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Photo of the Day- “No. 3″

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"No. 3" - Tracey Capone Photography

I can’t get enough of these doors. I am pretty certain I have more photographs of doors from my trip to Paris and London than I do anything else.

The unique moldings, the various stages of distress and patina of the wood, the colors. When I saw the beautiful aquamarine of this door and the surrounding wall, I was mesmerized; it was gorgeous. Nevermind the detail surrounding the door: the scroll work, the frame, the very cool slanted tiled doorstep. This definitely had to become part of my imaginary “Door Coffee Table Book” immediately!

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- “Embrace”

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"Embrace" - Tracey Capone Photography

I think my favorite sign that Spring has, well, sprung, is the dogwood blooms. I love how the papery, delicate sepals  gently cradle the smaller inner flowers. (The common misconception is that the larger part is a flower.  They’re actually called “bracts” and protect several smaller flowers on the inside, similar to the green sepals that protect other buds before blooming)

I love how the tips of the creme colored bracts have just the slightest but of burgundy at the end, as if nature was using Photoshop to “burn” the edges to give them definition. More than anything, I love the overall structure of a dogwood, especially when shot as a monochrome image like the photo of the day, “Embrace.”

I wanted to give this a bit more definition by adding an espresso tone to the overall picture and I love how this turned out. The creme colored sepals in stark contrast to the bold, inner flowers; the variations in the leaves and the branches. Mother Nature gave us a wonderful subject when she created dogwoods, don’t you think?

Enjoy!

*tracey*

"Texture Series" - Tracey Capone Photography

Photo of the Day- “Creme Brulee”

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"Creme Brulee" - Tracey Capone Photography

I promise, I did not intend for that title to rhyme… but hey, I’m a poet and didn’t even know it. (is this thing on?? [tap tap])

Today’s photo of the day is “Creme Brulee,” one of my newest photos from Paris. Now, if you have been following my blog you know that one of my great weaknesses is an excellent creme brulee and there was, obviously, no shortage of them in Paris. In post production, I started to notice how the buildings in this shot had colors and flow very similar to that of a creme brulee and I wanted to bring that out. The creamy, vanilla  goodness in the middle, the caramelized sugar all around the top.  Hmm, I wonder if I have time to whip up a creme brulee before starting the day.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- “Signs”

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"Signs" - Tracey Capone Photography

I don’t know what the weather is like where you’re at but here, in Chicago, it doesn’t seem to want to make up it’s mind. One day it’s pouring rain, the next day it’s sunny but cold, then rainy and hot. Thankfully, today is already shaping up to be a beautiful day weather wise so I thought I would make today’s photo of the day, “Signs” a macro of a beautiful Spring bud I came across while walking around Chicago.

Whatever the weather is like where you are, I hope you enjoy your day! I’ll be off for a couple of days enjoying some much anticipated time with my mom and brother. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- “Ride”

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"Ride"- Tracey Capone Photography

I’ve listened to the song of the same name at least a thousand times. Cary Brothers voice, the lyrics, the melody; just the overall dreamlike quality of all of those together make me stop whatever I’m doing and daydream about riding down a long open road on the back of a motorcycle. What? I don’t have a license to operate one so someone else would have to drive it; even in my dreams there is a semblance of practicality. (perhaps Jon Hamm has a license to operate a motorcycle??)

Mind you, it doesn’t have to be a motorcycle, riding around the streets of Paris or Venice on a Vespa will do just fine. When I came across this one on the streets of Paris near The Sorbonne, with the cafe in the background, the wonderful cobblestone street, the song immediately popped in to my head. (only with a handsome Parisian driving it… I think Jon Hamm was on location somewhere)

I loved the pop of crimson red against the backdrop of the white stucco wall and the greys and greens of the cobblestone. I was equally pleased when I realized just how much I love how this photo coordinates with “Chez Marie” and some of the other Parisian reds in my collection.

Check out this photo and more in my online gallery here.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

"Ride," "Chez Marie," and "Rouge" - Tracey Capone Photography

Photo of the Day- Punchbuggy… Rouge!

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Rouge- Tracey Capone Photography

Do you remember playing that game as a kid? See a Bug, punch the person next to you and call out “Punchbuggy [insert color here].” Now, some of us had siblings who took the opportunity to punch hard without repercussions from the parents because, after all… it was a game right? (a note, my brother and I are both in our thirties and he still tries to get away with that)

My photograph of the day is “Rouge” of a Bug we came across as we were walking around Montmartre. I stood out immediately because, aside from the fact that it was parked next to this amazingly colorful wall of graffiti, it was so spotless and shiny and perfect; so,  of course I had to take a picture of it!

I love the fun pop of pomegranate red that this photograph brings with it. The chrome of the bumper, the teal in the license plate… you know how much I love color right? This picture was screaming to be taken. Check it out below with some of my other new fun rouge-themed prints.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- Chez Marie

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"Chez Marie" - Tracey Capone Photography

Walking around Montmartre reminds me of walking around the back canals of Venice; you never know what you’re going to come across but you know, whatever it is, it’s going to be beautiful.

In stark contrast to the nearby run down, dirty buildings of the Red Light District surrounding the Moulin Rouge, Montmartre is filled with beautiful old homes with colorful facades (check one out here), cobblestone streets and amazing cafes such as this one, Chez Marie.

I’ll just quote directly from my description of the photograph on my site, “Monmartre is known for it’s rich history of artists, writers and philosophers. I can just picture them, sitting at this adorable cafe, discussing the world’s issues, writing the next great novel or sketching passersby.”

If you find yourself in Paris, you can’t pass up the opportunity to take the Metro out to Montmartre. Not only will you get a beautiful view of the city from high atop the hill but you’ll be amazed at the beauty right there in front of you.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

“Photo” of the Day… Pendant Style

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"Lotus No. 2" Photographic Pendant

My photo of the day is in a bit of a different form today. I’m so excited to introduce handmade wearable art to my shop as it’s been a long time in the works.

My original photograph, “Lotus No. 2″ is sized down, printed on Kodak metallic paper and mounted in a delicate silver-plated pendant tray. A polished, real glass (not resin) tile is adhered over the top for protection. I love how the dome of the glass magnifies the photo slightly, making it almost pop off the paper.

This is just one of several photo pendants I have introduced to my shop over the last day or so. There is a lot more wearable art on it’s way to… including earrings and rings!

Check out the Wearable Art section here.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- “Tweet”

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"Tweet" - Tracey Capone Photography

Thus far, it’s a beautiful morning here in Chicago; a welcomed change from the rain of the past few weeks. It’s sunny, warm enough that I can have the windows open and I can hear the birds chirping. While I do believe we’re going to get yet more rain a little later (shocker) I thought I would pay homage to this beautiful weather by introducing you to my latest photograph, “Tweet.”

Taken at the Montrose Bird Sanctuary , here in Chicago, the photograph depicts a little Pine Siskin just singing his heart out. I loved how the butter yellow and creme tones give the photograph an overall warmth, much like the lovely tune this little guy was carrying.

Over the next week, I’ll be introducing several more photographs of the gorgeous birds you can find in the sanctuary; a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding it.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Photo of the Day- “No. 31″ … My Future Coffee Table Book

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"No. 31" - Tracey Capone Photography

Well, before I get in to the photograph itself, I have to thank my mother and aunt for being so patient while I photographed just about every door in Paris, especially when we walked around Montmartre. The joke throughout the week was that I would be able to publish a coffee table book just of doors from Paris and, truthfully, I probably could (although it would have to be edited down from about 400 photographs to a more reasonable number).

There is something about a beautiful, old, colorful door that fascinates me. How long has it been there? Was it always that color? Who lives or has lived behind that door? If you have been following my blog long enough, you’ve seen a past photo of the day, “The Guardian” and know that, if I don’t know the history,  I certainly have no trouble imagining one.

I loved the pop of bright, teal blue of door surrounded by the patina of the crackling stucco wall and the gorgeous wrought iron scroll window.How fun is the slight angle to the top? That wasn’t just the frame that was angled either… the entire door was angled!

Admittedly, I gave thought to “sprucing” the door up in post production, taking out that little wooden piece that appears to be covering some damage, maybe cleaning up some of the nicks, but that’s what I love about these doors. The people who own them seem to respect the history behind them so much that, rather than take them down and replace them with a newer, unblemished door, they’ll patch it up and move on.

To me, photography is about taking something ordinary, like a door, and turning it in to something extraordinary, perhaps with the intention of telling a story. What do imagine the story behind this door to be?

Enjoy!

*tracey*