IC323 ~ Better Photo {02-11-12}

[StampingQueenJAR]

Inspiration Challenge 323 ~ Better Photo

First of all, I better get my apologies out of the way
1. I am sorry there are so many animated ads on the site I have chosen for our challenge. Just pretend they aren't there.
2. I am also sorry if you get hooked on this site, looking at all the beautiful photographs. There are literally thousands of them, and I spent quite a bit of time just enjoying the world that I live in through these talented photographers' eyes.

This week�s Inspiration Challenge comes from a site that I stumbled upon while looking for some photography tips: BETTER PHOTO.

Once I found out how to navigate to the list of photo subjects, I was amazed at what is seen through the eye of a camera held by someone who obviously knows what they are doing.

There are pages and pages and thousands of photos to see, and I don't want you to get discouraged or not want to play because of the large-ness of the site. So....

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I�ve uploaded twelve of my favorites - more than we usually have, but since the site is so big, I thought I would give you more choices in case you didn't want to spend time looking on the site. The first 8 are attached to this post, and the next four to the following post (#2).

Remember to let us know which item from Better Photo inspired you.

Use the keyword: IC323 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Thump

IC323 Gallery

I am guest hostessing for Stephanie while she is on vacation for the next week~!

How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the pieces ~ but that isn't necessary ... get your inspiration from the colors, layout, style or 'theme'. Just enjoy wherever your inspired creative journey takes you. Remember, if you are inspired by the creation of another artist, please do not use print-outs of the art in your creation or directly copy their work. Make the inspiration piece your own. Don't worry ~ no card is 'wrong' and there is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge. There are no rules, so let your creative juices run wild ~ be *inspired* and go get stamping!

Don't forget about No Upload Sunday - Let's give the gallery moderators a day off and not upload on Sunday (unless, of course, you are a Fan Club member - yet another reason to spend a little money on your favorite site). Also, remember to link to your SCS gallery on this thread. Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.

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[StampingQueenJAR]

Here are the other four:

[Luv Flowers]

This is a most amazing site Judy!!! How did you find it?? I can tell that I am going to be looking at this for quite some time. I love it!!

[artystamper]

Got inspired and had to stay up to get this card out of my head! What beautiful photos Judy!

here's my card: IC323 Inspired by a Photo by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[justwritedesigns]

Thanks, Judy! Here's my Easter Blessings. Thanks so much for looking!

[hskelly]

Here is my card - Chicks.

[One4Joy]

oh my goodness, Judy, what an amazing site! I am not easily overwhelmed and this site was over the top...loved it and now off to think on what I will do with all that eye candy!

Happy Weekend everyone,

[simplybeautiful]

Great inspirations site! lots to choose from so I just took one of yours
Better Cup Of Coffee by simplybeautiful - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

here is my card

Better Cup Of Coffee by simplybeautiful - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[hskelly]

Here is my Tulips card.

[Biggan]

Thanks Judy for lovely inspiration! Here�s mine;

Winter White

Grass

TFL!
Birgit

[Cards_By_America]

FAB INSPIRATIONAL SITE! Here's mine:
IC323, Valentine Hearts by Cards_By_America - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[wendy2512]

What an amazing place to see...could look for hours. ty...here is my card...IC323, QFTD99, " Needing help to make a wish " by wendy2512 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[gabalot]

Judy, FAB site! I spent an hour looking at 100s of awesome photos. Here is my card, inspired by the photo entitled OLD AND BEAUTIFUL (link on post.)

IC323 Old and Beautiful by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking and everybody have fun with the challenge! Can't wait to see what cards are posted in the gallery!

[Lovely Linda]

Thank you for the great inspiration Judy - a fabulous site - I am happy to be palying along this week. Here is my card:

Birthday WishesIC323 Birthday Wishes by Lovely Linda - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for having me! {{{hugs}}}

[cathymac]

Loads of inspiration here...thanks, Judy! Here's Tom and Tilly based on the "Couple on Bench" photo.

[hobbydujour]

You are right, Judy.....this is a VAST site filled with SOOOO much inspiration. I thought of something in my home and then did a search on Better Photo to come up with my inspiration for today's card. Thanks for this wonderful site...worth bookmarking.

DANCING TULIPS

[MelodyGal]

Wow! I just looked the samples you posted, and they are gorgeous.

[jdmommy]

thanks, Judy. Here's mine:

Relax with Some Tea

[cathymac]

Here's another one: Vintage Lamp Post

[mamaxsix]

Beautiful site! I made this one in the wee hours last night as I have to head to a swim meet with my kiddos today. Back to comment later and maybe pull off another card! For now, here's my Still Life Pear

[stagccva]

What fun! Here is mine:

Pink Zinnia

[bfinlay]

Oh Judy, this site is incredible...I mean seriously, it's cardmaking inspiration heaven!
Here's my Orange Lily

[peeps321]

I could spend hours looking at this site!!! Here's my card for today..enjoy!

Know It All

[catcrazy]

What a beautiful inspiration website! Here is my card, Come on Spring!

[stampingout]

Here is my card!

Bicycle Birthday-IC323 by stampingout - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[PKPenn]

Wonderful inspiration challenge site!!!!

Here's my card
Pink Rose

[Crafty Julia]

Judy- super challenge! I was inspired by the 8th thumbnail (Forums at Splitcoaststampers) and used lots of recycled materials to create my Beach Scene. Here's my list:
cotton ball for clouds, mounted on white cardboard
brown cardboard roll for sand
twine and green embroidery floss for seaweed

Have a great Saturday!

[MelodyGal]

Love this website.

Remembering the Moments

[Stamp Muse]

Thanks so much for the fun challenge, Judy! My peacock card is here: IC323 - Peacock Tiles by Stamp Muse - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers. Ironically, another bad photo from me when it was such a gorgeous photography site! LOL

[suen]

Loved the great site, Judy! Here's mine.

IC323 Heartfelt Roses by suen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Crafty Julia]

I was inspired by the red mug and black crosswords and made this ATC, dedicated to my daughter, who plays the viola in the school orchestra. Here is You're the best.

[CAKath]

Judy, these photos are amazing and could inspire us for an entire month of stamping! I have a couple of ideas and hope to be back later posting at least one for your challenge. Thanks.

[shelia]

I enjoyed looking at these photos!! Thanks for the fun challenge today. I went a CAS card based on the beach chairs. Love that photo! Here's my card:

Rainbow Hearts by shelia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Have a wonderful weekend!

[Karen Wallace]

Here is my inspiration
Here is my card, I didn't have the exact stamp so I came as close as I could

[ckbythesea]

Wonderful selections for inspiration Judy! Maybe I can play again later, and I certainly will spend some time checking out that site.

IC Sky and Frosted Trees by ckbythesea - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Dara]

here's mine, tfl
photo flower by Dara - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[genistamps]

blue deer by genistamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Here is my card. LOve those pictures you posted. I finally decided I was most inspired by the blue flower, so I did 2 cards for that. This is my first time doing an inspiration challenge, and I really enjoyed it! Thanks for a great challenge!

Thanks for looking!

[genistamps]

starry white deer by genistamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

This is my second card for today's challenge. Hope you all like it. The pics. really don't do them justice. I really enjoyed this challenge. Once again, my inspiration was the blue flower pic.
thanks for looking.

[MaryR917]

thanks Judy for a fun challenge-here is my card

happy easter

[Holstein]

Judy thanks so much for that wonderful site. Could have stayed on it all day. This is my card. IC323 Sympathy by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers