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Thanks, I really appreciate it. Yes, if you have the time to read a good photography book, I would definitely recommend doing that. I think the main problem is often people get turned away from photography because they are intimidated by the wealth of knowledge they have to learn. Even though my Instructable isn't anywhere near as thorough as a book, I wanted it to be more approachable for beginners.

Wow! These frames look great!

Thanks! Yes, the difference between a normal photo and a properly edited RAW photo is often surprising. Good photo editing is the only difference between a great photo and an amazing one.

Thanks for the correction. I read the article you referenced and fixed the mistake.

Thanks! I'm glad you learned from this Instructable.

I appreciate it! Digital cameras are really easy to use and produce great results, so I would highly recommend trying them out.

I'm glad that I've been able to share my knowledge of photography with you. I wish you good luck with your DLSR.

Thanks! I would definitely recommend that you at least try your hand at photography; it is a very rewarding and fun hobby. If you aren't sure how committed you are, there are plenty of phones with exceptional cameras out there that are perfect for when you are just starting out.

Thanks! I did my best to include as much information as I could without making this article too overwhelming. I'm glad you like it.

I appreciate it! I remember the struggle I had when I started learning photography - practically every resource I found was either a short blog post or a long book on the subject. I've tried to end up somewhere in the middle with this Instructable, giving enough information for a beginner to get started without overwhelming them.

The design is great. I love how unique it looks compared to "normal" furniture. You have my vote!

Thanks, I really appreciate it.The PLA I used was actually infused with carbon fibers for strength, durability, and stiffness. It is Proto Pasta brand, and you can find info on it here.That is definitely an interesting observation. I'd never really thought about its application in regards to water, but I suppose it would work out well.I'm glad that you're interested in trying this design for yourself. Please share any pictures or suggestions you have if you choose to print it.

Yes, but if you were to make this out of wood you would follow a completely different process. This Instructable only teaches the 3D modelling and printing aspect, and you could pretty much make an entirely new and different Instructable that talks about how to make it out of wood. Definitely a good idea, however, I like the idea of interchangeable pots.

Perhaps there is some kind of waterproof finish that prevents this? I'm not an expert in the field, so I consulted my go-too information source (Google) and found this article on PLA biodegradability. According to this second source, PLA also isn't considered water soluble. This project didn't take too long to print (14 hours or so), so I'm fine if it doesn't last more than a few years. And I doubt that it will biodegrade quickly while sitting on my desk, though it certainly would if it was just laying around outside. About the aquarium, I'm still not sure, but I found this blog post that says a PLA print was absolutely fine after being left in an jar of water for 3.5 years.As I said, I'm certainly not an expert on the subject, but it would seem things would be fine in either scenario, ...

Perhaps there is some kind of waterproof finish that prevents this? I'm not an expert in the field, so I consulted my go-too information source (Google) and found this article on PLA biodegradability. According to this second source, PLA also isn't considered water soluble. This project didn't take too long to print (14 hours or so), so I'm fine if it doesn't last more than a few years. And I doubt that it will biodegrade quickly while sitting on my desk, though it certainly would if it was just laying around outside. About the aquarium, I'm still not sure, but I found this blog post that says a PLA print was absolutely fine after being left in an jar of water for 3.5 years.As I said, I'm certainly not an expert on the subject, but it would seem things would be fine in either scenario, at least for a while. I'd be interested in conducting a test to see what happens.

That is a great question. After some quick research, it would appear that PLA isn’t toxic (being based on plants) while ABS is. I printed mine in PLA. I would definitely do some more research on the topic. Here are some articles I found on the subject.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/environmental-impact-of-corn-based-plastics/https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/toxic-abs-pla-fumes-3dsafety-org-inquires-vocs-60796/https://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/16/health-study-reveals-harmful-toxic-effects-hazards-3d-printing-illinois-institute-technology/Sorry for the generic reply, I’ll try to do some more in depth research later. It would appear that PLA is safe for plants on first look.

These look really nice. I especially like the awesome calligraphy on the top.

Nice! I really like the finished product, this would look great above, say, a mantelpiece or a bed.

This project turned out really well. Congrats on being a finalist, hopefully you'll get something good. :)

This would be really nice as a computer wallpaper.