Mosaic Monday: Summer Seaside Dreams

1. the boats, 2. Dennisport, 3. peaceful beach, 4. free, 5. Orange Umbrella, 6. the boats, 7. June Afternoon, 8. Sea sparkles and spokes, 9. Winter Waves

Where You Live - Mary Vican

We have met so many talented photographers through our Etsy group (FPOE), who kindly share their time and knowledge, giving advice and support to other members. Here you can read about what part of the world they live in, and how it influences their photography.

Mary Vican,West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

www.maryvican.etsy.com

Rhode Island is a coastal plain with rocky inlets, miles of sandy beaches, 100-foot bluffs and a wealth of inspiration for local photographer, Mary Vican. Known as "The Ocean State," RI boasts rugged ocean cliffs and breathtaking views, as well as lighthouses and colourful gingerbread cottages. Mary's photography features the cool, serene images that capture the feeling of a peaceful summer holiday at the beach.

Chatham, Cape Cod

Natural attractions that are nearby (some are accessible by ferry) include Block Island, Montauk (NY) and Cape Cod, which Mary lists as one of her favourite places to take her camera.

Falsmouth, Cape Cod

Mary describes how she interprets her environment into her photography:

"I like to shoot things as I see them; to capture the way I felt approaching a secluded part of the beach from the dunes, for example. When I see my final photo and it takes me back to that place or moment, I know it's successful."

The Dunes

Having all four seasons provides a variety of scenery, but Mary loves the ideal light and breathtaking foliage of Autumn, and the first, pristine snow of Winter. She feels that she is most active during the Summer, when the weather is perfect for travelling. "Right now I use every luscious Summer weekend for road tripping and photographing!" she says.

Although a bit further away, Acadia National Park, The Berkshires (MA) and New Hampshire's White Mountains are destinations she loves to visit, taking in the different scenery and wildlife. Some of the local wildlife in her area include Robins, Cardinals, Red-Tailed Hawks, Squirrels, Beavers, Eastern Screech Owls, Osprey, and Striped Bass. Her dad even caught the state record two years ago- weighing in at a whopping 75.4 lbs!

Faraway places she's visited include the Bahamas, London, Paris, and Greece, where she has also captured the beauty of life by the seaside:

The Beauty of Greece

On her list of places to see: Italy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)

If you'd like to see more of Mary's work, visit her here:

Her ETSY

Her BLOG

Her FLICKR GALLERY

~Interview by Caitlin Brookes

Going Thru The Alphabet.

B is for BELIEVE

Fortune By A Life Through the Lens

Balloon By Alison Tyne

Gothic By Angie Muldowney

Make A Wish By Andrea Despot

Ballerina iii By Jackie Rueda

Red Track at the University Of Oregon By Kelsey Buchanan

Telling Tales To Fairies By M. Fayre

Snow White By Elle Moss

Dance is Prayer By Joy Rebel Imagery

Mickey Mouse By City Light

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

Have a Wonderful Day! T. :)

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Photos By Chipperfield (Etsy Shop)

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Mosaic Monday - Beautiful Butterfly

1. flutter , 2. believer of daydreams , 3. Fly Me To The Moon ♥, 4. Untitled, 5. Untitled, 6. flutter, 7. Napping In the Rain, 8. Resting Place, 9. Butterfly Corner

Mosaic Monday-Lovely Bokeh

1. Shannonblue  2. Elle Moss  3. Pretty Petal Studio

4. Chelsea Victoria  5. Amelia Kay  6. CreateLoveLaugh

7. Raceytay  8. Lupen Grainne 9. Nan Lawson

Going Thru The Alphabet.

Hi Everyone, I am T. from Photos By Chipperfield I am a new contributor to the fPOE Blog. :)

I am also a newer member of fPOE and so to get to know everyone's work I thought it would be fun to browse shops and find pieces "Going Thru The Alphabet".

So, here we go!

A is for ATTITUDE

A Different Kind of Canadian Team By Bella Daze


She Bop More is More By Amelie A Poulain

Bald Eagle By Eye Shutter To Think

Winking Owl By Painted With Light

New Shoes By Geek Girly Photography

Are You Looking At Me By Inventing Liz Photography

Don't Worry Be Happy By Sirius Imagery

Neptune By Aria Images

Stare Down By Irving Place

Tuesday By Meganzii


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

Have a Wonderful Day! T. :)


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Photos By Chipperfield (Etsy Shop)

PoppyPlacePdx (Blog)

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Mosaic Monday • A First Date at the Carnival

1. RetrospectPhoto 2. honeytree 3. TheCamerasEye
4. ellemoss 5. sixthandmain 6. zuppaartista
7. levansphotography 8. dragonflyphoto 9. ArtfulMagpie

fPOE Member of the Week - Sylvia Cook

This week's featured member is Newcastle photographer Sylvia Cook of Vintage Chic Images.

Her Etsy Shop.

Her flickr.

Her Website.

Her Facebook Fan Page.