Big, big NEWS!


We've spotted so many deer along the parkway, but this was nothing like the other sightings. For this was more than just a mere glimpse. We stopped at an overlook loop off the parkway that we had hiked through the night before. As we pulled into the parking area Cody spotted a fawn, I hung out of the window trying to get a shot, but we realized that we had to get closer. I got out of the vehicle and slowly crept up to the edge of the field. At first he ran off, and as I walked closer, he darted out from behind a bush less than 7 feet away from me. Taking refuge yet again behind the brush we could only see its tail pointing straight up in the air; it could still sense our presence. Cody was flanking the left, and I patiently waited for him to coax the deer out of the wooded area. Once it was confirmed that I was ready Cody made a rustling sound behind the little guy and he ended up in the clearing which was exactly where I was hoping he would go. It was truly exciting & I don't think I'll ever forget how cute that fawn was. It was definitely the highlight of my weekend!

Blue Ridge Bambi
This photo was taken July 1st 2007.


I've got some news to share with you.
The only reason I haven't shared before now is because I am terribly superstitious and I didn't want to jinx it. Here's the story: Some time back in September I entered a handful of photos in the NC Wildlife Magazine's Photography Contest. After I entered them, I put the competition out of mind. Then in October they contacted me.

Unlike the 860 submissions received in the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition that I was a part of, this contest received a whooping 6,400 entries! I am deeply honored to have had one if my photos selected. Speaking of selections, where did the bambi photo place?! Well, that's something I just found out recently....have a look.
All winning photographs will be published in the NC Wildlife Magazine (which will be a first for me) and exhibited at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Also, second place winners will receive a cash prize of $75. However, I'm more excited about the prospect of one of my photos being published in the magazine. Although, seeing one of your captures hanging in a gallery is just as rewarding. Even if it's a pain in the rear to get them there, however, with this competition I won't have to worry about the framing part. What a relief!?

52 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Your photo is beautiful! :)

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  2. Oh, Oh, Oh I am so excited for you, that is such a big thing, Congratulation. I am so happy and proud for you. You take fantastic photo and it is nice for you to get such recognition. It’s a fantastic shot.

    Can I claim that I know someone famous now :)

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  3. What a shot! O, Baby (deer)! O, Mountains (blue)! O, #2 Mammal Shot (fantastic)! O, Magazine Publication and Museum Exhibit (BIG TIME)!
    Yea You!

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  4. Yeehaw! How exciting and what an honor! And what a sweet shot.

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  5. To paraphrase Elk...
    I'm not surprised at all. Knowing your work and knowing more about how you think and see... I'm not surprised at all!!!
    Of course this means we expect more of you now ;-)
    Nice work girl.

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  6. CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you, that shot of the fawn is fantastic!

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  7. Wow ! Congrats! When the photo came up I thought that's a fantastic shot, but then, I still have to see one that you've taken which I don't like !

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  8. That is awesome! What a great photo, and it would be so exciting to get it published and in a show! WOW!

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  9. congratsss!! that's a real accomplishment :-)

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  10. Congratulations!!! How exciting. Well done you!

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  11. YEY!!! Congrats!! That's really exciting. :)

    I love how you beat out the #1 guy for the #2 spot too. :D

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  12. Congratulations. Your photo is well deserving of this award.

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  13. congratulations! that is wonderful news! :)

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  14. CONGRATULATIONS! We receive the NC Wildlife Magazine so we'll be looking for it.

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  15. I'm so happy for you ~ congratulations!

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  16. Congratulations!! That's awesome--so is the photo. It's so cute--looks like Bambi. I love your "about me" photo, too. So nice to see your pretty face. :)

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  17. Congratulations!! That's awesome--so is the photo. It's so cute--looks like Bambi. I love your "about me" photo, too. So nice to see your pretty face. :)

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  18. You are a winner this week! Better by a lottery ticket my dear (deer haha), congratulations.

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  19. Congrats Jessica. I love the picture of the fawn. The other night I was out in the greenhouse and my son came out with a flashlight and there were 8 deer standing within 50 feet of me that I hadn't seen.

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  20. Hurray! Congrats!

    It is so good to see your lovely face.

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  21. OH MY GOSH LOOK IT IS YOU WOW!

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  22. Many compliments on such a beautiful picture! What an exciting thing to be chosen out of so many. I'm so happy for you and your success.

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  23. BRAVO! an incredible shot. Well done.

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  24. Congratulations! Beautiful photo!!

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  25. Congratulations! That is quite an honor, but not surprising since it is a fantastic capture. =)

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  26. Kudos!
    You are truly gifted. You have such an eye for depicting the beauty Mother Nature has laid out before all of us.
    Keep them coming!
    Hugs, Tawny

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  27. OMG! that is FANTASTIC!!

    CONGRATULATIONS AND I CAN'T STOP YELLLING I'M SO THRILLED FOR YOU!!

    *teehee*

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  28. Of course you placed! Your photos are some of the best I've ever seen!

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  29. Very very lovely shot !!!
    Wonderfull ;-)

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  30. How wonderful for you! The photo is magnificent! Congratulations on this achievement.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  31. Oh, how exciting!!! I'm thrilled for you!

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  32. This is truly an amazing photo! Just makes me feel like I can reach out and touch the little guy!

    Congratulations on your winning entry! WOOHOO! I'm so excited for you!

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  33. What a lovely photo...you deserve many more future publications!!!

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  34. Congratulations! Beautiful photograph.

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  35. oh! oh! oh! oh! oh!

    that is so awesome!

    I am just so excited for you!

    and what a cute fawn. :)

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  36. This is such exciting news!!! Congratulations to you!!! it is a well deserved honor!! That photo is so awesome!!

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  37. WOW! WOW! WOW! congradulations, that is so exciting. Both how you got the shot...and the winning of the competition and second place is amazing. how cool to have your photo in a magazine and exhibit

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  38. That is fantastic, well deserved gorgeous!

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  39. That is great to hear!! I am very happy for you. I know how much you enjoy this. It was good seeing you while you were here. We will have to come visit when we can.
    Love ya
    Andrea

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  40. WOOOO HOOOOO. I am making you a BIG ASS martini right now!!

    Get over here.....

    and the photo is amazing. as usual.

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  41. Awesome. My dad gets that magazine then gives it to us because my daughter likes the pictures!

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  42. Congratulations! That is so incredibly wonderful. I can imagine you must be feeling pretty high in the sky right now.

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  43. CONGRATULATIONS!!! The photo is too pretty for description, melts me away! Fantastic!

    Hey, your new icon is stunning. Is that beauty yourself? =)

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  44. YAY! Congrats. I'm so happy for you. It's such an amazing shot.

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  45. Congratulations! And how thrilling to have your work published :o)

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  46. Wow, that is SO EXCITING!!! Congratulations!

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  47. Congratulations! That is definitely a big honor;)

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  48. oh! look! look! look!!! that is so well deserved and you know i mean that from the bottom of my heart. that is the sweetest photograph ever of a faun. honestly your talent is endless! and you work hard too. you are in all the right places because you work hard at your art.

    bravo!
    XOXOXOX

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  49. I've been sick and haven't had a chance to stop by in a few weeks so here's a very late but huge CONGRATS to you!! That's so AWESOME and I'm so excited for ya! :) When will it be up in the museum b/c it's only like 10 mins from me!!!!

    Hugs!
    ~Angie

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