Peonies

http://pinterest.com/pin/180495897535430739/

Lovliness...By Elizabeth Messina Photography

What a gorgeous and dreamy image I found over at kiss the grooom .

Wisteria In Japan

My Aunt just sent me these photos from a friend of hers in Japan.
I thought they were so beautiful I had to share.

Jamie Hammond Photography

Look at these STUNNING Photos I found over at Ruffled by Seattle's very own Jamie Hammond of Jamie Hammond Photography.
(For the full article please visit Ruffled.)
You all know how I Love COLOR!
OH!
It just makes me HAPPY LOOKING at these!





With so MANY talented photographers to choose from it can certainly get overwhelming. I definitely invite you to take a moment to visit her site if you are looking for a wedding photographer in the Seattle area.
I think you will certainly be impressed with her work.
She also has a delightful blog with wonderful photographs of her work outside of weddings!
She's amazing!
Jamie Hammond Photography Blog

*Photos courtesy of Jamie Hammond Photography.

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Dee Jay Photography

Welcome to thE SHOP OF the WEEK: Dee Jay Photography
Everyone knows how it is a dream of mine to learn the true art of photography. Okay, besides my Fantasy Island dream of being a sultry torch song singer laying across a piano...ah, but I digress!
Let me introduce you to Denise Montville Photographer and creative back bone to Dee Jay Photography. This collection of unique and lovely photos is actually a Mother and Son collaboration. Denise and her son work together to maintain a shop full of creative and interesting photographs. They are available in several formats including bookmarks, cards, ACEOs and, of course, prints.

I've always been taken with a gorgeous black and white photo...as much as I LOVE color I have always had black and white photos hung in my home.
This is one of my Favorites!
STUNNING!
Black and White 8x10 Calla Lily Fine Art Photographic Print by Dee Jay Photography


Serenity 8x10 Fine Art Print Photograph Canoe and Sunset Reflection on Lake

Dee Jay Photography


You can't go wrong with these beautiful cards! I mean, they are pretty AND eco-friendly!
Set of 4 Black and White ECO-Friendly, Note/ Greeting Cards


DeeJayPhotography is celebrating one partner’s 17th birthday by offering a 17% discount. In addition, as Shop of the Week, they are offering free shipping this month (just wait for a revised Paypal invoice before paying for your purchase). International shipments can be accommodated, too. Just convo Denise first to request a shipping quote.

Follow Denise on:
TWITTER ADDRESS
FACEBOOK Page


Definitely take a look through her shop to find even more wonderful gifts for yourself or someone you care about!

*All photos courtesy of Dee Jay Photography.

Beautiful Weather in Winter

I just found these wonderful pictures over at Smashing Pics.
A selection of 24 pictures from around the world.
To see all 24 please visit Smashing Pics.
This is one of my favorites: Black Forest, Germany, Dec 14. AP / Winfried Rothermel

Photography: Wonderful World of Color

Ah!
The MAGIC with a camera...and a little help with a computer!
:P
How amazing are these pictures??!!!!

Photography: Wonderful World of Color

My entire life I have LOVED Butterflies. I actually incorporated stylized butterfly wings on my old business cards I designed with me as a fairy accessorized with flowers of course.
When I came across this picture I HAD to share it!
The color is SO VIBRANT!

Photography: Wonderful World of Color

It's NO SECRET that I wish I had the knowledge and skill to take amazing photographs like these!
It is images like these that remind me just how beautiful and awe inspiring the world is. It also makes me WISH ALL THE MORE that I was a professional photographer!!! I imagine what beauty I could capture from behind the lens.
For now, I just try to make sure it's lit and not fuzzy!
LOL!!!
I promise to give credit when ever possible! Unfortunately, there were no names of the people that took these beautiful pictures! If you know please feel free to tell me so I may give them credit!
I plan to share more wonderful images soon!
If you are a photographer or know of one you love go ahead and let me know and I'll see if I can highlight them in a future post!

The Beach

So, my Aunt and Uncle have a pair of Labs that they take for a walk on the beach every time they visit and this time was no exception. I decided to tag a long since it seems a day by day thing weather I feel better or not. (overall I feel much healthier living here) I took my camera so I could share a picture. I have never taken my camera out. lol. All it knows it taking pictures of my accessories.
I hope to practice and learn to take better over all Real life pictures.
Probably would help if I study the manual.
LOL!
Ah, practice will make better.
:P

JaredKS Photography

I've been a bit all about ME lately and wanted to share the LOVE.
Plus, it's been a bit gloomy the last few days and I NEEDED a bit of sunshine and nothing takes me to another place like a well taken photograph. I have been a fan of JaredKS for a while and realized I NEEDED to share his work with you.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this photo
Good Morning Kansas

When I look at this photo I can almost FEEL the crisp chill in the morning air and the dewy mist against my skin. I don't get this kind of a vision in the congested city that I live in so I appreciate its quiet serenity.
Ah, I SO want to be THERE!

My Next Favorite photo of his is this one:
Morning Glory Pool


This is such a gorgeous reflection of real life! The COLORS! This is simply a trip to look at. LOL! I have never been to Yellowstone and I WISH TO GO someday...before they stop tourists from visiting. (I have heard that in the not too far future they will stop tourism due to all the pollution they bring in to the park...I have to make it in before then!!!!)
Until I get there...I can gaze at this photo and imagine all the beauty there is to see!

Finally..there are just too many to choose from...but THIS ONE,
Energy

My Mind is spinning and I get goose bumps looking at it! Seriously, doesn't this just look like some ominous scene in a movie?! Can't you just about hear the rumble in the distance as the storm rolls above you?! Didn't you just see a flash of lightening just out of the corner of your right eye? ...and then feel the thunder crackling...

OK.
So I have an active imagination.
This is WHY I LOVE a great photograph!
I can imagine all these stories and scenes like in a book!

Well, I highly recommend to go check out
JaredKS's shop.
Perhaps you can create some wonderful stories by hanging a few of his photographs in your homes!

**All Photos courtesy on JaredKS

Kris Krug Photography

Senses


I just came across this fabulous photo and HAD TO SHARE it with you~!
It's taken by a photographer named Kris Krug. This piece is signed and numbered.
I LOVE the rich colors and composition!
I invite you to go check out some great photographs in his
Etsy shop!

***Photograph courtesy of Kris Krug

Bueller Designs

I Dreamt of a Distant Shore

The magic of a photograph can transport us to another place and time invoking emotion and creating dreams. I haven't been feeling well the last few days and seeing this photo has helped me feel a bit better. Ah, I wish I was there!

Bueller Designs is a design company based in Los Angeles specializing in photographic art, design and prints to liven up any space.

"I like to take photographs that tug at an emotion deep inside. None of the people in my images, or items on the beach (shells, rocks, etc.) are staged. I like to catch things as they happen or exactly as they are. I believe in the magic of the moment and feel lucky to capture it on film and share it with you. I hope you enjoy my shop even if it's just to look and be inspired!"

Please take a moment to check out her shop!

Bueller.etsy.com

buellerdesigns

*Photograph courtesy of Bueller Designs

Alicia Bock Photography

"My photography is the search of light and shadows, pretty things in pink, the feeling of the ocean, and a blue moon. I strive to create photographs
that evoke memories of our favorite days." ~Alicia Bock








Solstace

I have been a huge fan of Alicia Bock for ages! I stare dreamy eyed at her work and tell myself I WILL have it hanging on my walls in my future! lol
Her photographs are simply captivating and I get a warm fuzzy feeling every time I look at them. Her sense of color and composition are perfection. Now, I am NO photographer BUT I think her skills as a photographer are truly phenomenal. The fact that she can create and share SUCH BEAUTY learning all on her own amazes me! Self-taught and truly gifted is what I say!





Hush
The few pictures I have selected to share just do not do her work justice as there are SO MANY to see! PLEASE take a moment to cruise over to her shop and take a look! I'm sure you will definitely see something that will look fabulous in your home or apartment! :P

She also donates a portion of each purchase to benefit Half the Sky Foundation
www.halfthesky.org






Awakening

Alicia Bock Etsy shop
Alicia Bock's blog

*All photographs were borrowed from the Alicia Bock Etsy shop

Flanders Field Photography - Focusing on Nature

I recently came across this AMAZING photographer Jenny Flanders.
She absolutely has a gifted eye for beauty in nature. I enjoy that she limits the amount of post photo work as well. Mainly as she states, what we see is what she took! I just had to share this talent! Many of her photographs radiate joy in color. It simply makes me happy to look at them! Macro photos are some of my personal favorites and I think she does a wonderful job! It truly is an art form!
Here are just a few of my FAVORITE pieces.
She offers prints and even post cards of a few!
Everyone should definitely stop by here shop and check out ALL of her outstanding work!
Flanders Field Photography

*All photos have been borrowed from the Flanders Field Photography shop.

Photocraft

As Always I love to share some of my FAVORITE ARTIST'S work.
This is an amazing photo...I wish I was THERE! Sometimes there are just photos that talk to me...this is one of them...I TRULY love it!
Check out Photocraft's site.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5024070
OH!
And YOU MUST look at his "fold and send" items...they are sooo cool!
8"x10" (20.3cm x 25.5cm). Printed on Ultra Premium Presentation paper with a matte finish.

This was taken in south east Oregon on the high desert.

This was shot on black & white negative film. However it was processed using an unusual technique which turns a black and white negative into an entirely new film: MONOTONE-CHROMES (positives, like slides). The sepia color is a part of the development process. No digital color manipulation was used. If you would like more information on the development process go to dr5.com.

For top quality professional prints I use an Epson printer and Epson Ultra Chrome pigment inks. You can be assured that you will receive a beautiful, high quality, archival, professional print.

One of MY Favorite Artists right now...

The weather has been overcast for the last three days. I have been wanting to take pictures of my new pieces to upload and show you all. I prefer taking pictures in natural lighting. I think there is less distortion (without flash) and I believe it is easier to see the true colors of the pieces. Well, actually, I think this is true for me since I am hardly a professional photographer...and I certainly don't have professional lighting! LOL
HOWEVER, speaking of professional photographers...

Today I will share a piece called "Yellow Orchids."
The photographers name is Lana Dashevsky and you can find her work at www.lanita.etsy.com.
I think this piece is SOO beautiful!
Definitely check out her shop!