∫ FPOE Wonderland ∫

~ Good morning ladies ~
Choosing my nine photos for this mosaic was really hard again.
Too many talented ladies in this team.
I decided for the title " FPOE Wonderland" as for me it is like being in a wonderland of photographs.

~ Enjoy everyone ! ~

1. I crave cupcakes 2.Fleur Perdue 3.pink balloon 4.whispers 5.flounce 6.paper sailboat 7.couture wedding dresses 8.perfect match 9.beauty

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's Spring Hill, Tennessee

Since we started our travels back up we've visited Toronto, Canada & the gorgeous photography of Charlene Precious & then on to blighty & the equally stunning work of PipiPhotography. This is why i started this series, the chance to explore the world of fPOE, to share with you the amazing talent out there & of course to help inspire you & me. & this week we're heading back to the US of A, & Spring Hill, Tennessee. For some reason the name Spring Hill seems appropriate here, it fits the artist i am about to showcase. Amy Tyler is the lady behind Dandelion Studio (another name i love) & some gorgeous whimsical, dreamy photography. 

Amy's photography doesn't stop at the click of the shutter, it's as much about the post production process, the creation of a work of art. She incorporates different elements & wonderful textures that leave her images standing out from the crowd. Another photographer who asks questions of the viewer, who creates a story for which the viewer must guess at what happens next.  I admire everything about Amy's images, from the simplicity of the composition, the details she showcases in her images & of course the wonderful tones she blends with her textures. & her subject matter is a eclectic mix (a girl after my own heart), she sees art all around her & leaves us gasping for more. 

growing up on the farm ... 

... soaring above the clouds ... 

... & yes another pretty kitty (i can't help myself)!

All these images are available for sale on etsy along with many other equally gorgeous images. You can also check out more of Dandelion Studio on facebook & flickr. 

Monday Mosaic: Lazy Summer

1. Lazy Summer 2. Glow 3. Big Sur

4. 3 Clouds 5. Chasing Dreams 6. Orange Tree

7. The Barn Behind the Grass 8. Beach Umbrella 9. Cry of the Lilies

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's Lincolnshire, England

Having started our adventures back up last week i'm excited by the new talent i'm seeing here in fPOE. Our numbers have soared in recent months, & the group really has so much to offer. Last week we visited Toronto where i showed you the "wonder" that was Charlene Precious (here work really lived up to the name of Precious) & this week i'm a little giddy because we get to travel back to my homeland, little old England & Lincolnshire a county i have driven through more than i care to remember (I know the A1 a little too well). Anyways because i go completely off on a tangent i want to introduce you to another talented lady, Deb Scudder & her gorgeous shop PipiPhotography.

Deb is one of those photographers who has the unique ability to turn there hand to all genres ... maybe it comes from having an over active imagination, maybe it's just a gift but it's wonderful seeing her move from landscape to conceptural photography, encompassing everything in between. But you can still see a distinct style despite the subject matter, soft & dreamy & she's never afraid of experimenting & stepping out of the box. To me Deb is the kind of photography who will never stop learning, discovering & evolving through her photography, there is no limit to what she can do as far as sharing new & exciting work with us. It's exciting to see her work develop & honestly i can't wait to see where she goes with it. 

Oh how i love England's green & pleasent land's ...

... vintage cameras (yes once again a theme is starting to emerge ... & i actually own a minister as well) ...

... & anyone who has read my blog for a while knows i can't resist a picture of a cat!

As usual all the images in this post can be purchased on etsy. You can also check out more of PipiPhotography at Deb's website, on her blog & over on flickr.

Going Thru The Alphabet.

Z. is for................

Zeppelin Over San Francisco By Futurowoman Fotographie

Lone Zebra By Menucha Prints

Alternating Current By Irene Suchocki Photography

Black'n White By Kosmoceratops

Zebra Stripes By Amelia Kay Photography

Zebra by L.D. Photography

Zebra By Anna Dykema Photography

Stripes By Modern Classics Paper

Be Still By Retrospect Photo

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

Have a Wonderful Evening! T. :)

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Photos By Chipperfield (Etsy Shop)

PoppyPlacePdx (Blog)

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FPoE Ambush - Julie Magers Soulen

Our ambush victim for July is Julie Magers Soulen!

If you have money to spend, buy something from her shop. If you have time to spare, check out her blog and her flickr and show her some love! Tell your friends, tweet it, post it on your blog, spread the word!

Her Etsy Shop:
www.etsy.com/shop/juliemagerssoulen

You can find other links to her here: (blog, twitter, facebook, etc.)
www.flickr.com/people/stellers-park/

NEW! Submission Details for July Slideshow

Hello fPOE chics -

Here are the submission details for the July slideshow. Show me what you've got!

Best to all,
Anita/Art By Amarose


fPOE July Slideshow Submission Details

THEME: Self-Portrait

DEADLINE: Friday, July 29, 2011 @ 5pm EST

IMAGES: Maximum 2 images each

SIZE: At least 5x7 and 72dpi give or take a dpi (square is okay; watermarks are okay)

TITLE: Please use your exact shop name for your images.
Ex:
ArtByAmarose-1.jpg
ArtByAmarose-2.jpg

SEND TO: amrosselle61[@]comcast.net

NOTE: You do NOT have to use a photo from your shop. Tired of your old photos or don't have any that fit? Use the theme as inspiration. You might even wind up with something new for your shop! Looking forward to seeing your interpretations of the theme and then choosing the music.

You've never seen an fPOE slideshow? Click here to see June -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8XyKY5Rmqg

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's Toronto, Canada

Back in the days of Pre-Jacob i did a weekly blog post ... around the world with fPOE. Being a member of fPOE (female photographers of etsy) means a lot to me, i've been lucky enough to learn from some amazingly talented women willing to help in whatever way they can. This group inspires me on a daily basis! Well If you were to check out the world of these ladies you'd discover an amazing array of styles, composition & all the rest. So with this series i hope to showcase the stunning photography from the group as we travel round the world with these fabulous ladies & see what inspires them. 

So our last stop on our world trip left us in Pueblo, Colorado checking out the work of Frankie Kins & Bluemoon Studio (take a moment to check out her gorgeous shop). Well now we're heading north, across the border & up to Toronto, Canada so check out the delightful (don't you just love my use of adjectives) images of Charlene Precious. Now this is my kind of photography ... not that i don't love 99% of photography out there but this is the kind that speaks to me. It has all the elements i love ... vintage, dreamy, whimsical, stunning. It's the kind of photography that opens my eyes & asks questions. The word that really stands out for me "wonder"! 

Charlene's work is full of gorgeous soft tones, pretty little details & wonderful composition. I love her subject matters, things that would inspire me also. But on top of these gorgeous images she adds text that just gives them a little edge over similar items, making them stand out from the crowd. I could stare at her photography for hours. The remind me of vintage postcards discovered at a flea market or antique store, of stories waiting to be told & memories of times gone by. I feel like the text is just a tease, the beginning of a fairy tale & i want to know the ending. 

I love that Charlene photographs the things that draw me in as well ... an item i collect (& this is a particuarly gorgeous variation) ...

... a place from my past ... 

... & very few people know my love of airplanes! 

To view more of Charlene's work you can head over to her etsy shop (where all the above images are available for purchase) ... her website ... her blog (which is incredible unique & worth checking out)... & her flickr page. & next week we will continue our adventure somewhere new. 

Mosaic Monday: Centered

1. Slave House at Old Cahawba 2. Bow 3. Windmill

4. Beach Stones in Perspective 5. London Dreams 6. The Butterfly Effect

7. Yellow Softness 8.Tin Heart 9. Standing Strong