Thanks to everyone who left a comment on this post. I’ve had Robbie choose three numbers between 0-81 and his winning selections are:
Comment #19: Caileigh
Comment #22: Kate Reilly-FitzPatrick
Comment #73: Lynn
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I shot the images for this postcard pack in September with the word EQUINOX ringing in my heart — derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), I’m talking about that fine day in September when our world, here in the Northern hemisphere, hangs steady for a night and then tips towards winter. Have you ever visualized our beautiful, watery planet, catching a little hang-time, and then lilting quietly in a new direction, it’s like galactical tempo rubato.
I was thinking about the shift in seasons, the even blend of day and night, the magic of the harvest moon rising, the fascinating relationship between the fade and bloom of the wildflowers and the white of brittle bone. I was thinking about elk bugle, wolf hackles, frost and the wild cry that is within me every single moment of every single day, that voice that tells me to go out and feel it all, that voice that tells me to stand on the top of a mountain and take my place in the arms of the wind.
Whew!
Well, I finally have the images printed and in hand over a month later! The best laid plans…sometimes take a little extra time.
The images feature some of the last gasp blooms of summer (wild sunflower, Rocky Mountain bee plant, and a bit of rabbit brush), various bones, cured grouse wings, aspen cuttings, barnacles, silk thread, turquoise, river rocks…all whimsically arranged and then photographed in still life format. I have historically printed 4×6 postcard images for you but this batch of images is printed on 5×7 heavy duty, high quality papers. BEAUTIFUL! If you plan to use them for actual letter writing, there’s more space to pen your thoughts and love to your friends which, as you may have guessed, I am delighted by. If you plan to pin them to walls or frame them, there’s a little more bang for your buck in terms of surface area.
Image packs come with four images each, as well as one gifty card in 4×6 format, like I always do. You can find them in the shop later today.
Lastly, I’m going to give away three image packs right here on my blog so if you would like a chance to win one please drop me a line in the comment box so I’ll know you were here when I go to do the drawing.
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::POST SCRIPTUS::
I have an interview up over here!
I bought your last postcard pack with the intention of sharing beautiful snail mail with my loved ones, but loved them so much myself I framed my favorites and use the rest as bookmarks. I get giddy every time I see a new postcard pack from you! Love these last remnants of summer!
I recently stumbled across your instagram account and was immediately inspired by the images you share…just amazing! As a woman in love with the outdoors and everything that exists within it, your art, words, and images are truly captivating. I look forward to reading more as this new season approaches.
Best,
R.
These are beautiful, Jillian. I’m a great fan of the bits and pieces and filled my journal with like samples of sage and rabbit brush and aspen leaves and what-have-you while I was back in Wyoming last month. Now, when I open the pages they waft out a fragrance that takes me there every time. Lovely cards. I bet they don’t last 5 minutes in your shop! 🙂
They’re beautiful.
We need to catch up soon, since summer and visiting has slipped away. xx
such beautiful images! I came across you in a magazine a friend gave me: Bella Grace. You write beautifully. xx
oh, Jillian!
these are lovely, truly! they are just what i needed to see this morning as i check back into daily life after the riotous rush of the past several weeks. hopefully i am home for at least a couple of months and can regain a bit of equilibrium! i know that you understand as you, too, have been here, there, and everywhere over the past months!
your work and your work practices never fail to inspire– thank you for gifting us with such uplifting posts to ponder.
the horses each send you a whinny and a snort!
xoxo
Love ya lady
Oh, my. I knew there was a reason I waited to send a friend’s birthday card. I was waiting for these. Off to visit your shop.
Oh! Yes, please.
xx
My favorite is the grouse wing and I could get lost in the patterns of those feathers. Thanks so much for the giveaway – I’m very grateful to have found your corner of the internet today!
You know I’m in, ALWAYS! Love’em. xo
I was here! And I would love to win some new writing material : )
I’m here! Love them. Great colors to take us into winter.
These “speak” to me. Love them! Was in WY in September for a few weeks to celebrate my 50th & these remind me of my gloriously days there
The cards are really lovely but even *before* I scrolled down and saw them I wanted to leave a comment to say how much I like that first photo — something special about the way the light hits those rich colours and your contemplative expression. But I wouldn’t say no to the cards, because they are pretty!
Lovely! I have slowly been amassing my own little collection of bits and baubs, stone and bones, feathers and beads and what ever else looks pretty and inspiring (leaves until they crumble to dust on my desk!). I love the way you arrange them to create all forms of art.
Wow as always breathtaking. I love the feel of these. I would love to hang these in my home
Yes, you’ve captured the essence of the equinox. Perfection, woman.
I find the way that you style your work and arrange such beautiful pieces of nature completely inspiring! Thank you for that xx
Beautiful images and words. Takes my mind from my chilly, florescent office. Thank you!!
These are quite beautiful. Your images and your words always enthrall me like nothing else.
Oh my goodness! The images on the cards are just perfect – totally capturing the feel of the Equinox. Thanks so much for the generous offer!
“The trees are in their autumn beaty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky”
W.B Yeats
I love the bottom one. No, all of them.
Your photographs, they yhould be all available as postcards. Or posters. Or post-its. I mean, that doesn’t sound suitable. But you could just put them up all over the house to be reminded. Of that beauty. Out there. Inside yourself. But postcards are maybe the better way to share. To send out. To shout out. Quietly.
Thanks. For everything inside here. That speaks out to me.
Beautiful images! And they fit the equinox theme perfectly. Lovely!
Your photography is amazing!:) would love to have some postcards from you (i’ve already used once i had from you;)
Beautifully arranged and captured. You have quite the eye, lovely images!
Helllloooo! Have a most beautiful day!
All of them, stunning. So very unique, never seen cards like these before. Oh & your writings have in part inspired me to take up hunting again. Am starting the course we have to take here in the Netherlands in order to be allowed to hunt next week. So, thanks for that.
I am delighted to hear that. So delighted.
Happy autumn!
Here and reading as always! I have the last pack you put out too and intend to keep a few and share a few! Would love to win this one. Inspiring as usual.
Lovely as always! I don’t know if I could decide to frame them on my wall or send them out to friends hmm might be best to spread the love and beauty around <3 <3.
Equinox. Perfect. I miss letter writing so much…both sending and receiving.
I agree with Betsy! These would be so easy to frame and enjoy on the wall. Such a nice pop of color and nature <3 I have a friend studying across the country as well as family that I know would absolutely love these. I may have to pick up a pack! 🙂
Purdy purdy…..
Loved your last post about hunting. My husband and I hunt. The nourishment we receive is second to none and extends far beyond the moment when we eat the food created by the magnificent, magic mother nature.
Take Miss Plume.
These are beautiful.
I purchased your last pack and use them as bookmarks…one I gave to a friend who was enamored (Swayback). These are beautiful.
So beautiful! Resonates deep inside of me!
I would love a pack of your beautiful cards.
What a lovely way to capture the colors of summer’s end.
These are absolutely exquisite. So harmonious and the colours bring me cheer as we head into November. 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Blooms and feathers, so much magic. Your imagery always adds a lift to my day. Thanks for sharing! <3
i’ve always wondered about that tilt/shift thing the planet does. i mean….will i FEEL it?….DO i feel it? sometimes i believe my spirit DOES feel the shift, the tilt.
i’m much the same as you. you, wolf….me, coyote. i feel best when out in the woods, up on coyote hill.
so, all that being said, YES, i want postcards!! love these new ones. and they are LARGER!! i can write VOLUMES, not just a line or two. a WHOLE letter!! on a postcard!!
gimme, gimme. now. [please.]
much love to thee….
Love these!
These are beautiful! I’m not sure if I will be able to mail them out; I want to keep them!
So lovely.
I’ve been following your blog for a while now. It’s like my little vicarious secret getaway into the wild. Something I am not able to do at this time. Love your jewelry, too. – Mel
They are just lovely! I would hang them in a group on the wall. Beautiful work!
These are amazing! Thank you for your insight and encouraging us all to see the earth in all its beauty.
Beautiful, the lady and the work. I’d send these to my closest sister friends.
Just gorgeous! Cheery, stunning, and hauntingly beautiful at the same time. I feel like I will be focusing on these images in my mind’s eye when I give birth to my firstborn later this week (due date is tomorrow–we’ll see!)
Hello there! Your work is inspiring as always❤️ The items in your pictures actually look like there lifted off the postcards, like you could touch them;) love all that you do, never stop creating!
I love your work! Hope I win the drawing!
Wowzers! These are gorgeous!
Beautiful images. Full of earth whispers. Time frozen, telling the story of the moment. Mystery and simplicity. love them.
i love your words. i have been reading everything you’ve written since i found your blog and you are truly connected. your jewelry is amazing too as well as your images. thank you for putting yourself and your art out into this world.
i love your soul too
Great interview. I always enjoy your news posts and thank you for your art and creativity. Here’s to winter and a break from fire season.
-Whitney
I just got news yesterday that the Dr. wants to recheck some area for skin cancer. I am declaring
a positive result in Jesus name. I just happened to check your blog and the postcards, so bright and beautiful, just brought a smile to my face. You gave me a lift, just when I needed it. These are really lovely. Thanks Jillian
You inspire me whenever I get to your page. Beautiful images, beautiful art work & inspiring dialogue. I have shared your site & work with beloved friends, they are always so thankful. As we say in the NorthEast, you’re just AWESOME!
I find myself so inspired by your images and art and writing that i often send people to your page so they can gather inspiration from you as well. Sometimes we all need a little spiritual pick me up. That is exactly what i find you to be. I love my ring and cherish it.
Beauty. Reminds me of home. Thank you.
Jillian! That last shot with the wing! I’m in love. I’m in utter head over heels love. Love love love. Consider me entered!
Your photography amazes me. The beauty through your lense is inspiring!
Your cards are beautiful.
These are fab! Count me in.
Count me in for the drawing for these beautiful postcards! Love Love love!!!
I’ve been loving postcards lately. I wish I was better at them really, but I have gotten some in. These are beautiful.
Oh so beautiful!! Love the compositions! I would use the postcards to write to my daughter in Scotland.
What a lovely interview! Congratulations to YOU! xo
Here’s a line:)
So very beautiful, very inspiring.
Hi Jillian! I’m here for my daily visit! Thanks so much for the chance – these are simply beautiful, like everything else you do! XX
ahhhhh Jillian these are beautiful, reminds me of arrangements on an altar.
Love them all, but especially that last image!!! Stunning.
I absolutely love the complements of the yellow and turquoise. It is something I picture when I imagine a wild summer. You do beautiful work!
You have such a unique vision, I’d love to have these on my wall.
beautiful work as always and I love that you printed these in a larger size!
Great interview Jillian, especially on why you hunt. You’re a powerful woman and an inspiration to many.
Love Love Love!!!!!!!!!
I just love the composition! So Beautiful!!