OK, OK, Fair Update
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Well, I am very hesitant to write this post, because I am fearful of sounding like I am 'bragging on myself'. Anyone who knows me, knows I am quite reserved and really do not 'blow my own horn'. But, gosh, sometimes when you are proud of yourself and excited, you want to share it with your friends and family, a.k.a. the people who support you, encourage you, stand by you, give you a boost in self-esteem when you need it... the people who care about you... the people whom you care about. Therefore, I'm writing this post (at the risk of making you think I'm bragging), because all of you support me and encourage me.
This isn't a great shot, but it's what was left of
the photos which were entered in the plant/floral category.
There were a lot more, but people had already taken
most of the photos home.
In this category, I won...
Two Honorable Mentions
(Bee Flying to the Clover and the Skipper on the Clover)
and
First Place
The First Place winner is in the middle there.
What's that you say? Two ribbons?
Oh yeah... that would be because it also won
Best of Show for the entire
photography competition.
the photos which were entered in the plant/floral category.
There were a lot more, but people had already taken
most of the photos home.
In this category, I won...
Two Honorable Mentions
(Bee Flying to the Clover and the Skipper on the Clover)
and
First Place
The First Place winner is in the middle there.
What's that you say? Two ribbons?
Oh yeah... that would be because it also won
Best of Show for the entire
photography competition.
This, obviously is the animal category.
I honestly was surprised with my ribbons in this category.
I wasn't so much surprised with the first place ribbon (the horse),
because all of you loved that photo from the beginning.
However, I was surprised that I received second place
for the Viceroy photo (butterfly), rather than the
ferret or the Amish team of horses (not pictured) which
was an immediate favorite of mine.
So, as I've already told you,
in the Animal Category, I won
First Place and
Second Place.
I honestly was surprised with my ribbons in this category.
I wasn't so much surprised with the first place ribbon (the horse),
because all of you loved that photo from the beginning.
However, I was surprised that I received second place
for the Viceroy photo (butterfly), rather than the
ferret or the Amish team of horses (not pictured) which
was an immediate favorite of mine.
So, as I've already told you,
in the Animal Category, I won
First Place and
Second Place.
Remember that photo in the middle of the Floral Category
with two ribbons?
Here's a better shot of it :-D
I am absolutely over the moon at the fact that the Best of Shot ribbon is
PURPLE!!!!! WoooHooo - I won a Purple Ribbon!
with two ribbons?
Here's a better shot of it :-D
I am absolutely over the moon at the fact that the Best of Shot ribbon is
PURPLE!!!!! WoooHooo - I won a Purple Ribbon!
That's some beautiful garden decor, don't ya think?
Nooooo... Goofy - I don't mean me
(Hmmmm...I do look a little like a garden gnome, don't I though?)
I mean the butterfly!
In addition to these photos,
I also won
Second place in the special theme category,
which was 'Faces of the County',
and
Honorable Mention in the Landscape category
with my hay bales and clouds shot (I've posted it on here for Sky Watch).
I also won
Second place in the special theme category,
which was 'Faces of the County',
and
Honorable Mention in the Landscape category
with my hay bales and clouds shot (I've posted it on here for Sky Watch).
OK, that's it... I'm done bragging on my eight ribbons... Honestly, I'm not usually this 'full of myself'. *blush*
Posted byMisty Dawn at 8:31 PM
Labels: fair, photography, photography contest, prize
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OMG be full of yourself for a little while! CONGRATULATIONS!! Your photos are always great, but I also know the competition at the fair can be steep and so you feel sooooooooooo good when you peek around that corner and see the red, blue or OMG Purple ribbon! That's wonderful!!
What good is a purple ribbon if you can't brag? WAY TO GO! You deserve it :D
Congratulations, and jubilations! And hugs and hugs and hugs and hugs and......
Well done. We knew you would do it. Well done.
[big grin and doing a jig]
Congratulations Misty! I am so proud of you and you so deserve all those wonderful ribbons! Didn't I tell you how you are a wonderful photographer, see Mom does Know Everything! LOL Love ya Dork
Congratulations! That is indeed a photo worthy of an award! It's beautiful!
Oh well done! I am very pleased for you. You have some excellent shots.
My all means email. I am just on my way out so reply amy be hit and miss, but yeah feel free and I promise to get back to you soonish.
Well done again.
Congratulations on all your pretty ribbons, Misty. I'm so proud of and happy for you.
And - you do not look like a garden gnome! You silly girl.
Honey, you go right ahead and "toot your own horn" mainly because -well, because you deserved the ribbons and you should, quite rightfully, be very darned proud!
I'm darned proud to have an award-winning photographer's blog on my favs list, so you should be able to glory in the pics and awards!
As I mentioned on your other blog … it’s not bragging … it’s SHARING. Congratulations ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
I'm not allowed to talk about this subject anymore, but I will say this: Congratulations and all ribbons were well deserved!
Please. You weren't bragging AT ALL. All of us wanted to know how well you did. I am so excited for you! What a great testimony to your abilities! :)
You're not bragging! You're sharing your good news! Now you've got another name to tag onto your belt.. "Award Winning Photographer"
Proud of you my friend... very proud indeed! (hugs) awww shoots. Here's a toast with a beer and a high five! ;)
Congratulations! I'm so glad that you were able to show your pictures after all.
Okay now, it's not bragging, it's sharing!! YOU GO GIRL!!!
CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy you shared your wins with us.