal Feature by #TheFavouriteShowcase
* Journal Feature by ~Aspiring-writer16
* Journal Feature by ~Twins72
* Journal Feature by !OmiAna117280
* Journal Feature by ~Penguinsontoast
* Journal Feature by ~Elephants995
* Journal Feature by =Zwoing
* Journal Feature by *Shadow-and-Flame-86
* Journal Feature by ~VirtuallySane
* Journal Feature by !Ciarameow
* Journal Feature by ~WALKING-GIRL (or news article)
* Journal Feature by #That-Feeling
* Journal Feature by ~GramMoo
* Journal Feature by *Jolly-Imp
* Journal Feature by ~LAPoetry-n-Photo
* Journal Feature by *gold-rose
* Journal Feature by ~FlyingMantaRay
* Journal Feature by `Krissi001
* Journal Feature by ~sillysally3456
* Journal Feature by ~kerrybushphoto
* Journal Feature by ~AelizeA
* Journal Feature by =HungryxHungryxHippos
* Journal Feature by ~BillyTheKid-90
* Journal Feature by *daisukekuroneko
* Journal Feature by !Iluvocnj2006
* News Article Feature by ~Deyys
* Journal Feature by ~Silvannia (and news article)
* Journal Feature by !sweetychan
* Journal Feature by ~Ptite-Louve
* Journal Feature by ~LovelyAngelCutie
* Journal Feature by ~vampireMetamorph
* Journal Feature by ~aStRaLiLiTu
* Journal Feature by *robkit
* Journal Feature by *daisukekuroneko
* Journal Feature by *MeganLawler94
* Journal Feature by #Beta-Readers
* Journal Feature by #Contests-r-us
* Feature in the "featured" folder at #Contests-r-us
Virtual hug from =eschlehahn Virtual hug from =Zwoing LLama Badge from ~dusmo LLama Badge from ~xSakuraSyaoranx LLama Badge from ~Lesronheart LLama Badge from ~Kostandina LLama Badge from ~Wolfpackwithme LLama Badge from ~Aspiring-writer16 LLama Badge from ~Elephants995 LLama Badge from =Zwoing LLama Badge from ~jasmine111196 LLama Badge from ~Tulla-Morwen LLama Badge from ~monchito001 LLama Badge from ~AdmiralsGirl LLama Badge from ~MadamBarista LLama Badge from ~Deyys LLama Badge from ~Silvannia LLama Badge from ~aaalyssaaa LLama Badge from ~ShineWithTheStars LLama Badge from ~ongaku-suki LLama Badge from ~SeaBlueAngelUni LLama Badge from ~Ptite-Louve LLama Badge from ~JengSkry LLama Badge from ~vampireMetamorph LLama Badge from ~randomnessgirl LLama Badge from ~tamaho LLama Badge from ~Sora-Kairi-4ever LLama Badge from ~Imperfection22 LLama Badge from ~rox14
I made the honorable mentions
Thank you very much to the judges, clubs, and members for supporting this contest and offering such awesome prizes!
Great job to everyone.
And congratulations for holding a wonderful contest!
I feel amased of the large number of amazing talented artists here in dA .