DETROIT!!! ( Pt.1 :)

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Hi All :)

I hope you are all having a Wonderful Tuesday :)

WOW!!! What can I say about DETROIT! :)

It is a city with great heritage but it also symbolizes the demise of the American Dream - with manufacturing jobs moving rapidly to Asia, the City has lost a huge percentage of its population and with that comes the the decline of its neighborhoods :(

On a recent road trip I was able to get a really quick glimpse at some of the building that have fallen into disuse and take photos of the beauty that still remains in these neglected building :)

They all have a story, they all have a history, they all have a truth, they all had a life. 

There are many people who are working hard to recreate a strong Detroit :)
 But we need to know that this could happen in any American City where the local population depends on manufacturing jobs :)

So, with less than  an hour of daylight and not knowing the city at all; I, (well, my Hubby, actually, lol!!!) drove around very quickly before we lost light to take as many shots of the beautiful buildings that are in disrepair but also the ones that people are trying hard to "re - gentrify" too! :)

Of Course, I have so many I wanted to share that I will split them between 2 postings :)  

Here we go, I hope you enjoy these :)

I had to share this photo, as there is so much happening and also, it is the only photo I got of the GM building. (Tall cylindrical building with blue lights) I had lost light and energy by the time we got downtown. :(

These 3 shots of this church spire, just gave me hope and against the sunset looked so pretty :)

I have always been a fan of graffiti; I know it is controversial but from an Artists' perspective, it is freedom of expression  :)  

I wanted to share this photo as it represents so much of what I saw, houses burned, guttered or in piles on site, but then a flower is blooming in the garden or (as in this shot) someone has recently planted a blossom tree, there is real hope :)

The Setting Sun bouncing off this empty building covered in graffiti, to me I saw pure Art :) 

I apologise for the blurriness of the next few photos but like I said, we were rapidly running out of time and there were so many buildings I wanted to capture; all these were taken as we were driving by photographed thru the car windows. 

This building was reflecting the Sunset and I couldn't capture it to its full potential but I added it because it is an abandoned building, although it looks stunning but this space in the foreground is an abandoned lot where some people have dumped trash and others have planted a small veggie garden and I am not sure you will be able to see it but I think there are a group of small dark animals close to the tree bottom left of photo, when I zoomed in I saw little dog faces, it freaked me out a bit I must say.

Whizzing by

Some stand strong while surrounded everywhere with piles of rumble, if we didn't know better, in places it looks like a war torn City :(

This photo I called "Detroit Fading" 

This is the only photo, so far, that I have put in my photography shop on Etsy :)

to me it says everything about what I saw, beauty in the decay. 

I will share the other photos of Detroit another day :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Blogiversary Giveaway Winners :)

Hi All :)

I Hope your Weekend & also the new Month are off to a lovely start :)

I am in shock the Sun has come out again and I've been sitting around in the garden and also taking photos of all the lovely flowers that are blossoming right now (definitely will share those soon :)

So, today I'm excited to be announcing the two Winners in my 

4th Blogiversary Giveaway :)

A big "CONGRATS"  to Danielle Porter and Chantelle Knick! ")

Danielle you won the 1st Prize; the 16 x 20 Photo Print. :)

(But you didn't leave me a way to contact you, so if you could contact me in the next week, that would be great :)

Danielle posted her fav. photo on Pinterest but as I do not have an account I can't contact her :( 

Here is her link; 

http://pinterest.com/pin/458945018247147138/

If anyone with a Pinterest account has anyway of contacting her, that would be awesome :)

Chantelle won the collection of cute little matching bags, I will be sending those off to her very soon :)

I would like to Thank everyone who participated in this Giveaway, commented on my blog, went to my Etsy shop, "hearted" them and everyone who is now following my blog :)

I love visiting with all my Blogger Buddies and Giveaways just add to that joy :)

Have a lovely Weekend, Cheers, T. :)

Society 6 :)

Hi All :)

I hope you have all had a great week :)

I recently started listing my Photography work on a new (to me) website; Society 6 :)

I thought I would try it out, as I can put my Photography on lots of  fun items like, I - Phone cases, Throw Pillows, cards, Laptop covers and so much more :)

I only have a few images on there right now but I wanted to share with you what I have done so far :)

Go HERE to view my SOCIETY 6 SHOP :)

Here are a few items :)

"Sail Boats and Sunset Reflection" (Framed Art Print)

"Pink Cherry Blossoms" (I - Phone Case)

"PORTLAND SIGN" (I - Phone Skin)

"Pelicans Flying" (Laptop Skin/15"MACBOOK Pro Retina)

"Monet Memories" ( I - Pad Case)

"Gorgeous Orange Dahlia" (Throw Pillow)

"Last Glow of Fall" (Laptop/ I - Pad Skin)

I would love to hear what you think of these :)


Also, If you haven't already entered my Blogiversary Giveaway then there is still plenty of time :)

Check it out HERE :)

You could win a 16 x 20 or 16 x 24 Photo (of your Choice from my ETSY SHOP :)

I hope everyone has a lovely Weekend :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Blogiversary number 4 YAY!!! :)

Hi All :)

Happy Thursday to you all :)

I hope you are doing well and enjoying life wherever you are :)

Well, today, my little old Blog turns 4, YAY!!! :)

I can't quite believe it. One, that I lasted this long (admittedly there have been a few brief breaks, lol, :) and Two, that the years have gone by so quickly. (If this was a child they would be prepping for their second year in preschool already, lol :) and Three, that I have such wonderful loyal followers who are respectful, caring, encouraging, loving and funny in their comments; it really makes a girl very Happy  :)

So, as with any B.Day celebration there has to be gifts, right!!! :)

So, I am going to have a lovely Giveaway for you all :)

I never like to just give away One gift, if I can give more and that is just what I am going to do :)

The main gift will be a 16 x 20 or 16 x 24 photo (depending on original photo chosen :)  from my Etsy Shop; 

PhotosByChipperfield

Go to my Etsy Shop and see all the wonderful choices you have to decorate your home or give as a gift to a friend :)

Maybe one of these???

Let's not forget those Dads (Father's Day isn't that far away and every Dad should have a Train or a Roller, He! He! :)

and a GIRL always LOVES FLOWERS :)

So, Once you have decided which photo you would like (from my ETSY SHOP ) if you WIN the Giveaway, come back and comment on my blog and let me know which one you would choose :)

(Value on that is $85.00, yep you read that right, lol :)

NOW, 

to the other little Giveaway :)

Here is a cute collection of matching Bags :)

Largest is approx. 7" x 9" and the littlest approx. 3.5" x 5.5"


So, what I would love you to do is share this CELEBRATION AND GIVEAWAYS wherever you can and come back and tell me with another comment and there will be another entry in the GIVEAWAY for you, every time you come back with a shared link it's another entry in the GIVEAWAYS, let's spread the LOVE  :)

These GIVEAWAYS will run until Midnight (PST) Friday May 31st 2013. (So, you have plenty of time to look, share and comment :)
(TWO SEPARATE GIVEAWAYS, TWO SEPARATE WINNERS)

HAVE FUN!!!

So, my Dear Blogger Buddies, thanks so much for 4 awesome years  in Bloggerville :)

Have a lovely Day :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

My Son's Graduation from BGSU, Ohio :)

Hi All, 

I hope you are all having a lovely day :)

The Sun is Shining here in the Pac. Northwest and all is well :)

Well, I know I haven't been around much and that is because I was on an extended road trip that ended up in Ohio to celebrate my youngest Son's graduation from Bowling Green State University, in Ohio :)

All our family was able to get together for this very important milestone in our family's life and I am truly grateful :)

Here are a few photos of the Grad & his Sibs & Dad :)

(before you ask where am I??? I am (hiding) behind the camera, LOL!!!! :)

My College Graduate :)

Before the big event :)

BGSU Grad. Ceremony :)

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Sam, Charlotte, Mark and Keith Chipperfield, my lovely family :)

After; BGSU Grad. Ceremony, tassels to the left  :)

The 4 Chips :)

Our Proud Grad :)

The Boys :)

My "Children" Young Adults, all college Grads; off to make their way in the world & hopefully have lots of fun on the way :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

30th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations :)

Hi All :)

Well, today is my 30th Wedding Anniversary :)

Yep and my Hubby's too, lol :)

I have no clue where the time has gone (well, actually, I do! :)

(silly joke, lol :)

I was never really thrilled with any of the photos from our "Professional" wedding photographer and so never got around to hanging even one in our home ;(

I had to dig around in a drawer to find these :)

(I think this is the first time I have shared them with anyone in 30 years, lol :)

I really don't remember much about the day, it was a whirlwind and so were the weeks leading up to the Wedding because K. and I were in different cities trying to bring a wedding together with our parents in 2 other different cities but somehow we pulled it off :)

I did design and make my dress which obviously added to the stress but I am so glad I made it though. :)

So, I am grateful we have survived the ups and downs of the past 30 years together and managed, most of the time, to have a good laugh along the way :)

We are going to celebrate by going out to dinner at our favourite restaurant and just spending time together; in our crazy busy world that is the best gift we can give to each other right now :)

I Hope everyone has a lovely day :)

Hug your loved ones a little tighter today :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Blossoms - Does that mean it is SPRING? :)

Hi All :)

Hope you all had a Lovely Weekend :)

Last Sunday I took a few Photographs of the gorgeous Blossom Trees that are in full bloom right now here in P.Town and I wanted to share them with you here on my blog :)

( For those of you who kindly follow my Facebook page you many have seen some of these already but definitely worth  another 
look :)

(Esp. as the weather has turned cold and rainy and windy again :(

It was the perfect day :)

The Blossoms were full :)

The sun radiating and lighting up the petals :)

Fun shots playing around with background shadows and light :)

Such pretty flowers :)

And a blue sky :)

A hint of blue sky thru the mass of white beauty :)

So abundant :)

The white contrasting against the blue sky :)

What a pretty driveway :)

This is one of my favs. of the weekend, top one is SOOC and the one below is cropped and I took away the heaviness of the branch :)

Which do you prefer???

Also, With Spring comes my half yearly sale (sound like Nordies don't I, lol :) in my Etsy Shop; Just in time for Mother's Day in the U.S.A. and with over 100 Photos of Lovely Flowers at 40% off; Give your Mom the Gift of Beautiful Flower Photos that will last 

forever :)

(and with more than 300 photos in my ETSY SHOP, there are some cool ones for Dad's too :)

Have a lovely day :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.