Joanna's Foto http://joannasfoto.com Sharing love for photography Thu, 17 May 2012 22:09:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Simple signs and what does it mean? http://joannasfoto.com/blog/simple-signs-and-what-does-it-mean/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/simple-signs-and-what-does-it-mean/?lang=en#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 22:27:26 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3253 read more]]> I have been offline more for the past few months than planned. But life is bringing a lot of surprises and changes, some more and others less expected. Things change and I had to adjust.

So what simple signed dis I have in mind when typing the title?
Well, most of you will not need the explanation once you read that few months ago I saw two parallel red lines on one small plastic device. From there my life has changed. Already. And more is supposed to come- I cannot even imagine all the changes waiting ahead soon!
So slowly I am getting ready and learning as much as I can. To be prepared at least in some way.

]]> http://joannasfoto.com/blog/simple-signs-and-what-does-it-mean/?lang=en/feed/&lang=en 4 Day that changed my life… Day at the shelter for animals… http://joannasfoto.com/blog/day-that-changed-my-life-day-at-the-shelter-for-animals/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/day-that-changed-my-life-day-at-the-shelter-for-animals/?lang=en#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:37:01 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3236 read more]]> Throughout my childhood I have been lucky enough to be close to nature and have many animals in my life. My parents owned small farm and they always kept cows, pigs or chickens, but we also always had at least one dog and at least one cat. The small town I grew up in was the perfect place for pets- safe and wide open to allow them for a lot of pleasure and freedom.
I have been always the one in love with dogs. There were couple of them my parents or their neighbors owned when I was growing up which became my biggest friends. I appreciate so much now that I was able to have happy and free animals around me. The experience allowed me to realize how much they appreciate our friendship and how much of theirs they offer when only given chance to.

shelter for animals in Krakow - www.joannasfoto.com

Having such a good and positive memories from times when my best friend was my dog it was really hard to prepare for the trip I decided to take to the local shelter for homeless dogs and cats.
This local place is home to over 400 dogs and few dozens of cats. Any animal which is found to be homeless or is becoming homeless due to their owners change of mind will find shelter here, friendly staff to care for them, feed them and keep an eye on their health.

The most touching and emotional for me was the hopeful look I got when visiting the shelter. Each day brings chance for these animals for better home with loving family.

I have heard stories about some of the animals. Many not too happy. Stories about being abandoned. Stories of owners who were counting only on fun and did not realize that dog or car has their own needs and needs certain commitments from the owners. And in some cases the fact that owners gave up their pet into hands of very caring staff at the shelter.

It was hard leaving the place without a new companion. I have never been inside place like this and looking at those sweet animals with their sad and hoping eyes was not easy to go through. Heartbreaking experience… It was a lesson for me of responsibility for other creatures and appreciation for those animals I grew up with and got to enjoy their friendship and could offer back mine as well as care and dedication.
When I was leaving just before I have reached the gate- there was one more spot I have stopped at for a moment. It was symbolical mini graveyard, with two graves of dogs. One of them, Dżok, has been the symbol of how faithful the four legged friend can be. After his owner tragically died near big intersection the dog has been waiting at the spot for his owner to return…

This post was created as a result of participation in special project, Magicis Images.

To find out more about this shelter or support it, please visit their website: Shelter for homeless animals

]]> http://joannasfoto.com/blog/day-that-changed-my-life-day-at-the-shelter-for-animals/?lang=en/feed/&lang=en 2 Enjoying warmth of spring sun – new photograph http://joannasfoto.com/blog/enjoying-warmth-of-spring-sun-new-photograph/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/enjoying-warmth-of-spring-sun-new-photograph/?lang=en#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:50:46 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3223 read more]]> Over the weekend my hubby and I decided to take a quick trip out of town. Just for some sightseeing of the area. And since the weather turned out to be just perfect: warm and almost windless- we have had so much fun!

Aside from sightseeing the area I was also set on finding signs to prove that spring is really here to stay!
And below photograph is my proof!

warmth of spring sun by Joanna Kapica www.joannasfoto.com

Warmth of spring sun is available via Etsy!

]]> http://joannasfoto.com/blog/enjoying-warmth-of-spring-sun-new-photograph/?lang=en/feed/&lang=en 0 Attraction to water- presented http://joannasfoto.com/blog/attraction-to-water-print-presented/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/attraction-to-water-print-presented/?lang=en#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:36:22 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3218 This week my print listed in the title, Attraction to water is decorating the head of facebook page of Female Photographers of Etsy.

How do you like it there? :)

attraction to water- photography by Joanna Kapica

]]> http://joannasfoto.com/blog/attraction-to-water-print-presented/?lang=en/feed/&lang=en 0 It feels like special holiday! Every time! http://joannasfoto.com/blog/it-feels-like-special-holiday-every-time/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/it-feels-like-special-holiday-every-time/?lang=en#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:00:06 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3202 read more]]> In the past I have told you my story with Etsy site. And how it always has been my main site of interest when it came to displaying affordable photographic art for purchase.

And even though there are not too many daily updates here in regards to my Etsy activity (renewals, sold orders, etc.) there is usually special spot for two types of events:

  • special deals for buyers
  • when my print finds its way to Etsy front page

Today I wanted to share the later from the above list: yesterday beautiful treasury curated by ILaBoom landed on Etsy front page. Yay! Happy dance :)  My print Soft Spring Trio was included there!

Here is a little preview. You can click on it to be taken to the actual treasury page and see all items!

Spring soft trio on Etsy front page!

]]> http://joannasfoto.com/blog/it-feels-like-special-holiday-every-time/?lang=en/feed/&lang=en 0 Guest Post http://joannasfoto.com/blog/guest-post/?lang=en http://joannasfoto.com/blog/guest-post/?lang=en#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:26:45 +0000 Joanna http://joannasfoto.com/?p=3181 read more]]> Back in January my friend Jose has asked me to participate in special series he is posting on his site. In each installment of the series one of his friends is bringing up a story from their childhood.

At first I was a bit confused and was trying to find in gallimaufry of my childhood memories something special and interesting to share. Growing up in small town, in European meaning- more like village was peaceful and safe, sometimes felt like most boring childhood it could be…

But to read more, please visit entry on Jose’s blog and I will be thrilled if you’ll leave a comments :)

Enjoy!

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