Blue World Photos

If the eyes are the windows to our soul, then what does a camera lens capture? A good photograph has the power to transport us to another place - to take us away from the mundane and calm our very souls, if only for a moment. Over the years I've noticed that it takes dozens of photos just to arrive at the one that makes you sit up and say..."Wow". Here's hoping one of my photos is a "Wow" for you. Enjoy.

Christine

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 National Geographic! Yeah, Baby!!!

BIGGEST NEWS EVER!!!!!!

One of my pictures, "Laundry" (in the Deserts category), made the "Photo of the Day" on National Geographic's website!!!!!!! This is the holy grail of photography in my opinion. And I'm honored beyond belief to be in the Photo of the Day! I'm also in the Daily Dozen for the 2nd week of December, and if you click on the third link, you'll see my shot (taken in Tecopa Hot Springs, CA) is being used in a slide show in the "Most Popular Pics from January"!! (it starts with the snowflake...then the hippos...keep watching!)  I'm stunnned... Truly... I just found out today (Feb 12th). I'm still in shock! Yay!!!!

Photo of the Day

Daily Dozen

Slide Show

NEW!!!!

Check out the new Yosemite Category! 

UPCOMING SHOWS:

From January 29th - March 7th, a boatload of my photos will be hanging in the lobby of the Stage 3 Theatre in Sonora during the run of the play "The Foreigner". Come see a play and stop in the lobby for some Blue World eye candy! 

Vintage Yosemite is under way! This exhibit of photos from 1921 will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of our beautiful park in 2010. There's still time to get in on this piece of history. If you're interested, e-mail me!

I'd like to congratulate my friends at Wild River Grille in Reno on their expansion! This lovely riverside setting is where my "Satellite Gallery" is located. It's the largest selection of my photos outside of my Sonora Gallery. I change the photographs every 2 months or so. Visit them at: www.wildrivergrille.com and tell 'em Blue World Photos sent you! (I always wanted to say that!)

(try the Mojito Martini - it rocks!)

Blue World Botanicals

 The botanicals at the Sonora Farmer's Market took off like wildfire this summer! A separate site is currently under construction. For now, I sell everything in my gallery at 47 N. Washington St. in Sonora. My products are also carried at:

Nature's Whole Food Depot in Standard

The Harte Collection in Twain Harte

I carry over 40 scents of bath bombs, champagne sparkle bombs, peppermint pedi poofs, facial mists, peppermint foot spray, 3 different mud masks (Red Moroccan, Dead Sea Black Mineral, and Bentonite Clay), and we mustn't forget, the completely adorable BATH CUPCAKE!(sold individually, or in super cute bakery boxes of four)

(yes, the entire cupcake dissolves in your tub! Isn't it cute???) I'm now selling cupcakes on ebay  Ebay Bath Cupcakes , and cupcakes and ducky bombs on Etsy. Etsy Botanicals.

And we mustn't forget the latest addition to the Botanicals line - Rubber Ducky Bombs! 

These little cutie pies are a bath cupcake with a miniature squeaky rubber duck squished onto the top of it. When you throw it in the tub, you not only get soft bath water, you also make a new friend! 

How perfect are THESE for a baby shower gift for your girlfriends??

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Custom scents and orders for shower's and parties are encouraged. Come in, or call me and I'll set you up! :-) (209) 533 - 3323

"True Blue" - Yosemite

Bare Walls? Picture This!

I have many super cool photographs for sale in various sizes, framed and unframed. Feel free to browse!

Click on the different categories on the right to see them, and keep in mind, all the pictures here are copyrighted, and I've greatly reduced the quality of the photos. The picture you'll receive will be clear, sharp, and gorgeous, have no fear!

I'd also like to point out that none of my pictures are doctored on the computer in any way. I don't think that looks natural to our eye. My pictures come straight off the camera, right onto Fuji photo paper!

Check back periodically. I'll be adding more pictures as I take them!

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Custom Framing

Why on earth is framing so expensive??? I've asked myself that same question for years. The answer is: It doesn't have to be. I offer custom framing at prices almost half of what "the other guys" charge. Most frame shops mark up their prices 5 - 7 times what the materials cost. My mark up is about 2 times. Point being, I'd rather do a lot of jobs with little profit than rip people off. So bring in what you need framed and I'll set you up! 

Vintage Yosemite

This is an amazing thing. I own several original photographs of from Yosemite in 1921. (pre-dating Ansel Adams) The pictures have been restored, and sponsors are lining up to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Yosemite in 2010. The photos are gorgeous! E-mail me if you're interested in being a part of this incredible, historic show! Christine@blueworldphotos.com

Etc...

I'd like to throw in a big "Thanks" to my favourite photo lab in Reno, Outdoor Plus. I get so many compliments on the quality of the prints they do.

Their enlargements are wonderful! They're exhibit grade photos, printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. (and I've seen the room-size printer they use. WOW!)

If you need anything printed, contact them. (and tell 'em Blue World Photos sent ya!)

Visit them at:

www.outdoor-posters.com

1190 Bible Way Reno, NV

(775) 784 - 8100

Dave Sr., Dave Jr. and Flana will be happy to help you with all your photo needs.

It should also be noted that Flana is the graphic artist who drew the logo for my shop signs. She did a great job! Thanks!!  

COOL STUFF

I need your votes! I've submitted my Last Voyage picture to the Jones Soda Company for consideration for a soda bottle label! Click on the link and cast your vote! (only one vote per computer) Thanks!   (burp...)

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Thanks to you, Blue World Photos has become the number one hit on Yahoo and MSN, and Google! Yay!!

Contact Me

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. And thanks for visiting my site!

Christine@blueworldphotos.com

47 N. Washington St.

Sonora, CA 95370

209-533-3323