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Yesterday I bought a Diana Aviator camera (*sooo excited to use it!*) and will be starting my new int. film class today!
I'm so excited to try it out, I've heard great things about it from many of my professors, and a lot of them said that they aspire to get one... hearing that its a pretty cool camera because of its infamous unpredictability, I drove out of town to pick one up! Have any of you ever used a Diana film camera? I'm curious to hear how other people besides my professors like it.

I've been so busy that I haven't had time to add any of my new work onto my DA account.
If you'd like to see my recent(ish) work, please check out:

www.myspace.com/audreyraephoto


and message me here on DA on what you think !

Hey everyone.
So its definitely been awhile since I have posted any of my new work.
I've removed all of my old work that I had posted from highschool as none of it reflects the work I do now.
I did, however keep my poetry and prose here because it was requested.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy all of my new stuff!
=]

So I'm going to make an attempt to come back to deviantart. I need to post all of my photography that I haven't put up yet, and try to grow a little with new photography. stay tuned...

Kyle Wayne Lederer was a guy who never met a stranger. He welcomed everyone with open arms and had a passion for life. No matter how bad life was at the moment for him, he was always able to look on the bright side and stay optimistic. He loved to joke around and pull pranks. He always knew how to make people laugh and how to cheer people up. He was known by many people, loved by most, and will be missed by all.

On Sunday, July 17th 2005, Kyle went out with three friends to Lake Oroville on a Pontoon Boat. Everyone was jumping off the boat and messing around. Tony, who was to drive, told everyone to get in the boat and not to jump off because he was starting the motor.

Going 10 mph, and being 20 minutes from the loading dock, Kyle went to the back of the boat, got a running start, and jumped off the front. He ended up underneath the boat and swam underwater to avoid the approaching propeller. His leg was caught by the propeller and he was sucked into the motor. Kyle came up on the other side of the boat, swam to the boat, and asked Tony to pull him out. Kyle's leg was cut, and his limb was dangling.

He went unconcious shortly after and was rushed to the hospital. His leg was amputated. He was bleeding so badly, that his body swelled up and he started bleeding from his eyes and nose. Finally, he was stabilized.

As for Tony, he was arrested on the spot and was put in jail. Tony did not get to stand in the waiting room with Kyle's friends and family in his last days. Tony was to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but charges were dropped.

Kyle remained unconsious throughout his stay at Enloe Medical Hospital. The doctor said he would be braindamaged from so much blood loss and possibly braindead. But Kyle was strong. He started wiggling his toes and responding to voices.

Kyle was taken from this world on Tuesday, July 19th, 2005. His funeral was held on the Friday of the 22nd. The main hall was full, as well as an overflow room, the lobby and the parking lot. He was 21 years of age (June 7th).

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, brother Clint, and Kyle's closest friends. Especially to Tony, who only tried to help a friend and was wrongly accused.

The town was shocked. The whole world cried. We'll miss you, Kyle. RIP.