Michael Taggart Photography II

Purple Majesty

2011-08-27T22:53:00.000-04:00

This is the longest times I ever spent on a picture. This beautiful plant was originally against a splotchy green/white background and it didn't stand out at all. I cut out all the little spaces so the new background could show through. Took forever but I'm really happy with how it turned out.

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In other news - I'm now selling the high def picture on Etsy. Just click on the picture to go there. It's only $2.00 and it would make a great background or print.
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Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think!
Michael

Orange Spray

2011-08-11T17:57:00.001-04:00

I haven't used a gold to blue gradient before but I've seen in in other pictures. Just giving it a try. I'm pretty happy with the results! Your thoughts?

Artist Collectible Cards and prints on Etsy
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Etsy collectables!!

2011-08-06T11:09:00.000-04:00

I now have an Etsy shop!!!
One of the neatest things I've discovered is Artist Collectable Trading Cards. They are 2.5x3.5 inches - and are signed and dated by the artist (me).

It's a fun inexpensive way to support an artist and collect their work! I posted some cards and etsy and have sold 3 already. How cool!
I also listed some 8x10 prints as well.

I had to put my model art in with my flower and cat art as it all links to the same paypal account.

Give me feedback and let me know what you think : )

White Forest 6

2011-08-01T20:05:00.001-04:00

This is the white forest from the previous post but I had lots of fun bringing out a whole new look!

Which one do you like better?

White Forest

2011-07-31T15:01:00.000-04:00

Saw this neat plant - it looked like a white forest or a bed of choral.

Any ideas what it is?

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Summer Days

2011-07-23T09:29:00.001-04:00

Summer Days
Summer Ways
Rest with me
Feel peace
in summer's rays

Hope you are having a great summer!! It's hot - really hot around here.

Going to see Harry Potter today! So excited!

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Vogue - creamsicle

2011-07-21T22:52:00.002-04:00

Cats have amazing attitude - even when they look ridiculous! I strive to be more like them every day. : )
This is Creamsicle - she's a beautiful neighborhood cat who comes over for love and food every morning.

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Lost Land

2011-07-20T19:40:00.005-04:00

This reminds me of an land that has been flooded - and now all that is left is a few walls.

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White Chandelier

2011-07-18T16:14:00.003-04:00

The way all the little details of the flower cascade down from the top it reminded me of a chandelier.

Had an AWESOME trip this weekend. Went to the Biltmore Estate and got lots and lots of great pictures.
On Sunday night went to a Dolly Parton concert! So cool. She did a blue grass version of Stairway to Heaven - Amazing!

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Tuscan Lily

2011-07-13T18:21:00.002-04:00

This was tucked away in a small walkway by an apartment complex.
I thought it was a brave little peace lily!
It is spreading peace and beauty in a concrete world.

This is dedicated to Judi Davidson who bravely spreads peace and beauty in her world.

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Magic Wand

2011-07-10T10:42:00.002-04:00

If you need a little magic in your day go for a quick walk. It's summer and Magic Wands are everywhere!!!

I started a new Blog just for the flowers. I'm not sure male models and flowers mix for everyone! LOL.

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When you are weary

2011-07-10T10:32:00.003-04:00

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes,
I will dry them all
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

I am feeling small today.
: (
It seems like I have been hearing NO a lot recently.
Today I got a discouraging email - it made me question myself a lot.

Stars of Flowers

2011-07-10T10:30:00.001-04:00

We went out for a walk late this evening and I saw this flower that was made up a bunch of little flowers.
It was almost like a galaxy of stars!

I did a little editing to bring out the shapes a bit more.

Torches

2011-07-09T11:57:00.001-04:00

My Mom is not a big fan of my art work because she can't hang it on her walls. : )
So I've decided to branch out a bit and do some flower/foliage/cats photography as well. I want to stay true to my own style - even if it is with different subjects.
I saw these beautiful rolled flowers with strong leaves and it reminded me a torches. So that is the theme I went with.
Let me know what you think!