Thursday, June 19, 2008

Can You Believe This?


Can you believe this?  I have actually had one of my photos published in this fabulous magazine!  I am over the moon thrilled!

Earlier this year, I was contacted by the assistant art director for Old House Journal, who was interested in using a photo she had seen on my blog here.  It just goes to show you, you never know who is reading!

The photo shows our front doorknob at Little Red House.  I reshot it several times, trying to refine the lighting and depth of focus.  Jessica, the art director, was very encouraging and helpful.  Thank you so much, Jessica!

Here are the results:  a thumbnail on the contents page,




and a large, three-column photo to illustrate the story,  Age Before Beauty: The Art of Patinas, by Tony Seideman.




Can you believe this?  I can still hardly believe it myself!  So will you all please go out and buy a copy, and email the editor, telling her how much you enjoyed my photo?

Just kidding.
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49 comments:

  1. Rosie's WhimsyJune 19, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    I was just going to read a few blogs this morning before I start my huge to-do list but I had to stop and say "ZOWWEE"! How fantastic, Mary! You go girl!

    I am going to civilization later today and I've put that on my list!

    ((hugs)) Rosie

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  2. Kathleen GraceJune 19, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Oh Mary, how exciting! Congratulations on being recognized for your wonderful talent:>)

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    You're a star, and of course I will buy the magazine and send an e-mail.

    Really, it is a wonderful photo.

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  4. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    It's about time!!! Congrats on being recognized for your awesome talent.
    Way To Go!!!!!!!
    Janie

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  5. UnknownJune 19, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Mary,

    That is fantastic! You deserve it...your photos are beautiful!

    annie

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  6. SuzanneJune 19, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    That's fantastic Mary!! Aren't you glad you opened her e-mail and didn't think it was spam? I think that's so wonderful. Didn't you write another magazine and they published your letter?

    - Suzanne

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  7. Scarlet TanagerJune 19, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  8. EleanorJune 19, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    Wow! Just think of the fame that lies ahead for all us bloggers! Jokes aside, it's great news! wish i could go out and buy the mag but don't think we get it here (in South Africa). Enjoy your moment! Lots of love Eleanor

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  9. bjJune 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    WHOA !!!!!!! HOW EXCITING IS THIS !

    See, Mary girl...we all keep telling you how great your photos are...now, it's PROVEN.

    We are all so proud!
    bj

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  10. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations, Mary. That is so wonderful. Keep up the photography. Margie

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  11. MarieJune 19, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Wow! Congratulations! How very exciting. I'm going to look for that magazine next time I'm out.

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  12. MaryJune 19, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations! As a magazineaholic from way back, I can only imagine what a thrill this must be for you. A well-deserved thrill.
    Mary

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  13. Knitty, Vintage and RosyJune 19, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    How wonderful for you, Mary. A true testament to your photography skills.

    Congtratulations once again,

    Lisa
    Knitty, Vintage and Rosy

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  14. VeeJune 19, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Yes, I can believe it! Woo-hoo! Congrats, Mary!!

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  15. DonnaJune 19, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    Congratulations! That's fabulous ~ and a great picture.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  16. Treasia SteppJune 19, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Congratulations Mary. What exciting news to know you are now a published photographer.

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  17. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Congrats Mary! What a great photo!
    Hope to see more of your beautiful work published.

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  18. DeseraeJune 19, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    OMG how exciting...congratulations on your new found fame!!!! Your home and photos are always so wonederful...you deserve it!
    ~Des

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  19. TeacatsJune 19, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Congratulations! A wonderful photo -- and sure to be noticed by many readers! Well done indeed!

    Jan at Rosemary Cottage

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  20. JanetJune 19, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Did I not tell you that you were going to be the one ( of our blogging group) to be "discovered"?? Congratulations on what I am sure is the first of many kudos.

    Janet

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  21. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    I love to stop by your blog and wow.....such incredible news. Congratulations. Your pictures are quite lovely.......

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  22. Shimmy MomJune 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    That is soooo AWESOME!!! Congratulations. It is a beautiful photo. I am so happy for you!

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  23. DebJune 19, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Congratulations Mary! How fantastic to be part of such a wonderful magazine :-}

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  24. SwampgirlJune 19, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    How great! I will buy a copy of the magazine! Your photos have always inspired me to experiment and keep trying to improve mine!

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  25. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 19, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    How wonderful Mary! That is just so great!!!! I will look for the magazine..
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  26. CarolyneJune 19, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    Of course we all love the photo......but for me.......I'm all ga-ga about the doorKNOB!!!!
    It's fantasically Gor.ge.ous......gotta love it!!

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  27. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJune 19, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Oh, that is great, Mary! I'm happy for you, I would be over the moon too if that happened to me. That doorknob pic is just gorgeous!

    Thanks for stopping by too...
    xo,
    Rhoda

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  28. CindyJune 19, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, that is so exciting!!! Great job on the photography too! I think you should get note cards made with that image!

    I think more people read are blogs than we know!

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  29. judy in kyJune 19, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Great! We 'regulars" at your blog are happy that your talent is being recognized in the wider world. Can we say "we knew you when"?

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  30. Country GirlJune 19, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Oh, now this has made me smile from ear to ear to read this, Mary! Today was a good day for me, too. But this . . . this is special. I am so glad for you, and even though I only know you through blogging, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

    You're right, you never know who's reading your blog. Someone read mine and guess what? My internet is back. Interesting, eh?

    Sincere congratulations! You deserve it. Love love love that doorknob.

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  31. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    Good for you Mary, Congratulations....I love your pictures.

    I liked the comment about having notecards made, they'd be cute.

    Night night,
    Kathy :)

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  32. Meadowlark DaysJune 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Congratulations!!!! And thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  33. Magnolia Street StyleJune 19, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Congratulations!! Much deserved recognition. I will check out the magazine.

    Connie

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  34. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Mary,

    That is simply fabulous! Congrats!!!!

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  35. AnonymousJune 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Congratulations, what a thrill for you!

    Laurie S.

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  36. Alison GibbsJune 19, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    Oh Mary how exciting for you
    Congratulations
    Alison

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  37. TaraJune 20, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Mary

    Congrats to you! Isn't this wonderful!

    :0)

    It is your calling! Tara

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  38. kari and kijsaJune 20, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    This is beautiful!! Congratulations!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  39. Julia @ Hooked on HousesJune 20, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    That is so cool! Congratulations! -Julia :-)

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  40. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    Wow! So you took the photo that is in the magazine? That is just beautiful. Congratulations - how exciting!!

    This post actually reminded me - I meant to ask you LONG ago what type of camera you used. All your photos are beautiful, but I was especially amazed at the picture you took of turkey vultures on your neighbor's rooftop and chimney months ago, because about a week later my daughter used her digital camera to capture turkey vultures on a rooftop in our neighborhood and you could barely tell what kind of birds they were whereas your photo had amazing detail!...Donna

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  41. AnonymousJune 20, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    Pretty cool!

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  42. Life on the EdgeJune 20, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    This is so very cool! Blows my mind that there are people from magazines actually looking at blogs online.

    I might just have to go buy that magazine!

    Kady

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  43. AnonymousJune 21, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    That is very cool! What an honor it was for you to be contacted! Congrats!

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  44. Susie QJune 22, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    I am tickled to death for you Mary!
    What a treat!
    Your home is amazing and your photos are perfection!
    Well deserved recognition!

    I am so proud of you!

    Love,
    Sue

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  45. RueJune 22, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    WOW! Congratulations Mary!! I will get it as soon as I can get myself to the store :)

    Thank you for being so understanding about the house. Wish me luck tomorrow at the showing :)

    hugs,
    rue

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  46. karlascottage.typepad.comJune 22, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Its a gorgeous photo!

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  47. cotedetexasJune 22, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! what a beautiful knob - I understand why they wanted to use it! love your mantel too!!

    thanks for your comment - you are soooo sweet!

    Joni

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  48. NancyJune 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you.
    I've been out of touch for a couple of weeks and apparently I've missed quite a lot.

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  49. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I don't think you were kidding . . .

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