Hello! It's another installment of my Wednesday photography series. Today's photograph is called "End of Civilization".
End of Civilization depicts a red chair amongst a background of green kudzu - an invasive plant species that even covers the trees. If you've never seen kudzu before, this is what it looks like! It literally covers up everything in its path. To me, it suggested what might happen if civilization ends ... the kudzu will take over everything!
Close up of the leaves and chair:
(Click the image to view it larger.)
(Click the image to view it larger.)
Kudzu looks like a small vine from a distance. You don't realize how deep it is or how large the leaves are until you get right up in it. The chair in this image is near the edge of a patch of kudzu, otherwise it would sink in completely! And the leaves in this photograph are as big as your hand. They can grow even larger - as big as a dinner plate! They are sooooo huge! I wanted to include the chair in this image to give a sense of scale to all that kudzu!
End of Civilization is available on a set of 8 postcards. They are printed on glossy paper and are 4" wide by 6" tall. You can use the postcards to send messages worldwide. You could even save one for yourself and frame it!
GREAT BIG SALE!
11%-28% off all CaféPress items!
The items shown above are from my CaféPress store. Recently, CaféPress decided to change some of their policies and procedures. As a result, it will no longer be beneficial to me to continue my relationship with CaféPress and I will be closing my CaféPress store in early July.
As a result, I have marked down ALL of my CaféPress items - from 11-28%. If you ever wanted a framed print, set of postcards, journal, or other photographic gift item, NOW IS THE TIME!
The framed prints are especially great deals - and marked down the most. I simply have not found a way to offer gallery-quality frames, plexi, and a matte for less!
Large framed prints - $79.99 $57.49 - 28% off!
Small framed prints -$69.99 $49.99 - 28% off!
Journals -$16.99 $13.24 - 22% off!
Mousepads -$14.99 $12.99 - 13% off
Greeting Cards (5"x7"), Individual -$4.49 $4.00 - 11% off
Greeting Cards, Set of 10 same design -$21.99 $18.49 - 16% off
Greeting Cards, Set of 20 same design -$34.99 $29.49 - 16% off
Postcards, Set of 8 -$9.99 $7.99 - 20% off
Notecards (A2), Set of 10 -$14.99 $12.49 - 17% off
Notecards, Set of 20 -$24.99 $21.49 - 14% off
Keepsake Boxes -$29.99 $24.99 - 17% off
Framed Tiles -$14.99 $11.74 - 22% off
Tile Coasters -$7.49 $5.99 - 20% off
Magnets, Rectangular -$4.99 $4.24 - 15% off
Magnets, Round -$5.23 $4.00 - 24% off
Buttons -$5.23 $4.00 - 24% off
Stickers, rectangular -$4.49 $3.74 - 17% off
Stickers, oval -$4.49 $3.74 - 17% off
Stickers, bumper -$5.49 $4.49 - 18% off
Small framed prints -
Journals -
Mousepads -
Greeting Cards (5"x7"), Individual -
Greeting Cards, Set of 10 same design -
Greeting Cards, Set of 20 same design -
Postcards, Set of 8 -
Notecards (A2), Set of 10 -
Notecards, Set of 20 -
Keepsake Boxes -
Framed Tiles -
Tile Coasters -
Magnets, Rectangular -
Magnets, Round -
Buttons -
Stickers, rectangular -
Stickers, oval -
Stickers, bumper -
Sale prices will be in effect from now until June 30th. Limited time only!
Note: The prices on these items will not go any lower! This is as low as they go!
Note: The prices on these items will not go any lower! This is as low as they go!
For orders of $50 or more, check this page (just above the slideshow) to see if there is a coupon code for an additional $5 off your order. You must enter this coupon code during checkout in the box marked "Coupon / Promotional Code" for it to apply.
And now for the giveaway!
If you like this photographic image, I'd love to hear from you! Simply leave a comment on this post and you will be entered in a drawing for a handmade greeting card, featuring a print of this photo. The card and an envelope will be mailed to you (blank/no message) in a clear bag, then in an outer envelope from me, so that you can use it how you choose. For example, you could use it as a greeting card or you can frame it and keep it for yourself. It's up to you!
The prize: a handmade card featuring a print of End of Civilization
The details:
- Comment on this post on or before Sunday, June 21st, at midnight EST, to be entered in the drawing for the handmade card featuring a print of End of Civilization. I'd love to hear what you like about this image. Or what you think about this series on my blog!
- Comments cannot be anonymous. If I can't click through your name to your blog, please leave your name and an e-mail address such as "yourname[at]email[dot]com".
- No purchase is necessary to win; however, commenters who also buy one of my CaféPress items (it doesn't have to be this image) before the deadline will get THREE additional entries into the drawing for EACH item purchased. (Sets will count as one item.) Similarly, commenters who also buy one of my Etsy items (it doesn't have to be this image) before the deadline will get TWO additional entries into the drawing for EACH item purchased.
- Commenters who mark (or who have already marked) my Gaal Creative Etsy store as a favorite seller will receive ONE additional entry into the drawing. (Please include your Etsy ID so I can tell who you are on Etsy!)
- Please leave only one comment per person.
- Commenters who do not follow these guidelines will be disqualified.
- Winner will be announced next week!
Good luck!
And thanks for stopping by!
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23 Appreciated Comments:
What a stunning photo Anne! I alway find red and green so fabulous together, on photos as well as in cardmaking.
Love the title too.
I love this photo Anne ! I have never seen a kudzu plant, impressive how it covers everything and so huge. Have a great day ! Mona
The photo is beautiful Anne - I'd never seen kudzu before. Pretty amazing stuff. And I've added you as a favorite seller in Etsy - my id is csgebhart.
Wow, I've never seen Kudzu either-that's amazing how deep it gets.
Beautiful picture! Seems so serene :)
Fantastic photo Anne! Love all the shades of green with the pop of red from the chair!
Creative title for the photo too! It looks very dark and creepy in the back of the green jungle!
Love the red chair among all that kudzu. being an NC girl myself I know how invasive it can be.
Great Photo!!
Quite stunning. WOW.
I love this oicture Anne. It has a real sense of foreboding about it. I would not want to get tangled up with that Kudzu plant! We have a horror of a plant here called Japanese Knotweed and once it is in your garden it is extremely hard to get rid of. Your description reminded me of that.
Love this photograph, Anne! I've looked through you work before and remember this one being my favorite. It was great to hear the story behind it.
Sarah M
Anne - you photographs never fail to take my breathe away. This one is just so amazing. Really makes you think.
I love this photo Anne ! I have never seen a kudzu plant, impressive how it covers everything and so huge.Creative title for the photo too!
Paula (Pajalu) is having issues reaching Blogger and contacted me separately. She is officially entered in this week's drawing. :-)
Love that photo Anne gorgoeus.
Thanks for popping by my blog and the info about the card from the game. I got it as part of a vintage embellishment kit and didn't have a clue where it was from.
Great picture, it says it all.
Theresa N
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I remember kudzu featured in the plot of a book I read years ago (now I can't remember what the book was was called!) so it's good to see what it looks like!
Stunning images you post on your photoblogs. Thanks for sharing.
I love this photo !!
Thank you for give us the chance to win it.
I found you through Ronnie's blog. The first time I ever saw kudzo was when I lived in WV a couple years ago. That stuff grows like crazy!! Love this shot. Reminds me of some of my favorite places in WV.
Anne, this photograph is simply stunning. Red and green really are for more than Christmas. Anyone growing up in the South is well aware of this invasive plant... and yes, it also puts me in mind of that TV series, Life After People... it won't take long for Nature to reclaim everything!
This is really one of your best shots. Original.
Take care!
Candace in Athens.
Lovely work! That kudzu is some amazing stuff huh? I really like the juxtapolistion of the imagery here. Thank you for stopping by my blog too - always appreciated
:-)
Hello Anne,
I like your "eye" for good composition ! The red chair really makes an impression with the green all around. Is this in your garden ?
"Kudzu"... could it be that this is a chinese or Japanese plant ? I think in bookbinding lessons we talked about Japanese paper made from Kudzu... If it takes over your garden, just rip it out and make handmade paper of it !
greetings
Inge
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you know who I am but it's Inge from Belgium...:)
Wonderful photo Anne...I love the contrast of the green and red and the contrast of nature and the man made chair. I havent heard of Kudzu before. Thanks for the interesting information, it might be invasive, but it looks great in this photo.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Jacky xox
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