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It was a good week-end for us! Thought you might enjoy seeing our most recent sales from both galleries and the website.REMEMBER THAT OUR SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE IS IN PROGRESS THROUGH THE END OF THIS MONTH. THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF GOOD DEALS WAITING FOR YOU AT BOTH GALLERY LOCATIONS!
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We just finished updating our general website. There is a lot to see, and we invite you to click for a look. Feedback is welcome!
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Today's feature from our clearance sale at the Cleveland gallery. If you can't make it to Grit & Grace Market, we will be glad to ship to your home!
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CLEARANCE!!Today's feature, "Sunset Reflections at Pemaquid," is a 42 X 32 framed canvas taken along the coast of Maine. Pemaquid Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country and is especially gorgeous at sunset.Originally priced at $425, you can take this one home for just $212.50, which is 50% off. This size is great for above a mantle, bed, sideboard, or desk, Sale will continue through July 31st.(We have two of these available, one at Grit & Grace Market and one at Painted Tree Boutiques! If you are not local and would like to take advantage of this sale, just let us know, and we will ship to your home!)
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COME WITH US TO TANZANIA IN 2025 AND SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT!We still have 2 openings for May/June and 4 spots for February. Six of our May passengers booked flights today! Don't be left out.
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Check out this video from our Knoxville Painted Tree location to see some of the images we have on clearance. Save up to 70% through the end of July!
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No bikes???
Marcy's Photo Journey are all of these your photos?
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE BEGINS TODAY AT BOTH GALLERIES!Unprecedented savings can be found from today through the end of July at Marcy's Photo Journey in Grit & Grace Market and Painted Tree Boutiques. Stop by and take a look. We will continue adding new markdowns over the next couple of weeks as we clear out our inventory and make room for new work.
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Clearance continued...Looking for something smaller? We have reduced several accent pieces that are perfect for filling that smaller space where you need a pop of color! Adding a natural element to your home is never a bad idea, as it always provides a fresh touch to the room. We just set these up on an easel and took a few quick pictures yesterday. Plenty more small and medium framed images are being delivered to both galleries this weekend. Happy to provide sizes and prices, if you see something that you need. Let me know, and we will have it held for you.Again, all of these are reduced by 50-70% ! (The ones taken to Grit & Grace in Cleveland have original and new prices on the picture captions. We are still working on the ones headed to Painted Tree.)
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Where can I see a price list?
We've been working all day on preparation for our upcoming clearance sales in both galleries. Today I'm featuring just a few of the many canvases and prints staged for mark-downs of 50-70%, so that we can make room for new inventory. Although I am posting the original files, keep in mind that each of these is framed and ready to hang on your wall.If you see something that you like and would like to know dimensions and sale price, please let me know. Not local, but interested in purchasing something from this sale? We will be happy to check out the shipping costs to your address.
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Marcy amazing shots
Beautiful.
As I mentioned yesterday, sales of artwork have been few and far between for us lately. The ups and downs of having a small business like ours can be discouraging, for sure, but we are hoping for a strong fall and holiday season! Although there weren't many, I thought you still might enjoy seeing what sold and where our work ended up.
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They are all gorgeous. ♥️
Beautiful pictures
Are you doing any fall or Christmas shows in East Tennessee or Western NC?
Doug and I both are enjoying our role as facilitators for Instinct Tours and consider it a privilege to escort travelers to Tanzania a few times a year. However, it's time to switch gears for awhile and concentrate on our galleries in Knoxville and Cleveland.Sales are not been what we would like them to be this year, and we are needing to clear out current inventory to make some room for new fall and winter work. Therefore, we have decided to have a HUGE CLEARANCE SALE DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF JULY!BEGINNING ON JULY 15TH AND GOING THROUGH JULY 31ST, we will be drastically reducing many of our framed canvas pieces by 50-60%. This sale will take place in both gallery locations, giving our customers a great opportunity to invest in some new pieces for their homes. During the next few days, I will be featuring some of our reduced artwork online, but you'll still want to plan to stop by Grit & Grace Market and Painted Tree Boutiques to see everything available.
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Do you have this picture at the store?
2025 SAFARI UPDATE!Our numbers continue to rise for the three Tanzania trips planned for 2025. We now have only two spots remaining for May/June (Early Serengeti Migration) and four spots for February (Wildlife Mamas and Babies). September (Great Serengeti Migration) is FULL, but we will put your name on our waiting list if you are interested in joining that tour in case someone has to cancel. We are convinced more than ever before that Instinct Tours offers the VERY BEST in a unique, first-class safari experience. See sights and scenes you cannot even imagine as we explore Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater together. Doug and I just finished editing the May/June 2025 itinerary, and it looks to be the best journey yet. Deadline for signing up is August 15th. For specific information on accommodations, schedules, pricing, and flights, please contact us now. With only six spots left, don't delay!(All images below captured just two weeks ago during our last tour.)
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Maybe I can do May/June in ‘26 if you go. Have grandkids graduations in ‘25 😊
Someday Josh and I hope you be able to join you on one of these...need more time and money first! Looks amazing!
Just one week ago today the Tanznaia Ten were enjoying a visit to Unity School! It was hard to contain our excitement as we delivered some new books to the administrator. The books were purchased with some of the money that was donated during our last fund-raiser.We had a total of $3100 raised for the school, and after consultation with school officials on site, we have made the decision to first TOTALLY UPGRADE one of the existing classrooms. Renovations will include wall and floor repair, fresh paint, new chalkboards, new flooring, and new desks.Makinda is overseeing this effort for us and is sending pictures as the work progresses. Workers are already in place, and positive changes are well underway.Another priority expressed by our group was to provide modern bathrooms with flushing toilets. Up until now, the toilets were very primitive with no running water. Thanks to all who donated, proper plumbing is now being installed, and new flushing toilets will soon be a reality! WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE. It is amazing how far we are able stretch your dollars in Tanzania. We expect very soon to be able to post before and after pictures of both projects. What a joy to see the smiles on these beautiful faces as we arrived and later enjoyed a specially prepared program. Once again, everyone in our group was presented with a gift from the school, and our hearts were touched. There were many misty eyes in our group, as we fully grasped the need there and saw first hand how much our efforts on the school's behalf are appreciated.Before returning again in February 2025, we will have another fund-raiser for Unity School. We plan to make our support an ongoing effort, and we hope to gain many more partners as time goes on. Stay tuned...(HELP US SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS BY SHARING THIS POST!)
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Thank you 4 allowing ur heart to show HIS love 4 the futures of these children. Facility upgrades will make a difference in their lives. Thank you!!!
This is SO awesome‼️‼️‼️
Such a wonderful gift for them ❤️
The Tanzania Ten as we are leaving one of our favorite spots, Embalaki Camp. Just thought I'd post one more group picture as we are concluding this adventure online. Please look for a great report on Unity School tomorrow, though, as we do our final June Tour post.
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Some day maybe!!
Memories 4ever...
Winding it up with today's batch of pictures. From beginning to end, this was a very special journey. This will be it for us until February 2025 when I have no doubt that we'll be eager to do it all over again. Thank you for all of your positive comments on my images. It always is encouraging and motivating to know that you are enjoying right along with me!As always, best viewed full screen and most pictures have accompanying commentary. Shares greatly appreciated!AUGUST 15TH IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR 2025 SAFARI TOURS!
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I can't believe ALL the beautiful Baobabs you saw! I was always so thrilled to see one, but I've never seen them like that, even in Tanzania!! Fabulous trip!
I just love all of these gorgeous pics!! Looks like an amazing trip!
WOW! Spectacular!!!
Taken on our last day in Tanzania as we reflect on yet another great safari experience. It’s always sad to say goodbye! Thank you, Instinct Tours, Makinda and Moses, for a memorable journey.
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In consultation with Makinda while in Tanzania, we are extending the deadline for signing up for the 2025 trips until August 15th.Three tours are offered through Marcy's Photo Journey and Instinct Tours: In February (7-20), we have our "Babies and Mamas Tour" featuring lots of little wildlife babies. The landscapes during February are generally lush and gorgeous with less dust than other times of year, and it is such a thrill to discover the young ones staying close to mom and learning how to survive. Parks are not as crowded making it possible to more easily position our vehicles for the best photos. Another big plus to February is our visit to the Lake Ndutu area of The Serengeti. Located in the southern part of the park, this area is especially compelling for off-season migration images, flamingos, and fabulous sunrises. On our last visit there, we saw many, many lions, including some in trees and moms with cubs. If you need another reason to consider this tour, air fares are also less at that time of year. We still have four openings for February.In May/June (May 23-June 4), we have our "Early Migration Tour," and having just returned from this tour, I can vouch for the fact that it's a wonderful time to visit Tanzania. Weather is cool and pleasant, and wildlife is plentiful in all of the parks. All you have to do is look back over the last few days where I have posted pictures to see that this is one of the very best times to go! We still have three openings in the May/June time frame.In September, we'll be doing our "Great Migration" tour and plans include witnessing the famous Mara River crossing of the wildebeests and zebras in the northern Serengeti. We have scheduled this tour based on statistical records of past migrations, and can make no promises because wildlife can be totally unpredictable, but we feel that our chances are good to see this dramatic event. As of right now, September is full, but we would be glad to put your name on a waiting list, just in case circumstances cause one or more of our travelers to have to drop out.Doug and I have been on several safaris with three different companies over the last four years. We can confidently say that Instinct Tours are top-notch and definitely a cut above the others. It is because we know these tours are the very best safari experience that we are partnering with them for 2025. IF YOU HAVE EVER CONSIDERED A SAFARI TOUR, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.Contact us with your email address for more information! In just six weeks (August 15th), these tours will be closed.IF YOU HAVE TRAVELED WITH US AND FEEL LIKE SHARING YOUR REVIEW BELOW, PLEASE DO SO. ALL SHARES GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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I LOVE this picture! Giraffes are also my fav and that Baobab tree, LOVE IT!!!!
Stunning shot
It was bound to happen! I've gone a little overboard today, especially with my favorites...GIRAFFES! We had some incredible light and wonderful opportunities on this trip, and I am very pleased with the images captured.If you're one of those people who have seen enough already, just skip over today because there will come a time when I'll post something other than wildlife. 🙂Keep in mind that if you see anything that you would be interested in having in your home or office, we would love to work with you to create exactly what you want in a custom order. Through the end of July, you can take 20% off our regular prices for our standard line canvases and 10% off our top-of-the-line premium canvases. Just contact me for size options and pricing.
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These are wonderful! Have you thought of publishing a coffee table book?
You don’t disappoint‼️‼️‼️ Just remarkable‼️❤️
Wow! These are absolutely Amazing!
More safari pictures from Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
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Wow! Super creatures and your photography is extraordinaire.
Wonderful shots ! What camera did you use ?
Amazing shots!
My apologies to all of you who were eagerly wanting to follow along on our recent trip to Tanzania. For the first time, our internet was not sufficient to post pictures, although I tried many, many times to provide daily updates. We arrived home last night after 34 hours of travel, so now I'm hoping to catch you up a bit on this wonderful journey.And I truly mean wonderful! Each time we have gone to Tanzania, I come back thinking that it really couldn't get any better, but this last trip exceeded all expectations. The Tanzania Ten was such a fantastic group of people who became family over the course of our journey together. It was so much fun to have four of my cousins as part of our group, and Doug and I are both enjoying our role of accompanying travelers to Africa, so that others can know and understand the amazing world that we have loved now for the last two years. Instinct Tours, led by our dear friend Makinda, continues to provide the best in a safari experience. Game drives were exceptional, accommodations fantastic, and the people of Tanzania never disappoint in any way.Today's pictures were taken in Tarangire National Park, our first safari location. When we arrived in Tarangire, the landscapes were covered in a beautiful carpet of white morning glories, which added so much to the park that already accommodates baobab trees, lush green grasses, stunning rolling hills, and fresh-water ponds and rivers. Known as an elephants' paradise, we also saw many, many migrating zebras, our first lion ever spotted lying in water in the marsh, and so many gorgeous birds. So here's a start. Hope you enjoy seeing just a glimpse of all we enjoyed! This phenomenal gift of nature that God has given us is always new and exciting to me, and I enjoy seeing these sights again and again because it is never the same.
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These are amazing!!!
These are beautiful! ❤️
Such incredible images!! Welcome home!!🥰
What a fabulous trip! Makinda and Instinct Tours knocked it out of the park once again. It’s still not too late to join us in either February or May/June, 2025! Contact Marcy's Photo Journey for details.
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We are loving our journey with this group. #marcysphotojourney #instincttours
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Chasing...fun n adventure!!!
With the exception of poor internet, this Tanzania adventure has been fabulous! Here's a start of safari pictures, but I can't post many due to very slow upload speed. Promise I'll catch everyone up when we get home!
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Thanks for sharing!! Can't wait to see others from your adventures.
Beautiful nature...each animal has its place.
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this is such a great picture!!!
Beautiful
This the most zebras I have seen together, lovely photo!
Safari pictures coming soon! Full schedules and poor internet have made it difficult to post regularly, but everything is going great.
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Looks like fun times!! Look at those smiles.
Such a happy group! Blessings. 🤗
Big smiles on everyone's face - good sign!😂
The Tanzania Ten all arrived at Lake Duluti Lodge late Friday night, more than a little weary, but eagerly anticipating what lies ahead! Makinda welcomed us with custom made scarves as we enjoyed our first dinner together.
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Today's the day! We are so excited to be escorting our second group of travelers to Tanzania. This great adventure will include ten of us, which exactly doubles our February participants. From the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida, four couples, along with a mother and son traveling together, will unite in Amsterdam tomorrow morning after over-night flights from their local airports. We will then board our final flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving tomorrow night around 8:30.Makinda, our dear friend and CEO of Instinct Tours, will be waiting for us when we land. He will then transport us to Lake Duluti Lodge in Arusha where we will enjoy a day of rest and relaxation before safari begins on Sunday morning.Hoping those who follow regularly aren't tired of African wildlife images because we anticipate once again some very special moments to be captured through our lenses. Witnessing first-hand the marvels of God's amazing creation in the wild has a way of changing your life for the better! This is our 6th trip to Africa (seven countries visited), and it never gets old. We already know for sure that we will come home with a fresh perspective just from being immersed in nature day after day. Three trips are on the calendar for 2025, with openings still available. If you know of anyone who may be interested in traveling to Africa with us in the future or just would enjoy our journey online, please encourage them to follow Marcy's Photo Journey. The more, the merrier...
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Safe travel.
Have a great trip! I'm looking forward to seeing your images!
Wishing you safe travels and lots of fun!
2025 SAFARI ADVENTURES STATUS REPORT:The September trip is full and now closed, but we have openings remaining for February and May/June safaris. At the end of June, we will have to close enrollment for May/June because that is high season, and reservations for accommodations must be in place during the next few weeks.The "Mamas and Babies" safari in February can remain open a while longer, however, due to that one being scheduled in low season, so it will not be a problem to secure accommodations just yet.WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Traveling with Marcy's Photo Journey and Instinct Tours is a uniquely memorable safari experience. We guarantee that you will come home with cherished memories, fabulous pictures, and new friends. Learn to appreciate the culture and beauty of Tanzania with us. Contact us for pricing and specific information.But be prepared...you may just leave a piece of your heart there!
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UPDATE!After the weekend, we now have $3100 in donations for Unity School in Arusha, Tanzania! If you were intending to donate and haven't yet done so, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY WE CAN ACCEPT DONATIONS. Please Venmo to @Douglas-Wielfaert.In today's picture, Diane Murphy, part of our February group, observes the school work of an older student at Unity. In just two weeks now, we will be visiting once again to deliver the donation for food and supplies.
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Doug and I are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy! This morning I was second guessing myself and thinking that I had set an unreasonable goal for this fund-raiser. Sometimes I am guilty of "aiming too high" and not reaching the mark. We have now EXCEEDED OUR GOAL for Unity School, with a total of $2900, and the last day to donate is not until Monday. The kindness and generosity of our friends, family, and followers has been totally amazing. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
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LAST CHANCE TO HELP UNITY SCHOOL!Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated. Regretfully, we are still short of our $2500 goal, but are happy to report that we now have raised $2000 to present to Unity School in Arusha, Tanzania. Donations can still be accepted through Monday. Payment may be made through our online funder (pinned to the top of this page) or Venmo. WE PROMISE THAT EVERYTHING YOU DONATE WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HELP FILL A DESPERATE NEED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND/OR FOOD FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.Doug and I consider it a great privilege to be involved in this effort and are so grateful that many of you have partnered with us. We leave for Africa on Thursday and invite you to follow our journey!
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"Lofoten Islands Spring" is just one of the many new images added to the website yesterday. If you loved the pictures from our recent adventure in Norway, take a look at the new collection:marcysphotography.com
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WHY FEBRUARY?There are five good reasons to consider taking that long-awaited safari during the month of February:1. The Serengeti is lush and green, and the famous baobab trees are topped by a beautiful green canopy of leaves, creating amazing landscapes not seen in other times of the year.2. Crowds are generally smaller, making it possible to get in closer to wildlife sightings and capture that perfect photo.3. Because it's considered to be "low season," airline fares are usually quite a bit lower than during other times of the year.4. Wildlife mamas and babies are out and about, making it possible to observe and enjoy special moments like the ones posted below.5. In February, we obtain access to the Lake Ndutu area of The Serengeti, a region that is not included on the itinerary during the summer months. It's an amazing area and full of surprises, with a high probability to witness the ongoing wildebeest/zebra migration. This past February, Lake Ndutu was a favorite of ours, and we are excited to return.Instinct Tours and Marcy's Photo Journey have joined together to provide the very best in a Tanzania safari experience. We offer first class accommodations, expert guiding and education about the flora and fauna of the region, and the opportunity to enjoy aspects of local culture, as we interact with the unforgettable people, including a visit to a primary school.Time is running out to be a part of this adventure because accommodations must be secured very soon. We have decided to limit the February experience to a more intimate, private group, thus limiting the participation to only eight travelers. COMMITMENTS NEED TO BE MADE BY THE END OF JUNE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF THIS JOURNEY! Put it on your calendar...February 7-20, 2025. Please contact us now for details.
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Yesterday there was finally time to begin loading the Norway pictures to the website. I'll be adding images over the next few days, so it's still a work in progress. Check out the "Notable Norway" collection at marcysphotography.com!
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I love this so beautiful ❤️
UNITY SCHOOL UPDATE!We now only have two weeks left to accept donations for Unity School in Arusha, Tanzania. Total collected is $1950, but we are still $550 short of our goal. All donations must be in by Monday, June 10th, in order to be included in our June delivery of school supplies and basic operational expenses for these precious children.Donations may be made through our online funder (video pinned to the top of this page), Venmo, or by check. We are humbled by and grateful to all of those who have donated so far and are still hoping to reach our goal of $2500! Please enjoy these images (with accompanying commentary) that were taken on our last visit in February, and consider helping us be a blessing to make a difference for Unity School. Maybe you are unable to help right now, but could SHARE THIS POST in hopes that it would reach others who can help.
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Beautiful children!
What is your Venmo address?
Cindi thank you for sharing. These pictures are a reminder of how blessed we are to have our schools funded.
According to our best recollections, after our most recent trip to Scandinavia, Doug and I have now been privileged to visit 32 countries. Is there a country that stands out to you as a personal favorite? Wondering which trips you have most enjoyed.Here's our list: England, Scotland, Ireland, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Costa Rica, Canada, Namibia, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Greece, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Iceland, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Mexico. Just curious and hoping for some feedback!
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I have been fortunate to travel extensively, including eight trips to Africa, most European Countries, many South American Countries, Costa Rica, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Jordan. My love is Iceland. I have been four times and can’t wait to go back again.
I went to Finland for the Northern Lights. It was amazing!!
Central Asia, or the Five Stans, are my recent favorite countries to visit. I went with Kalpak Travel.
TANZANIA 2025 UPDATEThree Safari Adventure trips are now on the calendar for 2025:Babies and Mamas February 7-20 (6 openings)Great Migration May 23-June 5 (5 openings)Great Migration September 3-16 (2 openings)WE WILL BE CLOSING THE WINDOW SOON ON THESE TRIPS, SO THAT FINAL PLANNING AND RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE. Marcy's Photo Journey is partnering with Instinct Tours of Arusha, Tanzania to bring our travelers the very best in a life-changing safari experience. We strive to include three major components in our tours: excellent wildlife viewing, cultural and environmental education, and the benefit of small group camaraderie where you will make long-lasting friendships. If you have been thinking about a trip to Africa, we'd love to communicate with you about what we have to offer. Cost is about $7000 per person, not including flights.(SHARES GREATLY APPRECIATED!)
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Our sister-in-law in Michigan passed away a few days ago after a long, hard battle with cancer. We just heard about the arrangements and regret to inform you that Marcy's Photo Journey will not be at the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival this year as planned. So sorry for the last minute notice! If you were planning to come by our booth and are looking for artwork for your home, please contact us directly or check out our inventory at Grit & Grace Market in Cleveland or Painted Tree Boutiques in Knoxville. We have some brand new work that we were planning to display at the festival and would love the opportunity to show it to you!
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So sorry for your loss. Sending positive thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
I'm so sorry Doug and Marcy. Peace and love be with you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time ❤️
BIG NEWS! We now have $1800 in donations for Unity School! Doug and I can hardly wait to see these sweet students next month when we head to Tanzania and deliver much needed funds for supplies. We feel very privileged to be part of this ongoing effort. Donations have come in from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Florida, and Wyoming, in addition to local donors. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!There are only two more weeks left to collect donations. Still hoping for $700 more to meet our goal of $2500!
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That is a great fundraiser project!
What are you doing with the donations?
AWESOME! Great work
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Yes, we are already thinking about Africa!
Me too, but not for a while! Sure hope to see elephants when I get there!
Guess what happens just one week from today?We'll be setting up for the 61st Annual Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival! It's always our biggest sales weekend of the year, and we can't help but be excited about this event because we see so many of our friends and customers during the two day festival. The festival has expanded this year to over 200 vendors, and we are fortunate to be in a great location near the food and restrooms. 🙂 Look for us in 327-A. Hours are 9-5 on Saturday, June 1st and 10-4 on Sunday, June 2nd.We'll have a great variety of wall art, boxed notecards, matted prints, and greeting cards. Two of our granddauhters, Sadie and Madelyn, will be on hand to help us out, so it's worth stopping by just to meet them!See you next weekend!!
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We will miss you this year. Jacqueline gets married that weekend. 😊🎂😍🍾
It is now only three weeks from today that we once again leave for Tanzania with our second group of travelers for 2024! This trip has been a long time in coming, and we're now on the final countdown. I am especially excited about this one because I have four cousins who are part of this group. It can't get much better than spending time with family in a place that you love. As strong as natural family bonds are, I know that being together day after day in God's amazing creation will create even stronger relationships among all of those who are participating in this Tanzania adventure. We will also be traveling with a couple of brand new friends and reuniting with travel buddies from the past. It's going to be great!Donations have started coming in for Unity School, and I am very pleased to report that we have now collected a total of $950 toward our departure day goal (June 13th) of $2500. If you haven't seen the FREEFUNDER video that we produced about the needs of Unity School, it is pinned to the top of this page, and we urge you to take a few moments to watch. Donations can be made through the online funding option or, if you prefer, we are happy to accept checks or electronic funds transfer through Venmo.Why are we doing this? Doug and I feel very strongly that Unity School is a place where we can make a difference in the lives of children, and we want to see that dream realized. At this point in our lives, it is a priority for us to bless others as God provides. We personally donate each time, but we can do so much more with your help!Thank you so much to all of those who have already donated. If you decide to help us out and have questions about exactly how to make your donation, please contact us.
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Happy to be home now with some incredible memories of the longest trip we've ever taken. Twenty-four days is a long time, but every single part of the adventure was so good. I think Doug and I agree that our week in the Lofoten Islands was our favorite part of the journey, but Norway was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. We are so glad that we chose to visit the Scandinavian area of the world for our 50th anniversary.We are honored that so many of you chose to follow along with us! Thank you for all of the positive feedback and encouraging comments. All of the photos from this epic trip are available for custom order, and we will be choosing a few of our favorites to put on canvas for the galleries. Over the next few days, I'll also add a Norway collection to the website and will be letting you know when the new collection is ready for viewing.
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What a beautiful trip for your anniversary! I hope thoroughly enjoyed your pictures! Happy Anniversary to you both! 💕
Welcome home. Know you are exhausted❤️
What a great adventure!!!
It may have been because we were just so tired by the time we arrived in Copenhagen, and we couldn't muster up any energy. Or maybe because it was the first beautiful weekend of the year, which coincided with a two day national holiday, and out came all of those eager Danes who had been cooped up during the long winter months. Or was it the Royal Race taking place all day, closing most of the major city center roads and bringing in tens of thousands of runners who wanted to take the opportunity to run with the royals?Whatever the reason, we did not do the capitol of Denmark justice. There are some wonderful photo opportunities there, and we just dropped the ball...too much effort to figure it all out and fight the crowds. We settled for a couple of nice dinners in old town, a canal cruise, a little walking through the city center, and sampling some fabulous pastries from a neighborhood bakery, but for the most part of our two days in Copenhagen, we enjoyed resting in our quaint, little apartment. So these images will only give you a small glimpse into what Copenhagen is like, but it's all we have!
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Still looks all so wonderful to me! I hope we can get together soon. I want to hear from you personally about your travels. Your experiences thru what you share takes me to places I know I can't go but can see so much through your photography and descriptions. I am glad to hear when you and Doug arrive home safely.
Sounds like my time in Copenhagen too, the end of a longish vacation and a bike race in town with streets closed. Glad you took the time for yourselves....nothing wrong with that, simply enjoying the ambience while relaxing.
Your apartment view looks similar to the view we had when we stayed there. You got some beautiful shots of the city.
It looks like the "Babies and Mamas" wildlife safari IS ON for February 7-24, 2025! This past February was fantastic, and we saw so many mamas with little ones. They were all adorable, but I have to give the cuteness award to the baby lions. 🙂 There is another reason why the February safari adventure is very special, though. It includes a part of the southern Serengeti that we are not usually able to visit. The Lake Ndutu area is amazingly beautiful, and during this time of year large herds of wildebeest and zebras are migrating through. We also saw many flamingos at the lake location, as well as lions.Right now we only have six participants, but yesterday Makinda said we will go for it! The intimacy of a small group is more like a private safari than a tour, and we love it. However, we will welcome at least six more, and still enjoy the benefits of a small group. Come explore southern Serengeti with Marcy's Photo Journey and Instinct Tours! We’d love to send you more information. All we need is an email address.
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On our last night in the Lofotens, there was a clear sky with no wind, and when I was up at 1:00 and happened to look out the window, I couldn't resist getting my camera out and taking a few shots. It never got any darker than this while we were there! Without black out window coverings, sleep would have been difficult. I was thankful that conditions were perfect on that last night for some "blue hour" photography.Our drive to the airport was much more scenic than I had anticipated, so I took several pictures out the car window as Doug drove. After a very long day, we arrived back to Oslo where we spent one night, and then it was on to Denmark. We are in Copenhagen now and tomorrow is the end of our time in Scandinavia. Hope you enjoy these last looks at Norway. I'll be winding things up tomorrow...
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I can’t pick a favorite
Worth getting up for. Absolutely stunning. And I love the churches. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
These are absolutely amazing!
We're packing up now to be ready bright and early tomorrow for the five hour drive to the airport. We'll fly to Oslo for one night and then take the train through Sweden to Copenhagen, where we'll have three days and nights in Denmark before heading back to Tennessee.I guess it's obvious that we have loved our six days here in the Lofoten Islands. Doug put together a one minute good-bye video (posted on this page), and I'm sharing a few parting shots that were taken today. We actually have talked (more than once) about coming back here in the winter for some snow landscapes, so who knows?
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Thank you for taking us along on your trip! It was amazing!
Idk why you guys even own a home - as little as your there, you could bunk with your kids! 😂😂. But I love following all your travels! I want to be you when I grow up. 😉
Goodbye Lofoten Islands, NorwayTo see Mr. Crabbe try and attack us, watch until the end ...
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I love it!❤️
🥰😂
Beautiful 🤩
Sincere thanks for all of the positive comments on the photos! You really know how to make an old woman feel good. 🙂 Yesterday we explored a little more and enjoyed dramatic skies and a tad warmer temperatures most of the day. We talked to a local lady in a bakery (best cinnamon rolls ever!), and she said that the Lofotens are very crowded in the high seasons, both in summer and winter. Right now there aren't too many tourists here, and it's like we have all of this beauty to ourselves. Many of the restaurants haven't even opened yet for the season, so finding places to eat has been somewhat challenging at times. We've had sandwiches quite a bit in our cabin, which is okay with us. Norway is a very expensive country to visit, so we figure we have saved a little bit of money by not eating out as much.(View each picture full screen for best effect and to see accompanying captions.
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Marcy's Photo Journey needs to write a book of her journeys and her pictures. Just saying.
Beautiful
Your adventures are so incredible! I’ve so enjoyed being in your journeys with you. Your photos capture the beauty as if we were right there with you! Enjoy your special anniversary holiday together!!
Our drone is named "Mr. Crabbe" for the way "he" looks, and I brought him to Norway with the hopes of getting some good footage. They are quite a bit stricter in the EU on flying rules, even for small devices that fly free in the US. Nevertheless, we registered, paid a fee and passed the Norway drone test to be certified legal so we could capture some of the aerial views of our trip. This 45 seconds of raw footage from the deck of our accommodations in Reine in the Lofoten Islands. From here you can see the impossibly narrow main road. There are many long one-lane sections, and you just have to learn the rhythm of who has the right of way.
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How cool!😲 A drone!!! Your Photo Journey is such a gem! The driver (operator ) of the drone … must be Doug… did some awesome work👍
A drone! That is so cool! You'll have so much fun taking more incredible photos! Enjoy!!!
Very cool! No pun intended!😅
Two more days here in the Lofoten Islands! This location is indeed a photographer's dream destination. I'm already thinking that we just may have to return in the winter season when these beautiful landscapes are covered with snow. 🙂By this time, I'm afraid that many of you are tiring of so many pictures, but I'm still excited about sharing because the scenery is overwhelmingly gorgeous. We'll be leaving here on Friday to start the long trek home by way of Sweden and Denmark. This will have been the longest trip we've ever taken, but it has all been so good. Doug did an excellent job in planning this journey to commemorate our 50th anniversary. When I first saw that handsome guy across the dining hall in college, I knew that he was a keeper!
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Congratulations on 50 years and still going strong (enough) physically and mentally. What a wonderful vacation. I could never tire of these photos! What a beautiful trip, which has me plotting and planning. Enjoy every moment, even the exhausted ones.
No! I never get tired of your beautiful pictures of places that I will never see in person. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful!
Come with us to Tanzania and discover a whole, new world! It's not just about the wildlife, but you will love getting to see so many animals in their natural habitat, observing their behavior, and seeing God's magnificent creation up close and personal. Immerse yourself in a different culture and enjoy getting to learn and grow as you meet friends from another part of the planet. In case you missed earlier notifications, we have two trips on the calendar for 2025. Both are Great Migration adventures and will take place in May/June and September. Due to unforeseen circumstances causing two of our couples to have to withdraw from the September excursion, we currently have four openings. We also would love to have six more travelers join us for the May/June tour.A Babies and Mamas safari opportunity is also in the works for February, if there is enough interest. Marcy's Photo Journey is partnering with Instinct Tours to bring you the very best in education, culture, accommodations, and adventure. If you've ever considered a trip to Africa, now is a great time to fulfill that dream. Doug and I will be with you every step of the way!Contact us for more details!
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Instinct Tours are waiting for another discovery.
Good morning from Reine, Norway!
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Good morning! Enjoy your day!
🤗 Good morning! Have an excellent day. All your photos have been stellar. What a beautiful trip for both of you. ❤️
It looks so beautiful there! What an amazing experience.
More travel photography, this time from Doug. Today we made our way through the Lofoten Islands of Norway to the fishing village of Reine. One of our goals was to photograph the colorful "Fishing Cabins" that line the harbors of island villages. Originally, these were places where off-duty fishermen would stay for rest between fishing trips, but in modern times have been converted into tourist accommodations. We are staying in one of these converted cabins, seen across the harbor on the left.
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So different from yesterday! First day we were able to shed our coats since we've been here. We traveled to the town of Reine today, known as one of the most beautiful in the Lofoten Islands. It did not disappoint. We'll be here for the next four nights in our converted "fisherman's shack." It's really nice and located right on the water, so we're excited about being here awhile.I took so many pictures today! Here's a few...
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It is all so idyllic! Every picture is picture perfect. Thank you for sharing.
as always, beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.
Are you driving around or taking buses, ferries are both? Is English working okay there?
First day in the Lofoten Islands can be summed up in four words...chilly, rainy, foggy, and misty. We were out most of the day trying to persevere, and it was tough. Lost of scenes like this, but I'm too tired to even go through them all. Headed to bed and hoping for brighter skies tomorrow...
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This is a beautiful picture.
The Lofotens are great in all weather and it changes so quickly. Hope you get some glorious blue skies.
Still a beautiful picture even with all of the elements.
For the first time since arriving in Norway, we had something other than clear, sunny skies yesterday. As much as we have enjoyed the beautiful, spring weather, the landscape shots from last evening are more like I had expected Norway would be. It was very cold and windy as we spent quite a while out on the deck capturing some of the dynamic skies. Not the show that most of you had at home, but lovely nonetheless! 🙂 Unfortunately, we knew that there was no chance of Northern Lights here right now because it never does get dark enough.So here's a few more harbors and some seascapes from our last day on the Hurtigruten Nordlys. It's been a fabulous experience, but we're both ready to explore a little more by land from this point on.
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Beautiful photos! Did you take any Northern Lights photos from last nights Extreme G5 solar flare ?
Amazing photos!
What a awesome trip
Even now we are sitting at dinner and loving this view! Last dinner on the ship…
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As we continue to travel in the Arctic Ocean, our ship has stopped at many picturesque fishing villages, giving us some insight into one of Norway's biggest industries. It's worth noting that we never see any trash, litter, or vandalism anywhere. Each town is remarkably neat and clean, and that would also apply to the two large cities we visited, Oslo and Bergen. My impression is that life here is simple, people are hard-working and take great pride in their environment. In this part of the country, homes are modest but incredibly well-maintained.We have had some cold times, especially when we've gone out on the deck to take pictures while the ship was moving. Winds were brutal to the point where a couple of times I actually wondered if it could blow me off the ship before I reached the door to go back inside. One time I lingered a little longer than Doug taking pictures, and he came back for me, afraid that I would be overcome by the wind. We now are docked in Kirkenes, the port that is less than 10 miles from Russia. In a couple of hours, the ship will turn around and head back south. This has been a great adventure so far and certainly unlike anything we've ever done before. We're now eagerly anticipating the six days we'll be spending in the Lofoten Islands, where we're hoping to get some great landscape and wildlife images. That part of the trip begins on Saturday night as we leave the ship.Today's pictures show our ship, arctic scenery, and many of the small fishing villages.
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Awesome scenery! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.
Really enjoying the ride along!! 🥰
Stunning scenery! Thanks for the ride along!
As of today, we are half-way through the cruise portion of this anniversary trip. We are now above the Arctic Circle and headed to Kirkenes, a city of about 3500 people that is a little less than 10 miles from the Russian border. When we get there on Thursday morning, the ship will turn around and head back south to Bergen. Doug and I will stay on board until Saturday when we'll disembark at the small town of Svolvaer in the Lofoten Islands. Once there, we'll pick up our rental car which will allow us to spend the next six days exploring the islands.We are really loving the cruise and finding it to be so relaxing. I feel like I've turned into a lazy bones, taking too many naps and spending hours doing nothing but enjoying the scenery and getting a glimpse into life in Norway. It's an impressive country and because this is a coastal cruise, we are able to see many farms, small towns, and snow capped mountains as we head north. Locals and service personnel on the ship continue to tell us that our sunny, mild weather is quite unusual for this time of year. We'll take it! Today is the first day that I've worn my flannel lined pants and probably could have gotten along without them, but they feel pretty good when I'm out in the wind on the deck with my camera. We've had some incredible sunsets aboard ship. Today's images are typical of what we're seeing as we continue to go north.
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Beautiful photos Marcy ! Norway was great I even bought a pair of loafers!
Wonderful Cruise here on. Being a coastal cruise, I imagine that you're on a pretty small ship (??)
What amazing scenery! I am a bit jealous!
This past February, Doug and I escorted three intrepid travelers to Tanzania for the very first Instinct Tours safari! Marcy's Photo Journey is so happy to have had a part in this collaboration effort, which was officially called our "Mamas and Babies Safari."February is a fantastic time to be in The Serengeti if you love seeing the baby animals. The landscape is lush and green, and we were surprised to witness a wildebeest birth, which was quite special. Also, a portion of the wildebeest and zebra migration was underway, and we happened to be at just the right place to immerse ourselves in that experience as well.It's Mother's Day week and what better time to announce that we are now considering another safari adventure for February 2025! Once again, our goal would be to see many mamas with their little ones in tow, as we explore Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and The Serengeti.We are now gauging interest in this adventure and need to know if we have enough probable participants before we do any further planning. We need AT LEAST EIGHT PEOPLE to join us to make this dream come true!By the end of May, we want to be in full planning mode, so we hope to hear very soon from anyone who is SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING this option. For this 13 day life-changing experience, cost is around $7000 plus flight, and includes meals, transportation, services of a professional safari guide and naturalist, and first class accommodations. Doug and I will be working closely with our friend Makinda, owner of Instinct Tours, to bring you the best Tanzania has to offer. Either leave a comment below or contact us through private message.
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We now are half way there…THINK ABOUT IT!
Yay!! We already have two...just need six more!
AT SEA...The pictures have to tell the story because words can't do it justice. Tomorrow we cross the Arctic Circle. Oh my goodness, we are enjoying this adventure!
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Wow! That’s really all I can say! So breathtakingly beautiful, and I’m sure it is even more so in person 😍❤️ So glad that you share your adventures with us all!
Just amazing!! So glad we get to follow along.💜
Pictures are amazing. Tell a wonderful story!
With a population of 275,000, Bergen is Norway's second largest city. It is also the rainiest city in Europe, with an average of 200 rainy days per year. We defied the odds, and both days we were in Bergen were picture perfect!Bergen is a port city and was where we boarded our ship for the coastal cruise north. We left right at sunset, so our parting shots were in beautiful light, which just added to our already favorable impression.
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It’s a beautiful place. Wayne’s cousin, Sally, played principal cello in the Bergen Symphony for many years.
I enjoy your pictures so much. Thanks
Gorgeous pics! We want to do that itinerary! Ask Doug, how much for the itinerary? 😍
Yesterday we left Flam in the morning by boat, then took a bus to Voss where we boarded a train to Bergen. It was a very good day, especially the scenic fjord cruise. I know it's kind of scenery overload, but that's what this Norway excursion is all about, and we are loving it.After a city tour of Bergen this morning and lunch in the historic downtown, we are now on our ship for the next nine days. We set sail tonight headed straight up the coast until we get to the very top point in the country. Not sure how internet will be on board, but we'll try to post when we can.
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Thank you for always sharing your traveling adventures, Marcy. This looks so beautiful. Happy early anniversary blessings to you both. So thankful you are enjoying this travel season together! ❤️Miss seeing you!
I love this trip y'all are on. It's so beautiful ❤️
Today's journey shared from our personal feed. See description below.
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A few weeks ago, we posted a Free Funder video about our ongoing support of Unity School in Tanzania. We thought that by using that online tool, it might lend more credibility and response to our appeal for donations. It seems, though, that we were very wrong about that because response has been minimal. If you are more comfortable donating directly to Marcy's Photo Journey by sending us a personal check or using Venmo, we would love to hear from you. Our goal by the end of May is still $2500, but as of right now, we only have $300 to take with us when we visit Unity School again in June. The need is there, and we are still hoping that many of you will contribute to this very worthy effort. We leave for Tanzania on June 13th and will be purchasing school supplies with all donated money. PLEASE HELP US! You can still use the Free Funder link or contact us for additional details on making a donation through Marcy's Photo Journey.A huge thank you to all who have donated thus far! We can make a difference in the lives of these children with your assistance.
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Cutest photo!❤️
Good morning from Flam, Norway!
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Looking good!
Good morning! What a beautiful anniversary trip! You both look great! Keep enjoying ( and sharing) so we can enjoy
Good Morning!!🙋♀️🌸
Norway best compares in size to Montana and has a population similar to that of Minnesota. It's well known as a very scenic country, and I can already concur with that, even though we've only seen a small portion so far. It was both fun and challenging to take pictures from the train as it chugged along from Oslo to Flam yesterday. From the beginning of spring at the first part of our journey, the landscape changed drastically to the middle of winter as we climbed into the high elevations. Today's images were all taken from the train. Hope they make you feel like you were right there with us!
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You can certainly see the changes as the trip progresses‼️❤️. Good job as always ‼️‼️‼️
I love the red houses and barns! Beautiful scenery!
I need to be there. So beautiful ❤️
TANZANIA 2025 UPDATE!Just received word yesterday that one of the couples on the September 2025 safari will not be able to take the trip, leaving us with two openings. If you are interested in being part of this Great Migration journey, it's not too late! Also, we still have availability for six on the May/June 2025 trip. We can accept reservations through the end of this month. Doug and I are working closely with our friend, Arnold Makinda of Instinct Tours, to provide the very best educational and cultural safari experience for our travelers. It's so much more than just seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to learn from a master naturalist whose knowledge will amaze you day after day. Makinda also has an uncanny way of being at the right place at just the right time, allowing us to witness and capture those special moments in nature.We are planning this adventure now so that we can reserve the top notch accommodations for your comfort and enjoyment. Our itinerary includes visits to the three best places to see wildlife and birds in Tanzania...Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and The Serengeti. Interested in finding out more? CONTACT US NOW!
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Today was a travel day. We left Oslo by train at 8:25 and arrived in Flam at 2:30. We both enjoyed the train ride and had plenty of gorgeous scenery to keep us glued to the window with cameras in hand. Things are now starting to look like the Norway I was expecting!When we checked into our hotel for the next two nights, we were thrilled to find out that we seem to have landed the very best room with two decks. The two pictures below show our views from the room, and we couldn't be happier. Signs of spring are just starting to appear here, but we saw lots of deep snow along the way today as we were in some high mountains for part of the journey.Hope to put up a few more pictures later on of the scenery from the train, but it's time to head to dinner!
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I remember this trip very well😊
That is so beautiful. I love all the pictures. What a awesome view
A fabulous view. So beautiful.
Arrived at our hotel in Oslo yesterday afternoon around 1:30. Not much sleep on the plane, so we were both quite tired and a nap was the first thing on our agenda. After about 90 minutes of rest, it was time to launch out and find the location of our harbor dinner cruise, which turned out to be a great evening.I love to photograph masted ships, especially old, wooden ones, so you're getting an overload of boat pictures today. We're taking today as mainly a rest day because we have a very busy schedule over the next week. Stay tuned...
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What is the name of your tour and the company you are traveling with?
I love your photos and I’m looking forward to seeing more. Enjoy your adventure!
Happy Golden Anniversary you two! Enjoy your trip!
Although the actual 50th anniversary date isn't until July, Doug and I have planned a trip to Scandinavia as our official anniversary trip. We fly the friendly skies tomorrow, from Knoxville to Washington DC, to Frankfurt, and finally landing in Oslo on Sunday. Looks like the winter coats will come out of hiding for at least a portion of the journey when we'll be above the Arctic Circle in Norway.If you know of someone who would enjoy traveling with us, seeing our pictures, and reading our thoughts on Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, please invite them to follow Marcy's Photo Journey! We're anticipating some of the most beautiful landscapes we've ever seen and hoping we can do a good job of capturing them for you to enjoy.We'll be checking in as often as possible!
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I did that trip on my 50th birthday in Dec. That's what motivated me to xc ski for as long as I could. It was a beautiful trip & at 75 I'm still skiing Congratulations on 50 years!!
50 years. No way. Did you get married when you were 10?💕
Wow!!! Have another wonderful trip. Will happily armchair travel with you again. 🤗💕🙏
We will be so honored if you visit our gallery tomorrow during Spring Market! Come early for best selections throughout the store.
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A preview of our Spring Market sale coming up this Saturday at Grit & Grace in Cleveland! If you see something you love and cannot make it to the market, let us know and we'll tell you how to purchase online and have your purchase shipped to your home. It's easy!
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Doug and I have been working too hard lately, and we hadn't been able to fit in a trip to Cades Cove in a very long time. We decided this morning that heading to the mountains would do us some good, and we were right about that. Three months is way too long to go without that "Smokies hug" that always refreshes and rejuvenates.Bears were everywhere! We saw a total of 16, and the Cove was so beautiful with all of the spring greens. A few dogwoods were still in bloom, and traffic wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be. All in all, a great day!
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Beautiful shots!! I need to plan a trip up there. Any tips for bear spotting?
Great photos
These will be great cards.
"Foggy Solitude Along the North Shore" is the sixth in our new, premium line of art pieces created for Grit & Grace's Spring Market coming up this Saturday. A misty, mysterious afternoon proved to be a special gift as we visited this coastal location in Iceland and spent time walking along the coast with our cameras in hand.At 38 X 26, the framed canvas an ideal focal point for any room in your home. Add that homey, nostalgic, cozy feel to your space by hanging this one above your fireplace, sofa, or bed. The soft, neutral palette will easily blend in with any decor while providing a sense of peace and serenity.You can't go wrong with original art...SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THINGS YOU LOVE!Enjoy 20% off the regular price of $350 during the Spring Market on Saturday!(Can't make it to The Market? WE SHIP!)
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Have you ever stood on a mountain top in the black darkness of night and waited for that first glimpse of light on the horizon? It's an amazing experience and one that I hope I'll have many more times in the future."By Dawn's Early Light" is the best photograph of that special moment that I've been able to capture to date. It was taken from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies on an extremely cold, October morning. I crawled out of my warm bed around 2:45 am to be able to make the journey, picking up a photographer friend on the way, and be there in time to set up and wait for the moment.This image makes the viewer feel like you are right there! Although we have sold three large metals of this one, we now have a canvas for the very first time. Framed in a natural, barn wood frame, "By Dawn's Early Light" measures 38 X 26 and is our 4th new art piece, created especially for Grit & Grace Market's big celebration of Spring one week from tomorrow, April 27th.Receive 20% off the regular price of $350 ON THAT DAY ONLY.
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That’s is BEAUTIFUL!! Your patience (and lack of sleep) was well worth it!
Wow!
GREAT NEWS! Our Tanzania Great Migration adventure for September, 2025 is NOW FULL.We are thrilled to have the opportunity to escort 15 passengers on this journey to one of our favorite spots in the world. If you were hoping to be part of this unique travel opportunity and missed out on September, we still have eight spots remaining for the May/June option, but you need to ACT NOW.(We will begin a WAITING LIST in case someone has to drop out of the September trip. Just let us know if you'd like to be on it.)
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I’m very interested in traveling with you but, I‘m responsible for my 96 year old aunt and can’t plan that far ahead.
Can’t wait
"Praying for a Rainbow" is one of our new pieces coming to Marcy's Photo Journey at Grit & Grace Market! At 38 X 26 and framed in a rustic, barn wood, handcrafted frame, it is the ideal size for above a bed, sofa, or fireplace!Regular price for this premium quality canvas is $350, but it will be 20% off for the Spring Market on April 27th. Make plans now to see this one and six other brand new pieces being delivered next week!
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Gorgeous!!!😍😍😍
This is epic😍❤️
Just finished framing this beauty! At 62 X 42, “Mountains Mighty” is the biggest canvas we’ve ever ordered as a gallery piece, although we have had at least one custom order metal that was even larger. If you have an extra large wall space and are looking for an impact piece, you’ll want to see this premium line, fine art canvas in person.Coming to our Knoxville gallery by the weekend!
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We're gearing up for one of the very best days of spring, Grit & Grace's Spring Market on April 27th. Seven brand new framed canvases will be available at the Market, and I'm going to preview each of them over the next few days.First up is "Roan Mountain Sunrise," a stunning 38 X 26 piece from our top quality premium line. Finished in a hand-crafted barn wood frame, this versatile piece would look great above a fireplace, sofa, desk, bed, or dining room buffet.Regularly priced at $350, it will be reduced by 20% at the Market...an incredible deal for a premium line piece.(If you love this one and live far enough away that you cannot attend the Market, we'd be happy to create this same piece for you and ship it to your home!)
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Amazing!
Dramatic landscapes are the norm in Iceland, and I keep going back to these images, taken in 2022, and finding ones I love. Just added the photos below to the website this morning, and you may want to take a look if you like breathtaking landscapes. (Actually hoping I can convince Doug to return to Iceland sometime before long, so that I can capture more of that magical destination.)THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, ALL PURCHASES ON MY WEBSITE WILL BE DISCOUNTED BY 20%. Access the site with the following link: marcysphotography.com.
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We are kicking off our funding campaign for Unity School of Tanzania. PLEASE watch the short video on this link and consider donating. In order to reach as many potential donors as possible, we request that you share on your personal page! Thank you so much for helping us reach our goal of $2,500 by June 1st.
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One of our canvas suppliers is currently offering a spring sale on their products, and we'd like to pass the savings on to you. Because the response to some of our churches in Iceland was so positive, we've chosen three versions of "Little Cliffside Church" (shown below) and are taking orders. Very simple, and yet dramatic and impactful, this image will print beautifully on canvas!Two sizes are available in our standard canvas line: 16 X 24..........................$75.00 20 X 30..........................$85.00If you'd like to have your canvas framed, Doug will custom frame it in a floating frame for an additional $75 for the smaller size and $85.00 for the larger one. You may personalize your picture by having a scripture verse or inspirational text added at no extra charge.Orders will be accepted through April 26th. Please send us a message if you are interested. Prepayment will be expected either by check or Venmo before we place your order.Great Mother's Day gift!(WE SHIP, so don't let distance stop you! For local customers, we will make arrangements for pick up at our home in Knoxville or our gallery at Grit & Grace Market.)
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If you haven't yet visited our Knoxville gallery, located in Painted Tree Boutiques - Knoxville, TN, this weekend would be a great time to do so! The entire store is having a HUGE End of Season Sale, and Marcy's Photo Journey has plenty of markdowns throughout our three spaces there.Look for us in G 9-10, B 15, and D 22. You'll love our variety...from the Smokies to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons to Europe and on to Africa. Come see us!
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Beautiful work
As all of us who live in east Tennessee know, Spring doesn't always come easy around here! It has to tease us two or three times before really deciding to hang around awhile. Even so, I wouldn't trade a Smoky Mountains spring for living anywhere else. Cades Cove is greener by the day, and my steps are just naturally a little lighter this time of year. The light in the mornings is so gorgeous, and everywhere you look there's a freshness that just has a way of naturally bringing hope to our spirits.Enjoy two spring images below that would make a great focal point in your home. Large or small, a good photo should tell a story and be so engaging that the viewer will enjoy looking at it again and again. If you're interested in placing a custom order on any image that we feature on this page, please contact us and we'll explain the process. From now through the end of the month, all who place a customer order will receive 20% off our regular pricing and we will wave the $50 custom order fee.I'll be sharing a variety of options over the next several days in hopes that you will see something that you love!(As always, NO ONE IS LEFT OUT of this offer! WE SHIP.)
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