Art and Photography, Featured, News from the Studio 22 February 2010

This DVD Rom contains 460 high resolution, 300 dpi photographs of animals, insects, flowers, birds, feathers, reptiles and fish. These photographs have been taken by Lesley Smitheringale and are totally copyright free for both personal and commercial use so you can use them as reference for your artwork, in scrapbooks, projects, wallpapers etc.

 News from the Studio 21 February 2010

This eZine just keeps growing and this edition is jumbo sized with 62 pages of inspirational goodies for you to enjoy. I would like to thank all of the talented artists who have very kindly contributed to this edition.

 Cute Critters, Featured, Wildlife 18 February 2010

I discovered this endearing story in the Mail Online  and the photographs taken by Richard Meston are beautiful.
There comes a time on every family outing when the little ones can go no further and demand to be carried the rest of the way.  Luckily for these six fluffy cygnets, Mummy …

 Featured, Wildlife 15 February 2010

Freeze warnings covered nearly all of Florida with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s. Iguanas were seen falling out of trees; experts say the cold-blooded reptiles become immobilized and lose their grip when the temperature falls into the 40s or below.

 Cute Critters, Featured 15 February 2010

Thought I would start this new category as I keep seeing the most beautiful photographs of baby animals so I’ll try to make regular postings. I just can’t resist them and never tire of seeing the antics and close bond they have with their parents. Nothing like a good dose of aaaaaawh!

 Competitions 15 February 2010

Now in its 46th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is an international showcase for the very best nature photography. The competition is owned by two UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing and championing the diversity of life on Earth – the Natural History Museum and BBC …

 Competitions, Featured 15 February 2010

Here’s a competition for all of the wildlife photographers out there. Go on, grab your camera, get out and about among the wildlife in your area and take some photographs.

 Wildlife 14 February 2010

I adore photographs of wildlife in the rain and came across this beautiful shot of a mountain gorilla on the National Geographic Website.
There are roughly 700 mountain gorillas remaining on Earth, and nearly half live in the forests of the Virunga mountains in central Africa. These gorillas live on the …

 News from the Studio 7 February 2010

I have just added more Valentine’s Day Gifts to my Zazzle store including mugs, cards and t-shirts. You’ve still got time to buy your sweetheart a romantic gift and Zazzle is also offering 50% off the cost of shipping if you spend $25 or more….

 Competitions 3 February 2010

I’ve just caught up with this news which is really sad, not only for Spanish photographer, José Luis Rodriguez but also for the competition itself and all of the other participants. The winning “disqualified” photograph of an Iberian wolf jumping over a gate is suspected to have featured a “trained animal” which the competition rules will not tolerate.