Tuesday, August 31, 2010

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's Edinburgh, Indiana, USA

So last week we headed up to West Warwick, Rhode Island & saw so much beauty in the surroundings of Mary Vican. This week I'm off to Edinburgh, Indiana to check out the world of Mandy Bryant & wow it could it be any more different!

Mandy's photography seems to focus on her immediate world, the things she has in her home, everything is so very personal. Mandy is a huge fan of vintage & bold colours, you can see it in both the objects within her pictures & the style themselves. There's so much pretty going on leaving you unsure of where to look next, & so many tiny details put together in an extraordinary way.  

& even when she moves outside of the house the basic concepts remain the same. She still picks up on those tiny details, focusing in such a way that your eye is drawn into the picture completely, you are left unable to look away from her focus. 

So simple ... & so so stunning ...

all things polaroid ... i simple love her "collection" inspired prints ...

As usual all the prints you see here are available in Mandy's shop, & you can also check out more of her work over on flickr & her blog.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

The thing about the Female Photographers of Etsy is that whilst we all come together to discuss photography, share ideas & hints, promote each other, advise & be there for each other we are all over the world. We are inspired by many many different things. So for a while i've been wanting to do this feature, it's a chance to see the world of fPOE, of course through their lens.

This week we're off to West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (high up on the east coast is all i know) to check out the wonderful work of Mary Vican. 
I've travelled all over the US, but i've missed the north east, & every time i see photos of the area i wish i could be there. The coast line is stunning & Mary portrays it perfectly. As i look through her work i wish i could transport myself there, there's an immense feeling of peace & tranquility about her work. & you can see her love for it in her work. 

I love the symplicity of the image above, taken off the docks in Jamestown, it has a minimalist feel to it. & the linear aspect is something that always draws me in as an artist. Throw in the black & white & you can help but want to hang this picture on your wall & gaze at it for hours. 

But her landscapes don't just focus on the water, she shows us beauty that's all around her.

But even when she ventures away from her surrounds to bring us still lifes, the peace still remains. Mary's photography has an eternal quality to, these are pictures that will speak to us for years to come & never loose their appeal. They bring back childhood memories, feelings & emotions you thought you had forgotten. It's as if you've stepped into the photograph, can feel & hear, touch & smell all that is around you ...

... a perfect summers day ...

... a perfect flower ... 

... the energy of the fair. 

All the images i've included in this post are available for sale in Mary's etsy store. You can also view more of her work on her blog & her flickr page. Mary also has a buy one get one free offer currently running through her shop. 

Friday, August 20, 2010

Going Thru The Alphabet.

F. is for Flower


Morning Light By Chelsea Shores



Always Dress Your Best By VM Lady




Lovely By Eyeful





Follow The Yellow Brick Road By Shawna Cameron



Serendipity By The Eye



Marbled Roses By Sandra Darling




In The Window By S. L. Cook 52







I Haz a Sad By Preetalina


I really hope you enjoyed my take on FLOWER, let me know what you think :)

Have a Wonderful Weekend! T. :)

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