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My Farewell

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I have lots of stuff in my inbox. Probably won't answer them all.  
I know I've been gone a lot. Been going through some pretty crazy changes. Mostly ups. Volunteer work, new self worth. I'm happier than I've ever been.

Anywho, I'm leaving DA. Semi-temporarily, at least. This means that I'll leave everything up and such, but I don't plan on returning. It's not IMPOSSIBLE that I'll return one day, but I truly doubt it.
I met some close friends on here. Dealt with MANY a dramatic people. I learned a lot, with the DA community to thank.

I just feel that DA is in no way helping me grow as an artist. I look, and I see this site for children who want to draw sparkledogs and write anime fanfics.
If I want to pursue any professional work in photography, I should do it elsewhere.

Love you guys. Karen, Kitty, and Brad, you're very dear to me, and I couldn't have met you without DA.
If anyone else wants to keep in contact with me, look for me on facebook or at your local bar.

To everyone else, I bid you farewell. It's been a wild ride.

"I'm all soils west when the Earth lets go. I'm a thousand Julys."
― Mark Z. Danielewski, Only Revolutions

Goodbye.
--Dane
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  • Listening to: Silversun Pickups
  • Reading: Helter Skelter
  • Watching: Nothing
  • Playing: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Gears of War 3
  • Eating: Nothing
  • Drinking: Water
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I'm Dane Lykins: 6 feet and 3 inches of peaceful ideology. I'm an amateur nature photographer who is truly close to the earth. My spiritual beliefs could be considered "pagan", although I don't particularly like labeling beliefs. I am working toward a degree in zoology, wishing to work in the field of animal conservation and rehabilitation. I'm dedicated to keeping our world stable, doing all I can to keep Mother Earth healthy. I am a believer in unconditional love and tolerance. So long as there is no one hurt in the process, I don't care what your beliefs are religiously, sexually, etc.

My favorite animal is the striped hyena. I love it enough to have gotten a tattoo of it on my right arm.

I am a film and music aficionado of sorts. I must admit, though... I loathe country and hip-hop/rap.

Please enjoy my gallery. I love taking requests, so if there's an animal you want to see more of, please let me know.

Keep looking forward.
--Dane Lykins
Co-Founder of::iconcheetahsunlimited:

NOTE: MY PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY WAY OR FORM WITHOUT MY PRIOR CONSENT!

Current Residence: San Diego, CA
Favourite genre of music: Everything but Country
Favourite style of art: Surreal and Macabre
Operating System: Mac
MP3 player of choice: Ipod Touch
Favourite cartoon character: Fluttershy
Personal Quote: A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
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*PeaceLovingMadman Apr 27, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
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~chivos Apr 2, 2012
Dane, if you're still here, watch this video:

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'Cause you just gotta. I'm not in it and I didn't make it, it's just that awesome.

Please. And tell your friends.

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Mood: Joy *wingsofdragons Jan 22, 2012
Hope your having a great Sunday
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Mood: Joy *wingsofdragons Dec 31, 2011
Happy new year to you....:hug:
May you find everything you want...........
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*wingsofdragons Dec 5, 2011
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season
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~DaytonaBlue64Impala Nov 17, 2011
Fair thee well, you angry little gnome.

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~XCali-CatX Oct 15, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Happy Birthday!

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*wingsofdragons Oct 15, 2011
Dame thanks for the :+fav: for
seasons of change.........:hug:
again enjoy your Birthday....................
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