Deal 

218 creative works found

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  'Portrait of war' Southern Democratic Republic of Congo
  by Melinda Kerr

  This woman is a victim of a seemingly never ending war in southern congo. She has suffered sexual violence (rape) so severe it has rendered her incontinent. She now exists purely as a result of a courageous charity called Heal Africa, and indeed her own inner strength and faith. I asked her if I could take her portrait and she stood up (which must have been painful), straightened her back and stared straight down the lens. No stopping to straighten her scarf, no preening, no fear. Just an honesty so raw, so uninhibited and so rare, I caught my breath and thought I’d never breath again. I was totally overpowered by her intensity. After I took the shot and showed it to her she smiled and thanked me. It still gives me a shiver to look at it now. HEAL Africa calendar available now!!! CLICK HERE. /

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  War victim Southern Congo II
  by Melinda Kerr

  I took this within minutes of taking this one The circumstances are the same. My profile /       /       /            

• RedBubble Post Card - November Free Shipping Deal and more ...
  by RedBubble

  Well October was a busy month. Here’s a few interesting stats from the last month: - 1,981 sales notifications sent; / - 7,812 items o…

  Well October was a busy month. Here’s a few interesting stats from the last month: - 1,981 sales notifications sent; / - 7,812 items of art ordered; / - 90,000 new works uploaded; / - 5,000 new members; and / - 350,000 comments. But stats don’t tell you everything. We’ve continued to receive feedback from people on how the RedBubble community is helping individuals rediscover their creative passion – and this is awesome! Your encouraging and supportive comments are powerful. And a short note on comments – the longer and more meaningful comments are the ones that people have found most encouraging. It makes people feel that others have taken the time to really study and consider their work – a sign of respect and a huge compliment! We’ve also received lots of feedback on how people would like to see RedBubble evolve – and we’re listening to this feedback. We’re not always able to act on all suggestions and even the suggestions we want to act on often take a while to make it out the door. So please be patient with us. Our philosophy is to listen and adapt. We often always launch things at a very early stage and then listen to your feedback to evolve the feature. Groups is a good example of this. We launched a very early version of groups and we knew it wasn’t the final destination. We will evolve groups over the next three months. A lot. If you want to know what’s on the road map for the next few weeks Justin’s written a good post here and if you want to understand what’s behind the RedBubble team more generally Pilgrim’s written a great post here . And finally we’re very keen to avoid a late rush of Christmas orders which will stress out our production folks – so we’re running a couple of promotions in November (hint: please place any Christmas orders in November). Here’s a free shipping coupon that you can all use as many times as you like: ‘Novembershipping’. Just enter this coupon during the checkout process to receive the free shipping offer. For all orders over US$100 (AU$110, GBP50, EUR70) we’ll also e-mail you a coupon after the order to the value of 10% of the transaction for your next purchase on RB. - Peter

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  Poker face
  by Victoria Rusnac

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  Life's Deal
  by Julie Marks

  I saw this bin with many intriguing images. I focused on the card with numbers as a metaphor of the cards we are dealt in life. Many of the decisions we make involve risks and chances. What risks have you taken to create new pathways? What obstacles do you face on those paths? How do you feel about the cards you have been dealt in life? And most importantly, how do you deal with the cards you have been dealt? How do you interpret this rusted image? To see all the details, view this image in the larger format. I would suggest this for all of my abstract photographs. /

• Photographers - What are you paying for? (Part One)
  by Jo O'Brien

  ^Disclaimer: This is not legal advice or even professional advice. This is some stuff I’ve learned along this funny little thing called l…

  Disclaimer: This is not legal advice or even professional advice. This is some stuff I’ve learned along this funny little thing called life and may not apply in any way to your current situation. At worst, it’s my opinion, at best it’s some ideas for you to think about. If you need real proper advice, go see your solicitor. I’m of the opinion that photography should make me money, not cost me money. So far, I have been successful is making more from a photograph than it took me to create. Here is my list of not so secret tips and advice on covering your arse and saving your cash. When To Pay There are times where spending your hard earned money is the right choice. For example to obtain goods or services you can not find for less (or free) elsewhere. Or when you have done all the maths yourself and you feel you are buying into a good deal. But there are also some pit falls to watch out for. Art Direction, Ideas and Intellectual Property My rule of thumb, if I am paying to shoot, I should have full rights to everything I take. No ifs buts or maybes about it. If you shoot a commercial, the art direction team put together a shoot and then hire a photographer to take photos of what they and the crew have created. They pay for lighting design, they pay the models, they pay the hair stylist, they pay the guy who makes the coffees- and they pay the photographer. Some businesses operate under a similar model but suck money out of photographers in the process. As part of a ‘workshop’ or ‘event’, several photographers rock up with their cameras and take photos of a scene. Often they have little or no control of the setup, can’t communicate properly with the models and will walk out of it with similar images to everyone else who attended! In the worst cases they have restricted rights regarding how they use their images. So is essence, they have paid for something that out in the real world, would be making them money. Sorry if it sounds confusing, the concept completely baffles me. When you are shooting someone else’s ideas and have restricted publishing rights or have little influence over the set up, posing, lighting or set design, (in my opinion) you should be getting paid by them. After all, you are doing them a favor by taking images of their creative work. Classes or Tuition Wanting to improve you skills and knowledge is a great thing. And there are numerous classes, mentors and workshops available for you to choose from. If you are going to pay to attend these, make sure you are getting what you pay for. Before you hand over any cash there are a few details that you should have to help make your decision. Class Size: The more people attending, the cheaper the class should be. If there is a practical component, I usually wont accept a class bigger than 10-12 / Location & Time: no point signing up for an ‘on location’ workshop only to find it is out of your way. Also as a safety issue, you should always be able to tell a trusted person exactly where and when you will be shooting. / The Teacher: You should be able to find and contact the person facilitating the class to verify their experience and ask questions. It not always convenient for a facilitator to take calls from a whole class, but you should be able to send them an email and get a reply without going through a middle man. / Contracts: Ask if you will need to sign any contracts and insist upon receiving them before paying. / What do you get: do you get class notes to take home? Exactly what does the course entail? What can you hope to know and have learned at the end of the course? Contracts These are a great way to waste your money. They also happen to be very important. First and foremost contracts exists to make people money or stop people from making money. So before signing anything, read it a few times and make sure you are aware of what your actions are costing you. If you need to get images approved before sale or publication, you could be agreeing to never publishing or selling any images taken if none are ‘approved.’ It is completely reasonable to request changes to a contract or write your own and offer it instead. Don’t sign away potential income! You should always be able to take a contract away and show it to other people for advice before signing it, and especially before paying for anything. If you are not given this opportunity, my advice is to avoid it with a ten foot pole. And then there are the bazillion poorly written contracts that mean very little or nothing at all. It’s actually quite funny to me sometimes, what people will put on paper. Useful Links Australian Competition & Consumer Commission / Scam Watch Photographers – What are you paying for (part 2).

• Photographers - What are you paying for? (Part 2)
  by Jo O'Brien

  Be open minded about your camera gear You can make a tripod for only a few dollars...

  Be open minded about your camera gear You can make a tripod for only a few dollars, tracing paper makes a great diffuser and a trip to a hardware store will give you very bright lights. Yes, there are downsides, and for the technically perfect photographer, these suggestions will be a very funny joke. The point here is keep and open mind and try new things before forking out $100 for a piece of shiny material that resembles a $5 dash board cover. Unless you use a biscuit tin to take photos, eventually you will want to buy a new camera. Shop around, get advice, try out a friend’s and when you walk into the shop, don’t spend hundreds of dollars on accessories that you wont’ use. It doesn’t hurt to haggle a bit either. When the salesman tries to close the deal, my typical response is “what else are you throwing in?” Studio Hire So the first question you ask yourself is “Do I know anyone who already has a studio set up?” If the answer is yes. Skip the rest of this section, suck up your pride and ask them if you can visit and have a play. The rest of you, ask yourself what you are paying for. Is it the chance to get a professionally lit shot? Maybe you could try a lighting course that will not only give you many opportunities to work with professional lights, but will teach you the theory and science of lighting. Often these courses are much cheaper than a similar amount of time in a rented studio. Do you want to try shooting in more controlled conditions? Try clearing out a room of your house and setting up a few scenes. The results may not be brilliant but it will give you a sense of how much time you can spend setting a shot up before you get to click the button. If you are certain that a proper studio is for you, consider hiring it out through a camera club for a discounted rate, or hiring it out with a couple of other photographers to minimise your expense. Models and TFP Models and photographers have one thing in common – they both need a portfolio of photos to proceed in their career. This is why Time For Photo shoots have become so popular. But before you jump up and down about using a free model take a second think about what is fair and ethical. At the end of the day, both you and the model should be happy with your arrangement. If someone feels short changed, you should consider modifying your approach. This is my rule of thumb. If a model approaches me to take shots for her portfolio, and I am working to her brief, she should pay me. If we have put our heads together to come up with a project and proceed on equal footing where we both use the images, then neither should pay. And if I conceive and art direct the shoot and have priority over the image rights, I should pay the model. Basically whoever comes out on top should be paying the person who is doing them a favor. Then there are test shoots, these are almost always done on a time for photos basis. These shoots are a bit like ‘warm up’ shoots for the model and photographer to see if they want to work together properly. They are also a chance to test new ideas or equipment. Often the images taken in test shoots are less than great, and if they do turn out, they are most commonly shared equally between all parties. If you are requesting a model release form because you intend to profit from the images, in my opinion, the model should be paid or you should have an arrangement to split any profits. My plan of attack is to put out a call for models. Then I will do a test shoot with the model who has contacted me and we either have equal rights to the shots or split them down the middle. If the test shoot goes well we may arrange to work together again. This might mean doing an even split of “her ideas” and “my ideas” for no payment, or it may be paid work if I am contracted to produce shots for a commercial job. Photographers – What are you paying for? (Part One).

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  The Deal
  by Paul Vanzella

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  Deal with it!
  by Sue Kane

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  I'M AWESOME Dont Question It.. Just Deal With It
  by GiggleSnorts

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  A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal~
  by Tjasa Gruden

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  Autumn View
  by Patricia Montgomery

  On July 11, 2009 this image won the The Heartland – My Favorite Place challenge and was featured on the homepage. Taken from a Smoky Mountain overlook at Calderwood Dam in Tennessee. Please don’t copy or download this image. My photos may NOT be reproduced and/or used in any form without my written permission. If you want this photograph, I would be honored for you to purchase it. ©2008 Patricia Montgomery | Bucks Mountain Galleries | All rights reserved.

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  hanging by a thread
  by Victoria Rusnac

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  Boats at Deal 2
  by Catherine Veal

  2 of a set of three Boats on the shingle beach at Deal, Kent. / Maritime History. / The proximity of Deal’s shoreline to the notorious Goodwin Sands has made its coastal waters a source of both shelter and danger through the history of sea travel in British waters. The Downs, the water between the town and the sands, provides a naturally sheltered anchorage. This allowed the town to become a significant shipping and military port in past centuries despite the absence of a harbour, with transit of goods and people from ship to shore conducted using smaller tender craft. Deal was, for example, visited by Nelson and was the first English soil on which James Cook set foot in 1771 on returning from first voyage to Australia. The anchorage is still used today by international and regional shipping, though on a scale far smaller than at other times in the past (some historical accounts report hundreds of ships being visible from the beach). By the time Dickens came to Deal it had been largely forgotten how the government of 1784, under Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger (who was staying at nearby Walmer Castle, and was later to be appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1792), ensured that the Deal boats were all set ablaze, suspecting some of the Deal luggers of being engaged in smuggling. Pitt had awaited an opportunity that January, when the boats were all ‘hoved up’ on the beach on account of bad weather, to send a regiment of soldiers to smash and burn them. A naval cutter was positioned offshore to prevent any of the boatmen escaping. The boatmen’s ancestors had the right, under charter, freely to import goods in return for their services as Cinque Port men in providing what had been long recognised as the sole naval defence of the realm. These men continued to risk their lives and their boats, in saving the lives of shipwreck victims. The irrepressible spirit of the Deal boatmen remained undaunted by these events throughout the Napoleonic Wars, and they continued to assert their hard-earned right to trade. From these activities news of the events unfolding in France would reach England quickly and regularly, with about 400 men making a living of off Deal beach at that time. The war only made the boatmen’s efforts more profitable, so that afterwards the Government immediately turned a part of its naval blockade into a coastal blockade, which lasted from 1818 to 1831. Deal had a naval shipyard which provided Deal with much of its trade. On the site of the yard there is now a building originally used as a semaphore tower, and later used as a coastguard house, then as a timeball tower, which it remains today, and as a museum. Besides this and the Deal Maritime Museum, there is no museum of the town’s history yet, though a campaign to start one is ongoing – Deal’s history is told at Dover Museum instead. / Thank you for looking.

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  Boats at Deal 3
  by Catherine Veal

  This is the third and last in the series. / Royal Marines. / The first home of the Royal Marines in Kent was established at Chatham in 1755. Because of its proximity to the continent and the fact that it possessed a thriving naval dockyard, Deal has been closely associated with the corps ever since its foundation. Records from the old Navy yard at Deal exist from 1658 and show that Marines from Chatham and Woolwich were on duty in Deal, and quartered in the town, until the Deal depot was established in 1861. Deal Barracks has become known over its long history as the Royal Marine School of Music, the barracks at Walmer consisting of the North, East and South (or Cavalry) barracks, and all were constructed shortly after the outbreak of the French revolution. Part of the South barracks was used from 1815 as the quarters for the ‘blockade men’, drafted against a threat of local smuggling. The South barracks became a coastguard station thereafter, and this duty continued until 1840. It was the East barracks which accommodated the School of Music, until the Royal Naval School of Music was formed at Plymouth in 1903, but which moved to Deal in 1930, replacing the original depot band formed in 1891. Thus the institution became known as the Royal Marine School of Music in 1950. During 1940, at St. Margaret’s Bay, close to Deal, the Royal Marines Siege Regiment came into being and manned cross-channel guns for most of the remainder of the war. At approximately 8.20am on the 22nd of September 1989, the Royal Marines School of Music was bombed by the IRA, this resulted in the death of 11 bandsmen including musician Robert Simmonds and the injury of 22 other marines. The memorial garden is situated in the grounds of the old barracks where the bomb went off. This was built in remembrance of the 11 that died and was then restored after an arson attack a number of years ago. Every year the families and friends of those that died join together at the garden to pay their respects and lay flowers in a memorial service. On the evening of March 26, 1996, the Deal populace were privy to a special ceremony, the ‘beating of the retreat’, coming from the South barracks, as the Marines were commanded to vacate their ancient Kent depot and move to new quarters at Portsmouth. The Marines every year come up to the bandstand and put on a display which attracts well over 4000 people. / I am very proud to say that my youngest son was a Royal Marine Commando for eight years. / Thank you for looking.

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  The Deal
  by Dave Cunning

  Big shout out to DieselLaws who helped me over the naming hurdle for this piece. They’ve got some killer designs so make sure you check em out here!

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  Star buy, two for one deal (while oil lasts)
  by Naf4d

  Star buy, two for one deal (while oil lasts)

• Happy Dance!! :)
  by Tracey Mac

  I called in to grab my mail at the Post Office to…

  I called in to grab my mail at the Post Office today and they handed me a flat box. I didn’t remember ordering anything and I couldn’t see a return address. I mentioned to the man at the PO that I didn’t have a clue what it was. He gave me one of those knowing smiles and I realised with horror that he probably thought I’d ordered some porn or something and was trying to act innocent. I walked out of there with a very red face and was mortified LOL!! When I got into my car I couldn’t help myself and opened the box. / Inside was my very first Book Cover Yay!!!!! I had this big grin from ear to ear then had a thought. I walked back into the Post Office, went up to the man with the knowing smile, held my book up and said. “Well I know what it is now!!” / He looked at the book and looked back at me and said / “Great” in dull tones. / I leaned over and said “Yep, and that’s my Artwork on the cover, my very first Book Cover!!” / Then the three staff that worked there all came over and started congratulating me LOL including the man with the knowing smile and told me how awesome it looked. / I felt so much better that they knew it wasn’t porn!! :)) / And just a little bit proud :) / So…......just wanted to share my Book Cover / They only used half the original image but I don’t mind…. / I’m a little bit excited!!! :)) / Not one to miss out, Ash decided to jump on the table as I was shooting, the mannequin wasn’t having all the limelight… / (Excuse the blur, I was laughing at Ash)

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  Dealing With It - Self Portrait
  by Look-Its-Darren

  This picture represents how I dealt with torment during my school years, the right side being the real me, angered and distressed by my life at school, not being who I really want to be for the purposes of popularity, bullied and made to feel like crap. The left side was the person I escaped to, the hero character that dominated my day dreams and made life allot more bearable, a life where I wasn’t only me but people appreciated me for who I was, thankfully college made these two people merge together as one and I became the person I am today. I always found it’s good to have somebody to escape to; it was just my way of dealing with life’s problems. Featured in the group Anger Management

• Dealing With Depression
  by Janis Zroback

  Some artists have a glimmer of “what could be,” but success and relative happiness still seem beyond their reach.

  / October Eve / Deep Blue / Lost

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  I'm kind of a big deal
  by Teo Zirinis

• Product Review: The Calendar
  by RedBubble

  This week we’re sharing information about our products, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been wi…

  This week we’re sharing information about our products, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been with us for a little longer. A great deal of effort goes into chosing products, examining alternative formats and testing the print quality so we can do justice to the great artwork on RedBubble. Today we’re putting 2010 calendars under the microscope. / Pups and Mutts calendar by Matt Mawson The Nitty Gritty: Our calendars are printed on high quality, high density paper that’s easy to write on The cover and all pages are printed on 200gsm high quality satin art paper Calendars have a hanger and white wire binding They’re A3 size (297×420mm, or 11.69×16.54”) / The Ground Angels calendar by Michael Alesich / / Words from calendar loving bubblers: My first order of 2010 Calendars arrived for my local sales. 6 different styles and they all look fantastic. Great job with the print quality. The colors just jump off the page. – DawsonImages I bought some calendars last year, and was so impressed, I bought some more this year. They make great presents, especially for Grandparents! Affordable, special and great quality! I would recommend them to anyone! – Squelia I have just received several 2010 calendars that I ordered. They are gorgeous! They are large – 11 3/4” x 16” – most of which is dedicated to the photographs. – Linda Gregory I just had my first delivery of purchases and wanted to say WOW! I am so impressed with the quality of production. Very, very nice. The calendars are wonderful, and I wanted to say a big thank you to the bubble, and also to the ever warm and friendly Kristina K. I purchased eight of Kristina’s wonderful Lion series calendars, and with one swoop have made a large dint on my Xmas shopping! – rodeorose / / / Thomas Spiessens First Lomography Calendar, Big Cats by Kristina K and Christmas Calendar by CalendaRus Thanks for checking out this product review – Surprise! – We’ve got a great deal for you on Calendars until midnight this Sunday. Just order 5 or more of the same calendar, then email Mr Baxter – mrbaxter@redbubble.com your order number with the subject ‘Sneak me a freebie’ and he’ll make sure you get one extra copy of that calendar for FREE. Sometimes he can be a gentleman like that. Be sure to check out the rest of our upcoming product reviews for other great info and maybe some more deals too! More detailed information: 2010 Calendar review by Mui-Ling Teh Mr. Baxter’s Guide to the RedBubble Calendars How to make calendars

• Product Review: The Canvas Print
  by RedBubble

  This week we’re sharing information about our products, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been wi…

  This week we’re sharing information about our products, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been with us for a little longer. Today we’re putting canvas prints under the microscope. / Robots Rights by sjem, Typical Tassie Scenery by Martin Pot and Blue Bird by Narelle Craven. Quality is important to us. We think your art should be presented at it’s best so we put a great deal of thought and planning into the materials we use and the way we print and produce your artworks. / The nitty gritty: Made from fine art canvas using Giclée Printing Mounted on high quality, sustainably grown hardwood for a sturdy frame Water based clear lacquer applied as a UV barrier and to protect from scuffing Easy to clean and fade proof / One of the canvas prints being made / / From canvas print loving bubblers: Thank you very much for the timely and efficient delivery of my canvas prints. I just received them today. I’m impressed with the quality of the print and how wonderful they look on canvas. Thank you very much for all of your hard work and professionalism. I’m so happy to see my work on a beautiful canvas. It makes all of those hours photographing worth it! – Heather Totoricaguena Wow! Was I impressed with the results! Everything about the product says quality – really pleased :) – Matt Simner Thrilled with the canvas that was just delivered. Super-impressive quality. – Paul Ryan / / / Eve and Lily by Matt Simner and Jeux d’été by mr. teddybear. Hello again smart person, it’s seems you’ve figured out there’s been some great deals on the bottom of these reviews eh? We don’t like to disappoint, so how’s this sound: Buy any canvas print between now and midnight next Wednesday (18th Nov), email Mr. Baxter your order number using the subject line “Canvas are cool” and he’ll promptly (or just when he’s finished his morning tea) send you back a RedBubble gift voucher for 25% the value of that canvas. Is there any end to the extent of this dashing British man’s generosity? Reviews and more detailed information* Ever wondered what a RedBubble canvas print looks like? by Martin Pot I think I’m flying inside – canvas print review by sjem Canvas Prints: My New Obsession by our very own Jo O’Brien Mr. Baxter’s guide to the canvas print (video)

• Product Review: Framed and Matted Prints
  by RedBubble

  This week we’re continuing our series of products reviews, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been…

  This week we’re continuing our series of products reviews, for those who are new to RedBubble and as a refresher for bubblers who’ve been with us for a little longer. A great deal of effort goes into chosing products, examining alternative formats and testing the print quality so we can do justice to the great artwork on RedBubble. Today we’re putting framed and matted prints under the microscope. The reusable frames and matted prints can be purchased seperately or you can buy them together as a framed print. / Buyer’s Booth images by Melinda Kerr (thanks to Travis Easton), Anne Staub and Sandra Chung Matted Prints We place a high quality photographic print between two layers of matte board cut to a standard 20” x 16” (508mm x 406mm) size. Your artwork can be placed inside one of our picture frames or hung on the wall as is. The matte board is available in white, off-white or black. / Buyer’s Booth images by lisabella (thanks to warriorprincess), bubbleblue and onetonshadow Framed Prints Our frames are made from quality solid timber and are available in a range of finishes. We use premium ultra-clear perspex which gives a superior finish but means the piece is lighter and easier to move without breaking. It’s also safer and less expensive to post. You can purchase the solid timber frames separately so if you feel like a change, it’s easy to update the colour or style of your frame. They’re available in the following colours: Reusable frames are available for purchase separately in the RedBubble Store. / Buyer’s Booth images by Paul Vanzella (thanks to Jason Michaels), TammyP and DesImages Words from framed and matted print fans: Upon opening the package, I was pleasantly surprised to see the items surpassed my expectations quality wise. The matted prints are far sturdier than I expected. Very happy indeed. I also purchased a re-usable frame. The concept of a quality re-usable frame, when combined with a few matted prints, is a winner in my eyes. Rotating the images from time-to-time on a wall keeps the place looking fresh. – Darren Stones I bought this matted print Monarch in Green from OrphieG. The print is gorgeous and the quality is exceptional. Thank you OrphieG and RedBubble. -MJWilk29 The framed and matted print is more beautiful than I expected. Very high quality and workmanship! – digitaldavers These matted prints arrived today, and I am rapt with the quality. The matte really makes my photos look great, and my workmates were impressed when I showed them. The packaging was really excellent, with individual plastic bags, bubble wrap and a solid cardboard box. The prints are for a local art sale, and I was really pleased to see that there is a little cord on the back to hang them with. Definitely would buy these again! – DesImages For all you eager deal-hunters, don’t forget that all you need in your shopping cart is two or more Framed Prints to score FREE shipping on your order. A pretty fantastic deal considering the packaging alone is simply priceless! More detailed information: Framed and Matted Print review by Darren Stones Mr Baxter’s guide to the Framed Print (video)