Friday, June 8, 2012

I won a photo contest!

When Mello Mike wrote in his blog that he was having "Mello Mike's 1st Annual Roadrunner Photo Contest," I opened my Pictures folder to my Blog Photos, and searched for "roadrunner."  I love seeing those guys running around my campsite, and always try for a photo when I see one, so I had a bunch to choose from.  There was no doubt that I was going to enter the contest.

I'm not a contest person, but a Roadrunner Photo Contest?  That was a no-brainer for me - that day I sent along two of my favorite photos to enter the contest.

Imagine my surprise when I got an e-mail letting me know my photo had won First Place!  I've never won a contest before.  Isn't it nice to know that even in your 60's, something special and new can happen if you just make the effort?


Check out Mike's blog announcing the First and Second Place Winners to see the two winning photos.  Thanks, Mike!

You'd better keep your cameras handy - I'm sure there will be a "Mello Mike's 2nd Annual Roadrunner Photo Contest," and maybe next year you'll be a winner!

 Yesterday's Sunset

From Me and Katie, have a great evening, everyone!  :)

6/18/12 - I thought I might as well post a copy of the photo:

21 comments:

  1. Way to go, Barbara!! I love your photos, and now that you're famous, maybe you'll send me your autograph...or better yet, and autographed photo!

    We were at Armitage Park the other day and met Nina and Paul of "Wheeling It". Thought of you, but didn't swing by Costco for an ice cream bar! Give Katy a smooch for us.

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  2. Congratulations! I'd put money on the fact that your photos could win a bunch of contests!

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  3. Hey, that's great. Roadrunners are hard to get a picture of, Good Job!

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  4. Hey, that's great. Roadrunners are hard to get a picture of, Good Job!

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  5. Good for you Barbara...keep that camera handy.

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  6. oops...looks like some spam slipped by google.

    Congrats on the contest! It's a great picture.

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  7. congratulations on your win...great picture....

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  8. WOW Congratulations Barbara. I think you take great pictures keep it up.

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  9. Way to go! You should win prizes for you photography, they are always great :)

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  10. Way to go, I always look forward to your pictures.

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  11. Cool! You take good photos. I went to the site and tried to leave a comment about how you should enter a cutest-dog-in-the-world" photo contest too.

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  12. I always have my camera with me, very rarely am I seen without it and I don't use a little pocket camera. It may not always be in my hand, but its always close by.

    I especially like to take pics as we drive down the road as we first see what's around the bend.

    I have tried several times to get that roadrunner picture but darn if they aren't fast!

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  13. Congratulations!!! You certainly deserved to win as you are an EXCELLENT photographer, and it could not happen to a nicer person either. Wishing you and Katie the very best!

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  14. Congrats on your first contest win.....here's to many more (me lifting my glass in salute).

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  15. Congratulations to you on winning. Sure liked your picture.

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  16. Congratulations, I think you take great photos too and I love the roadrunner.

    http://travelinglongdogs.blogspot.com/

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