Ailsa’s travel theme this week begged me to use some of the 400+ photos I took at last week’s Santa Parade. So here is how a few Katikati-ites got around our main street that day. In style is my opinion.
Yesterday I was surprised to find a photo I sent to a local news editor [hoping it would make it in to their website daily photo section] was put in the paper…with my name under it.
A first !!!!!! one that made me happy, happy, happy.
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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The puppets or the puppeteers? Regardless, who cares. Let them be gay, if they’re gay; let them be straight, if they’re straight.
Thanks Gemma !! I know – how cool is that. I was at a friend’s house and she said something about it. I was like: “WWWWHHHAAAAATTTT ???????” I now have a huge pile of the paper on my coffee table. All ready to send to family and friends and put in my scrapbook. I am such a kid when it comes to these things. The Son was home Friday night…when I showed him he seemed really proud and it made my night.
I’ve just found your blog and was delighted to see all you photos of the Santa Parade. Looks as though everyone had a really good time. With this quality of photography I’m not in the least bit surprised that the local paper published a photo of yours. Well done. I’ve decided to follow you because you brought a smile to my face.
The horses are magnificent, as is the red car, Jo. I love your transportation pictures. And so did the editor: congratulations on the published photo!!! 😀
Chronicles of Illusions 
The puppets or the puppeteers? Regardless, who cares. Let them be gay, if they’re gay; let them be straight, if they’re straight.
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What a good idea.
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Love the new format that WordPress have given us for the displaying a group of photos. It looks especially good with this group of photos
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Thanks PP…so glad you think so.
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Looks like a great parade. And congratulations on getting your photo in the paper!.
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Thank you !! I was just the tiniest bit thrilled,
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Aw great, love the red MG!
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Is that what it is ??? First you are en encyclopedia of flora…and now cars as well…so mutli faceted it is almost scary.
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Well done once again on your photo being published, Jo… and great photos here as well! 🙂
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Thanks Tom. It is embarrasing, but I have a pile of the paper already to keep and to send to friends…I am such a kid.
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You shouldn’t be embarrassed, Jo… it’s a great achievement!
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I’m not really Tom [shush]…just being PC for once.
Actually – I am so thrilled that I am shouting it to the world and then some.
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Good on you! 😀
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Nice pix. Local newspaper? My dream! Congrats. 🙂
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Thanks Gemma !! I know – how cool is that. I was at a friend’s house and she said something about it. I was like: “WWWWHHHAAAAATTTT ???????” I now have a huge pile of the paper on my coffee table. All ready to send to family and friends and put in my scrapbook. I am such a kid when it comes to these things. The Son was home Friday night…when I showed him he seemed really proud and it made my night.
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Wonderful colors and you are right about the gallery format for this series. Looks great.
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Thanks Ruth. I like it [the gallery] sometimes. i haven’t used that format very much in the past…but it seemed perfect for these images.
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That’s quite a variety all in one place, Jo!
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Ahhhhhh…but we’re a varied lot here in more than just the people Sue…
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Giggle…:-)
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Great gallery of photos! And big congratulations on getting a photo posted in your newspaper!
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Thanks Angeline…on both counts. The house is becoming littered with more and more of the paper…I’m such a juvenile.
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I’ve just found your blog and was delighted to see all you photos of the Santa Parade. Looks as though everyone had a really good time. With this quality of photography I’m not in the least bit surprised that the local paper published a photo of yours. Well done. I’ve decided to follow you because you brought a smile to my face.
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And you just made my day with that wonderful comment. Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a great selection… That festival really rocked it. 😉
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We do rather well for a small community I feel Eliz.
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Love the Santa parade. Great pics:-)
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Thanks !!! I certainly enjoyed it !
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The horses are magnificent, as is the red car, Jo. I love your transportation pictures. And so did the editor: congratulations on the published photo!!! 😀
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Thanks Marion. Those horses are wonderful…apparently [according to Gilly] the red car is an MG…very nice indeed.
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Congrats, Jo! Looks like a fun parade!
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Thanks !!!! It was a very fun afternoon.
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Love those vintage beauties! And congratulations on getting your photo published 🙂
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Thanks !!! I love the old cars and trying to take a good image ogf them…thanks for the congrats – I was pretty darn thrilled.
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