In a restaurant, dreaming of warm summer days on the beach on a cold day in January
Part of the fun of blogging is finding interesting backdrops. I’m always on the lookout and I can’t help seeing a spot and thinking, “That would make a fantastic background!” There are great places to discover without going far.
We learned to take a camera along for when we see something we like. But whether in your own backyard or inside your home or an exotic place, choosing a background adds interest and a personal touch to fashion photos. We all have our unique ways of expressing ourselves.
Sometimes we happen upon the perfect scenery but I’m wearing an outfit I’ve already shown on my blog. Or I’m having a bad hair day. Or we simply don’t have time to stop.
Does that ever happen to you?
In this post artwork makes a fun backdrop
The Ocean in Brooklyn
Yacht in Brooklyn
Harlem: I can almost hear the music of the jazz band
Harlem
NYC Subway
Connecticut
Restaurant Mural
Shopping Mall in Germany
Escalator in a Department Store
Here are a few more artistic backdrops …
Jean “painting” graffiti on the Berlin wall.
Berlin
Brooklyn
Seattle: love how the painting continues on the sidewalk
Jodie’s Touch of Style with Nancy and Charlotte always look like they’re having so much fun together.
Have you used art for backdrops?
Share a link in the comments to your post with a fun backdrop and I’ll pop by to comment!
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Yes hahaha I do the same – always looking for an interesting place. Unfortunately I live in a very industrial town and there aren’t a lot of pretty places, so finding something good enough is sometimes a real struggle. Your ideas are fantastic :))))) Kisses – Margot :)))
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Thanks so much Margot! I had no idea that it was so hard for you to find pretty places, you find such interesting backdrops. 🙂
❤️carmen
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Murals are fun backgrounds for OOTDs. I like your collection here of street arts.
http://www.busyandfab.com
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Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Me too, I’m crazy for street art, and you’ve shown some fab examples today! If I’m having a bad hair day I’ll crop myself out, or put on a comic head. You look terrific and thanks for linking up, xo
Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
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Thank you so much Patti! I cannot imagine you ever having a bad hair day with your beautiful locks! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Hi Carmen, I love your backdrops! I have to say I have not used murals to be a back drop in pics but it looks so fun! I love the top photo of you with eyes closed and I LOVE that skirt, with the cute top! also the NYC subway is a nice pic and outfit , but you look great in them all . Have a lovely day Dear, hugs, Terri xo.
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Thanks so much dear Terri! I posted the first photo with my eyes closed because that is how I feel in the middle of winter, just dreaming of the beach and longing for warm summer days … *sigh*
❤️carmen
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That whole photo is just blissful to me Carmen! Hugs, Terri xo.
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How many memories, how many looks commented, how much beauty accumulated in your blog! It is clear that the background helps the photos are more striking, but in your case, no background can distract the look of your beauty, your style and your appeal. In this post it is shown again, with your white, turquoise, yellow looks … with all that wonderful way to combine with simplicity and without stridency. It is evident that art is important and can help a good story, but, as I said before, in your case art is you, there is no more beautiful work of art in the world!
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You certainly know how to make my heart smile! The world is a work of art, from majestic mountains to mesmerizing oceans, with glorious sunsets painted on the horizon and romantic moonlight shining on the river. People are so talented, creating unlimited art with imagination and skill. I try to use these settings for visual interest and yet you have given me such a lovely and kind compliment! I don’t know what to say except a big THANK YOU!!!
❤️carmen
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Carmen, when you have a bad hair day, so you take a pic of the backdrop and Photoshop it later?
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LOL – no, I’ve never photoshopped myself into a backdrop. That’s a good idea for a future post! I usually take a picture of the backdrop/scenery (without me in it) even when I have good hair days because I like scenery and nature shots as well as art and murals. I like photography and it’s fun to capture moments of our lives. I don’t always need to be in the picture. This being primarily a fashion blog, so of course, I’m in most of the posts. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by on this cold winter day to make me smile! 🙂
❤️carmen
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You’re welcome! 😀
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I love murals and street art, they always make a great backdrop. They all look fantastic.
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Exactly myyyyyyy comment!!
Liebe Morgengrüße vom Lu
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Hallo Lieber Lu! Vielen Dank für Deine liebe Grüße und kommentar!
Herzliche Grüße!
❤️carmen
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Dankeschön *freu*
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Thanks so much Ute! Art intrigues me and always amazes me what people create: be it fashion, jewellery, photography, painting, crafts, home deco, sculptures, architecture, choreography, acting, storytelling, singing, playing instruments, composing music, writing and the list goes on. The human imagination is phenomenal!!
❤️carmen
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Thanks so much for including us in this fabulous post, Carmen!!
It’s been amazing to me how I look at wall murals and scenery so different now that we take these blog photos!! And some areas are just full of great ones!!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thank you Jodie for being part of this post. Fashion is one of the artistic expressions people have and art is exclusively a human trait. I find that so interesting!
❤️carmen
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