Dreamy Photo of the Day!

Available on etsy, here.

Posted by Heather, team captain for POE.

Dreamy Photo of the Day!

Available here on etsy.

Posted by Heather, team captain for POE.

Dreamy Photo of the Day!

Available here on etsy!

Posted by Heather, Team Captain for POE.

Self Portraits

First and foremost, welcome back to the Photographers of Etsy (POE) blog!  We plan to keep things a little livelier around here, so be sure to come back soon and check in often.  :)

I'm not sure why it took me so long to notice, but lately I've been appreciating the plethora of self-portraits among POE members.  There are some really breathtaking images out there that POEs have been taking of themselves!  Needless to say, I'm impressed -- AND inspired to soon put myself in front of my own lens.

Check out some of the dramatic, honest, surreal, and just plain lovely self portraits I've wrangled here.  Have YOU taken any self-portraits lately?

The lovely Laura of Violet Bella Photography

"Our Environment" by lorandherworld

Lilac Pop Photography by Janna Bissett

"Red High Heels" by Jillian Audrey Designs

"Wasting" by Dylan Murphy

DK Miller of The Shutterbug Eye

"Baby's Leaving" by Cheryl Fallon of Moxie Mama Studios

Myan Soffia of SixthandMain

"The Girl With the Apple" by Violet D'Art

"Miss Moss" by Tara Wilson of Shadowplay Snaps

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  If you have a self portrait to share, please do!  Post your images on the team page on Etsy, in this discussion thread.

Mosaic Monday: A Spot of Color in the Snow

Studio Move A toast to you by starrybluesky
Small Soldiers by AnnWilkinson
Orange Prairie Coneflowers by rrobertsphoto
Sun Catchers 1 by batfineart
Love Life by LaughingDogPhoto
The Dandy Dandelion by CreationsAnew
Twist of Lime by EyeShutterToThink
Boots by jacquelynlee
Ranunculus by dsbrennan

After 6 snow storms and another on it's way.... I need a spot of color!  How about you?

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. She'd love it if you stop by her images through an open window.

Mosaic Monday: Holga

I Know There's No Such Thing by missquitecontrary
Yellow Chairs  by buckscountyframes
Lewis Farm ll by HolgaJen
Mount Rainier by saramontour
Scarborough Fair by soeasilydistracted
bonnaroo the seven hundred acre farm by mikiross
Blue Wall With Green Curtain by eyeshoot
Beach Bliss by photopia
product placement by pinkiestyle

Earlier this year I discovered an art form that was totally new to me.  HolgaJen was the first photographer I started checking out and was inspired by her work to purchase a Holga 120.  I have shot 2 rolls of film but have not yet developed them.  That is on my list of things to do in this new year.  Not a resolution, cause I don't do that anymore, but on my radar in my attempts to decrease my procrastination. LOL!  Here is a small sampling of holga work by the POE Team members.

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. She'd love it if you stop by her images through an open window.

Mosaic Monday: Simplicity in the D's

Lily  by DailyCoulors
Mexican Porch  by DanaLaymon
The Doorknob  by danaspin
Please give me a treat  by dancingtreestudio
Hot cookies  by Debbsga
Gift of a Child  by DeborahVoizin
Coney Island  by depuis
Roses in Silver Antique Cup  by dsigns
Skinny Sea Star  by dsbrennan

The holidays were a bit wild so this is a bit late....

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. She'd love it if you stop by her images through an open window.

Mosaic Monday: Ingenuity

St Johns Bridge Ceramic Coaster Set  by HouseofSixCats'
Western Longhorn Sepia Desk/Wall Clock  by ElmCreekCountry
Glass Photo Pendent Lavender Field  by MesmanToo
Bamboo Tile Collage Sheet  by moonangelnay
Photo Lamp How to Catch a Falling Star   by jerseymaid
Giant Tears for Giant Feelings Photo Pendant  by lightleaks
Calendar with Easel I Dreamed of a Day at the Beach  by jessicarogers
Buterfly Fields Forever Dry Erase Memo Board  by JWPhoto
Art Night Light Giraffe  by ANGELsTIME
The Butterflies Set of 3 Photo Blocks  by SusannahTucker
Jingle All the Way Wall Plaque  by firstlightphoto
Magnetic Photo Bookmarks Set of 4 Soft Pink Rose  by LDphotography

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. 

Mosaic Monday: No Snow Here

It seems there has been snow almost everywhere in the US.  Not here in the northeast!  We've had buckets of rain so I had to go to go to the POE Team to get my snow fix.  Let it snow.....

Lookout  by JMcGuinness
Snow Berries  by KBuchananPhotography
Cat and Snow  by edrazphotography
Heading Home  by timkantphotography
Two for the Road  by rrobertsphoto
Snowy Fence  by JudiFitzPatrick
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window  by StephsShoes
The Wicked Snowman  by matchstickgirl

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments.  

Mind's Eye - Natural Abstractions

Welcome to December’s Mind’s Eye post, a monthly post that focuses on abstract and manipulated photography.   For this month’s post I thought it would be nice to celebrate some abstract images of winter.   In the past few posts I have discussed composing and creating visual stories and using manipulation of the photograph as a means to convey the photographer’s imagination.  However for this post I wanted to show off some abstractions that were created naturally, with little manipulation if any at all.  These beautiful images were created through the lens.  The natural environment served as the inspiration for abstraction.  Sometimes the perfect abstract photo lies waiting to be discovered just like these fabulous POE photographs.

The high contrast and composition of both of these selections are just two examples of the skill and thoughtfulness of JK Photography’s work.  Below are “Reflection”  and “Winter Forest Diptych”.

Sometimes, simply adjusting the angle of a shot is enough to abstract an image.  These beautiful photos are “Weed in Snow No. 6” and "Weed in Snow No.7” by RRobertsPhoto.

Another POE artist who photographs nature creatively is Barbraziemerphoto.   Here are “Midnight in Our Garden Three” and the painterly “Reflective Image No.3”.

Etsy's artists never cease to impress me.  If you are ever in need of some great inspiration or a gift for that special art lover in your life think of Etsy and the Photographers of Etsy.  Merry everything to you no matter what you may be celebrating.  I look forward to the next Mind's Eye post in 2011.  Happy new year!

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"Mind's Eye"  is a monthly post by Anika Toro focusing on abstract and manipulated photography. Anika lives in TN with her baby, husband, and two naughty cats. She loves taking photos every moment of every day. 

Anika shares her photography in her shop, on her blog, and invites you to collaborate.

 If you would like to read any of the past Mind's Eye posts please click here.

 

Mosaic Monday: In the Spirit of a Sale

Family Portrait by ellemoss
Blue Birdhouse by lilypadprints
Ministry of Silly by eyeshoot
Book Love by heatherkingdesigns
Keyhole Heart by littledarkone
Little Red Shoes by allieart4children
Drink Tea With Me by magnesina
Sale by CreatingMemories1
Smiling Dragonfly by JMcGuiness

In the spirit of Cyber Monday and the holiday seasons, these are some of the POE Team members who are offering  pieces of their art for affordable prices.  Obviously I have plenty of my own work for display and gifts but I also have purchased from some of the great photographers on Etsy.  Support others and spread beautiful art!

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments.  

Mosaic Monday on Wednesday

Have you ever been so caught up in getting things done that life just seems to be passing by?  That's what happened to me this week. The thought just came to me.... it's wednesday... oh my! I didn't do the mosaic monday!  So I danced through the D's...

Happy Wednesday Everyone! 

Bundles o' Lavender by DarlaDear
Summer Fun by depuis
Sun For Your Soul by DistressingDelilah
The Reader by dnoyes
Peace poppies barb wire by DJWeeksPhotography
Hot Lips by dragonflyphotography
White Ranunculus by donnageissler
Lake View Window by dorndorf
Do You Know Me by dsbrennan

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments.  

Mosaic Monday: Moving Into C

Vanishing Monarch  by CactusHuggers
4x6 Photographic Print  by Capree
Flower in a Bowl by callex
lonely cow by Chrisnze
The Brand New Shoes Stairs by chelebert12
History by Crystalphotography
Pincushions by CreateLoveLaugh
Beach Stairs by CoyPhoto
Dixon by capow

It's been great getting to know more of the POE Team as I move through the alphabet.  I am loving the new team layout....very user friendly!

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. 

Mosaic Monday: Home Sweet Home

I've returned from my trip to Arizona and what an amazing experience!  The weather was disappointing however... chilly, rainy and loads of cloud cover. Everywhere I went, people were commenting  "the weather is so unusual..."

Due to the weather, I didn't really get to capture any spectacular shots or bask in any amazing sunrise or sets but it was so inspiring to experience the cacti of the desert, the red rocks of Sedona and the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon!  Awesome doesn't accurately describe these visions of natures' miracles that are planted forever in my brain!

But after almost 2 weeks away, there's no place like home!

Resting or Dreaming by starrybluesky
Milo in his Kerchief by capow
Another Fine Sunrise by BillSwindamanPhoto
Solitude by dnoyes
Morning Reading by kaymobo
Waiting Patiently by JWPhoto
The Apple Orchard by studio19
Knitting by pneuma
Full Circle by gildinglilies

Many thanks to Julie for covering for me!

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. 

Mosaic Monday: Arizona

Where's My Carrot  by ANGELsTIME
It's Chili Outside  by fosterbk
Old Route 66  by xenya
Hedgehog Cactus Flowers  by ljdesignphoto
Jackrabbit Prayers  by rrobertsphoto
Sailing the High Desert Seas  by JoeReed Photography
Saguaro Snows  by sharpobjects
Valley Floor  by AlisonDuBois
Natives  by capow

My hubby and I are heading to Arizona this Saturday.  I've been planning this trip for several years in my mind and I'm so psyched now that I'm literally counting the days!  I've already packed all my camera gear in a neat backpack and I'm ready to hit the trail!  So of course, since I can't think of anything else, this week POE's talent is inspired by all the visions in my mind!  See y'all in 2 weeks!

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. 

Mind's Eye - All Hallows Eve

For this month’s post I thought it would be appropriate to show off some of the POEs finest spooky imagery.   Manipulated and abstract photography lend themselves perfectly to creating scary accidental creations, crafting nightmarish ghost stories,  and altering beautiful images into eerie wonders.  Whether it be light leaks, grainy/vintage textures, hazy lighting, or multiple exposures, this genre of photography can conjure up the spookiest and most haunting creations imaginable.  For this special Halloween edition enjoy the tricks these manipulated images whip up and allow them to treat your imagination.  Happy Halloween! 

One need not be a chamber to be haunted; One need not be a house; The brain has corridors surpassing Material place.  

~ Emily Dickinson

Both images by Deborah Noyes.  "Are you sure you want to come upstairs?" and  "Sitting Pretty"

Deep into the darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.     

~Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven

 Both images by Gothicrow.  "In Dreams I Walk with You"  and "Dusk"

 Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen 

Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!" 

~Dexter Kozen

 "A wicked wind will blow the ribbons from your curls" by Dream by Day

"Moonlight meeting of the Beauty and the Beast" by Shashamane

There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.   

~ George Carlin

 "Window Scene" by Rrobertsphoto

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.  

~Henry David Thoreau

"Pumpkin" by Erin Reynolds

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"Mind's Eye", by Anika Toro, is a monthly post focusing on abstract and manipulated photography.  Anika lives in TN with her baby, husband, and two naughty cats.  She loves taking photos every moment of every day.  

Anika shares her photography in her shop, on her blog, and invites you to collaborate.

Mosaic Monday

October
White Pumpkin
Please Don't Fall
Autumnal Tea
Red Season
La Tour aux Rosiers
Pumpkins
3 Kittens of Hydra Harbour
Orange Chimes

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband, 2 great dogs and "Rocky" the kitty.   Every day is an adventure and every capture with her cameras are happy moments. 

Mind's Eye - Recognition

Over the past several years, I have come to realize that abstract images intrigue just as many people as they bother.  Some folks can't shake that need-to-know {what the object is} feeling.  Personally, I am on the side of being intrigued.  Instead of feeling like I need to know what the photo is of, I enjoy the what is of the image.  Ceilings become graphic designs, household items-beautiful contrasts of light and dark, rusty metal can mimic a painted landscape, a stairwell can appear to be a watchful eye, etc...  Here are a few examples to relax those need-to-know synaptic connections.  Simply put, here is some candy for your eyes.

  "Four Points" (Above) and "Woven Steel" (Below)

Both images by lizgrandmaison

 Barbara Gordon's "Guardian"

"Chandelier" by AlisonDuBois

"A City of Shrines" by mischaashton

"The Shot" by joannasphotography

"Birth of Morning" by catamountdigital

Interestingly enough, just like with the split between people who see things one way and those who see them in another, there is a similar split in the listings of these Etsy photographers.  Some of these photos come from shops in which most of the photos are abstract.  Some, however, are shots from shops in which abstract art is just a fraction of what these photographers see through the lens.  I encourage you to look at these artist's shops and see for yourself.  I think that all photographers at some point have their eye caught by the small details, the seemingly insignificant parts of items.  Sometimes it's not only until later that we see our subject as an abstract photo.  Sometimes it's not until we see our final image that we question what the subject is.  See?  Intriguing...

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"Mind's Eye", by Anika Toro, is a monthly post focusing on abstract and manipulated photography.  Anika lives in TN with her baby, husband, and two naughty cats.  She loves taking photos every moment of every day.  

Anika shares her photography in her shop, on her blog, and invites you to collaborate.

Mosaic Monday: It's in the details...

74LimeLane
AbbyBlaine
abbytrysagain
afiori
alicebgardens
alicelily
alicewphotography
alifethroughthelens
ALPhotography

I was up for something a little different this week.  There are so many talented POE team members that I don't know.  I took a stroll through here and started in the A's.  Check it out!

Pat of photogenicgallery lives in the Northeast USA with her husband,  2 great dogs and the newest addition to her family "Rocky".  She will be chasing that tabby for the next months with camera in tow.  She loves visitors to stop by and visit through her open window.

Mosaic Monday: Hurricane Watch

blueeyedbadger
ara133photography
gallogirlphotos
MatkirschPhoto
ScarletBeautiful2
DreambyDay
rrobertsphoto
pinestreetphoto
allieart4children
rareimage
rsully2sphotography
Knight27