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From Tanzania to New York in the span of just three weeks! Our time in the city with our four oldest granddaughters was SO MUCH FUN...not sure when we last laughed so much. Hallie, Sadie, Marleigh, and Madelyn were phenomenal to travel with, and we are so grateful for each one.One of the highlights of the adventure in New York was our sunset cruise along the Hudson River. I loved the opportunity to shoot the city at night from the water, giving a new perspective, completely different than anything I had seen in the past.Some beautiful light streaming through one of the windows in the New York Public Library called for a couple of models. 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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One more week to take advantage of 20% off all custom orders from our Tanzania safari adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
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Another Serengeti glimpse...It was our last night in the southern Serengeti, and early the next morning, we were leaving for Ngorongoro. We had seen lots of animal mamas and babies and plenty of male and female lions, but no baby lions. When we first spotted this beautiful lioness from a distance, she was in perfect afternoon light and a nice setting, so I captured the first landscape then. As were moved closer, we could see that she was sound asleep and it didn't appear that she would be moving anytime soon.The third picture shows how she looked the next time we passed by her. Aha! She was obviously a nursing mama, so there had to be cubs somewhere nearby! We all began scanning the area to see if we could find any cubs within our sightline. Sure enough, weeds were moving up on a bank. a ways from where we were. We headed that direction, and it wasn't long before we could see little heads peeking over the tall weeds and, at times, tails and paws flying through the air. They were too well hidden and too far away, though, to get any really good shots. We moved a short distance away where we saw a lioness in the "kill stance" and when we followed her stare, we spotted a line of wildebeests approaching. What were we about to see? As the wildebeests got closer, she took off like a shot, but was unsuccessful in the end. After missing the kill, she disappeared down into the weeds for several minutes, and we all wondered if she may have been hurt during the confrontation.Then we saw her get up and head back toward where the cubs were waiting. This was the first time we knew for sure that she was the same mama we had seen resting earlier. The reunion of the little family was priceless! ... See MoreSee Less
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Three more examples showing how our recent images from safari can take your space from drab to drama! Remember we are currently offering 20% off all Tanzania photos through March 15th. ... See MoreSee Less
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Come with us to Tanzania in 2025!Marcy's Photo Journey is collaborating with Instinct Tours to bring our customers the VERY BEST in a first-class safari experience. See the best nature has to offer, and bring home wonderful memories and fantastic pictures. Our trips are photographer-friendly, with top notch guides who know where to find the shots and how to capture the best light. You will enjoy classy accommodations with excellent service and delicious meals. Both May and September trips are scheduled with the Great Migration in mind. We can promise you there won't be a dull moment! Plans are now being finalized, and we'd love to send you more information. Don't miss out...just contact us with your email address(All shares are encouraged and greatly appreciated.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Marketing is not my favorite thing! I'd much rather just shoot and share photos, but I guess it's time come back to earth so we can sell some images and pay our gallery rent. 🙂Consider one of our stunning Africa landscapes for your home or office. ALL CUSTOM ORDERS FROM OUR RECENT SAFARI TO TANZANIA ARE 20% OFF THROUGH MARCH 15TH.(As always, shares are greatly appreciated!) ... See MoreSee Less
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I LOVE THEM ALL!The birds, antelopes, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and even the reptiles...I get excited about every sighting on a safari. But my heart beats just a little bit faster when we see the BIG CATS. As I continue to pore over tens of thousands of photos from our recent trip to Tanzania, I find myself returning again and again to the cats. This adventure will always be in my mind as THE LION SAFARI, and I honestly never got tired of seeing them. So we're going to close this chapter with some more images of cats.It you have seen any picture that you are interested in having in your home or office from our safari, we are offering 20% off on custom orders through March 15th. Contact us for sizing and pricing details! ... See MoreSee Less
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WE NOW ONLY HAVE 3 SPOTS LEFT FOR OUR GREAT MIGRATION SEPTEMBER ADVENTURE 2025! (May still has openings.)If you're thinking about joining us, we'd love to hear from you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Okay, several of you said you weren't tired of seeing safari pictures, so here we go! I have tried to identify these, but hopefully Arnold Makinda will see this post and help me out by commenting on the ones I don't remember or can't find in my bird book.For the bird lovers... ... See MoreSee Less
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"THE UGLY SIDE"Since many of you seem fine with a few more pictures and stories from our recent safari with IInstinct Tours, I thought I'd share just a little bit more. This scene took place on our first full day in The Serengeti as we were off road in an area that can only be accessed by obtaining a special permit. We had never been here before, and it was exciting to experience first hand some of the great wildebeest and zebra migration, as we found ourselves literally surrounded by hundreds of thousands of moving animals.We were leaving the large herds and going back out to the open landscape, when Makinda spotted a hyena running far ahead of our vehicle. Sensing that this hyena was on a "mission" of some kind, we followed chase and came upon a recent kill of a zebra. The zebra was still mostly intact, and we had no way of knowing exactly what had happened before we arrived, but assumed that perhaps a lion had killed the zebra overnight. Many birds (including four different types of vultures) were zooming to the scene get their share of the carcass, and the hyena we followed dived right in and was soon joined by another hyena. It was total chaos, and things were happening so fast as we watched nature at work.I LOVE zebras and kept reminding myself that all animals have to eat, but at times it was hard to watch. I have never witnessed an actual kill, but have seen some near misses and happened by just after kills have taken place. It's gruesome and gory and the ugly side of safari, but does provide an understanding of how things work in the wild. "Survival of the fittest" is much more understood than when I first heard the phrase in fifth grade science class! ... See MoreSee Less
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With the beginning of each new month, I always like to take a few minutes to look forward to upcoming events on the horizon for Photo Journey.Now home a week from our most recent trip to Tanzania, we are rested and eager to see spring arrive here in the Smokies and look forward to baby bears, incredible Cades Cove mornings, and opportunities to capture migrating birds through our lenses as they move through our area. In just nine days, we leave for New York with Hallie, Sadie, Marleigh, and Madelyn! There's nothing like spending time with our granddaughters, and we already know there'll be plenty of laughing and making great memories together. Easter is early this year, so we look forward to another great family weekend as we all celebrate our risen Savior the last weekend of this month.Although our 50th wedding anniversary isn't until the end of July, Doug and I have planned a special celebration trip to Norway during the last week of April and first couple weeks of May. This time we will not be traveling with a group, but will be exploring on our own, at our own pace, taking time to enjoy the culture and photography of Scandinavia. We are really looking forward to this special time together and can hardly believe that we have been married almost fifty years. That has to mean we're old, doesn't it?First weekend in June, we once again will be part of the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival. Right after that, it's time to escort our second group of travelers to Tanzania. Believe it or not, we're already looking forward to another two week safari trip because we know what awaits us!Marcy's Photo Journey friends and followers are the best! You consistently encourage us and are so kind in your comments and feedback about our photography. Still hoping to increase our numbers and would really appreciate your help. If you know of someone who would enjoy seeing our travels and photography, please mention us to them or invite them to follow our page. May God bless you and your families! ... See MoreSee Less
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By now, most of you are probably wondering if I'm ever going to stop posting from this last safari trip! I know it's been a lot, but we saw so many great sights that it's easy to get carried away.This will be the end, at least for a while...I promise! It's time to start looking ahead to our next adventure, which will be very different from this last one. In just two weeks, we are taking our four oldest granddaughters to New York over their spring break. So from the remote places of Africa, it's on to the Big Apple!Thanks to all for following along and providing such wonderful feedback on our photos from Tanzania. We already have several committed to travel with us in 2025, and now it's only fifteen weeks until we escort our next group of travelers and get to do it all over again. ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you ever wondered what "glamping" on the plains of the Serengeti is like? These were our most primitive accommodations, but with sisal carpet, flush toilets and hot showers in each tent, we were doing OK. You will see the main dining and lounge tent where they serve nice hot meals. Some camps are permanent, but they break down this particular camp at the end of March and reassemble everything closer to where the great migration is concentrated, then return next spring (October or November) to this site. Click on the audio to enjoy the sounds of nature. ... See MoreSee Less
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Doug and I will be sending out information to all parties interested in Tanzania 2025 TODAY! If you are not yet on our list and would like to find out more about our collaboration with Instinct Tours, please contact us with your email address at marcysphotojourney@gmail.com. It's not my intention to wear you out with photos, but I really want to show what it's like to go on safari. Most of these images have accompanying commentary and need to be viewed full screen.We would love to have you travel with us on this trip of a lifetime! (ALL SHARES GREATLY APPRECIATED.) ... See MoreSee Less
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"I CAN'T BELIEVE I ATE THE WHOLE THING"!There was never a day that we didn't see lions! Over the course of the safari, we spotted between 60-70...truly a phenomenal amount of lions. There have been other safari trips when we have only had one sighting, and on our first trip to South Africa and Botswana, we had no sightings at all, so it was almost unreal to see so many this time.When we first entered Serengeti, we saw this guy who was resting quite close to the road. Right away we noticed that he seemed a little stressed because he was panting rapidly. It was fairly hot, so we assumed that the panting was necessary as a way of cooling off.As he turned over, however, we were amazed at the size of his stomach! OH MY GOODNESS, this lion was stuffed. We all started recalling Thanksgiving dinners when we had "overdone it" a bit and could relate to his misery. 🙂Before the journey was complete, we would see many overeaters along the way. When they have food available, lions indulge to the point of misery and then "sleep it off" until hunger strikes again. ... See MoreSee Less
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Doug and I were thrilled to have Diane Murphey join us for the Instinct Tours inaugural adventure in Tanzania! We met Diane during a NPEG group shoot in Yellowstone just over two years ago and have kept in touch with her on Facebook since that time.A fellow photographer, Diane is from a very remote area of Oklahoma and serves on the city council of her small town. She stays busy with her family of six children and 21 grandchildren and her photography! Diane retired from Oklahoma Panhandle State University where she taught information technology for 40 years.It was our pleasure to get to know her better during our two week safari adventure and now have no doubt that we will be life long friends. Please take a few moments to read Diane's review of her experience in Tanzania: Tanzania Trip Review - Feb. 2024 "Tanzania is truly an amazing country blessed with beauty, bountiful wildlife, friendly and interesting people and a distinct culture of kindness. Just finished a safari with Instinct Tours, which was coordinated by Marcy’s Photo Journey. We toured both central and southern Serengeti and were blessed with a guide who enjoyed traveling slowly through this incredible creation allowing us to stop frequently. He would place the vehicle so that we had the very best opportunities to observe and photograph the animals and landscape. We were able to photograph the unique wildlife who live in the Serengeti including elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, monkeys, baboon, hippo, rhino, cape buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, and more, including a large variety of birds. Grateful for our guide, Arnold Makinda from Instinct Tours, who shared his depth of knowledge about the animals, country, people and ecosystem. He enabled us to get the shots that not everybody can get . For info on 2025 tours, contact Marcy's Photo Journey. This was my first trip to Tanzania, and it far exceeded any expectations I could have had. Would I return? You bet – in a second! I would absolutely go on a trip guided by Instinct Tours with tour coordination by Marcy's Photo Journey!" ... See MoreSee Less
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Why travel with Marcy's Photo Journey and Instinct Tours?We aren't interested in offering the cheapest Tanzanian experience, but we do feel that we provide the BEST TANZANIA EXPERIENCE! After two safaris with Arnold Makinda, Doug and I saw something very special about his qualifications and ability to enable those with him to learn the most, see the most, and get the shots no one else gets! When Makinda shared with us that he was starting his own tour company, we asked what we could do to help him.Now, having just returned from the most wonderful safari adventure we have ever taken (and our third tour with Makinda), we are even more enthused about doing whatever we can do to enable our friends and followers to take part in the most exciting African journey imaginable. Instinct Tours offers a first class, top notch tour in every way. Believe me, we wouldn't be doing this if we weren't totally convinced that it's the best out there! Two tours are on the calendar for 2025, and a third is now being considered. If you've ever had a desire to see the magic found in The Serengeti, contact us for specific information.(Look for reviews soon from those who traveled with us! All three of our travelers are returning with us in 2025, so that's a great endorsement.) ... See MoreSee Less
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On our recent trip to Tanzania, we explored a completely different area of the Serengeti. It was such a pleasure to see the southern part, which included Lake Ndutu and a major migration route for wildebeest and zebras. One of our sunrises there was spent with flamingoes who were enjoying the early morning light right along with us.We are often asked why we want to return to the same place again and again. Nature will always serve up something unique and different!"Flamingo Sunrise" is now available for custom order! ... See MoreSee Less
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MIRACLE IN THE SERENGETI!The reason Doug and I had wanted our first safari collaboration with Instinct Tours to be in February was because at this time of year, wildlife babies are often spotted with with their mamas. As it turned out, it was a great choice of seasons because we did see SO MANY BABIES.In the Serengeti, over 8000 wildebeest calves are born between December and March. Only 20% of those babies survive. Female wildebeest are known for not being good mothers and sometimes even forget that they have a baby to care for! We witnessed little ones all alone frantically crying for their moms, and Makinda told us that sometimes the moms just wander off mindlessly, leaving the babies as orphans.On one of our last safari days, we witnessed the birth of a baby wildebeest, and it was quite exciting to see. It took about 45 minutes to an hour from the time we noticed that this mama was in labor until she gave birth, and I documented it all through my lens.The pictures below show the baby and mom from the moment of birth until the little one was able to nurse for the first time. I found myself hoping desperately that this particular mama would not forget her baby and that this little one would defy the odds and live a long and happy wildebeest life. ... See MoreSee Less
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LIONS!Over the course of 10 days, we saw more than 60 lions. They were everywhere it seemed...trees, fields, near water, and even spotted in a drainage pipe!Sharing some of my favorites... ... See MoreSee Less
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It's great to be back home this morning as we continue to reflect on our wonderful journey to Tanzania! As I look ahead on our calendar, it's only sixteen weeks until we get to do it all over again with a new group of travelers. The featured photo today was taken when we visited a local market before our safari began. This gentleman was all smiles, and is typical of the joyful people of Tanzania.Thanks to all of you who followed our adventure, and whispered a prayer or two for us along the way. I'll be sharing more about the trip over the next couple of weeks. Without question, this was the very best safari we've ever had. Thank you, Arnold Makinda and Instinct Tours for a phenomenal journey! ... See MoreSee Less
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Now in Amsterdam awaiting our flight to Atlanta and then on to Knoxville. As I turned on my phone just now, Facebook asked what is on my mind. After a trip like this one, there are so many things swirling around in my brain, but foremost on my mind are the children and teachers from Unity Primary School in Arusha yesterday morning.They made us feel so welcome, and were eager to show us their school and their work. Everyone in our group cherished the interaction with these precious children, and we left there forever changed!We are hoping to begin an ongoing support of this small, private school, and I’m confident that we can make a difference. The smiles of these faces tell the story. Consider helping us! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're now at the airport in Tanzania and will be boarding in about an hour for the long trip home! Arriving in Knoxville Thursday evening around 7:30, if all goes as scheduled. Sometime very soon I'll have enough time to tell you the stories behind some of these photos. I hate that my limitations here with internet have made it impossible to keep you informed as much as I had wanted during the trip. We were in some very remote areas, so posting regularly was impossible.We visited Unity Primary School this morning and delivered our school supplies and all donated money. The students and teachers were so excited and appreciative of everything! We took a lot of pictures and will be sharing those soon.We feel that God has blessed this trip in many unique ways, and we are thanking HIm as we head back home. Until next time... ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning from Tanzania! You've probably figured out by now that I was quite limited by lack of strong internet while on safari and unable to regularly check in. We are now finished with the most wonderful safari trip ever, and I have many, many pictures to go through. You'll be hearing and seeing much more in the next few days as we wind things up here and begin our journey home. ... See MoreSee Less
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Checking out of our first Serengeti camp site is always a little sad. We leave Embalaki Camp in a few minutes and head to our next camp. It was a wonderful three nights here, and we’ll be back in June! It’s still not too late to consider joining us for either our May or September 2025 Tanzania Adventure. September is filling up fast! We’d love to send you the information, if you’d sent us your email address. ... See MoreSee Less
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Checking in from Tarangire National Park before we leave tomorrow for The Serengeti. We've already had two glorious safari days, but there just hasn't been much time for me to post because our days have been so full. Luggage arrived, and ALL IS WELL! More to come soon.... ... See MoreSee Less
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Making history!Marcy's Photo Journey is thrilled to have had a part in launching the very first Instinct Tours Safari! It was a great day together as our dear friend, Arnold Makinda, presented each of our travelers with these beautiful shirts, custom designed by his daughter-in-law Diva, to mark this momentous occasion. Granddaughter Merci was on hand to present the gifts and pose with us for pictures. We leave early tomorrow for Tarangire National Park, so look for safari pictures soon. Congratulations, Arnold Makinda, on the beginning of a very successful tour company! ... See MoreSee Less
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When things don't go as planned...There were a few unexpected bumps in the road as we made the long journey to Kilimanjaro from Knoxville. Our plane leaving from Atlanta to Amsterdam was delayed about an hour and 45 minutes as maintenance crews worked on the non-flushing bathrooms. Because our connection in Amsterdam was on the short side, we missed our plane to Tanzania and spent the night in Amsterdam. We actually felt that it ended up being a blessing because we were able to rest up, leaving Amsterdam refreshed for the 9 hour flight to Kilimanjaro.Upon arrival last night, however, was when the real fun began. Three of our four pieces of luggage did not make it! So we have not yet changed our clothes since we left Knoxville early Wednesday. But we are still happy and eager to begin our safari journey in the morning. Our luggage should arrive late tonight, if what they tell us is accurate. We'll see...Doug grabbed a couple of cell phone shots when we landed. (I didn't feel nearly as tired and weary as I look!)We arrived at Lake Duluti Lodge where they had a delicious dinner for us, and after finishing our meal at 1:00 am (probably the latest we’ve ever finished dinner in our lives), we were so cozy and comfortable in our great accommodation here. It's always wonderful to be back in Africa! ... See MoreSee Less
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Big hurdle was lugging the big load of school supplies for Tanzania, also hoping our surprise for Makinda makes it safely. ... See MoreSee Less
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Departure Day!In a few hours, we're leaving Knoxville for Atlanta, then Amsterdam, and finally Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hoping you're planning to follow along as we take three travelers with us this time and join up with Instinct Tours for what is sure to be a fantastic safari adventure.Plans are to carefully document this trip and post regularly. Of course we're always subject to internet strength and availability, so if you don't hear from us for a day or two, that is likely the issue.Arrival is expected to be 12:00 noon (Knoxville time) tomorrow, which will be 8:00 pm there. Safari doesn't actually begin until Sunday, so we will be enjoying some rest and flight recovery until then at Lake Duluti Lodge in Arusha. We are so thankful to be in a position to show others the wonder we have discovered in Tanzania, excited to deliver school supplies for the children of Unity Primary School, and thrilled to support the new business of our friend, Arnold Makinda! Invite others to follow our Facebook page and join in on the journey! This will be the perfect opportunity for all who are interested in getting in on the 2025 Great Migration adventures (May and September) to see what it is like day by day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning! Anyone out there ready to bid Winter farewell and welcome Spring?Just added to our gallery in Grit & Grace Market, "The Forest Floor" is not your traditional landscape piece. If you could use a fresh, vibrant, more contemporary look for that room in your home that desperately needs an update, this brand new metal (36 X 24) could be it. With its integrated standout frame mounted to the back of the picture, it literally "stands out" from the wall one inch when hung. Full of texture and color, the glossy metal finish has incredible depth, which gives the picture a three dimensional look. Taken right here in east Tennessee along the Blue Ridge Parkway, there's no better way to bring the outside in and create a fantastic focal point for any room in your home or office. This is an extremely versatile piece!Come by Marcy's Photo Journey and take a look to fully appreciate!(Your shares help us spread the word about our small, family business and are greatly appreciated. We are happy to accept payment through Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal and ship to your home.) ... See MoreSee Less
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One of life’s greatest joys is being grandmother of these three sweethearts! On our way to church and feeling incredibly blessed this morning… ... See MoreSee Less
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Iceland is known as "the land of fire and ice" and carries with it a sense of mystery and wonder. There's no lack of gorgeous, unique landscapes throughout the island country, and I'm already hoping to return again to capture more. If you'd love a different look for your home than you can find in your area, one of our landscapes from Iceland just might be what you need. Click on the link to see many options available on our website. ... See MoreSee Less
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Coming on the heels of the holiday sales season, January has always been a very rough month for us. In November and December, you may remember we enjoyed record sales and were so appreciative and thankful to end strong, because 2023 was a tough year for our business.Based on past years, our expectations for January were quite low, and we prepared ourselves once again to most likely struggle to make rent. However, we are feeling especially blessed to end January with record sales once again. In four years, we have never had such a great January!Since we consider many of you part of our "Photo Journey Team" because you consistently support and encourage us, we always love letting you in on what is selling and where the pictures ended up finding a home. I'm posting them a little differently this time, in the context of a home or office setting. It's more fun that way! 🙂Between the website and our two galleries, we sold a total of 10 images in addition to cards and calendars. We are thanking God for his abundant blessings during the first month of the year.Fingers crossed for February... ... See MoreSee Less
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During the past two weeks, I have posted a great variety of pictures in many different settings in hopes that something would catch your eye during our winter sale period. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to receive 25% off current inventory or 20% off custom orders. "SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THINGS YOU LOVE..."(YES, WE SHIP!) ... See MoreSee Less
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GOOD NEWS! We have now exceeded our goal and have commitments of $600 for our Unity School project in Tanzania. Some of that money has already been spent for school supplies for us to deliver when we visit the school at the end of next week. In consultation with our contact in country, Arnold Makinda, we will then determine other priorities while we are there.Thank you so much to all who made this possible by making donations! We can still accept donations electronically until our departure one week from today, so if you want to help, please send me a message and I will give you the details.We will be posting pictures of our visit to Unity School after our visit!(Picture below taken with permission on a school visit in 2019.) ... See MoreSee Less
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LAST APPEAL FOR UNITY SCHOOL!Yesterday we placed a large order for soccer balls, crayons, pencils, and notebook paper to take with us to Tanzania. We're looking forward to delivering all of those supplies in addition to a monetary donation to a small, struggling primary school in Arusha in about 10 days!Thanks to those who have already contributed to this effort with donations. We have raised $365 toward our goal of $500, but it's not too late if you want to join us in blessing the children of Tanzania.Contact us NOW and we'll let you know how you can help. We leave one week from tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today's feature is one of my favorite images from last year's adventure in Costa Rica! Toward the middle of the two week trip, we spent two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest region, and I was so thrilled to have this amazing sunset view from our hotel room. "Cloud Forest Sunset" is available for custom order. Remember that our custom order sale of 20% off now only has three more days. Time to make your decision and get your order placed!Sale ends on January 31st. Contact us for size options and pricing details. WE SHIP! ... See MoreSee Less
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Last weekend to enjoy our January savings of 25% on all wall art at Marcy's Photo Journey! Check out these selections that are still available, ready to find their location in your home."SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THINGS YOU LOVE..."(View each picture individually for context and commentary. All shares greatly appreciated! WE SHIP TO YOUR HOME.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Just two weeks from today we'll be landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport for our first Tanzania Safari Adventure of 2024! We plan to wake up some sleepy leopards and see lots of new babies and mamas in The Serengeti. It is especially thrilling for us to be taking along our first group of travelers on this journey.You still have time to help us by making a DONATION TO UNITY SCHOOL, a primary school that we will be visiting before the beginning of our safari. THEY COULD USE YOUR HELP! Our initial response has been disappointing, but we are still in hopes of achieving our goal of $500 to present to them when we visit. If you would like to make a donation to this very worthy cause, please contact us for details. Help us help the children of Tanzania...no donation is too small. ... See MoreSee Less
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BEARS!!When we meet new friends during travel and they learn that we are from Tennessee, they respond by mentioning Elvis, Tennessee whiskey, or Smoky Mountains bears. Can't say we have images of Jack Daniels (or Elvis), but we do have LOTS OF BEARS!Many decorators say that in every room you need a touch of nature. Consider one of our adorable bear images to fill that small space and provide an element of whimsy and surprise. We currently have several smaller canvases of bears in both galleries. Take 25% off through the end of this month!(Maybe you're not from east Tennessee, but you still love our bears. We'd love to ship one of our bear canvases to your home. ... See MoreSee Less
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"Sunset Along Old Yellowstone Trail" is our featured image today. It can be seen in our gallery at Grit & Grace Market as a vertical, framed canvas (22 X 32), and is regularly priced at $285. Through the end of January, enjoy 25% off, bringing your cost down to $213.75. If that size doesn't work for you, the image may be custom ordered in matted print, framed canvas, or metal in the perfect size for your home for 20% off. It's also available in a horizontal orientation, if that's your preference!(WE SHIP AND ALL SHARES APPRECIATED.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Think outside the box! A beautiful, natural landscape is a stunning addition to any space in your home. Consider bringing the outside in with a matted print, framed canvas, or metal through our custom order option. "Mountains Mighty" is one of our top sellers and will look great anywhere in your home...dining room, kitchen, living room, office, foyer, etc. Contact us today for sizing and pricing details and take 20% off if you get your order in by January 31st. ... See MoreSee Less
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"By Dawn's Early Light" provides just the amount of color for this neutral space. Custom orders are 20% off through the end of January. Contact us to get the process started! ... See MoreSee Less
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As we make final preparations for our first trip to Tanzania this year, we're also well into planning two special migration safari trips in 2025. If you are looking for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure where you immerse yourself in the amazing natural world of The Serengeti and Tarangire National Park for a first-class two week safari experience, LET US KNOW NOW! Dates have been set for both May and September, and we'd love to have you join us.Come to Africa with Marcy's Photo Journey and Instinct Tours in 2025! For more information, send us your email address. ... See MoreSee Less
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IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME!!Grit & Grace Market is celebrating FOUR GREAT YEARS this weekend. Marcy's Photo Journey is excited to offer 25% off on all wall art in our gallery and 50% off all remaining 2024 calendars.We have a full inventory of beautiful photographic artwork in small, medium, and large sizes and cordially invite you to come by and take a look today or tomorrow.This sale does not apply only to our Cleveland gallery, but also to all of our online friends and followers. If you see something you love, contact us for discount pricing information and shipping details. We can have your selection delivered to your home next week!A few of our favorites are pictured below:(ALL SHARES ENCOURAGED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Currently working on a special order for a customer and ran across this picture with one of my favorite scriptures that I had developed several months ago. I had forgotten all about it, but I love this picture and this scripture! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our last day didn't disappoint! Probably the nicest day, weather wise, although the temperature hovered around zero all day. The light was perfect, great sky, and we finally located an elusive fox, a bull moose with rack still intact, and some gorgeous swans.This has been a wonderfully relaxing, rejuvenating, and restful adventure, but we're ready to get back home and enjoy some of that amazing Knoxville snow that we've been hearing about! According to United Airlines, our flights are on time and there are no anticipated difficulties in arriving home safely.Thanks for coming along with us on this first trip of 2024. We now must turn our thoughts to Tanzania, because we leave just three weeks from tomorrow! Please join us as we escort others to one of our favorite spots in the world. We can hardly wait!(Commentary with most pictures, best enjoyed full screen.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning from Grand Teton National Park! It's our last day of this winter photo shoot, and we're headed back home tomorrow with plenty of new work to share with our customers.We're excited about Grit & Grace Market's Celebration of Four Years coming up this Saturday, and we hope to see you there. Marcy's Photo Journey has enjoyed being a part of the Grit & Grace experience since day one. Is it time for that custom order piece that you've been considering? Come by Saturday and talk to us about how we can make that happen! We are discounting all wall art in our current inventory by 25% on Friday and Saturday.All of our remaining 2024 wall and desk calendars are now 50% off, so this weekend will be the perfect time to grab a calendar!Today's pictures feature one of our brand new works in both vertical and horizontal examples. "Savage Creek Winter" is now available for custom order." SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THINGS YOU LOVE..." ... See MoreSee Less
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We ramped up our efforts on wildlife searching yesterday by getting off the plowed roads and going down a couple of narrow lanes with deep snow. There were a few dicey moments, but we managed to navigate to where we suspected there might be a few moose taking their afternoon naps. Our hunch paid off, and just as we thought, they were snuggled up in the snowy sage and sound asleep. While there, we also spotted a huge elk herd in the distance, and they were also resting in the sage.The big horn sheep finally decided to come down from the higher elevations of Miller Butte, so we had an opportunity to spend a few minutes with them in late afternoon.Still holding out hope for the CLASSIC SHOT of a pouncing fox in snow but so far we haven't seen anything but fox tracks. Two more days... ... See MoreSee Less
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The Tetons really showed off on our first sunny day. We spent a long day in the park, although the temp didn't ever get above zero. Yesterday's takes... ... See MoreSee Less
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Good frosty morning here in the Tetons at 15 degrees below! We’re on a hunt for wildlife wanting to pose for pictures. ... See MoreSee Less
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UPDATE: TANZANIA 2025Our first correspondence to all interested in joining us as we continue to make plans for two trips (May and September) to Tanzania in 2025 has been sent! If you expressed an interest and sent us your email address, but did not receive our email, please let me know.Marcy's Photo Journey works alongside Instinct Tours to offer our friends, family, and followers a wonderful, first class safari experience, and we're hoping many of you will seriously consider coming with us. This adventure is LIFE CHANGING in many ways.Letters were sent out on Wednesday evening, and spots are already being reserved. Limited to 18 passengers per trip! ... See MoreSee Less
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Well, just like at home, it seems to me that the blizzard was more hype than anything, at least right here in Jackson. We had planned to stay in most, if not all, of today, but it has quit snowing, so we'll probably head back out to the park shortly. There may be other areas that received much more snow because we are on the southern edge of the storm, according to the weather forecasts.Today's photos include a couple more of the TA Moulton barn taken on our first day and the rest are from yesterday. Finally saw a little wildlife, although they seem to be staying hunkered down and out of sight for the most part.When we left our room yesterday morning, it was 5 degrees, but with no wind, so it really wasn't that bad since we were bundled up and ready. Supposed to be a clearing trend on into the weekend, and we're still hoping for some better photo opportunities before returning home.(For best viewing and commentary, view each image full screen.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Yay!! We just confirmed that the mountains are still there. A little lightening in the sky before the upcoming blizzard, so we thought we’d get out while we can. Please don’t worry about us! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are on a photo shoot in the Tetons. The access road to this famous TA Moulton barn has always been closed in winter, but somehow we managed to get in just hours before they locked the gates for the winter. Marcy was undaunted by the whiteout conditions and howling winds. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was snowing when we arrived, and it's been snowing on and off ever since. If we didn't know they were there, we would wonder if the Tetons even existed because the entire range is under a heavy blanket of fog and clouds. Despite some very bleak skies and cold temps accompanied by winds, we are getting out and still love it here! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re excited to be spending the next week in Grand Teton National Park! Kicking off our 2024 travel season in one of our favorite places…stay tuned. ... See MoreSee Less
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UNITY PRE AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECTAlthough we often show the beautiful animals and birds through our pictures of Tanzania, Doug and I love the people there as well. We would like to give back to those who have welcomed us with open arms each time we have visited this special place.For those who did not know me before Marcy's Photo Journey and have no knowledge of my former career, education has always been my passion. My days as a classroom teacher and school administrator/principal were filled with hard work, enthusiasm, and an underlying motivation that I was doing exactly what I was born to do. For some time now, we have desired an opportunity to support a school in Tanzania.We are thrilled to announce that a great opportunity has opened for us to help a primary school located in Arusha. Our friend, Arnold Makinda, has contacted the school and identified specific needs that range from standard school supplies, to soccer balls and other recreational items, to cash donations for operational expenses. As we travel back to Tanzania in five weeks, Doug and I will be taking a variety of supplies to deliver to Unity Pre and Primary School. You can help us make a difference!If you would like to make a donation and help us be a blessing to this mission, please let us know. No donation is too small, and we will see that everything we collect will go directly to Unity School. We will be happy to take checks (made out to Marcy's Photo Journey) or electronic funds transfer, whatever is most convenient for you. It is our desire to make this an ongoing effort, and we truly appreciate your consideration of partnering with us.(Pictures below ARE NOT from Tanzania, but were taken five years ago when we visited a school in Eswatini on our first trip to Africa. We had quite a welcoming committee when we arrived to deliver supplies!) ... See MoreSee Less
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It is now just a little over four weeks until we head back to Tanzania with our first group of travelers! Doug and I can hardly wait, and our excellent guide, Arnold Makinda of Instinct Tours, is counting the days as well. Makinda just sent our final itinerary for approval, and it is going to be a wonderful experience for everyone on board. Departure is February 7th, and you will be able to closely follow our adventure as it unfolds day by day. It is now spring in Tanzania, and the landscapes are lush and green. We'll be on the lookout for those adorable wildlife babies, as they stay close to mom and learn the lessons they need to survive in The Serengeti.WE ARE NOW IN THE PROCESS OF FIRMING UP OUR LIST FOR 2025 TRIPS TO TAKE PLACE IN MAY AND SEPTEMBER! All of you who have requested to be contacted for 2025 will be receiving information by the end of this week. If you expressed an interest and do not hear from us, please let me know, just in case we somehow missed your message. ... See MoreSee Less
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Doug and I are so excited about continuing our journey with you in 2024! We simply love what we do and are committed to bringing you the very best in original photographic art from both near and far. With our new staging software, we hope to make it easier for our customers to visualize specific art pieces in their homes."Old Friends" is a framed, vertical canvas of two egrets just hanging out together and enjoying life. It was taken in Chincoteague, Virginia and was a popular piece in our recent exhibition in Knoxville. The detail and textures in this photo are outstanding, and combined with a soft, neutral color palette, it's one of those handy pieces that will fit in anywhere! There's nothing like a little touch of nature to refresh your space. This one measures 22 X 32 and is originally priced at $275. Now reduced to $245!We currently have two of these available. Contact us for purchase and shipping details. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy New Year from Marcy's Photo Journey! We look forward to another year of travel and photography as we put our hope and trust in God's faithfulness, mercy, and grace. Thank you for supporting our small, family business this past year and blessing us with your encouragement and kindness. ... See MoreSee Less
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Merry Christmas! We're looking forward to 2024 with great expectation, and are so thankful for all of our Photo Journey family. ... See MoreSee Less
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TANZANIA SAFARI ADVENTURES 2025!Doug and I are looking way ahead and now planning our two safari trips to Tanzania in 2025. Consider joining us and immersing yourself in a completely different environment and culture for thirteen days. You will be so glad you did!Dates are May 21-June 2 and September 3-15. The safari experience is 11 days, with the other two days designated as travel days. These dates have been chosen with high hopes to be there for the Great Migration, an experience like no other! As we continue to plan and prepare, there is always a possibility that the dates could vary slightly, in order to secure the best rates for flights. At this point, it's too early to know much about air travel that far out.We are coordinating our travel through our friend, Arnold Makinda, owner and operator of Instinct Tours and are confident that all of our travelers will receive a first class experience with the best in accommodations, cuisine, and wildlife viewing. Each safari is limited to 18 people (including us). If you have not already expressed an interest in 2025 and would like to be included, please send me your name and email, so that we can include you in all updates as we progress with our planning. If we already have you on our list, you will be hearing from us after the first of the year.Looks like I'll be celebrating my birthday in 2025 in The Serengeti! ... See MoreSee Less
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The ups and downs of having a small business can be frustrating, and there are often times that you wonder if you're really cut out for the ride. But, on the other hand, there can be some really good moments that spur you on and inject new enthusiasm into your efforts.I'd like to share an email that I received about a week ago from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Middlesex Hospital in Strathroy, Ontario. She writes: Hi Marcy, I wanted to share with you that I purchased your "Peaceful Shore Sunrise image (60x38), and it has exceeded my expectations! And, I get so many compliments on it! I grew up on the east coast of Canada, and really wanted an image that captures everything east coast, and this image does just that with the sunrise, lighthouse, beach, etc. I now live and work in Strathroy, Ontario and have put your image on the wall in my office at the hospital (see attached). It “grounds” me and will remind me of “home” each and every day – thank you so much for that. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! All the best, JulieJulie ordered her large canvas from my website at the end of November. I rarely hear from online customers, so when it does happen, it's incredibly uplifting. When I wrote Julie back to show appreciation for her kindness, I asked if the email could be used on this page, and she readily agreed. To all of you who have consistently encouraged, supported, and purchased any of our work, we appreciate you as well and want to take this opportunity to let you know. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you're still looking for that perfect gift, take a quick look at the variety of items available on our website at marcysphotography.com! Tote bags, mugs, blankets, beach towels, throw pillows, phone cases, and puzzles are just a few of the options that are available for purchase. Just choose the item of interest and see how great it looks with your favorite photo. Proceed through the check out process and have it shipped anywhere. EASY TO NAVIGATE!TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER AND GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS. ... See MoreSee Less
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We love our new staging software and are hoping pictures like the ones below make it easier to visualize our work in your home!"Sleepy Colorado Saturday" (26 X 38) is a winter favorite that was taken in Leadville, Colorado on a January morning when we awoke to a beautiful snowy landscape. Regularly priced at $325, you can take this one home now for only $260. That's a great deal for a custom framed canvas of this size!See this one at Grit & Grace Market in Cleveland. We also have two more sizes of this image (one larger and one smaller) available at Painted Tree Boutiques - Knoxville, TN. All sizes are reduced and shipping is always an option, if you do not live near one of our galleries!(Shares greatly encouraged and appreciated.) ... See MoreSee Less
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We only have a few of our 8 X 8 desk calendars left! Now reduced from $15 to $12, these flip style desk calendars are great teacher gifts or stocking stuffers. Every month features a gorgeous, frameable lighthouse photo. Pick yours up at either gallery (Grit & Grace Market, Cleveland or Painted Tree Boutiques - Knoxville, TN)) or order through our Etsy Shop at marcysphotojourney.etsy.com and have it shipped right to your door! ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you ever have trouble visualizing how a piece of art would look in your home? We decided to help you out!"Rocky Mountain Summer," captured at The Maroon Bells in Colorado, is currently featured in our gallery in the Shoppes at Grit & Grace Market. It measures 48 X 32 (including handcrafted, barn wood frame) and is one of our premium canvases that was created for our recent photography exhibit in Knoxville. Regularly priced at $600, this stunning landscape is now discounted by 20%, making it $480. The color and detail in this image is incredible. Come by soon and take a look!(Shares encouraged and greatly appreciated.) ... See MoreSee Less
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We haven't said much about it lately, but our two Tanzania adventures for 2024 are really taking shape. Doug and I can hardly wait to escort our travelers to Africa and introduce them to this place and people that we love so much.The February trip is now less than nine weeks away! We were in contact yesterday with our wonderful friend and guide, Arnold Makinda, and he is busy putting the final details together for this first class experience. IT IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD!Although it's too late to come with us next year, we are planning to do two trips again in May and September of 2025. If you expressed an interest earlier, you are still on the list and will be contacted soon. If you'd like to be added to the list of prospective travelers for 2025, let us know! ... See MoreSee Less
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The listing below posted on my personal page features Cades Cove, but for you bear lovers, we now have four different bear collections, including three 10-card sets at a great price point.----------------------------Our Etsy store has been busy during the holiday season! Share the beauty of Tennessee by sending a thoughtful custom gift from our shop directly to a friend, business associate or loved one. It's easy, and we have shipping time. "The Magic of Cades Cove", a 24-card collection, has been our most popular and we now have a new line of 10 cards in a clear box with many different collections at a great price point! Click the picture below then scroll down to "Meet your Sellers" to see the entire store. (P.S. All calendars in our shops are on sale!) ... See MoreSee Less
The Magic of Cades Cove A Boxed Set of 24 Fine Art Notecards - Etsy
This Note Cards item by MarcysPhotoJourney has 21 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Knoxville, TN. Listed on Dec 4, 20230 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A Charles Dickens Christmas" was taken in London when the city was all dressed up for the holidays. It reminded me so much of days gone by as the street lights came on in early evening, and people were walking along the sidewalks just enjoying the festive atmosphere. My framed canvas of this classic Christmas image is now hanging in my dining room above the sideboard, and I love how it looks along with one of my traditional nativity sets. The finished image measures 26 X 38 and is also a great size for above a fireplace, desk, or sofa. We only have one of these left, and it is in our Knoxville gallery at The Painted Tree. NOW REDUCED from the original price of $310 to $250. Trust me when I say that this is one of those special pieces that becomes a focal point of the room and creates a nostalgic effect as soon as it's hung on the wall. I'll leave it right there until spring!Come by and take a look. This is one that you'll enjoy year after year and look forward hanging as you begin your Christmas decorating. (If you are not local and are interested in purchasing this image, we will gladly ship to your home.) ... See MoreSee Less
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It was a great weekend for us at the Grit & Grace Christmas Market! We've seen some really good action on our website during the past week as well, so I thought I'd share the most recent sales with you once again. If you're interested to see where the pictures now reside, click on each image for details.It was also a wonderful surprise for us on Saturday to see some of our family who traveled to Cleveland from Knoxville to check out Grit & Grace Market for the first time. A big shout out to Michelle Alexander Currier, Kathryn Hair, and Alyssa Jacobs for making our day! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are looking forward to our final special event of 2023! Join us tomorrow for the Grit & Grace Christmas Market where BIG SALES, GREAT FOOD, and CHRISTMAS JOY await you. If you haven't picked up your 2024 calendar, we still have a few remaining that are included in tomorrow's sale. Our calendars, boxed notecards, matted prints, and framed art pieces make wonderful gifts, and we are discounting EVERYTHING IN OUR GALLERY by 20% during this event. Today's posted pictures are just two of dozens of our images that have sold at our galleries, through our custom order process, and online over the past five years, since we opened our business. We now have many, many satisfied customers who have our artwork in their homes, and we don't take that lightly. If you haven't yet found "the one" that belongs in your home, we'd love to have you come by and take a look. All of our work carries with it a 100% satisfaction guarantee, with no time limit.Hours are 10-6 tomorrow and 2-6 on Sunday. See you at the Market! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey, we don't want to be left out of Cyber Monday, so we're offering 25% OFF ALL WALL ART ON OUR WEBSITE UNTIL MIDNIGHT TODAY! With almost 6,000 images to choose from, you'll find beautiful photographic art from right here in the Smokies to faraway locations all over the world. Take advantage of this opportunity and save on any size, any format at marcysphotography.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Doug and I are so thankful for our best (by far) November for website sales! It's been a long time in coming, but we had ten sales this month online. It's always fascinating to see which images sell and where they end up. Thought you might enjoy seeing these... ... See MoreSee Less
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