This stone coaster features one of his most famous and controversial pieces of work. The piece "Two Ways of Life" (1857) was created by photographing 32 different scenes individually and combining them. The scene is supposed to represent a contrast between sin (vice) and virtue. The work of art was considered indecent. Photography was still in its infancy and the fact that women were photographed in states of indecency was shocking to many. Photography was not considered an art form by the masses and was not in the same class as painted works of art.
If you think back to the primitive camera technology of the time, this is impressive. Most photographers were using wet-colloid plates during the Victorian period. The technique he used is also called combination printing. Rejlander is thought to be the first one to use this technique to create photography works of art.
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TanyaDraws is one of my favourite Zazzle artists. I love her hand drawn artwork and patterns. She is definitely going to be one of the top Zazzle Designers in a few years. The fact that this is a hand drawn illustration doesn't take away from the fact that is a modern piece of artwork that will blend into any room. There is a lot of detail in this drawing. I especially like the cute little feet (talons) and how they are perched on the branch. Get this stone coaster today for only $11.15 and support a Zazzle artist. Today, I will be featuring a few sea turtle coaster designs. Sea turtle designs are great cottage decor. It also goes along with nautical or beach themed rooms. The first coaster on the left was designed by a Gold Zazzle Pro Designer DizzyDebbie. It's a Beautiful graphic stone coaster, with a unique aqua colored intricate illustration of a sea turtle. Chose the stone style you prefer and personalize the aqua text. Stylish gift idea for anyone. Sea turtles are reptiles found in all oceans except for polar areas. They are ancient creatures dating back 220 million years. Yes, they outlasted the dinosaurs! Many sea turtle species are endangered. Unlike land turtles, they can't hind their legs in their shells for protection. This makes them vulnerable. They are also faced with a loss of habitat, limiting their nesting areas. These beautiful creatures struggle for survival on our ever changing planet. My favourite sea turtle fact is that during nesting season female will return back to the same beach where she was born. She will find the right beach even after 30 years of absence. Now that is cool! The next coaster is a photograph of a Hawaiian Green Sea turtle peering at the camera with the blue sea in the background. I find this coaster to be adorable but also fascinating. It's nice to see the features of a sea turtle up close. This coaster is from Zazzle designer Wildlife Collection. This last coaster I chose to feature because of the interactive nature of the turtles and the artistic ability of the Zazzle Pro Designer. This design is by EveyArtStore. Two sea turtles appear together with a map imposed on the background. I love the vibrant colours of this coaster as well as the intriguing nature of the design. I love this artistic stone coaster, it make you pause and think about the times where our own hearts have been broken. It's a modern and artistic take on broken hearts and the time they take to mend. Broken hearts only rest here a little bit, the tree takes the pain and lets the hearts heal and fly free once again. There is beauty in the pain of love, as there is beauty all around us. Share love, don't drown it in bitterness and sorrow. Love is meant to be shared.
Who says Halloween can't be feminine? Celebrate the spooky season in style with this gorgeous Day of the Dead Latina style carnival woman design. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. This coaster can be purchased for $11.85 This coaster makes for a great conversation. This coaster was created by Zazzle designer Ramsey Caraway Home Decor and it features a graphic print of a 1881 comet. This comet known as C/1881 K1 is historical because it was the first comet to be "satisfactorily" photographed. Camera technology was still in its infancy in 1881. It was a tedious process. To capture a comet on camera would have been no easy feat. It was photographed using dry gelatin plates. The comet was discovered by an Australian astronomer John Tebbutt on May 22, 1881. It was a "long period" comet, meaning it was visible for a long period of time. The northern hemisphere was able to see the comet a month after its discovery by Trebbutt in June. It is also known to be a "great comet" because it was exceptionally bright. Comets are bright because of it's active nucleus and its close approach to the Sun and Earth. Meeting these criteria makes comets naked to the visible eye. Add this marble coaster to your collection for only $9.95. A vivid stone coaster with a pair of mukluks. Customizable text reading "Canada" also appears. Far superior to standard winter boots, a good pair of mukluks, and thick socks, will keep your feet nice and toasty, no matter how cold it may be. They keep your feet warm even at temperatures below minus 60 Fahrenheit. Here are some interesting facts about mukluks:
This culturally rich stone coaster can be yours for $10.50
Today's coaster features a beautiful owl. I love this owl coaster because of the contrast between the owl photography and the eyes. The eyes appear soulful and wise. The coloring of the eyes makes the photograph stand out. It's a great touch to this wonderful piece of photography.
Did you know that the eyes of the owl are very different than ours? They are not eyeballs like we know them. They actually do not have eyeballs, their eyes are immobile and shaped like long tubes in their head. They cannot turn their eyes in their heads like humans. They do have binocular vision because of this evolutionary design which allows them to focus on their prey. Now, that is cool! Buy this owl coaster today for $11.15. These stone coaster designs will appeal to the nostalgic photographer. Photography is not just a hobby but an art. Learning how to use vintage photography equipment and techniques is a passion for many. These vintage coasters will surely be a conversation piece in a gathering of camera enthusiasts. This next coaster features a vintage illustration of a Japanese twin lens reflex camera. Double lens cameras were used as early as 1870 and were still used as late as the 1960s. One lens was the one taking the picture, and the other was actually the view finder. Many camera hobbyists still use these cameras today. Thank you Zazzle designer Vintage_Graphic_Art for these lovely designs. Vintage_Graphic_Art |
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