Tuesday, March 30, 2010

FOCUS ON: magnesina

I would like to introduce you to Agnieszka of magnesina. I decided to feature a member who has had her shop open less than a year with less than 5 sales. I hope you will browse through her shop and get to know this talented photographer. Click on the images to go to their Etsy listings.

I heart nature

Q: Where did you grow up ?

A: I was born in Poland in 1987 and since that day I still live here. My country surprises me everyday, I like the mixture of cultural, historical and political spheres, every minute is interesting here. I adore the variety of landscape, nature goods, weather and temperate climate. Every little part of living here can be inspiring. That’s why I try to take my camera everywhere I go!

DropSlide

Q: When did you get your first camera ?

A: It’s a very difficult question for me, I had to dust off my photography memories… When I was a little girl I had a simple compact camera and I took many photos with it. I remember, that I often borrowed a digital camera from my older sister, but I’ve got my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A520) in 2006 and I called it ‘my baby’ :) I’ve learned a lot with it during three years. I also used an old analog Zenit. In December 2008 I finally bought myself a DSLR and my photographs became more professional. It’s amazing how a lens can bring colours, light, bokeh and quality.

Dance with me

Q: What do you use for a camera, and what is your favorite lens?

A: My basic set is Nikon D60 with 18-55mm kit lens, but since few months I usually use 50mm manual Helios macro lens to take close-ups and macro. It brings more light to my photography!

Liliacs

Q: Do you have a favorite photo editing software ?

A: I’m in love with Photo Shop! Sometimes I also use Macromedia Fireworks and Gimp.

Teardrops

Q: What is your favorite subject ?

A: I think the answer is obvious – NATURE. I’m very passionate about every little thing around me. I observe life and catch beautiful moments in close-up photographs. I call this activity “cropping the world” :) I have to mention, that I adore people’s faces: eyes, look, smile, wrinkles... Portraits are my 2nd favorite subject.

Reflection

Q: With your camera, where would you like to go if you could travel anywhere ?

A: I would definitely go to Italy. This country makes me feel warmer, my heart beats faster when I hear Italian language, I love Italian food, antique culture, romantic narrow streets, landscapes, architecture and passionate people. My dreams and hopes are aroused when I think about this land…

Water Dreams

Q: What is something people would be surprised to know about you ?

Don’t know if this could be surprising ;) I study psychology and I strive to be sexologist and art therapist. I’ve always wanted to acquire knowledge and build up my personality to help people live better. When I need some rest, and the weather is not so fine for taking photos, I create jewelery. I have a plan to start a second shop on Etsy soon! :)

Inspire Me

You can find more of her work at the following sites... Blog, Facebook Fan Page, Flickr, and Devianart.


This Focus On was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Polaroids...

Looking for images each week, I thought it was about time we did a feature on Polaroids. There are some really talented Polaroid artists out there, here are just a few. To see more from our talented team members, search "POE Team" on Etsy, here.

01. mkendall - wonderland
02. Kristybee - Vintage Stock
03. futurowoman - Flatiron Building
04. jerseymaids - Fields of Gold
05. pinkiestyle - underwood
06. jenniferdennispotter - Water and Sky


jessicarogers - Lower Barn Window
Polaroid Transfer


TiffanyTeske - And Then Time Stood Still
Polaroid Emulsion Lift



This Mosaic Monday was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Our March slide show is LIVE!

Created by Robyn of FromMyEye.

The theme is Backyard Birds! Here is a selection of beautiful images from our very talented team of photographers on Etsy! Visit Etsy and search POE team for more great photography!

Friday, March 26, 2010

New Works!

Here are the wonderful images that caught my eye for this week. I hope you will check out their shops for more beautiful photography. Want to see more from our talented team ? Just search "POE Team" on Etsy here.

maryvican - Beach Calm


TeaAndBrie - Pink Petals




ArtfulMagpie - Heart of Mokuaikaua



zMacPhotography - It's Better to Look Up Than Down


StephsShoes - Low Tide on the Coast of Connecticut



This New Works was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Rain

Ok, so it was actually really beautiful out this past weekend, but before that it was so soggy...





1. Puddle Play - Lisa Vaughn
2. Spatter by Moonlight - The Eye
3. Droplets - Pinkie Style
4. The Rain Came Down - Weber Photo
5. After the Rain - Maritere CR
6.Dew Drops - Studio Haus
7. Of a Curious Nature - Ciao Chessa
8. North Dakota Lightning - Randall Roberts
9. Drop Circles - Human Interest




SeaBelly (julie) likes creating images that you can not place in time. She loves nature and capturing moments in all its tiny worlds that would otherwise go unnoticed. She likes to think this is still the age of exploration.

Friday, March 19, 2010

New Works!

As always, I have really enjoyed searching "POE Team" at Etsy to find the images I chose to feature this week. There is so much talent in this team. I hope you will check out there shops for more wonderful photography.

AriaImages - in this peaceful solitude


HazyDaisy - Eroded Sand


TheShutterbugEye - Rich Tulip


maryvican - Sachuest Point


TCaponePhoto - Merlot


heatherkingdesigns - Little Weed


CreateLoveLaugh - Cruisin


This New Works was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Animals...

It's Monday once again, hard to believe I know. Here are just a few of the beautiful animal images that can be found by searching on Etsy for our tag "POE Team". As always, images are listed top to bottom, left to right.

01. siriusimagery - Don't Worry Be Happy
02. jrzygirlphotography - Little Bunny Rabbit
03. tjanes28 - Sleeping Pink Piglet
04. JoannasPhotography - The Giraffe
05. eringarrisondesign - Cat Portrait
06. SquirrelsTale - Baby Squirrel
07. FlashForward - Lizard Lounge
08. amefaust - What a lovely shell you have
09. HannaPhotos - Heron Reflection
10. Paintedwithlight - House of Bird
11. NaturesCall - Baby Burrowing Owl Chics
12. WhiteWolfPhotography - Inquisitive


This Mosaic Monday was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Friday, March 12, 2010

New Works!

Here just a few of the beautiful images that can be found on Etsy by searching "POE Team", be sure to check out their shops for more wonderful photography.


RaysOfGrace - Early Streamside


theeye - Sails on Okanagan Part Three


shyscapes - Northshore Drive


JulieMagersSoulen - Zion Light


And continuing the squared theme from this week's "Mosaic Monday" post - which can be seen here - these are a few squared images that caught my eye!

lilacpopphotography - Lake Michigan


01. mattallen - London Square 1
02. ValeriaH - Brush
03. Knight27 - Sepia Tree Bank


CreateLoveLaugh - Perseverance



This New Works was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Through The Viewfinder...

For this weeks Mosaic Monday I decided to focus on TTV images. For those who don't know what they are yet... A photographer takes a picture through the lens of another camera. Usually an old square format camera.

Here are just a few of my favorites. As always, images are listed top to bottom, left to right.

01. mysaturnalia - Awaken
02. dsbrennan - Black Point
03. gothicrow - Urban Milk
04. HouseofSixCats - Seaside Memory
05. Ketzelphotography - One Way or Another
06. ajawin - A Wandering Boat
07. squidart - Books Upon Books
08. photopia - Beach Bliss
09. dragonflyphoto - under construction

Want to try this technique ? You can view a small tutorial here, and a good example of what a TTV contraption looks like here. Please note: the information found on these two websites is not written by members of the POE Team, they were found simply by searching the internet.


This Mosaic Monday was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Friday, March 5, 2010

New Works!

Here are just a few of the images by our team that caught my eye this week. For more be sure to search "POE Team" at Etsy, you can do that by clicking here.

Pleyades - Toward The Sea


ara133photography - Legend


DeepCreekStudios - Primary Reflections


ShadowplaySnaps - Pink Kisses


mattallen - Fireworks at the fair


BedermannArt - Mourning Doves


theeye - Steller's Jay


MelissaBeach - Birds on a Wire



This New Works was compiled by Pam Hardy. Pam lives in beautiful Alberta, Canada. She has always been fascinated with cameras and has been taking pictures most of her life. Her favorite things to photograph are flowers and animals, and she enjoys experimenting with new subjects and techniques. See Pam's blog here and her shop right here.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Chilly

Lately, I'm frosty in the morning too.





1. Cold Winter Sun - Troy Kujala
2. Albino Blue Jay - D.S. Brennan
3. If We Hold On Together - StephsShoes
4. Frozen Mirror - Eleanor's Photography
5. Once, You Were My Heart's Rose - Ajawin
6. 7 Feb 10 - The Daily Photo
7. Like Sugar - Shannonblue Photograhy




SeaBelly (julie) likes creating images that you can not place in time. She loves nature and capturing moments in all its tiny worlds that would otherwise go unnoticed. She likes to think this is still the age of exploration.