Book of Dreams
This is a journal from my youth, however not a traditional journal. I was a dreamer, a wannabe romantic. This was my place where I stored quotes, pictures, songs, writings of my own, anything that inspired or touched me. I came across it the other day and thought I might try photographing it. I realize the picture is a little cluttered, but that was my intent. I wanted to give it a feeling of being from the past… perhaps victorian, which everything in that era was beautifully cluttered. Then I burned the edges wanting to give it another effect of almost being lost, which it seems sometimes that my passion that I had was almost lost until recently.
Comments are welcome, as are any helpful advice.
Book of Dreams belongs to the following groups:
EF Welcome Center, Love & Romance , Object Studies & Concepts, SOA Safe Haven and Still Life PhotographyAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Sean Farragher, 6 months ago
beautiful shot
aphoto4you, 6 months ago
PRICELESS…
Wendy Slee, 6 months ago
absolutely beautiful!
Silvia Manuela, 6 months ago
This one really hits the spot Lex7, composition and colour and effects are very well perceived
Henk Stolk, 6 months ago
Youare getting real good in this. A true masterpiece
Nikki Mulkern, 6 months ago
This is really beautiful!
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago
This is beautifully done, love the lights & shadows in this one.
Luuezz, 6 months ago
Thumbs up!
Jeff Burns, 6 months ago
fantastic work well done
michael welch, 6 months ago
Lex i think this is a stunning shot well done
lonebearimages, 6 months ago
You totally achieved the ‘Victorian’ or ‘Edwardian’ look with this image. I really like the composition with the ‘faded’ rose as the centerpiece and the irregular-edged vignetting. Interesting concept that is incredibly well executed. Nice work, Lex! Cheers! Chris
tjmimagery, 6 months ago
Excellent image, fantastic composition.
Antanas, 6 months ago
Perfect
Vickie Fisher, 6 months ago
You did capture the old, romantic, victorian feeling. This is absolutely beautiful!
Judith Oppenhe..., 6 months ago
very nice
pmistric, 6 months ago
Very nice. The antique tones are great. Love the angle.
Anneke, 6 months ago
The effects you have used have created a wonderful atmosphere! I love the addition of the rose, especially for the colour. Isn’t it great to still have such souvenirs from youth?
midzing, 6 months ago
beautiful… well done
Antoine Dagobert, 6 months ago
beautiful
Colin Tobin
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6 months ago
Excellent shot.
Definitly has a ‘Victorian’ feel to it.
CowGirlZen, 6 months ago
All of these work so well… it is hard to say which set up is more beautiful.
Andriy Portyanko, 6 months ago
Like you journal series of sephia, black and white with a touch of color! Great composition. Very nice work!!!!!
Robert Boretti, 6 months ago
Very beautiful. Love your description and the history behind the journal
Lucindawind, 6 months ago
this is lovely and would make a wonderful card
shall, 6 months ago
Christs, what’s not to like…FAB!
wanda lechene, 6 months ago
awwwww i love your work very romantic
Michele Roohani, 6 months ago
gorgeous work! love it.
clau, 6 months ago
Very beautiful, Alexia!...I love it!
Jodi Webb, 6 months ago
This is really lovely Alexia. The use of the rose complements the journal really well, with the addtion of the colour.
Can I ask why you chose this particular page of the journal? Is there something on these pages that spoke to you?
Angela Stewart, 6 months ago
Stunning image…I love everything about this!
cynthiab, 6 months ago
very beautiful love the sepia then the red orange rose
hdphotos, 6 months ago
Love all your romantic images with sepia tones and a feeling of past times!! :D
Mel Brackstone, 6 months ago
Cool still life!
Dakolina, 6 months ago
this would make a fantastic book cover
wolfllink, 6 months ago
I love this This is wonderful!
Pat Abbott, 6 months ago
Nicely composed, beautiful work.
hangthisphoto, 6 months ago
Very nice shot
Norman1616, 6 months ago
Superb
tonilouise, 6 months ago
Just love this. It has such an old world romantic feel to it. Just perfect the way it is..
kelvin lee, 5 months ago
Excellent idea!
ajreece, 5 months ago
Love the tones and use of color here!! Great work!!!
Angel312, 5 months ago
It is a beautiful thing, both what you have done here and in your life(finding your passion again). To capture your life in one shot is not an easy task, but I believe you have done that. Beautiful shot.
Gail (angel312)
Eryn Whelan, 5 months ago
wonderful!
Rebs O, 5 months ago
great shot. you are very creative, dont ever lose it!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 5 months ago
Beautifully done Alexia!!! Love the outstanding composition and stunning artwiork!!! A delightful addition to the Happy Haven Group!!! :-)
coffeetea, 5 months ago
awesome memory presentation, and new portrait !
Mel Brackstone, 5 months ago
Like what you’ve done here, very cool!
Mark Moskvitch, 5 months ago
What a stunning photo….really love the vibe of this shot. Excellent work.
Ata Alishahi, 5 months ago
I love it, very creative and beautiful :)
wanda lechene, 5 months ago
wow i love it great work very beautiful. great composition, love how well you but this together.
once again well done.
wanda
SnowxWhite, 5 months ago
simply breathtaking hun. pure beauty.
Dani Farley, 5 months ago
that is a beautiful image, very well done
StressieCat, 5 months ago
Awesome and sensual image!
Georgi Bitar, 5 months ago
I love that one,very meaningful
BengLim, 5 months ago
Very nicly done, I love the color tone :)
Tammy Soulliere, 5 months ago
Great!
Scott Denny, 4 months ago
Excellent still life. Great colors and tones!
cynthiab, 4 months ago
very beautiful still life speaks romance and love to me
Martie Venter, 4 months ago
This is sooo beautiful – wonderful elegance and nostalgic feel, love the story behind it, too!
Jeremy Harrington, 4 months ago
fantastic shot.. love the composition
anaphotography, 4 months ago
Fantastic…
KBSImages, 4 months ago
Beautiful Work, Kim
Mariska, 4 months ago
Amazing style , love the feel of the nostalgic , great work Kim !!
Mariska, 4 months ago
Sorry … Alexia :0)
Paul Gana, 4 months ago
I like the use of the flower
DiamondArtist, 4 months ago
truly beautiful work Alexia. . . .i absolutely love it.. .. .
hanne, 4 months ago
Wonderful image.
came across this today as I was looking for you to congratulate you on winning the showcase.
You have some wonderful images, but this one hit home.
Michael J Armijo, 3 months ago
A classic composition…LOVE this. :)
Carmen Cilliers, 3 months ago
It’s beautiful. I woul love to see it cropped ever so slightly just so that the rose isn’t quite so centred in the frame, but other than that you truly have a way with creating an image that reflects a romantic moment in time. I think your portfolio of work is beautiful.
fuxart, 3 months ago
Very beautiful motive and colors chosen discreetly. Very much one embellishes composition altogether.
kevin fitzmaur..., 3 months ago
LOVELY IMAGE AND SO WELL COMPOSED
Shannon Paskaruk, 3 months ago
great work!!
Tony Ryan, 2 months ago
Love your presentation of this. I journal write regularly and whilst it is a mix of pain and pleasure it is all aimed at freeing me up and bringing passion. I think artistic types feel so much more than most and need to work much deeper to be free and stable.
Alexia Wardell in reply to Tony Ryan’s comment, 2 months ago
I would agree with you… Thanks for your comment.
butchart, 2 months ago
what a wonderful tale to go with such a poignant beautiful composition … althoughyou talk about it as your past …... cherish it….because it might just hold your future as well…...................... peace and light…..b
DarlaReeves, about 1 month ago
Beautifully done! Great composition! Very creative!
alinka612, about 1 month ago
Amazing… i luv it!
Carlos Teófilo, 28 days ago
Fantastic.
Katja Klages, 14 days ago
Wonderful romantic work :-)
Paul Scarsella, 14 days ago
beautiful work!
Rosina Lamberti, 8 days ago
absolutely beautiful!
Gary Murison, 8 days ago
This is a stunning photo Alexia. Wonderful story behind the photo too. Best wishes
Alexia Wardell in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 8 days ago
Thank you for stopping in. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.
Alexia Wardell in reply to Gary Murison’s comment, 8 days ago
Thank you so much. I think this is one of my all time favorites.
Alan Rodmell, 6 days ago
Excellent composition and use of selective colours/tones.
I like the burned edges although I think the rose itself may benefit from being a little sharper.
Adding a little glow or soft focus may also add to this image.
But its a very nice piece as it is. Good work