Begonias On Vintage Books Macro

Used my Canon Macro Lens to create this shot.

Barely There White Lilac Blossom Macro

I love what a macro lens will reveal.  Added my own digital mask border.

Semi Double Campanella With Digital Botanical Frame ©

BEST VIEWED IN LARGE.  
The inset was taken with Canon Lens EF 100 mm f/2.8L MACRO IS USM
Canon Rebel DSLR EOS 500D T1i. Shutter Speed 6.0 sec, AV, f/32, ISO 100
No flash, art studio lighting, tripod, RAW.
“Framed” this picture using my pressed Campanella which I scanned into my PC with HP Scanjet G3110. Applied many blends, filters etc in Adobe CS5.
Will use this as a page for my 12×12 digital scrapbook project.
 Can be purchased as a print etc on my Red Bubble Site: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9376686-campanella-framed-with-pressed-petals

Bottled Lilac Petals

BEST VIEWED IN LARGE! 
I love to think and play outside the box.  Here I filled the syrup jar with fresh lilac petals added pink silk ribbons on the handle and took a shot of it.  In Photoshop CS5 I applied a texture giving it a dreamy look.  Read more about it ..... or can be purchased as a card, gallery print etc on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8964515-bottled-lilac-petals?c=127089-still-life-style&frame_color=black&frame_style=box20&matte_color=off_white&p=framed-print&size=small

Credit and thanks to JoesSistah at Flickr for the texture used.

Shack on the corner by Sandra Foster ©

Every time I drove past this shack in a wheat field I thought it would make a nice picture.  I added a texture (with thanks) from LenaBem-Ana.  Shot taken after sundown; hence the darkness.  Can be purchased on my Red Bubble Site as a card, poster, gallery canvas etc: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8441825-shack-on-the-corner-now-grungy?c=121712-landscapes
There you will also find a link to the "before" picture.

Lilac Loveliness by Sandra Foster ©

I love taking still life shots.  In this one I used a bead fringed lamp shade I hand stitched.  It made a lovely card also and can be purchased on my Red Bubble Site: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9196561-lilac-loveliness

Blue bird stamped tyvek tissue holder.

Used Tyvek to create this purse/bag size mini tissue holder.  Finished the ends by using the blanket stitch. Applied grommets to weave the narrow ribbon thru which makes it easy to add a new package of tissues when it becomes empty. Tyvek is a great "paper" to use for this as it is extremely tough.  I have one in my pocket and it gets crumpled but never tears etc.
Designed and stitched by Sandra Foster.

Happy Birthday Card - Begonias by Sandra Foster ©

This card can be purchased on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9323009-happy-birthday-card-begonias  There you can also read more about how I created it.

Dec 2012 Calender Page for your use.

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster in Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.
Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy! 

Glass Pendants - Letters D, B and N

Made my own glass pendants.  Presented as a collage with my own green and black digital background.

Feeling Gratitude Quote

Scanned into my PC a sheet of scrap painted paper towel then digitally altered it before adding the quote in my own handwriting.

Fireweed by Sandra Foster

Used my Macro Lens to take this shot.  Added a gradient background in Adobe Photoshop CS5.
A similiar shot can be purchased as a card, print etc on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9283647-fireweed

Hydrangeas In Pitcher Still Life

Took this still life shot of some hydrangeas and a ceramic pitcher I made.  Added a texture to the background in Photoshop CS5.  CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE.
Can be purchased as a framed print etc on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8772824-hydrangea-vintage-beauty?c=127089-still-life-style 

Canada Thistle Macro Watercolor

Took this shot using my Canon Macro Lens then in Adobe CS5 I applied the Akvis Digital Watercolor.
Can be purchased as a card, print, canvas etc on my Red Bubble Site: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9298492-canada-thistle-digital-watercolor

Birthday Greetings On Painted Yupo Card

 Painted and stamped a full sheet of Yupo paper. Scanned into my PC and added flower, "Birthday Greetings" Etc.  It is now for sale as a card on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8508633-birthday-greetings-on-blue-hand-painted-yupo-paper?c=107137-cards-and-postcards-designed-by-sandra&card_size=4x6&p=greeting-card

Collaged Canvas - Bird Scene

Collaged canvas created by printing bird image on tissue paper and applying with Golden's Gel Medium.  Background was first painted, stamped and vintage papers adhered.  CLICK TO VIEW IN LARGE.

Upcycled Candle Jar

Created my own texture by using a "Mask" on this Still Life Photo I took.  Candle is battery operated - a very safe way to add the look without the risk of open flame.

November 2012 Calender Page for your use.

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster in Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.
Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy! 
Thanks to Stan & Andrea for the photo op.

How wonderful it is that nobody .. the world quote page.

I have been having fun adding quotes to my collage art and backgrounds using textures. This has been prepared to print out for my quote book at 7x7 inches square.

Dahlia Love

Positioned this dahlia on a piece of art paper towel that I had cleaned my "Love" stamp on.  Processed the photo with Topaz Adjust in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Read more about it on my Red Bubble Art & Photography Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9117532-stylin-dahlia-with-love

Whimsical Birds In A Boat

Added a texture to this vintage image.  Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.
Credit and thanks to LenaBem-Ana at Flickr for the background texture.  Can be purchased as a card on my Red Bubble Site: 
http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8751943-birds-in-boat-fantasy?c=107137-cards-and-postcards-designed-by-sandra&card_size=4x6&p=greeting-card

Dahlias and Drawers

PLEASE CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE. 

I love to think and play outside the box.  Red more about it on my Red Bubble Photography and Art Site: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9252746-drawers-of-dahlias

Shot in Raw and processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

I've learned that people will ... quote page.

CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE.
I have been having fun adding quotes to my digital art using textures. The background on this one took hours but I was pleased how it turned out. Often I create the background then look for an image. Credits to Dover for the boy and animal silhouette.

Macro shot of a blue lobelia blossom.

CLICK TO ENLARGE.
Added a texture to this Macro shot of a lobelia blossom.  Read more about it on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9268121-blue-lobelia
Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility never an opportunity quote page.

I have been having fun adding quotes to my garden pictures and using textures.Here I used dried blossoms I created in a "sandwich" of tissue and my own background using vintage music scraps.

Bird and clover blend.

Blended bird image (which I purchased from LunaGirl) with my soft photo of clover. 

Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Vintage Rose

I tried to creat a vintage feel when I took this image.   The hat box in the background I made by covering with decorative paper. Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

October 2012 Free Calender Page

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster.
Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy.

All of life is ..... quote

A quote page from my quote book.  Enlarge to read.  Added a digital mask after I scanned this page in to my PC.

A Beauty Waiting

CLICK ON LARGE TO VIEW.
I blended an image of a beaded sari with this vintage lady from The Feathered Nest with thanks.

Vintage Decorative Spheres

Click on image to view in large.  Made these spheres with vintage lace etc.  I have them along with some others in a large glass bowl. Eye candy. 

September 2012 Free Calender Page

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster.

Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy.

Photo taken by Sandra Foster. 

Lavender Cosmos on Pedestal

Read more about this still life image or can be purchased as a card, canvas, matted print etc on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9159235-cosmos-on-pedestal?c=139584-flowers-volume-2

Three White Pitchers

Still Life of Three White Pitchers.  Can be purchased as a print, canvas, framed etc print on my Red Bubble Site. http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8594635-three-white-pitchers?c=127089-still-life-style

Count your rainbows not your thunderstorms quote page ©

I have been having fun adding quotes to my garden pictures and using textures and masks. Credit to Dover for the brush in this mask. This has been prepared to print out for my quote book at 7x7 inches square.

August 2012 free calender page.

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster.

Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy.

Photo taken by Sandra Foster. 

Carpe Diem Still Life Photography by Sandra Foster ©

Shot in RAW, tripod, no flash, (with R&L directional art studio lighting).
Shutter Speed, 0.8 sec, Aperture Priority, f/18, ISO 100
Canon Lens EF 100 mm f/2.8L MACRO IS USM
Canon Rebel DSLR EOS 500D T1i
Oh did I forget to say “Seize The Day”!
Took this shot for a challenge on Red Bubble - please visit my site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8846727-carpe-diem  to purchase as a card etc.

Thanks for reading.

A perfect summer day .. quote

A collaged page from my quote book, digitally altered.  House image ripped from a magazine.  Botanicals placed under a layer of tissue and decoupage glue.

Dried roses and vintage pansies picture still life.©

Shot in RAW, tripod used, no flash – art studio lighting only.
Shutter Speed 1.0, Aperture Priority, f/22, ISO 100 Canon Prime Lens 50mm f/1.8II, Canon Rebel DSLR 500D T1i
Added background layer from Joessistah at Flickr with thanks.
Processed in Photoshop CS5.

Can be purchased at my Red Bubble site: http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8594588-roses-and-pansies

July 2012 Calender Page

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster.

Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy.

Blue Vase Still Life

Created this still life using a damask cloth and blue vase.  This image can be purchased as a Matted or Framed Print or on a Canvas.

See another version at my Red Bubble site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8739858-blue-vase-and-damask?c=127089-still-life-style

My Portfolio:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/portfolio

This piece
Blue Vase and Damask
has been chosen to be displayed in the Still Life Colour Photography Gallery in the Still Life Galleries at the RedBubble Curated Art Gallery Group.
Thanks to Sentimentum, RedBubble Curated Art Gallery Group, Still Life Gallery Curator.

Playing Dolls.

Used my own background with this image.  Processed in Photoshop Elements 9.

A good friend never ...... quote.

Created this page for my quote book.  Printed on vellum and placed on a randomly stamped illustration board approximately 6x6.

Wispy Grasses

Three different grasses - love the wispy look.  Taken with Canon Rebel DSLR EOS 500D T1i.  Post processed in Photoshop Elements 9.  Used my own paper for the back ground border

June 2012 Calender Page

The wind!

Used several of my own background textures to create this collage piece. Added my own pressed daisies which I scanned in with Epson Perfection 1260. Processed in Photoshop Elements 5 using several blend modes.

Daisy Delight

Created this with an image of my daisies and a die cut of paper etc. Post Processed with layering and blends in Photoshop Elements 9.

Mother's Hat.

I dedicate this in memory of my dear mother. She would smile if she knew what I did with her hat.
Shot in RAW, tripod, no flash – used art studio lighting.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Shutter Speed 1.0 sec
Aperture Priority
f/14
ISO 100
Focal Length 50.0 mm
Canon Prime 50 mm Lense f/1.8 II
Canon EOS Rebel DSLR 500D T1i.
EFS IS

Glad Delight!

Used my image of gladiolas blended with background texture courtesy TanyaFelsheim at Flickr, with thanks. Note the gazebo in the bottom left corner.
Processed in Photoshop Elements 9.
Canon Rebel DSLR 500D T1i

May 2012 Calender Page.

This can be used on your PC desktop to any size you wish. Designed by Sandra Foster.

Free for your personal use. Not to be sold or added to a collection. Enjoy.

Hope to share one for each month of 2012.