I started taking part in Photoblog Challenges last year. They have tutorials and themes and I thought it would push me in my photography to get better and to try new techniques. This morning when I visited them I was thrilled to see I had gotten a 2nd place and a 3rd place with two of my shots. January has been an exciting month photography wise. This is a snapshot of the images I have submitted for January. And my smile is still being felt in my toes.
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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Big congrats! Out of those up top, the old man’s portrait is still my fave. You managed to capture something extraordinary about him. I’d love to know what his story is. Anyway, I’m not surprised your pictures are getting awards and getting noticed! You definitely have an artist’s “eye”. 😉
He is very, very special to me. I gave his photo away tonight. The friend who talked me in to entering him in the local Art Festival, where I got 2nd prize with it, just loves him. So – off he went to a good home where he will always be loved.
Awesome!!! They are cracking images 😀
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Thanks Alistair…I was pretty chuffed when I saw this.
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I’ll bet
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Congratulations on your smiling toes, Jo!
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They are still smiling Sharon…but I am about to tuck them in to bed.
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Voted! Good Luck!
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Thanks Rommel. You’re a sweetie.
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Well done. This is quite an achievement.
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Thanks Colline. I was amazed but oh so thrilled.
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Well done to you, Jo. Fabulous entries. I love them all, but especially the first one. 🙂
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Yeah that is one of my favourite images of all AD…thanks for the ‘well done’ !
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I remember these! Good stuff, and congrats on 2nd and 3rd. As my step-daughter says, “You’re winning in second place!” Cool!!!
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Thanks Gemma. It is a win to me, ones that made my day.
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Great shots Jo! Congrats!!
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Thanks Angeline. That means a lot.
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Congrats!! Well deserved!! =)
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Thanks Jennay.
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wowee, excellent jo!!
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Thanks Christine.
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Excellent! have you thought of selling your images? There are websites where you can put them as stock images.
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I have. Just not sure who I want to go through and the best way to do it just yet.
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I should check my toes next time I smile. Congratulations, well done.
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Thanks Valentina…always check the toes before they run away with your emotions.
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Love it.☺
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Thanks Valentina.
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Yaay well done, you! 🙂
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Thanks Marianne.
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That’s a wonderful way to start the New Year Jo !
I always did love the no 1 pic 🙂
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Thanks Poppy. That makes my day brighter.
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I love it when you smile, Jo…
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Me too Hook.
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Congratulations, Jo!!
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Thanks Sue !!!!
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Big congrats! Out of those up top, the old man’s portrait is still my fave. You managed to capture something extraordinary about him. I’d love to know what his story is. Anyway, I’m not surprised your pictures are getting awards and getting noticed! You definitely have an artist’s “eye”. 😉
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He is very, very special to me. I gave his photo away tonight. The friend who talked me in to entering him in the local Art Festival, where I got 2nd prize with it, just loves him. So – off he went to a good home where he will always be loved.
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well deserved Jo 🙂
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Thanks Jules.
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Congratulations! You don’t need no validation to know you are good 🙂
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No…but it is nice to get it sometimes.
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That’s true 😉
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