Tuesday, November 11, 2008

"I'd like to thank the Academy..."



Do you remember the photo contest I entered this summer?  Well, I didn't win a big screen TV, but with your votes, I had two of my photos included in the book of New Jersey photos!




Isn't that neat?  You might remember the yellow foxglove photo (above),  or the photo of beach umbrellas at Wildwood Crest (below).




This was just such a kick for me, to see my photos in this really beautiful book.  Thank you SO MUCH for your votes -- your support means the world to me, and I couldn't have done it without all of you.  :)
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39 comments:

  1. SueNovember 11, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    Mary congrats!!! These photos are incredible, you do such a fabulous job! The colors just pop! Have a great day in NJ!!! xo

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    WooHoo, Mary. We always knew you had star quality. Congratulations!!!

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  3. Country GirlNovember 11, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    Awesome! I am so glad and excited for you. To have your photographs published is a huge step for you, Mary. Excellent!

    And we can say "we knew you when . . ."

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  4. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsNovember 11, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    Congratulations, Mary...I'm really happy for you...the pictures are great!

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  5. Kathleen GraceNovember 11, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    Congratulations Mary, I can't think of anything more exciting than being published! Did you ever in your wildest dreams think it would happen? You clearly ahve a wonderful talent:>)

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  6. MedaMNovember 11, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Congratulation, Mary! I too would be happy and very exciting if I were you! I am really very glad for you!:-)

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  7. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionNovember 11, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Conrgats! I think it is quite an honor and a testament to your talent!

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  8. TaraNovember 11, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Mary

    Isn't this nice for you! CONGRATS! Well deserved and I am glad they took two very different shots from you...very talented there, lady!

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  9. ClaudiaNovember 11, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    Mary,

    Congratulations!!! Your photos are beautiful. How wonderful to see them published. That must be such a great feeling. Wonderful!

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  10. DebNovember 11, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Congratulations Mary!!
    Beautiful photos and a beautiful book. What an amazing accomplishment and keepsake for you.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Congrats Mary!!! Great work, Janie

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  12. Mental P MamaNovember 11, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    That is fantastic! Congrats;)

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  13. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Mary - this is so fantastic! What great shots, and so fun to see them in print!

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  14. The Good Life in VirginiaNovember 11, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    that's fab that you have your photographs in the book :)
    bet you were quite surprised and very pleased.
    congrats.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Congratulations! I loved your photo of Wildwood the first time you posted it to your site. I spent many, many summers in Wildwood Crest and this photo brought back wonderful memories!

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  16. Wayfaring WandererNovember 11, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    That's awesome!!!! They look wonderful.....I bet it is a great feeling to see them in print like that :)

    The cover kind of looks like one of your photos, too! haha

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  17. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Congrats Mary - you know the cover photo looks like some of the ones you take !
    Beautiful photos of beautiful and much mis-aligned NJ. It's my home state too and I like that you're showing how pretty and diversified place it is. Carry on :)

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  18. VeeNovember 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    It's easy to imagine an entire book of your photographs. They're that wonderful so this is no surprise to me. Both of those photos are fabulous.

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  19. SuzanneNovember 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Mary, that's just terrific! Congratulations, you're published! Woo hoo.

    - Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  20. AdrienneNovember 11, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Mary -
    Anyone can have a big screen TV - but not just anyone can have their gorgeous photography in a beautiful book! Congratulations. Your photography is always amazing.
    ~Adrienne~

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  21. Anke MartinNovember 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Oh I'm so happy for you! Congratulations, you must be so excited and happy!!!!! What a great success! I think it's even better than a big screen TV! People will see now your beautiful fotos whenever they open this book!
    Smiles, Anke ;)

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  22. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Congrats Mary you are so deserving...I love your photos


    Kathy :)

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  23. bjNovember 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    WOOO HOOO...this is so fine !!
    CONGRATS, Mary...your pretty photos DESERVED to be in that book...
    i am a little behind in my comments but am working hard to catch up....

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  24. PeggyNovember 11, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Yeah!! Your photos deserve to be published. They have such a quality that is above average for sure. I always enjoy seeing what you will photo next. Great news! It's fun to be published. I'm having a short essay in the Jan/Feb Victoria magazine..be sure to look for it. Peggy from PA

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  25. MaryNovember 11, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Peggy,
    That is so exciting!!! I'll definitely look for it. :)
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  26. Shimmy MomNovember 11, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    That is AWESOME! Congratulations Mary!!!
    *hugs*

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  27. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    New Jersey fog
    waiting on sunrise
    to unveil
    Great Destinations.

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  28. SueNovember 11, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    Oh Mary what a wonderful honor....You must be thrilled to see your beautiful photo's in a book...Congratulations from one photog to another!!! Yah!!!!!

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  29. mgsterNovember 11, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Mary, I am certainly not surprised! I have been knocked over by your photos for quite a while now!

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  30. RueNovember 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Fabulous!! Beautiful pictures, and congratulations!!!

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  31. RURAL November 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    Wow congrats, I did not know about your blog before a few months ago. But wow!!!! And congrats!!!

    Jen

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  32. AbbieNovember 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Mary,
    I'm not at all surprised that your images made it in the book!! They are absolutely gorgeous!
    Now you can justify carrying your camera everywhere to your family! :) YOU are a PROFESSIONAL now lady!
    xoxo~
    Abbie

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  33. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Congrats! ^^,

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  34. amandaNovember 12, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    YAY!!!!!

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  35. Cottage RoseNovember 12, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Hey Mary; A huge Congratulations on the book. I love your photos how exciting for you... I might have to look for that book now. And have you autograph it for me.... lol;

    Have a great week.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  36. RhondiNovember 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Mary
    That's great. Congratulations!Hugs, Rhondi

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  37. MeMeMeNovember 14, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    You're awesome! Congratulations Mary. You're now super famous :)

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  38. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Congratulations on being published! Your photographs are beautiful and artistic. Vicki

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  39. AnonymousNovember 16, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    Congratulations - what a thrill and an honor for you! Your photos are beautiful!

    Laurie S.

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