Start your day off right—every day of the year—with a perpetual calender.
With The Simple Life, find yourself transported everyday to the heart of Amish country with photography by Richard Brunstetter plus inspiration from New York Times bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter.
“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” (Les Brown) The book “Near Home” is a work of art. It is the second in a trilogy by photographer Tomer Peled. What you’re holding is not merely a common collection of photos, but a fantastic work of art, whose greatest power comes from the tiniest details of everyday life. As we go in life, we remain oblivious to many things as we pass them by, directing our gaze down towards the ground, not being present at the current moment. The book “Near Home” brings us breath-taking photos, which let the reader take a view at reality through the artist’s eyes. It creates a connection between miraculous natural scenes and processed photos, all conceived through the lens of Tomer Peled, sprinkled with phrases and sentences for inspiration and awe.
In this exciting and original guide, an accomplished photographer reveals how some of the best subjects for creative and compelling photographs are usually right in one’s own home.
Using examples from his own work, Andrew Sanderson shows readers how even the most mundane objects can be transformed into images that are striking and beautiful. In 10 expertly written chapters, each with a separate thematic focus, he uses examples from his own work—along with innovative techniques—to demonstrate the myriad ways family, friends, a garden, animals, or a backyard view can become lasting and imaginative works of art.
• Presents an inventive approach to
photography, teaching photographers to use their own homes as studios
• Filled with beautiful, surprising photos
• Will benefit photographers working
in digital and traditional mediums
Inspired Photography is packed with creative ideas to enable any photographer – from enthusiast to professional – to push their work in new directions. Divided into actions, city scenes, the great outdoors, inspiring images and photographic subjects, the book describes 189 sources of inspiration that stimulate creativity and help photographers get more from their passion. Discover:
New subjects to shoot in the city, the countryside, the center, and the suburbsOriginal ideas to build on and personalizeLong-term projects that will generate inspiration and new ideas for monthsQuick ideas for instant photographic funDozens of new concepts, styles, approaches and techniques with suggestions to get started and resources for further researchFilled with practical suggestions and exciting ideas, Inspired Photography helps to keep any photo enthusiast’s artistic explorations in photography fresh, challenging and always creative.
Selections from the 2015 edition of the “Longing for the Divine” wall calendar: Whoever kindness graces, is beautified by it (Prophetic tradition), When love touches down, serenity unfolds (Boutchichi), You! Who was gifted with wings-Why crawl? (Rumi), Quieting the ego enlivens the heart (Imam ‘Ali), When at the Beloved’s door, bring your entirety (Sanai), Most beloved to the Divine is granting relief to the distressed (Chisti), Ennui, pangs of quiet desperation, lodged deep in my heart – only the Beloved is a cure (Rabi’a), No matter the drop’s belief- the Ocean remains forever as the Ocean (Attar), Whoever beholds the Divine, serves with brimming joy every created thing (Jilani), Each of your breaths is accompanied by the Merciful (Ansari), On the shore, safety is assured. But deep in the waters lie riches beyond compare (Saadi), Quiet reflection is the lantern of the heart (Imam Haddad) ////////// Following its best-selling 2014 calendar, Andalusian Arts presents the 2015 edition: Twelve stunning images captured by world-class photographers of the spiritual tapestry of the Muslim world, coupled with the wisdom-words of scholar-saints such as Attar, Rumi and Chisti… a colorful glimpse into the living universe of traditional Islamic spirituality.
Symbolic photos of friendship and achievement are displayed in full color in the Motivation Wall Calendar 2015. Whether you are looking for inspiration or a reason to persevere, this calendar will keep you going. Enjoy space to write down dates and appointments to keep you on track all year long. Frame-worthy photos are suitable for framing at home or at work. Large Format Poster Style Calendar 12 x 18 display dimensions
Selections from the 2014 edition of the “Longing for the Divine” wall calendar:
“The utter joy of the drop is to dissolve in the Ocean” (Ghazzali)
“O Beloved – Any pangs of hunger you stir, can only end in a feast” (Ansari)
“I was a hidden treasure longing to be known. So I created all that I may be known” (Sacred Tradition)
“In the market, valley, and mountain, I beheld only the Divine” (Ibn Bakuya)
“Through your deepest wound, Light enters” (Rumi)
“Be like the river in charity, the sun in affection, and the earth in hospitality” (Chisti)
… and another half dozen inspirational aphorisms from scholar-saints like Hafiz, Rumi, Hiri, Kalabadhi, Imam Ja’far, and Rabia.
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Following the success of the award-winning 2013 “Longing for the Divine” calendar, Andalusian Arts presents the 2014 edition: Twelve stunning images captured by world-class photographers of the spiritual tapestry of the Muslim world, coupled with the wisdom-words of scholar-saints such as Ghazali, Rumi, and Chisti…a colorful glimpse into the living universe of traditional Islamic spirituality. Featuring photography from Waqra, Sur, Luxor, Tunis, Rustaq, Agra, Kota Kinabula, Tripoli, Abu Dhabi, and more…
As a photographer it’s possible to train your mind to see inspiration in any situation, and this book will show you how. By introducing you into her creative process, Brooke Shaden—one of the most recognized names in modern art photography—reveals techniques and exercises that you can undertake in order to be inspired by your environment, everyday, everywhere. In addition to the exercises, you’ll learn how to compose, plan and shoot colorful, atmospheric, fairy-tale artistic photography, so you can adapt Shaden’s techniques and apply them to your own photographic style. Indeed, all artistic photographers seek to achieve their own style, but it’s not always easy to see how to get there. This book provides the perfect balance of insight and instruction to help you find inspiration whenever you need it, and capitalize on it every time.
As a photographer it’s possible to train your mind to see inspiration in any situation, and this book will show you how. By introducing you into her creative process, Brooke Shaden—one of the most recognized names in modern art photography—reveals techniques and exercises that you can undertake in order to be inspired by your environment, everyday, everywhere. In addition to the exercises, you’ll learn how to compose, plan and shoot colorful, atmospheric, fairy-tale artistic photography, so you can adapt Shaden’s techniques and apply them to your own photographic style. Indeed, all artistic photographers seek to achieve their own style, but it’s not always easy to see how to get there. This book provides the perfect balance of insight and instruction to help you find inspiration whenever you need it, and capitalize on it every time.
