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Photo of the Day- Le Chauffage

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"Le Chauffage" - Tracey Capone Photography

I’ve branched out… With this photo of the day, I decided not to photograph just the door but the entire side of a building. How could I not though? Look at how beautiful the honey brown wood is on this building?? Now, having grown up with a house full of dark and ever so fancy 70s wood paneling (yes, that’s me and my dad), I am not a fan of this indoors but outside? Gorgeous. Especially when surrounded by the rustic cobblestone and the beautiful sites in Montmartre.

Today’s Photo of the Day, “Le Chauffage” (French for “Heating”) is of a lovely storefront I came across while walking around the area immediately surrounding Sacre Coeur. Based on the translations, this is a heating and ventilation repair shop and, frankly, this is the prettiest heating and ventilation repair shop I have ever seen.

At this point, having seen my other Montmartre pics like “No. 31,” “Chez Marie,” or “No. 69,” you might be wondering to yourself, “Is there a single plain, unremarkable spot in Montmartre?” I can honestly say no… if you go to Paris, and you plan a trip to Sacre Coeur, definitely schedule in some time to walk around the neighboring area because it will be time well spent… and don’t forget your camera. (and your gym shoes because it’s pretty much like walking around San Francisco)

Enjoy! Happy Fourth of July to all of my American readers…Have a safe and happy holiday!

*tracey*

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- 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- “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*

Fresh to the Shop! Photos from Paris and London

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"Bicyclette" - Tracey Capone Photography

Well, it’s been quite some time since I posted a blog entry and I apologize! I truly had every intention of doing several posts during my trip to Paris but there just never seemed to be enough time between taste testing creme brulee from every bistro in Paris and drinking the fantastic wine our French friends have to offer. :) All kidding aside, I spent more time behind the lens than anything so I promise it was well worth my missing some blog posts.

That said,  I have several exciting new posts coming up including some Photoshop tutorials, new photos in the gallery and even a contest. Stay tuned!

With that… I give you the first of many new photos, “Bicyclette.”

As I was walking around some of the side streets near Musee d’Orsay it was as if the cars parted and people ceased to exist. I looked up, and it was love at first sight. No, not with a gorgeous Frenchman; I fell in love with the possibility of a photograph. I quickly ran out in to the street (which makes me quite happy about all that “people ceasing to exist thing” otherwise I wouldn’t be here to write this) and the photograph almost took itself.

I love the gorgeous red door and the adorable bike with it’s checkerboard saddle bags and basket. I knew right away that I wanted the photo to have a vintage feel to it and couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel and see how it turned out. To me, this photograph is exactly what I picture when I think of Parisian streets; not the hustle and bustle of the big city with it’s Smart Cars and scooters. A single, vintage bike with it’s bell and wicker basket just taking it’s owner from point A to point B at a relaxing, leisurely pace.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Fine Art You Can Fit in Your Pocket… or a Book

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Tracey Capone Photography

I’ll admit, I am a hardcore Kindle addict so it’s a bit ironic that I’m now offering bookmarks in my shop right?

Pre-Kindle though, I was all about the bookmark; I had the same one for years. Despite the fact that my cat had chewed the tassel off and I had shoved it in my purse so many times that it was beat up like a boxer after 15 rounds (a note: I know nothing about boxing other than two people punch each other mercilessly so if I’m off on the number of rounds in a match, please forgive me) but I loved that bookmark. I still have it, tucked safely away…

So, for those hardcore book lovers who are resisting the urge to go electronic (this is the point where I say “Hi Mom!”) I am now offering fine art bookmarks in my shop.

All bookmarks are 2×6 in size and are coated with UV protection to ensure a long life and give them a beautiful glossy shine. At $3, these make an excellent stocking stuffer for the avid reader, fun employee gifts or even a fun gift for yourself! Choose from photographs such as, “The Sunday Drive,” and, “The Extrovert.” Check out, “Pensive” and, “From the Loop.” I’ll be adding more as time goes on… check out the full selection here.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

2011 Calendar: Twelve Months of Europe

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Travel around Florence, Dublin, Venice, Rome and Paris in a 12 month calendar of my most popular travel prints. The calendar comes in both 5×7 and 8×10 size and makes a great stocking stuffer for the travel addicted in your life. Each month comes as a loose sheet so you can put it in your day planner, stick it on your fridge, wherever you need it! Best of all, each month is printed on Kodak Endura metallic paper which brings out the beauty of each photograph. When the month is done, frame up the photo for instant art!

Both “Twelve Months of Europe” and “Nature” are available now. Check them out! The new year will be here before you know it!

Enjoy!

*tracey*

The Crossing- Photo of the Day

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"The Crossing"- Tracey Capone Photography

Photo of the day today is “The Crossing,” a vintage-inspired photograph of the skyline of Manhattan as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge. Filled with purple, ruby red and indigo blue hues, I loved how the abstract lines of the bridge cords framed out the skyline in the background.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

 

What it Feels Like to be a Girl… A Treasury @Etsy

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I’m a dichotomy… sometimes a tomboy, sometimes girlie girl. I think I’ve found a pretty good balance though. Women aren’t actually as hard to understand as men like to think ;) They just need to understand that we’re the sum of all of our parts… some good, some bad, but in the end, it’s what makes us who we are.

Enjoy!

*tracey*

Crimson

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It’s getting cooler here in the Land of Wind, how about where you’re at? I’ll admit, I’m one of those crazy people who love the cold weather and, having lived in Tennessee for the last three years, I am so very happy to be back to the crisp, cool Autumns and pending winter. (bring on the snow!) That said though, I am quite certain that some time come February or March, I’ll be feverishly wishing for some warmer weather.

“Crimson,” from the coast of Maine, one of the newest in my gallery, is a photo that reminds me of just such a day. Enjoy!

*tracey*

 

Crimson