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Monday
Sep032012

Beautiful Bokeh

 

I don’t have to venture far to find beautiful bokeh.  Up a flight of steps lies my loft studio and an enchanting world of beads, bokeh, and bling.  Swarovski crystals, sequins, and beads of every shape and size sit strewn across my work table.  They catch morning light, splashing bedazzling, dancing glimmer in every direction.

Where do you find your daily dose of visual inspiration?

Images and words courtesy of Anna VanDemark. You can find more of her photography, bead, and quilt work on her blog, Alchemy of Art.

Today's prompt: Something Purple. Hashtag #shuttersisters

Reader Comments (18)

I shot some beautiful purple flowers in France last month:

http://circusedgar.blogspot.nl/2012/09/les-vacances-iv.html

Love your bling-bling shots!
Anne
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnne
Beautiful images. Some purple I stumbled upon not too long ago: http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/221366/
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCaryn
Oh these shots are beautiful. I get my inspiration from where I live.
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDanielle
I get a great deal of my inspiration in my kitchen. And, coincidentally, I took some photos in there just two days ago (including an African violet with purple blooms) -- I posted it yesterday on my photo journal:

http://www.dianeschuller.com/blog/2012/09/02/in-the-kitchen-this-weekend/
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDiane M. Schuller
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterfro
Those bokeh are wonderful Anna! I don't have any purple on my gallery, but I sure love yours. ;)
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnne Jutras
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSherralee
This is so amazing! The colours and focus! Love, love, love!
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKrista
Stumbled upon this beauty today for my "something purple" shot. :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theschiffys/7926468546/in/photostream
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKristen
i find great inspiration in little people, especially our neighbour's little girl
who's heart is large, her personality is as colourful as a rainbow ... : )

http://www.flickr.com/photos/prairiegirlstudio/7926159826/in/photostream

waving 'hi' anna and sending hugs ... your photos and words are a beautiful as ever ... xxo
September 3, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterprairiegirl
Wow what a nice shot looking so beautiful images with nice color. Thanks for sharing !!
September 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAyisha
Wow! what a beautiful photos!
September 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterZitu@Plastic glasses
Thanks everyone for the kind comments and for sharing your bits of purple gorgeousness!!!

"Hi" and a big hug back to you PG ~ xo A
September 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnna
These are wonderful purples, Anna!
Each one of these is just breathtaking.
While not always the same, I find inspiration wherever I am. I only have to remember to look! :-)
xo.
September 5, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLisa Gordon
I love Anna's work. Beautiful post!
September 7, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterurban muser

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