My abstract landscape photography at Clackamas Women's Services, OR

I am delighted and honored that Clackamas Women's Services in Oregon City, OR chose my abstract landscape photography to fill their new Safe Place Family Justice Center.  Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) based in Oregon City, OR  "...offers free services to survivors of  domestic and sexual violence providing support to individuals and families as they work towards a self-sufficient, violent-free life". 

A Safe Place Family Justice Center, completed at the end of 2013, is where victims of abuse can run to in a time of crisis and deal with their next steps all under one roof:-

 "from spiritual support, housing services, legal counseling, financial support services.” Also, "survivors of domestic violence will be able to talk with a counselor, file a police report, find a battered-women’s shelter, join a support group and get a restraining order from a judge — all in one building called A Safe Place" . 

 A lot of survivors and their families did not know where to run to as there are so many steps to deal with in order to get out of the unsafe situation so they often go back to the abuser as it seems the easiest option.  Now, the new Safe Place is a safe environment for victims to run to and where everything can be dealt with together:  a “one-stop shopping so we can provide wraparound services to victims, so families don’t have to go place-to-place,”

I am thrilled that CWS selected 22 images from my portfolio to fill their new Safe House and I hope individuals will find solace looking at my images during their time there.

Clackamas Women’s Services offers free services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence providing support to individuals and families as they work towards a self-sufficient, violence free life. We also offer prevention skills training and advocacy education for students and citizens in Clackamas County. - See more at: http://www.cwsor.org/our-services/#sthash.xiX0pdNB.dpuf

Clackamas Women’s Services offers free services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence providing support to individuals and families as they work towards a self-sufficient, violence free life. We also offer prevention skills training and advocacy education for students and citizens in Clackamas County

- See more at: http://www.cwsor.org/our-services/#sthash.xiX0pdNB.dpuf

Clackamas Women’s Services offers free services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence providing support to individuals and families as they work towards a self-sufficient, violence free life. We also offer prevention skills training and advocacy education for students and citizens in Clackamas County

- See more at: http://www.cwsor.org/our-services/#sthash.xiX0pdNB.dpuf

Affordable abstract landscape photography for your home or office.

i have been selling my photography for offices and homes all around the world for the past 4 years.  I create contemporary abstract landscape photographs of all moods and colors and adore creating new pieces.  So my work is affordable I have an inventory of about 1000 photographs.  My subject matter was something I started developing about 12 years ago when photographing in nature.  If you love calming, zen-like imagery that is abstract and painterly in nature but with a distinct reference to seascape and distant landscapes then you are sure to love my work.  I have sold to all different clients in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia as well as Australia and also to all types of entities:  interior designers, PR, healthcare, luxury yachts, hotels, law firms, musicians, publishing companies, casinos and non-profit.  i am an award-winning photographer with photographic competitions such as the International Photography Awards (IPA) and Worldwide Photographic Gala Awards (WPGA) and I have exhibited my work in Boston, MA; Santa Fe, NM and Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

If you are looking for affordable artwork for your home or office then browse my company website and etsy shops listed below.  If you have any questions please do contact me through either of these sites and I will be delighted to answer any questions.

Visit my website: www.francesseward.com and etsy shop: www.francesphotography.etsy.com

Christopher Gordon (composer for Master and Commander) releases new album with one of my abstract landscapes on the cover!

I am delighted to have been asked by Christopher Gordon, who was the composer for Master and Commander with Russell Crowe, to have one of my images on the cover of his new album "The Gift of Light" which will be released on November 5th 2013.  The image he used was one of my abstract landscapes The Light Source.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00FAKUCQC/ref=dp_image_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=163856011&s=dmusic
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gift-Light-Christopher-Gordon/dp/B00FAKUCQC

Frances Seward's abstract landscape photography for healing.

I am going to be taking a trip to the UK next week to see my father.  He is 88 years old and ailing faster than we thought!  I have lived in the States 12 years and it is now that I feel I need to be there during his last months.  I cannot go for long since I have a 6 year old and another on the way.  It is a hard time for me and something I have been anticipating for a while.  I must remember to think of my imagery especially those that are particularly peaceful since some have more energy than others.  These are the pieces I think about:


 

My abstract landscape photography has been featured by photographyblogger!

My abstract landscape photographs have been featured by www.photographyblogger.net A beautiful blog featuring all sorts of artists.  I am delighted and honored.  Thank you so much.

Frances Seward

www.francesseward.com

One of my abstract landscapes reviewed by Handmade Find of the Day!

I am delighted that I was reviewed by the blog: 
  http://handmadefindoftheday.wordpress.com/2012/07/08/let-it-rain/

Please click on the link above.  The weather has been extremely hot these last 3 weeks or so.  Hotter than usual and in the past couple of days the monsoons have started giving us and the plants much relief!

http://francesphotography.etsy.com

Trip to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park

   Recently I came back from a very inspiring trip to Arches National Park and Canyonlands.  I only had three days there and so I fitted in long days and even into the night so that I could see as much as possible.  It was an incredible time.  I felt like I was going back in time to the beginning of time for instance descending into the canyon of Canyonlands towards Green River - descending into rocks millions of years old and as you descend the rocks get older.  HUGE Rocks all in disarray uplifted and fallen by volcanoes and earthquakes haphazardly to form this wonderful creation.  Nature's creations over millions of years.  I ventured into Needles which has the most imposing entrance I have ever seen - huge mesas with beautiful carvings as if created by an artist of the Renaissance as well as pyramid like structures as if I were in Egypt or Mexico.  I was in awe for the whole trip and photos cannot convey the size of these places in the Southwest.  I sat under one structure under the stars and half a moon called Courthouse at Arches in pure darkness and felt the imposing energy of this structure.  It is the second photograph above. 

Here are some of my images of the trip: