about

artist, teacher, explorer, enthusiast

dedicated to the myriad manifestations of truth, beauty, and goodness

working for greater empathy, compassion, and tolerance

a believer that what we think, we become

the past is prologue

all is seed

47 thoughts on “about”

Jean Alaba on June 4, 2013 at 11:22 pm said:

What a meaningful and unique way of introducing yourself and your interesting blog.

Hope to see more of your posts, cheers!

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- dnikias on June 5, 2013 at 3:18 am said:
  
  I’m grateful for your appreciation – I tend to keep the words minimal as too many words often have a diluting effect.
  
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meticulousmick on June 5, 2013 at 7:45 am said:

Thank you so much for following my blog, I felt I had nothing more to add to your well put comment on “Open Your Eyes” but simply approved it. I like the angles you use in a lot of your pictures. Very interesting pictures of the normally mundane. Thanks for opening my own eyes. 👀

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- dnikias on June 5, 2013 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words – Goethe said that nature was an open book but it begs the question, how often to we stop to look, listen, and appreciate, much less turn the pages….?
  
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anisja rossi on June 15, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

Beautiful photos . Great graphic effect . Like all !

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- dnikias on June 15, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks – I just checked your blog out and… the same right back to you!
  
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  - anisja rossi on June 15, 2013 at 1:05 pm said:
    
    🙂
lioncourt9 on June 21, 2013 at 1:47 pm said:

great site! I enjoyed it and look forward to future posts 🙂

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- dnikias on June 21, 2013 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  thanks and the same back at you
  
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janeeamon on July 29, 2013 at 11:09 am said:

Thanks for liking my photo blog. Love your pictures. Very cool indeed.

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- dnikias on July 29, 2013 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Thanks! Keep going – creativity is the juice of life.
  
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Marso on October 19, 2013 at 2:51 am said:

Glad to find your site where my own photos would feel at home, whether a worn wall or something curious underfoot! I very much appreciate how you organize your material. It’s a pleasure to visit!

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- dnikias on October 20, 2013 at 11:04 am said:
  
  Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment/compliment!
  I took a look at your site and very much liked what I met there – looking forward to savoring it when my persistent internet issues are resolved…
  Best
  DN
  
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tms on October 24, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:

Wow, wow, and wow! This blog is inspiring!

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- dnikias on October 25, 2013 at 12:36 am said:
  
  Thank you so much! – for me there is no greater compliment than to have sparked or kindled some inspiration in another –
  Blessings
  DN
  
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donegallizdoyle on October 29, 2013 at 3:35 am said:

just ‘wow’ at the moment. I’ll come back and have a more detailed look

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- dnikias on October 29, 2013 at 4:13 am said:
  
  Thanks – from the notifications and “likes” it looks like you’re well into that more detailed look – much appreciated !
  Blessings
  DN
  
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  - donegallizdoyle on October 29, 2013 at 7:12 am said:
    
    hahaha, indeed! I am sure I will call often!
    blessings to you too
Eliza Waters on February 28, 2014 at 10:02 am said:

Thanks for the visit and the like. Great to visit you in return. I like your eye and philosophy. Looking forward to sharing more. Blessings.

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- dnikias on February 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks for taking the time to check things out and to comment! always appreciated!
  
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1421art on March 8, 2014 at 10:29 am said:

Very much enjoyed the rangoli education. Thanks for stepping in my world and LIKES. Serenity is elegant.

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- dnikias on March 8, 2014 at 11:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks for commenting and happy to “educate” you (and others) about rangoli – there are a number of folks who post about rangoli on wordpress and I am currently building a site dedicated to this amazing art form – more to come –
  Being a textural kind of guy, I really appreciate some of your work – keep it up!
  
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searchingtosee on March 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm said:

Great to find your lovely blog. I really like all the patterns and textures. Looking forward to exploring more, Emily

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- dnikias on March 14, 2014 at 7:47 am said:
  
  Thanks so much for checking things out and the kind words! they are much appreciated, for sure!
  Blessings
  DN
  
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harrienijland on April 18, 2014 at 10:07 am said:

Great blog; inspiring photo’s; thanks for sharing your work! See you, harrie.

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- dnikias on April 18, 2014 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much – genuinely appreciated!
  Blessings
  DN
  
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- dnikias on April 18, 2014 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! (for the follow, the likes, and the positive comments – greatly appreciated for sure!) It’s always good to connect with a kindred soul and like minded artist type! – Thanks for the redirect to your sand postings – only had time for a quick look but definitely will be back for more! (so much to take in!) Keep up the excellent work!
  Blessings
  DN
  
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  - harrienijland on April 21, 2014 at 5:38 pm said:
    
    Thanks for your reaction and checking out my blog. I share your enthusiasm; keep shooting! See you!
holditnow on May 15, 2014 at 7:11 am said:

Great images, nice eye.

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- dnikias on May 15, 2014 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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1421art on May 17, 2014 at 9:35 am said:

A sage…, perhaps walks amongst us. Keep leading with your artist eyes. Thanks for the many LIKES.

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- dnikias on May 17, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
  
  You are much too kind with your words and the “likes” are well deserved – keep up the excellent work!
  Blessings
  DN
  
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emeraldwake on May 20, 2014 at 2:36 pm said:

Amazing nature Blog, Regards from Poland
in free time i invite You to my place 😀

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- dnikias on May 20, 2014 at 10:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks for all the likes and taking the time to comment. I’ll be sure to stop by sometime.
  
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John Snell on October 20, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:

I hope your summer travels were good. I’ve missed your wonderful posts and trust all is well and that things are just busy. All my best, John

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- dnikias on October 23, 2014 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  Yes, life is a bit over full and my slow internet connection here in the mountains has kept me from posting or even logging on. That should change soon though. Thanks for the positive message – and very much I have missed being in any kind of loop…
  
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Angel O'Leary on March 5, 2015 at 7:56 am said:

I am so glad I discovered your blog, I find looking at your photographs very calming. They make me want to paint.

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- dnikias on March 5, 2015 at 8:44 am said:
  
  Wow! What an excellent comment! Thank you!!! I am actually a painter and printmaker and one of my objectives is to try and capture painterly images with the photo work. So, your comment really made my day! (well actually, where I am right now, it’s night but I suspect you know what I mean). Much appreciated!!
  
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personatus50 on April 6, 2015 at 7:48 pm said:

You span orders of magnitude, from rivers to raindrops. I like it.

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- dnikias on April 6, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you – your kind words are appreciated
  
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panikapicturesPanika on June 21, 2015 at 7:32 pm said:

I really like Your photography and the fact that You see and You shoot it that others just ignore staring at their smartphones. This requires a sensitivity and focus on what surround us. We just have a moment to stop :-).Greetings! Panika

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- dnikias on June 22, 2015 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging words. Your compliments are greatly appreciated!
  
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rangolipuzzle on March 25, 2016 at 1:33 pm said:

Hi, I have 2 pictures which I want to send to you – which will fit in with your themes – marriage hall ceiling with beautiful pattern and such. How do I send them?

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- dnikias on March 25, 2016 at 7:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind thought – nikiasdavid@yahoo.com
  
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katemitchellart on June 26, 2016 at 5:45 pm said:

Hi. Did you happen to attend Guilford College in the 80s? I am collecting a list of Guilford alumni artists websites for Guilford’s Art Department blog, Hand Eye, and if you are an alumni I would love to add your Formal Divisions and Surface Patterns site to the list! Let me know. My email is mitchellkg@guilford.edu

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- dnikias on June 26, 2016 at 8:37 pm said:
  
  Yes to all – will email you
  
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