introducing the capture collection by Bel Kai Designs

-Manzanita, Oregon

There are some image we capture, a stolen moment in time when the image itself moves far beyond a mere photograph. Whether it be of a person or a place, these shots are etched in our minds and in our hearts in a way that transcends anything we can put into words.

This is exactly how I feel when I am surrounded by the sea, the sand and the sky. And it's how I feel when I see images taken there. It's like pure magic. I can think of no better way to announce a recent creative collaboration with Bel Kai Designs: The Shutter Sisters Capture Collection. 

We will be rolling out our entire collection over the next few months (featuring some beautiful images from some talented ladies) but we're kicking it off today with the Sea Sand Sky necklace. Did I mention I was excited? The three images I chose for this necklace mean so much to me and each holds a little piece of my heart. I am delighted to be able to share them in this way.

What makes it that much better is that in the spirit of Giveaway May we're giving away a Sea Sand Sky necklace here. I'm so so happy about this!

Leave a comment here between now and Sunday at midnight PST to be included in the random drawing and if you're so inclined, share an image that stirs your soul the way these stir mine.

Congratualtions to GoLightly, the winner of the necklace! YAY!

Comments

[kim klassen]

how very beautiful. so excited for you!!

adore...xxo, kim

[heather]

Absolutely beautiful. I can feel the peace that place and scene brings.

[Judy Grubbs]

Beautiful images that perfectly capture the spirit of the Oregon coast.

[Annalise]

Ooooh. Pretty necklace! So summery and beach-y :)

[Linda Jacobs]

Wow, this really speaks to me! Love it!

[Elsa]

What a beautiful necklace!

[Anne]

Beautiful!

[Tara R.]

Very peaceful, serene colors and images. I love the colors I find at the beach too, warm sunsets are my favorite:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifmomsaysok/4295434834

[Gonzomama]

what a beautiful idea! i look forward to seeing the collection roll out.

[Kathleen]

Such lovely images...the necklace is beautiful...Can't wait to see the whole collection!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/4548979789/in/set-72157623541318711/

[Dawn B]

Gorgeous necklace! We are in Santa Cruz, CA for the weekend and I'm just waiting for a chance to steal away to the beach.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elfini/4036291950/in/set-72157621965299999/

[Elizabeth]

Those are special. It would be like carrying a little bit of the beautiful earth around with you.

[Sara]

What a great idea! It's beautiful!

Here are a few beach images that stir my soul!
http://wandercraft.blogspot.com/2010/02/surprised-by-sunrise.html

[Juju]

Lovely images, wonderful necklace!
I'm fortunate to live on the water, so I know firsthand that it's not always calming and sometimes even devastating. But the not-so-good points are FAR outweighed by the good ones, such as gorgeous sunsets like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juju-b/4290675408/
And fun sights like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juju-b/4285714589/

[lauren]

so beautiful....LOVE the images you've selected for this neclace!

[sebrina]

oh these are beautiful!!!!

[shelley]

we have always shared the same love of the sea sand and sky. it is where we find peace calm and healing.
now you have found a beautiful way to share those feelings that soothe our hearts and souls.
you are a wonder

[darrah]

Love this idea and love the necklace!

Here's a photo that I took recently that stirs my soul. It holds a deeper meaning for me. It's about love, loss, hopes and wishes.

http://www.darrahparker.com/blog/slice-of-life-tuesday-wish.html

[BlessedMess]

pretty!

[melissa]

rushing sea, endless sea ... speak to me! these are the first lines of a poem that bubbled to the surface and out of my mouth spontaneously the first time i got my first good look at the ocean 30 years ago. your simple, yet powerful images remind me of that moment. and remind me that it's been too long (a whole month!) since i've been back to that magical place where the sea, sand and sky collide.

[Catherine]

loved seeing everyone's pictures. i always wished i lived by the ocean...

[anita]

Capture a moment and wear it as a precious charm. Amazing.

[jolanda]

What a beautiful feeling these images create! When I am walking along the seaside, feeling the sand between my toes and the water around my ankles, time stops for me. The sea always gives me silence within myself. The sea, the sound of the waves and seagulls brings me back to my true self. I could not live without the sea, because it gives me so much love. Taking that feeling of wholeness with you where ever you go captured within a beautiful necklace is comforting. I love it.

[LilEcho]

I call those colours Tranquility ~ Ahhh thanks

[Breanne]

Beautiful! This image stirs my soul: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bleach226/4129877860/in/set-72157622740443113/

[Vanessa]

so beautiful. the combination of your heartfelt words and the images here is so touching.
stirring my soul today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4589814298/

[claudia]

oh my goodness, gorgeous!!

[Sharon]

What a stunning necklace. Perfect for Mother's Day and every day thereafter. Thanks for sharing!

[Rebecca Everett]

Beautiful necklaces, definitely works of art!

[Sharon]

Wow, just beautiful. I am feeling inspired.

[summer]

so beautiful.

[paula]

I am in love with this! So pretty.

[Suvarna]

exquisite! both the images and the jewelry, I too love the ocean, here is one of mine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10751420@N07/4535579094/

[stacy a]

stunning... what a great giveaway!

[Happydog]

As someone who grew up on the praries when I saw my first ocean | knew I had come home. I'm now back in my old land-locked home town and I miss the sea, sand and sky every day. The jewlery is beautiful and would be a reminder of what I am missing.... Here's a "cliche" of a holiday photo from Cuba.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/happydog/4552695402/in/set-72157623756404468/

[golightly]

This is beautiful. Exactly where my heart is today.
My mind has been on the ocean for the last 48 hours as I absorb so much bad/sad news, because looking out at the water gives me peace and anchors me.

along this line is one of my favorite images from this year. In the midst of the latest news this boy fills me with unyielding joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16869615@N03/4294226147/in/set-72157608391030870/

[Kristin V]

What a fabulous giveaway. Who wouldn't love wearing serenity like that around their necks. Lovely.

[kath]

The necklace is absolutely gorgeous!

[Becky Caldwell]

MY GOODNESS... it is like heaven with all these glorious give-away's... I would LOVE to win this stunning necklace.

I can't wait to see the rest of this wonderful collection.

[Jen]

Oh my goodness! Love this!

[Misty]

Beautiful necklace! Great colors! I love old buildings and am inspired by them and the story they tell.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomom_photography/4530387410/

[Sandra]

How beautiful these are! The colors are just perfect.

[Sylvia]

Beautiful, and how nice that we are inspired to share our thoughts about things like this...I just spent some time looking at the photos, links stories shared by others...it's nice to peak into other's lives, share their happiness! Good luck everyone!

[Debbie E]

Oh these are lovely,,I LOVE the ocean. This photo of mine http://www.flickr.com/photos/debbsga/4590145378/?edited=1
calls to me so much. I wanna just swing the day away,watch the sunrise,breath in the ocean air!! These are lovely necklaces and touch my heart! Lovely Tracey.

[Teri]

The necklace is beautiful, and I love the display.

[Heather]

Lovely!

[FireMom]

Oh, that's lovely. I adore the colors!

[Haley]

Love these! What a great idea!

[Kate]

Beautiful capture. I just recently posted some images of my son now almost 6 weeks. I cannot get enough of his chub. :)
http://mtn-mama.blogspot.com

[Lori]

Stunning! I love the way you captured this piece. On the website too - with the rice and the bottle. Very creative.