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Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Super Moon
A few photos I took from last night’s supermoon. Wish I had a powerful telescope with a camera mount.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
New Print, Different Versions
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| "Just a Shell" (color and warm b&w versions) - © Marissa Rojas. |
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Alcatraz
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| "Alcatraz Door" © Marissa Rojas. All rights reserved. |
I was sifting through my photos and realized that I have a TON of
pics I took back when I lived in SF that I never touched. So I’ve got my
work cut out for me. The one above (edited) was from my 2007 trip to
Alcatraz that I went on with a good friend of mine, Yogi.
Friday, February 8, 2013
New Items!
I have a few new items listed, plus I'm happy to announce that I've re-opened my photography shop again. I've realized that I've been doing everything wrong with the titles, descriptions, etc. that my shop barely showed up in Google's search results, which explains my poor sales. So with much tweaking with the SEO, here's hoping things turn around for the better.
I've also been working on more new photography pieces, which will be added to the shop eventually. At some point in the future, I would love to expand on new lines of merchandise, such as canvas prints, iPad cases/clutches, and even home decor items. But, I gotta take baby steps first to avoid being overwhelmed.
I've also been working on more new photography pieces, which will be added to the shop eventually. At some point in the future, I would love to expand on new lines of merchandise, such as canvas prints, iPad cases/clutches, and even home decor items. But, I gotta take baby steps first to avoid being overwhelmed.
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| "Storm Clouds in San Diego" 8x12" print |
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| Beer Penguin Tri-Blend Unisex T-Shirt, in coffee brown |
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| Lieutenant Green Ginkgo Leaf Summer T-Shirt |
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
New Photography Pieces
Much of yesterday and today's "downtime" were spent tinkering around with some older photos I took during my 2008 Ireland trip. Two are finished, not sure if I'm going to bother with the others.
If you notice in my shop, much of my pieces have a dreamy, washed out, lo-fi feel, so I'm trying to keep with the general theme. I don't own an iPhone, nor have I ever used Instagram - all of the effects you see below were made from scratch.
The Irish landscape images were altered using adjustment layers for contrast, saturation, vignetting, and curves. Extra layers were used for overlaying airbrushing (one layer per color), which were then blurred and set in varying modes to achieve the light leaks one would get from old Holga cameras. The black "viewfinder" frame in the first image was actually an original stock pic I took through my Kodak Duaflex II camera, layered over the image.
Thoughts? Critiques? I'll try to get them listed in my photography shop later tonight and will post the links here.
"Drifting Through the Haze"
"Road Tripping Across the Countryside"
If you notice in my shop, much of my pieces have a dreamy, washed out, lo-fi feel, so I'm trying to keep with the general theme. I don't own an iPhone, nor have I ever used Instagram - all of the effects you see below were made from scratch.
The Irish landscape images were altered using adjustment layers for contrast, saturation, vignetting, and curves. Extra layers were used for overlaying airbrushing (one layer per color), which were then blurred and set in varying modes to achieve the light leaks one would get from old Holga cameras. The black "viewfinder" frame in the first image was actually an original stock pic I took through my Kodak Duaflex II camera, layered over the image.
Thoughts? Critiques? I'll try to get them listed in my photography shop later tonight and will post the links here.
"Drifting Through the Haze"
"Road Tripping Across the Countryside"Sunday, January 15, 2012
Kimono Photo Shoot!
Recently, I got my coveted shishi nagoya obi in the mail:
...and I took some time off to get dolled up in kimono and do a little photo shoot. I wore my red/cream yabane komon with my new obi, accessorized 'em with a navy/white han eri, pale green shibori obiage and dusty red/green obijime. I also wore my white zori with mustard yellow floral print hanao (thong straps of the zori sandals), but those aren't pictured due to the room wasn't big enough to get all of me in frame.
Also, I really need to buy more obi accessories and zori, because I'm severely lacking in those departments.
EDIT: It's been so long since I wore kimono that I forgot to keep the sleeve openings at the back, not leave them at the front. *headdesk* My bad. Will definitely keep that in mind next time.
Awww yeeeah!
Also, I really need to buy more obi accessories and zori, because I'm severely lacking in those departments.
EDIT: It's been so long since I wore kimono that I forgot to keep the sleeve openings at the back, not leave them at the front. *headdesk* My bad. Will definitely keep that in mind next time.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Prints
It's been a while since I've listed new photography prints. I was rifling through the hundreds of pics I took during my previous trips to Ireland and stumbled on a few that I couldn't resist tinkering with in Photoshop.
Click the images to head over to their listings.
"Clock Tower" 8x8" Print (5x5" version coming soon)
Click the images to head over to their listings.
"Clock Tower" 8x8" Print (5x5" version coming soon)
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
And yet another holiday sale
For those of you who missed my Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, fear not - I'm holding another special:
US Buyers: Free First Class domestic shipping! Enter USFREESHIP at checkout.
International Buyers: Get 10% off your entire order! Enter INTLTAKE10 at checkout.
Good until 12.31.11. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Sorry, holiday special does not apply to wholesale orders. Please use the appropriate coupon code as accordingly.
(Click the images to head over to my shops)
Kanzashi Shop
Yay for Fidget Art!
Photography Shop
US Buyers: Free First Class domestic shipping! Enter USFREESHIP at checkout.
International Buyers: Get 10% off your entire order! Enter INTLTAKE10 at checkout.
Good until 12.31.11. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Sorry, holiday special does not apply to wholesale orders. Please use the appropriate coupon code as accordingly.
(Click the images to head over to my shops)
Kanzashi Shop
Yay for Fidget Art!
Photography Shop
Sunday, November 6, 2011
New and re-vamped goodness.
The holidays are coming up so I've been shifting into super sweat shop mode, illustrating and printing like a mad Pokey. I reeeeeaally hope I can get everything done before Thanksgiving.
Below are the new and re-done shtuff that are now available in my shops (click the images to head over to the listings):
Red Ginkgo Leaf Jersey Scarf
Ginkgo Leaf Organic Scoop Neck T-Shirt
Eco Black Momiji Hoodie
"Where She Walked"
This was a re-vamp of my popular panoramic print of the west Irish countryside. The older version seemed a bit too dreary so I added a few airbrushed layers and tweaked the channels and layer masks. To top it off, I added a very soft vignette to help accentuate the palette of pastel colors and help draw in the viewer.
"Ocean Song"
My second re-vamp, which mostly involved removing a bunch of unnecessary layers and tweaking/experimenting with existing ones. I've always felt the original was a bit too dark and heavy, and this revised version really brings out the colors in a tastefully "grungy" appearance.
"The First Butterfly of Spring"
My third revamp, which also involved removing several layers, including the vignette along the border that was too distracting. Now it looks more light and airy.
Below are the new and re-done shtuff that are now available in my shops (click the images to head over to the listings):
Red Ginkgo Leaf Jersey Scarf
Ginkgo Leaf Organic Scoop Neck T-Shirt
Eco Black Momiji Hoodie
"Where She Walked"
This was a re-vamp of my popular panoramic print of the west Irish countryside. The older version seemed a bit too dreary so I added a few airbrushed layers and tweaked the channels and layer masks. To top it off, I added a very soft vignette to help accentuate the palette of pastel colors and help draw in the viewer.
"Ocean Song"
My second re-vamp, which mostly involved removing a bunch of unnecessary layers and tweaking/experimenting with existing ones. I've always felt the original was a bit too dark and heavy, and this revised version really brings out the colors in a tastefully "grungy" appearance.
"The First Butterfly of Spring"
My third revamp, which also involved removing several layers, including the vignette along the border that was too distracting. Now it looks more light and airy.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Time for another giveaway!
Yeh heard me, and this time it's a shiny 8x8" photography print from one of my shops of the famous Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland ($23US value):
"The Temple Bar" © Copyright Marissa Rojas. All rights reserved.
Printed on Legion Moab luster finish paper using Epson UltraChrome K3 ink (the good stuff that lasts a looooooong time), I took this photo one early morning during one of my walks around downtown Dublin, shortly before the tourist rush. And this print can be yours by following these simple guidelines (trust me, it's not as much of a hassle as my last one!):
You can do any one of the following:
-Follow my blog by clicking the "Follow" button of the Google Friend Connect on the left sidebar.
-Follow my Twitter Page.
-Follow either one of my Facebook Pages: Yay for Fidget Art! or my kanzashi shop. (Sorry, I don't have a fan page for my photography shop. :( )
-Favorite my photography shop.
-Send your friends this way to partake in this giveaway!
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After completing one of the above requirements, you can post up to three comments below to let me know, along with your email address so I can contact you if you're the winner. Said winner will be chosen via random number generator. So if you use all three of your posts, the greater chance you'll get at winning. :)
The deadline for this giveaway will end June 15th midnight EST.
"The Temple Bar" © Copyright Marissa Rojas. All rights reserved.Printed on Legion Moab luster finish paper using Epson UltraChrome K3 ink (the good stuff that lasts a looooooong time), I took this photo one early morning during one of my walks around downtown Dublin, shortly before the tourist rush. And this print can be yours by following these simple guidelines (trust me, it's not as much of a hassle as my last one!):
You can do any one of the following:
-Follow my blog by clicking the "Follow" button of the Google Friend Connect on the left sidebar.
-Follow my Twitter Page.
-Follow either one of my Facebook Pages: Yay for Fidget Art! or my kanzashi shop. (Sorry, I don't have a fan page for my photography shop. :( )
-Favorite my photography shop.
-Send your friends this way to partake in this giveaway!
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After completing one of the above requirements, you can post up to three comments below to let me know, along with your email address so I can contact you if you're the winner. Said winner will be chosen via random number generator. So if you use all three of your posts, the greater chance you'll get at winning. :)
The deadline for this giveaway will end June 15th midnight EST.
Monday, April 25, 2011
New items and other ramblings
"Misty Ruins" 8x8" Print
Oiran Loose Crew Summer T-Shirt - Sizes XS/S/M (unisex fit)
Sakura Organic T-Shirt - Sizes S/M/L
Yellow Hibiscus Kanzashi
I apologize for my sporadic posts over the past few months - I've been mostly busy with tax season, organizing my house and dealing with personal issues. Lately, I've been catching up on backed up custom orders, attempting to draft up new designs for art prints and t-shirts to send out to various boutiques and galleries.
Oh yeah, I also saved up enough pennies to buy a shiny new screen printing press! I'm still awaiting for it to arrive in the mail, but...no more crappy homemade press and foam boards for me! The metal clamps I used are still in excellent condition and are only a few years old, so I'll be listing those on Ebay relatively soon.
On a more personal note, my weight loss progress has been swell. During the last three months of my gym membership, I put in a whole ton of extra effort and the weight started to melt off. Upon the ending of my membership (beginning of this month), I picked up a copy of Jillian's 30 Day Shred dvd. I've been alternating between levels 1 and 2, and so far the workouts have been kicking my ass. I don't necessarily do the workouts every single day...more like 4 to 5 times a week, with a "rest" day in between 2 to 5 workouts. Even on said "rest" days, I normally do some low to medium-impact yoga or cleaning. Based on the workouts from the last months of my gym membership and the Shred dvd, I've dropped about ten pounds and a couple of dress sizes (now about a size 6US). Yay!
Oh yeah, I also saved up enough pennies to buy a shiny new screen printing press! I'm still awaiting for it to arrive in the mail, but...no more crappy homemade press and foam boards for me! The metal clamps I used are still in excellent condition and are only a few years old, so I'll be listing those on Ebay relatively soon.
On a more personal note, my weight loss progress has been swell. During the last three months of my gym membership, I put in a whole ton of extra effort and the weight started to melt off. Upon the ending of my membership (beginning of this month), I picked up a copy of Jillian's 30 Day Shred dvd. I've been alternating between levels 1 and 2, and so far the workouts have been kicking my ass. I don't necessarily do the workouts every single day...more like 4 to 5 times a week, with a "rest" day in between 2 to 5 workouts. Even on said "rest" days, I normally do some low to medium-impact yoga or cleaning. Based on the workouts from the last months of my gym membership and the Shred dvd, I've dropped about ten pounds and a couple of dress sizes (now about a size 6US). Yay!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Supermoon Tonight!
Tonight will showcase a rare and extraordinary event - the full moon will be at its perigee (closest orbit point to earth), with brightness at an extra 30% and largeness at an extra 14%. Fingers crossed, hope it won't be too cloudy tonight.
To celebrate this event, here is a collection of lovely items made by talented Etsians:
To celebrate this event, here is a collection of lovely items made by talented Etsians:
By the Light of the Moon by mingtaphotography
Rice Moon Art Quilt by Uncommon Cloth
Full Moon Organic Lampwork Cabochon by Truewealth
Full Moon Artisan Soap by Relic Soap Company
Full Moon Crochet Upcycled Area Rug by ekra
Rice Moon Art Quilt by Uncommon Cloth
Full Moon Organic Lampwork Cabochon by Truewealth
Full Moon Artisan Soap by Relic Soap Company
Full Moon Crochet Upcycled Area Rug by ekra
Saturday, October 16, 2010
New treasury!
There's been a sudden cold snap along with an extra-flashy thunderstorm just a couple of days ago. So I whipped up a TeamHiP treasury to go with the theme of one's butt freezing off. Check it out!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Featured!
I'm very happy to announce that I was recently featured in two fantastic blogs! Michelle of Michabella Creations was kind enough to feature all three of my Etsy shops on Handmade in PA. Also, my Dublin Street print got a spot in Steve Raley of Photogrunt's "Urban" edition along with a collection of other great photos from amazing photographers. Thanks, Michelle and Steve!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
New Treasury
I haz made 1!!
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