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Through His Eyes

:holly: I have a Christmas Story for you all... It's not very long... it's all because of my cat Herbie, photographed above here. :nod: Feel free to read more about this, if you click on the photo. :heart:

Other than that...

May you see the wonders of the Season as if a child, as if for the first time :w00t: as if Paradise was sent to Earth :earth: just for YOU :cuddle:

Gifts of light, life, love, and beauty really ARE all around, if only through our own many burdens, we could see! :eyes: May we SEE! :heart:

:penguin::snowflake::penguin::snowflake::penguin::snowflake::penguin::snowflake::penguin::snowflake::penguin:

The Magic Life of Sunbeams

:heart:I feel it in my fingers
I feel it in my toes
Love is all around me
And so the feeling grows...:heart:
~ Lyrical Excerpt from Song:
"Love is All Around"
Sung by Wet, Wet, Wet &
Written by Presley, Reg.

Peace.

:peace:Peace and that's all.
That's all I want.
It's all I've ever wanted.
Not just for Christmas.
But for everyday.
Both in the world
as well as personally...
in my mind and in my heart.:heart:
Words by Tea of Tea Photography © 2009

For You, This Season...

I wish and hope so much, for goodness to emerge into our lives, into LIFE around us, and that the many people who have been down, in perils of whateversorts, or in whatever challenging hardships, may feel some things change, turn, and brighten in the coming year.

And this is my hope. :pray: :fingerscrossed:

The People's Favourites


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:star: These are my top-most :+fav:'d works, @ 100+ :+fav:'s.

Some are already available for Print in the dA STORE. But if they are NOT, it does NOT mean they can't be! :D Just hit the request button, or NOTE me. If you don't have a dA account, send email:
teaphotography@mac.com

Prints directly from Tea Photography are also possible! :woohoo:

Thank you all for making such a sub-gallery even possible! :thanks:
It's because of you... :aww::rose::heart:
Browse Folder

Newest

Once in a Blue Moon
by =teaphotography
The Sharing Place
by =teaphotography
Wishes from California
by =teaphotography
From One to Another...
by =teaphotography
:aww: Thank you so much for stopping by my gallery. :thanks: I am Tea of Tea Photography. :tea::camera: If you have a bit of time, you will find my gallery reflects a myriad of images. But, however much time you can stay, I truly appreciate your visit, and I hope to see you again. :rose:
Browse Gallery

The Writer in Me

Ghost Heart
by =teaphotography
Belief
by =teaphotography
Writing is my other LOVE. :heart:
I write, therefore I am. :pencil:
Browse Folder

Random Favourites

Old me is dying
by ~Allura66
Smoke and Guitar 2
by ~Ernst666
I :+fav: what I truly love, and there are a variety of factors that can go into that.:heart:
Browse Favourites

Season's GREETINGS!

:snowing: Looking for Holiday Greeting Cards? You may find something nice right here. :aww:
:holly: This is a collection of my more Seasonal Greeting Cards. I've seen a REAL sample, and I am seriously impressed by the top quality dA provides for the image. :nod:

:holly: Feel free to check out my WHOLE current collection of my Greeting CARDS, available year-round: :bulletgreen:[link]:bulletgreen:

:penguin: If still you don't see something, feel free to ask me about an image in my gallery that could potentially become your personal greeting card! :D






Thank you for :eyes: looking! :thanks: :rose:

The Extra Box...

:new: This Custom Box contains works of some type of EXTRA creativity, or EXTRA special meaning for ME. :aww:

:icongeorgiapeaches: with

:iconmayq79: with

:iconhallv5: with

:iconcloser-to-heaven: with

:icontazzy-tazzle: with

:iconaiyoshi: with

Thank you very much for viewing these wonderful works.:thanks: :rose:

Gift Box

Most Recent Gifts

:iconjocelyner:
:thanks::cuddle::rose::heart:



The rest of the gifts are featured on my SHOUT BOARD.

Please know, how humbled and honoured I truly am. To extend artistic talent to me in the name of friendship is a gift I truly treasure. Such thoughtfulness will be remembered by me, always. :aww::rose:


Yet it is the actual friendships behind the gifts, and the friendships I've made here in general, that ARE the gifts, and are what matter the most. :nod::heart:

Thank you each one of you. :aww::flowerpot:


:iconandromedaii: with :heart:

Visitors

Fave News

Just a new-to-me CSS

Journal Entry: Thu Dec 17, 2009, 12:39 AM
My Gallery l Watch Me l Note Me

1.News Article! 2. Holiday Greets & Treats, Feature


EDIT: Chris, wherever you are, thanks again for that customized CSS you'd made for me. :aww: I'll always remember it. :rose: I just hope you are okay.:fingerscrossed:

:painter::pencil::camera:

:wave: Hello and Thank You to Anyone who has a chance to read my journal. I know time is precious. :aww: :rose:

:new: NEWS ARTICLE: An Ode to Generosity- "GIFTING THE GIVERS": :heart:[link]:heart:

:bulletgreen:I just wanted to thank those of you who sent your FRIENDS art in for the special features we did here in November and December. I know you were not expecting anything... that's what makes YOU ALL so special. :heart:

Thank you to ALL my Friends who do generous, kind and wonderful things for others here on dA. I think you're all amazing! :nod: I know that's how you are in life, in general, too. :heart::heart:

:spotlight-left::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake:DECEMBER'S MONTHLY FRIEND-GIFT FEATURES:snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::spotlight-right:

:star::iconspunkonastick: features :iconroocat: with

"Roo just came to mind the moment I read your journal. She is just an amazing photographer, living in the desert I miss so much, and just so consistent. I can always count on Roo!
People come and go on DA, but Roo has been a faithful and consistent friend from the very beginning!"

:star::icondavincipoppalag: features :iconmageprydain: with
(he DREW this for my Birthday!)


and also features :iconhellfirediva: with


:star::iconmim304: features :iconmstargazer: with

"This lady is such a gift of a friend and I am very thankful for her, so she fits both journal categories well. I feel honored to have met her here on dA. She always takes the time to listen AND respond, as well as give advice, no matter if it's photography/art related or other issues. She goes out of her way to help others and make them feel better. She really tries to make their lives a little more pleasant. Even when it's "Her Day!" :party:Today is her birthday, [NOTE: WRITTEN on Dec. 6th :aww: ] and she is spending it cheering up a friend that's hit some really hard times. What a lovely lady!"

:star::iconcattereia: features :iconufekkk007: with


and also features :iconsuperarianna: with


"This pair have been such good friends to me here on deviantART!
I can't let their art go un-noticed!" :D

:star::iconoctoberazriel: features :iconmylovebattlefield09: with


and also features :iconheartofwings:


:star:ANONYMOUS features :iconsamcatt: with


"She really is a gift, and I hope her work gets more noticed!"

:star::icongold-rose: features :iconandromedaii: with

"Thanks to her I got so much attention this summer, I came across new and wonderful people who showed inconditionated suport!"

and also features :iconthefulkrum: with

"a nice guy, and very funny :D always giving a helping hand and very passionate about what he's doing"

:star::iconajhop: features :iconvash992: with

"I am thankful for this friend for being an inspiration to me and a support as well."

and also features :iconandrea-reyes: with

"I am also thankful for her friendship, too, because of her encouragement and inspiration."

:star::iconannissina: features :iconnixity: with


and also features :iconavalonwing:


:star:ANONYMOUS features :iconmoon-willow: with

"Because she is such a really nice person."

and also features :iconponddreamer:

"Because she's got such heart."

:star::iconuae4u: features :iconsetsiangelsailor: with


and also features :iconrowan-haru: with


"These 2 have been real friends to me. They've always been so supportive" :)

:star::icondelaneylafae: features :icondreadedhippie: with


:star:ANONYMOUS features :iconmim304: with


and also features :iconbekkalynn: with


"I think these are two of the most special ladies I've met on dA. Both have wonderful art to see."

:star::iconandromedaii: features :iconpridescrossing: with


and also features :iconmssbehave: with


"I picked two people who have been very generous in their DA life...always giving and thoughtful, thinking more of others then they do of themselves. They're very special woman, and I applaud them and their values."

:star::iconsamcatt: features :iconcorinnecherry: with

"Corrinne is a good friend of mine, i've known her since i was 17. and she has some amazing photos, but she only has 2 in her gallery"

and also features :iconlilyas: with

"i want to nominate her because every time i go to my messages, i find her lovely images in my deviations and they are breath taking"

:star::iconsnikkio: features :icongeorgiapeaches: with


and also features :iconwildwinyan: with


:penguin: Thank you ALL so much for participating :thanks::heart:!

:snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake::snowflake:



:bulletred: I do deeply apologize for my lack of individual responses i.e. Notes & Messages & THANK-U's!

I am MORE SO behind than usual :hmm: but I TRULY am doing the BEST I can. :nod: :aww: :thanks: :flowerpot:

I am filled with such GRATITUDE that anyone would :+fav: my work, and/or comment so kindly. It's hard to explain how much this means to me. :rose: :heart:


CONTEST Promotion

:penguin: I am promoting, supporting, and judging a contest for my friend Jenn :iconjenna-rose: who is the host! :w00t: It is called: "WINTER WONDERLAND". It's going to be a lot of artistic fun!!! :woohoo: Plus the prizes are exciting! :excited:
So PLEASE, at least check it out. :w00t:
Details are temporarily MOVED to a CUSTOMIZED BOX under this JOURNAL on Main Page. :nod:


Holiday GREETS & Treats FEATURE!















PASSION for Compassion, PLEASE Scroll...

:new:
Two Items

:iconahedrick201: wrote this in his journal: [link] about helping out a friend :iconphotonig: in need. I first read about it in the News Article here: [link] by the good :icondavincipoppalag: :)
There you can find the Chip-In Account set up by a few other friends, here: [link]

:bulletgreen:Up until 12-24-2009.

I know times are tough for many, and a lot of us are experiencing loss, but ANOTHER important thing that CAN be done by GOING TO the News Article and :+fav:'ing AND/OR donating a space of your own journal to this cause, [***So long as it refers back to original information, as in using the links I have used here...] is so that the word spreads!

Nothing is small, every little bit does count, even your time in increasing the word along! :nod:

Don't underestimate your part in helping anyone in need. :)

:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:



November is National Pet Adoption Month.
I just want to thank all 54 people who :+fav:'d this deviation of mine, during the month of November. :thanks: :cuddle:

Quite a few people know how deeply important this is to me, NOT just the deviation itself, but everything it represents. :aww: And of COURSE, it's more than JUST November. It's a year-round problem. Click on the deviation for more information.:aww:

:heart::community::heart::earth::heart::community::heart::earth::heart::community::heart::earth::heart:


Special Random ARTISTS Featured HERE...

:boing: Special Talented Random Artist Features Began in March 2009! :boing:



Criteria:

:bulletblue: Active on dA for 1 year or more.
:bulletblue: 10K page views or less.

Page views alone do not necessarily reflect levels of creativity & talent. I also think there's a lot of wonderful art/artists out there who just haven't been seen enough.
[For all the immense support and generosity that I have received since being on dA, I Pay it Forward ...>>>...>>>>]

:new: The 44th Special Random Feature is coming soon!
:rose::heart:


DA Prints & Prints Directly from
Tea Photography

:heart::daprints::heart:
:new::spotlight-left: New Images Made Available for Purchase in the dA STORE :spotlight-right::new:
Feel free to stop by the STORE anytime...
:heart:[link]:heart:
Note me ANYTIME for INFO. on purchasing DIRECTLY from Me, TEA of TEA PHOTOGRAPHY. :thanks::heart:
:bulletred: Any image not currently made available, can be requested.


STAMPS plus CLUBS & GROUPS


All Stamps I've ever collected are here:
:heart:[link]:heart:
I also have collect some of my Friend-Watcher stamps on my SHOUTBOARD, but I've not updated it in a while, so I may be missing some of you. NOTE me if your personal stamp is [is STILL] NOT there. :aww:.


CLUBS & GROUPS

:iconunframed-nature::iconfelinefans::icontreeswithcharacter::iconwonderful-world::iconlongblackpair::iconflower-lovers::iconcat-lovers-anon::iconnature-nuts::iconskyandnatureclub:


CSS made by =BloodPromiser
Texture by `Princess-of-Shadows
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  • Listening to: cool yule; louis armstrong; serendipity
  • Eating: vegetarian "sushi" rolls
  • Drinking: orange juice
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deviantID

"Treat the Earth well. It was not given to us by our parents; it was loaned to us by our children.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors- we borrow it from our children."
~Native American Proverb

"Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere is true everywhere, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure."
~Maya Angelou

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1963

"I can't understand what makes a man [person] hate another man [person]..."
~lyrics to People are People by Depeche Mode

"You can't shake hands with a clenched fist."
~Indira Gandhi

"When the power of love, overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
~Jimi Hendrix

"The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only object of government."
~Thomas Jefferson

“I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival.”
~The 14th Dalai Lama

“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one,
I hope someday you'll join us, And the world will live as one.”
~lyrics to Imagine by John Lennon

"I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time."
~John Coffey in The Green Mile

:flowerpot: Sometimes, certain quotes & music lyrics can reflect bits of me here and there, the way my own writings and photography can. But it's difficult to truly presume to know me, no matter how much is on one website, or in one gallery... I run deep and I've lived broad...

Regardless, for more literal info., there's the bio called "The 411 on Tea of Tea Photography" here:
:bulletpurple: [link] :bulletpurple: It's down the right-hand side.

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Planet Earth
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: Med
  • Print preference: Matte finish
  • Interests: All Art, Martial Arts, Writing, Films, Music, Travel, Adventure, Languages, Tea, Health Care, Cats,
  • Favourite movie: Frida, SavingFace, Amelie, Chocolat, ShawshankRedemption, TippingTheVelvet, BetterThanChocolate,
  • Favourite band or musician: IndigoGirls, Iron&Wine, CountingCrows, AlanisMorissette, GreenDay, Beatles, Floyd, DepecheMode
  • Favourite genre of music: Indie, alternative, 90's, 60's, & that which makes me dance!
  • Favourite artist: Frida Kahlo, J.Waterhouse, Salvador Dali, & Watcher's List :)
  • Favourite poet or writer: Augusten Burroughs, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Anne Rice, & Chk my Watcher's List. :)
  • Favourite photographer: Skip McDonald & Chk my Watcher's List <3
  • Favourite style of art: ALL styles. All genres, and I just LOVE creative people!
  • Operating System: Mac OS X
  • Shell of choice: The one I've been learning to come out of!
  • Skin of choice: The World is a Rainbow! I am not Prejudice.
  • Favourite cartoon character: Wonder Woman & Po The Dragon Warrior
  • Personal Quote: Life is Art, Messy yet Beautiful all at Once. ~Tea
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon 50D, Power Book G4, PS-CS3, Most Of All: My Creativity!

Winter WonderLand CONTEST

:pencil: For further details:
:new:UPDATED- NEWS ARTICLE :snowflake::snowflake: [link] :snowflake::snowflake:


[Feel free to :+fav: the Article to help spread the news, so that others who'd be interested may have the opportunity to hear of it! :nod: ]

- AND -

:iconjenna-rose:'s JOURNAL :snowflake: [link] :snowflake:
[Watch for any updates! :nod: ]


:snowflake: Awesome Stamps by *marthig & by =xgnyc :snowflake:
I would like to thank these two very talented artists :thanks: for their helpful and generous contribution to this contest! :heart: Please feel free to use these stamps to help promote this contest in your own journal! :thanks: :boogie:

Thank you all for your attention to this contest. :aww: :thanks: :heart:
May your up and coming Winter be a blessed one. :cuddle: :rose: :snowing:

Comments


:iconcaerolle:
~Caerolle 1 hour 36 minutes ago
Thank you for :+fav:s !!! :love: You're one of my main motivators here!!! :hug:

Merry Christmas to YOU and happy New Year as well! May your all dreams come true, and may your head be full of new great ideas all next year!!! :dance:

:santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: - every Santa for every monyh!!! :D

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:holly: Happy Holidays everyone! :holly:
:iconathosluca:
*AthosLuca 11 hours 12 minutes ago
Thank you so much my dear friend for all :+fav:s!:hug::heart:

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Fatti non foste per viver come bruti,
ma per seguir virtute e conoscenza...
:iconpoetcrystaldawn:
~poetcrystaldawn 12 hours 6 minutes ago
Thank you!! :holly:

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Sell your photography, too!

The complexity of organisms screams intelligent design.

Submit to my Christmas feature!
:icontheshinyrock:
*theshinyrock 13 hours 29 minutes ago
:iconhellothereplz: :iconfaveplz: :blowkiss:

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Plus je connais les humains, plus j'aime mon chien Fernand Gravey
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visit my stock account please ;) [link]
:iconpiliko:
*piliko 15 hours 14 minutes ago
thx a lot! [link]

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Participate the contest: [link] and have fun!!
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