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Craig Neilson  

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Nerves

Journal Entry: Thu Apr 26, 2007, 2:46 AM
I'm usually the last to admit when I am nervous.

But I've been nervous to update this journal. There's something about talking to a hundred people that I find scarier than talking to a hundred thousand.

In my line of work I'm often dealing with writing mass-communication messages and copy that will be read by up to 150,000 people. But there are some things close to my heart that about 100 people are involved in, and I'm more scared to make contact with them. Well, this is one of those. With 139 people watching, I'm starting to get nervous. That's crazy-talk, so I think we'll work together to break the habit of staying out of the conversation.

It's probably a fairly good time introduce some of the things I do when I'm not here.

I work full time at a direct marketing firm producing sponsored, community-driven online games. I like it.

But I also do a stack of voluntary work, largely for two local communities:

[link] is a site for the fusing of scientific and community-driven responses to the Earth's impending doom. It's mostly made up of hopeful youths and studied-up academics. In June I'm going to San Francisco with a few of them - let me know if you're local and we'll collaborate. Deal.

[link] is New Zealand's Live Action Role Playing scene. We love to dress up and play pretend. Hard out. As part of something here, I spent most of the summer making a large, working, retro spaceship simulator. Sleeps 12, and you can fly it around shooting bad guys collaboratively. My game, Nibelungen, ran in February. [link]

That's where I've "been". I've also found that I love to fly kites. Flying a kite is about the most peaceful thing you can possibly do. I just >love< it. Any time you want to come kite flying, just let me know.

Also, does anyone just love editing, and want to edit some of my photos? I'm not a bad editor, but for some reason I just don't do it in any hurry at all. Actually, I know why. It's because I don't find editing to be a social thing. I love to shoot with people, write with people, talk with people, make things in groups. But I have trouble starting to edit on my own. Note me your email address, I'll check out your gallery and if I like your work I'll send you some originals. You get to choose how we post them.

Oh, I'm also writing a novella, which I plan to share here as well. Short story/sample chapter should be coming soon (soon in the writer's sense).

Thanks for sticking around. Let's art.

Craig



I'm a hobby photographer from Auckland, New Zealand. I'm 22 years old and I've lived in Auckland all my life. =Exquire is the evolution of ~djpowerfreak, a name I made when I was 18 and "Exquire" was a secret identity.

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  • Current Age: 24
  • Current Residence: Auckland, New Zealand
  • Operating System: Feisty
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon 350D, old analog projectors, creative commons and terrific people.

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~london-paris-tokyo:iconlondon-paris-tokyo: Feb 8, 2008, 9:41:59 PM
Heya, thanks for the add. :D
Fellow kiwi, huh?
I'm in Auckland too.
:wave:


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~cryptorchids:iconcryptorchids: Feb 3, 2008, 11:47:42 PM
or right. ha, should have read your blog first.

well either way your photos are amazing :D

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~cryptorchids:iconcryptorchids: Feb 3, 2008, 11:46:20 PM
your work is amazing ^_^
is it hobby or profession?

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Being weird or different is only what people call you until you become successful. After that people will be lucky just to call you their friend.
~Dealxa:iconDealxa: Feb 1, 2008, 5:18:48 PM Mood: Content
Maybe I'll get to see some of those photos one day, thank you


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*bear48:iconbear48: Jan 27, 2008, 3:27:14 PM
You have a wonderful gallery

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St. Francis said,
“A man who uses his hands is a laborer. One who uses his hands and mind is a craftsman. He who uses his hands, and his mind, and his heart is an artist.”
~sleepykid:iconsleepykid: Jan 9, 2008, 12:17:33 AM
Thanks for the watch! :D

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~insectionx:iconinsectionx: Jan 6, 2008, 2:27:42 PM
thanks for your comment and watch :D
~Joni-Kanazuchi:iconJoni-Kanazuchi: Nov 23, 2007, 10:37:28 PM Mood: Outraged
Your work titled "Pulp" I particularly enjoyed. Why is it the artists who's work I want hanging in my home; have no prints to offer or sell?

How can we rectify that?

Do you have a gallery or other site that you sell your work from/through?
~black-laced-heart:iconblack-laced-heart: Nov 21, 2007, 2:15:40 AM
Heya just replying to your question :P

I am in Auckland :) good ole aux lol!

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~Carnisch:iconCarnisch: Nov 19, 2007, 4:40:55 PM
Hello, thanks for the appreciation of my work.
I'm trying again to pass the eliminatory phase of an international art contest.
It would be very kind of you to support me with your vote.
It is easy and quick.
Just click [link] and then vote my picture before next Sunday at 6 PM.
Thank you very much.
~jerzey:iconjerzey: Nov 13, 2007, 10:13:22 PM
thank you for commenting on my work your awesome i mean that

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~media-idee2:iconmedia-idee2: Oct 13, 2007, 8:30:30 AM
Very interesting gallery!

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I mostly make videos, they can be found here: [link]
*jdyez:iconjdyez: Oct 9, 2007, 9:07:50 AM
so great to see new work up from you--your vision is strong and unique. Keep up the great work.

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"There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who divide people into two kinds of people, and those who don't. Which are you?"
~Carnisch:iconCarnisch: Oct 8, 2007, 2:37:06 PM
Thanks for the fav ("Human Totem").
It would be nice of you to vote for my picture, that is taking part to a contest.
It's easy.
Just clik [link] and then vote... 10 (if you like it).
If I won the head-to-head round, then I will need another vote for the final.
Thanks.
~invisiblerose:iconinvisiblerose: Sep 27, 2007, 2:31:23 PM
[link] :)

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I have learned more from my mistakes
than from my successes.

Sir HD :salute:
~Handy-CZ:iconHandy-CZ: Sep 22, 2007, 1:59:03 AM
I love your gallery, it is amazing
*RoryM:iconRoryM: Sep 21, 2007, 11:05:15 PM
Hello nz'r! Thanks for the watch :) Back at you, I love "feed!"

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I have discovered photography. Now I can kill myself. I have nothing else to learn. Pablo Picasso
~Selene-Fey:iconSelene-Fey: Sep 19, 2007, 8:17:44 PM
wowwww!!! i just love love love love love your stuff! its so beautiful. what a cool idea to project stuff on people! i'll watch!
*fleetofgypsies:iconfleetofgypsies: Sep 4, 2007, 12:40:13 AM
Hi, Just 2 let you know that I feature you in my recent journal!

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:whisper: Gallery 1 >[link] :sherlock:
Gallery 2 >[link] :thumbsup:
~edubz02:iconedubz02: Aug 2, 2007, 12:25:44 AM
hey i just found your page through someone else's... and i just wanted to let you know that you have a fantastic gallery! keep up the great work!

xoxo erin
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~redpaperheartss:iconredpaperheartss: Jul 31, 2007, 1:52:47 AM
It's been a while! I've posted some new photos... Where are your's, eh? hah.

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