tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9281505141459810642024-02-02T10:02:08.302-05:00Soulful ColorsLife, Words, PhotographyRustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-1495599785481589542012-06-13T19:23:00.003-04:002012-06-13T19:31:08.958-04:00Sunset at Naples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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About a month or so ago we went to Naples, FL and stayed a couple of nights enjoying the coastal city. It was a really nice getaway, that brought with it one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. <br />
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<br />Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-22080096313643486902012-06-11T22:15:00.002-04:002012-06-11T22:17:01.465-04:00Waving back at you...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you had a good start of your week... My Monday was hectic and kind of crazy at work...Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-43168540549857766002012-06-09T13:53:00.001-04:002012-06-09T13:55:01.496-04:00Wall Decoration Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/rustika/">Pinterest</a> has been my latest decoration go-to page. I know I'm not alone in this :) I have a good collection of art and photography waiting for me to come up with a brilliant idea on how to display them. We will be moving to a new apartment next month so I think I need to start figuring out what to do with my new walls.</div>
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<br />Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-38541757332378199892012-06-07T21:43:00.000-04:002012-06-07T21:43:21.558-04:00What lured me back to writing... Hair JewelryIt's been a while since I stop and write. Real life has taken over my cyber life, and I know this is not a bad thing at all. On the contrary, I have come back to the land of the living (and the land of taxes too!) taking it all in. But somehow, I think about you every single day. My reader, that one cyber friend that somehow liked it and stayed.<br />
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In an effort to preserve our relationship, I will come to you and share what's tickling my senses. What have I read or seen today, that made me stop and stare. And this is today's finding...<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/">Etsy's Blog</a> showcased a morbid but fascinating post on Hair Jewelry. This doesn't come as new to me, since my grandmother used to keep locks of our hair as personal tokens. What struck me as fascinating was that there is actually people collecting these types of heirlooms. As creepy as it may sound, it is quite interesting to even begin to wonder who the hair belonged to, and what stories lie behind it.<br />
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<br />Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-21185477206463737852012-05-02T18:52:00.000-04:002012-05-02T18:52:45.660-04:00Speed Painting: Inspiration<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qWmF-bJj5Xs" width="560"></iframe><br />
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A friend of mine shared this with me and I was blown away by it. <br />
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I've been having all sorts of technical problems but the past couple of months but I have a new computer! yay! and most of those problems are gone. I plan on coming back to blogging sooner that you can blink an eye.<br />
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In the meantime, enjoy this and be inspired...Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-90160035537024479022012-04-13T13:35:00.000-04:002012-04-13T13:35:26.742-04:00An Adventure...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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I appreciate good acting and brilliant performances. Time magazine posted this fantastic little video/interview featuring some of the nominee's on tonight's Oscars awards that is totally worth sharing...<br />
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By the way, I LOVED the lighting and the black and white. Mmmm it made me crave studio portraits :)Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-22184262395828557132012-02-18T10:39:00.000-05:002012-02-18T10:39:01.634-05:00Inspiration: Believe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcxOf81UC5b-23s56rsYY8L_vT2-uhpDhtgoO7K9KlTcBmO1dhBJSvN5qSnyN7_XPMV8PdAGco8TvaWU8uCUHK0irrpc-VwX7CX53Noy7lmX8o-mhjh8DBaKGrV-4FFLyvtQt0ghaKNKL/s1600/inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcxOf81UC5b-23s56rsYY8L_vT2-uhpDhtgoO7K9KlTcBmO1dhBJSvN5qSnyN7_XPMV8PdAGco8TvaWU8uCUHK0irrpc-VwX7CX53Noy7lmX8o-mhjh8DBaKGrV-4FFLyvtQt0ghaKNKL/s400/inspiration.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've been having the most wonderful pink sunrises and sunsets lately in this side of the world. It makes me very happy to witness such a beautiful spectacle. I took this shot today, while doing my morning run. It made my day a little brighter :)</div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-33272567467421158692012-02-14T18:44:00.000-05:002012-02-14T18:44:55.963-05:00Of Love and Milk... huh?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="224" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/23627164" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="398"></iframe><br />
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This may not be your typical love story, but it's a good one... and don't forget to Recycle! LOL!Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-91525129565803007872012-01-31T22:32:00.000-05:002012-01-31T22:32:06.611-05:00The remains of the season...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91236678/desaturated-black-and-white-tree-leaf"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOcGNr7zTLR7y-9P08NP9jEIP2P-hlWHhmgc25zJ7-P-mQt4R9lLwX_eHgkmgmPxC7sjIauvh04mAWX5f7-7-3qZ0omezs6WbpPPG3lr9S_8iQNjqx42_GAYgnna7vvuXrD85zvBMemYJ/s1600/blackbrownleafs.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/35530241">Handmade Portraits: Black-eyed Suzie</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/etsy">Etsy</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Straight from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/?ref=so_blog">Etsy's Blog</a>, this is a beautiful little video on the art of doll making. The shop is called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blackeyedsuzie">blackeyedsuzie</a>, and the artist mainly sells photography prints of her dolls. I thought they were so beautiful and perfect, that I had to share it. Enjoy!Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-59136028777981682212012-01-24T22:08:00.001-05:002012-01-24T22:15:17.119-05:00The quest for photographic visionMore often than not, I find myself going through some other photographer's work and saying out loud, " I wish I had his/her eyes!". Of course, this is not a literal statement, but more of an intellectual desire to transcend with my own imagery. The photographer's skill to choose the subject, to discern the right timing, to edit the final picture into a work of art... that's the eye I am talking about. I am constantly challenging my skills, and do not wish to settle with the easy shot.<br />
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</div><div>I am an amateur photographer, that's what I am. The professionals earn a living from their work, and in my experience, that proved to be more difficult than I ever imagined. I understand that like with everything else, practice and commitment are fundamentals for growth. But I feel there's more. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I have been looking for informative photography reads. Not the technical stuff, but more on the art of seeing. This is such a subjective subject, and it took me a while to find an author that could teach me something.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Michael Freeman is a world class photographer and writer. He wrote <i>The Photographer's Vision </i>and this is my current reading. I am really enjoying it and learning a lot from it. He writes on topics such as purpose and composition, the right stuff that makes for compelling images. If you look up his stuff, you'll see he's got many other books, including <i>The Photographer's Eye</i>, which expands on some of the topics I am reading now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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This is the kind of imagery that makes me want to pack my bags and run to the airport.... simply breathtaking!Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-46207368580921030672012-01-16T06:59:00.000-05:002012-01-16T06:59:48.201-05:00Life-n-Reflections: Your one stop source for High Quality TexturesWhen it comes to photo editing, one must be careful on the decisions taken. Each little tweak brings its own flavor to the mix, adding a different dimension to the image. Adding texture to a photograph is just one of the many options one has, and when employed correctly, it will transform a simple shot into a great photograph.<br />
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</div><div>I fell in love with textures after discovering <a href="http://www.mysoulfulcolors.blogspot.com/2011/05/mastering-textures-with-wazari-wazir.html">Wazari's</a> work. I understood right away the endless possibilities one has with this technique, and went on to discover one very important thing: quality is the key. Textures come as key players in your composition, and quality is highly important.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I met Kristy while networking around Etsy. We are both bloggers, and roam the virtual halls of Etsy along the same circles. I found her work as a Texture designer, and was immediately interested in her art. We've been talking a little bit about her work, and I want to share it with you all.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Q: Kristy, I am curious.... when did you start making textures?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>A: I started creating textures in the fall of 2010. When it comes to arts and crafts, I dabble in it about everything. Photography has always been my best subject, and when I saw the idea of photo textures popping up all over the internet, I thought , " I can make that!". So, I combined many things I already learned - like oil painting, hand-making paper, tea staining fabrics, and metallic stamping. Then I scanned in my "works of art" and applied my Photoshop skills to design high quality textures.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Q: How do you describe your work?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Modern meets ephemera or Vintage Urban Country</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>A: It really depends on the light and subject. Landscape photographs can turn into a fine art painting with texture or the textures can be lost in a busy background. The same goes for still life and portraiture. I think allowing for a neutral space around the subject is best. This gives you place to really play with light, hues, and textures!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>A: I am an artist inspired by aging structures, thunderstorms, letters from the past, fields of rolled hay, rusting tractors, patterns of perfection imprinted on leaves, everyday items of yesterday, and the wild tangling branches of old oak trees.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>A: You can find my work by visiting any of these places:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Life-n-Reflections Etsy store - <a href="http://lifenreflection.etsy.com/">http://lifenreflection.etsy.com</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Life-n-Reflection Graphic Design Boutique - <a href="http://lifenreflection.bigcartel.com/">http://lifenreflection.bigcartel.com/</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kristy has given us an easy to follow recipe, as well as a coupon to use at her store and a FREE high resolution texture. Here it goes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To apply the same texture finish as the picture above, follow the following steps:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Bleach your images with the <a href="http://lifenreflection.bigcartel.com/product/texture-masters-collection-vol-1">antique cool texture</a> blended on linear burn with a 60% opacity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Add<i> </i>song to the wind with the windsong texture, blended on soft light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. warm your edges with the worn paper texture, blended on soft light at 50% opacity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you wish to buy any of these textures, you can use coupon code "rustika" to receive a 20% discount.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here you can find the FREE high resolution texture. This is the Windsong Texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-50241326377037911262012-01-12T21:14:00.000-05:002012-01-12T21:14:14.451-05:00A skeleton key collection for a rustic decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XcxpH7j8CYdkueA8qD5xZhwvr3pcTKB5iDbgEvhnNLuoILOuq0ZiXoVJhsWk9T7dd2P3aZfHxm2aZXHGEX6kR6ku1g8zNJn3LcfOdmLYpH7snzdMgexSbMDuIW1oSeg1KBwrePJSEBpu/s1600/skeletonkeyphotography.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XcxpH7j8CYdkueA8qD5xZhwvr3pcTKB5iDbgEvhnNLuoILOuq0ZiXoVJhsWk9T7dd2P3aZfHxm2aZXHGEX6kR6ku1g8zNJn3LcfOdmLYpH7snzdMgexSbMDuIW1oSeg1KBwrePJSEBpu/s320/skeletonkeyphotography.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I produced a series of skeleton key photographs that carry the same rustic feeling these beauties portray. I am a collector by nature, and I've had these on my treasure chest for a while now. The allure of their past drew me to them. Where have they been. What kind of secret they guarded. Their old, rusty texture. My kind of collectibles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sell these prints in my <a href="http://rustika.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15297893@N00/4146362767/">I'll rise</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/40455191@N04/5370006938/">Some biology book</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/40647857@N00/268935756/">setting season</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/32293501@N02/6060710055/">Mexican mini dress off shoulder Marino</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15297893@N00/3130753497/">white dress</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/28757493@N03/3269994789/">.gypsy eyes</a><br />
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Good morning and happy Friday!! Sharing with you what has been my long week visual stimulation.<br />
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Peace!Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-20011296627988217902012-01-04T07:27:00.000-05:002012-01-04T07:27:27.692-05:00We made it to the New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SGNssMHFthzTaMU6wKnPwnKXzOIMYXv0BTOse07x23qVc36R-o2Q7kZg159FEfqqYFKK5ekF91i_VLQkKpM80o_h7XocNaY1Rz4E_9Ufb_PCJnlw9v2i7HTF8Li5_2ThMRdbuv4bJJ__/s1600/okay_lets_do_this_web_design_grande.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SGNssMHFthzTaMU6wKnPwnKXzOIMYXv0BTOse07x23qVc36R-o2Q7kZg159FEfqqYFKK5ekF91i_VLQkKpM80o_h7XocNaY1Rz4E_9Ufb_PCJnlw9v2i7HTF8Li5_2ThMRdbuv4bJJ__/s320/okay_lets_do_this_web_design_grande.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tattly.com/products/okay-lets-do-this">(*)</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The new year has come with all the passion and all the love that you could imagine. I have tons of ideas and inspiration, and I am gathering my strengths for all the changes my photography and my art are going going through. 2011 was a year full of trials and tests, and I feel I have passed with good grades. I am truly thankful to all of you who have stayed, to all of you that read my posts and always have something positive to add. It is incredible how we connect, and somehow share the same passions and tribulations. In the end, we are all sharing the wonderful experience of LIFE.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Breathe joy.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Set your eyes to the future.</div><div style="text-align: left;">AND KEEP ON GOING....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-88155516616042327682011-12-29T08:40:00.001-05:002011-12-29T08:40:54.898-05:00New Year Countdown: Passion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgi0VC6gHEq3ZOy7mYnAU0j_GcbUuYR0CncFx_kuILB-BjgNXHYzjX-A8aAcBnMkQB-lJEZbtrfgUkTE9R2PNiqAp369f6fwxLVqkQPpwEqTBQJ5p7pBZEx1MxuD0nWqaflVPpLfwrQjp/s1600/109212359683437475_xwjFjVi8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgi0VC6gHEq3ZOy7mYnAU0j_GcbUuYR0CncFx_kuILB-BjgNXHYzjX-A8aAcBnMkQB-lJEZbtrfgUkTE9R2PNiqAp369f6fwxLVqkQPpwEqTBQJ5p7pBZEx1MxuD0nWqaflVPpLfwrQjp/s1600/109212359683437475_xwjFjVi8_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/2322237277529493/">(*)</a></div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-72982283053732746982011-12-28T09:24:00.000-05:002011-12-28T09:24:14.311-05:00New Year Countdown: Searching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHq4cu6jAEbat2TK3EdW6R_Odd5mYI6eb1j1vb_e3pyN-mOuR9frmEup2zfjKkk9rj2itvF55yYajLmcRJNELJ2qD_9OsWe4AIwNTJndQbnbLAje2tp5LjEPz2HVld0_WyEnggJAgX3qf/s1600/113012271868829941_oR51Y1sX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHq4cu6jAEbat2TK3EdW6R_Odd5mYI6eb1j1vb_e3pyN-mOuR9frmEup2zfjKkk9rj2itvF55yYajLmcRJNELJ2qD_9OsWe4AIwNTJndQbnbLAje2tp5LjEPz2HVld0_WyEnggJAgX3qf/s1600/113012271868829941_oR51Y1sX_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://observando.net/page/3">(*)</a></div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-534435634082202842011-12-24T18:51:00.000-05:002011-12-24T18:51:36.437-05:00Tonight...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34087103?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><br />
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The truth is that I have no excuse for disappearing on you like I've done. But here I am, on Christmas eve, coming to wish you Merry Christmas!!!<br />
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I wish you a joyful night with your loved ones..... stay warm....Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-82521148612515781082011-11-17T08:34:00.000-05:002011-11-17T08:34:58.858-05:00Sister Talk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRakhkk8u4SEM64otMN9KZyyfKEYFN8W7YO4XaLdQVl7gxLfHz7EnfHu-6DfIVNvwzDgJ5hDdRam9hiRIC6mXvOIAUtQPuq63Bf9wshhydAgenghlkOdQHCvkZXaDK4aNKqvZ9ctoGPhQ/s1600/blackandwhitechildrenphoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRakhkk8u4SEM64otMN9KZyyfKEYFN8W7YO4XaLdQVl7gxLfHz7EnfHu-6DfIVNvwzDgJ5hDdRam9hiRIC6mXvOIAUtQPuq63Bf9wshhydAgenghlkOdQHCvkZXaDK4aNKqvZ9ctoGPhQ/s400/blackandwhitechildrenphoto.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was babysitting my two nieces yesterday. One is 5 and the other is barely 1 year old. It was fun, but I ended exhausted, since they did not give me a break at all! On my way home, I remembered this picture my dad took of my sister and I when we were younger. The giggles and the playing somehow reminded me of my own childhood, and the little moments one cherishes for the rest of our lives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That day, my dad was playing with the <a href="http://mysoulfulcolors.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-want-one-of-these.html">Rolleiflex camera I so much crave</a>. We went to the old city and spent the day playing. That's all we did. My sister and I played and he just took the pictures. In our family photo albums, these are like a signature my dad left on his life achievements. A true reminder of a happy childhood that lingers like the smell of a good perfume.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Thanksgiving day one week from today, my love and I will leave New York and will visit my sister's home in Maryland for a home cooked family meal. After all these years, we remain the best of friends. See you soon sis'!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">P.S. In the picture, I am the one in the bottom. The cheeks are my trademark! :)</div>Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-17391561445393084352011-11-16T11:13:00.000-05:002011-11-16T11:13:08.021-05:00This Must Be the Place<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjcASHM2zJupXf-UvT8kgzsnjirYD8wf3b961f0uqQX9ZWy-N52-vXSv1rK1OjHTjO2QV4JLPgUTYMGtSou2hyphenhyphenb6DBBEXy8BXEWmZrNsggTxRWbEPa86dqN0pRAQQKQ5JkT8Pyammv6UK/s1600/Paperart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjcASHM2zJupXf-UvT8kgzsnjirYD8wf3b961f0uqQX9ZWy-N52-vXSv1rK1OjHTjO2QV4JLPgUTYMGtSou2hyphenhyphenb6DBBEXy8BXEWmZrNsggTxRWbEPa86dqN0pRAQQKQ5JkT8Pyammv6UK/s400/Paperart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Well.... I got the job! My start day is the 28th of November, giving us plenty of time to go on our trip to New York. Yay!!! I am really happy to be able to do both things, and I am extremely thankful for that.<br />
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For those who asked, the job is not related to photography. But, this is a well known communications company, and the nature of the job will be related to the world of television and radio. I think this is a good starting point. My entire adult life has been linked to banking and portfolio management. This is a much needed change of scenery.<br />
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On the other hand, my Etsy shop is thriving! This month things have been moving pretty good, and an increasing interest in my photography is showing. I am really excited about it, and I will continue working with my art and my camera. I will be doing a giveaway soon, so stay tuned.Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928150514145981064.post-64790578689894410152011-11-06T13:41:00.000-05:002011-11-06T13:41:40.189-05:00We might...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr4nxjoRftJ0shQQ3tu_3DFI2yIe1eU8dFInC7z5C-wMGrC7dq0J9k_YkIR2I4jQ36lPr8KA9WTt_kRSvzVi1F0eqp0Bbw0bSFjZPKPwFzEJmnt5PonwK0V1mVZ__e_ylYzP37ZZ4yv3S/s1600/newyork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr4nxjoRftJ0shQQ3tu_3DFI2yIe1eU8dFInC7z5C-wMGrC7dq0J9k_YkIR2I4jQ36lPr8KA9WTt_kRSvzVi1F0eqp0Bbw0bSFjZPKPwFzEJmnt5PonwK0V1mVZ__e_ylYzP37ZZ4yv3S/s320/newyork.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55774467/new-york-city-photo-i-love-new-york-2?ga_search_query=new%2Byork&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5152764"><i>Eye Poetry by Irene Suchocki</i></a></div>... be going to New York again by Thanksgiving week. We're not sure yet, since I'm waiting to know if I get the job or not (we'll know by next week for sure). But I am hoping we can do both. The open road is calling....Rustikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111105508575336022noreply@blogger.com2