won local newspaper photo contest
last month this buddy of mine i have known since i have moved here to knoxville told me about the local newsapaper’s photo contest and suggested i enter it.
of course i was leary about it, and decided what the heck why not.
so i entered three images of mine, not giving it much thought
a couple of weeks ago i recieve an email from one of the people from newspaper giving me a congrats!! i re-read that email a few times before it actually sunk in….lol
it’s the knoxville news sentinal, the largest newspaper here in this area.
i won the amazon kindle 2 in the “spring scene photo contest 2009”
id never heard of the thing until they said i won it. so i looked it up on amazon. its basically a electronic book, you can check it out here
ive been waiting to post something about it so i could link up to it, so far they havent added it to their website, it was published on the may 4th’s edition, and the editor sent me four copies of it :) so along with getting the kindle and seeing it in print..it Now feels Real! :):)
the winning image is a huge favorite of people on here also
it is a touch of yellow , a macro shot of two native plants in the great smoky mountains, the bellwort and the white trillium
i am truely hyped and honored to have won this contest, usually i just pass these things off, i guess now ill take them alittle more seriously! lol
Vicki Ferrari
congratulations and celebrations Christopher!
Christopher E... replied
thanks so much vicki!! its been killing me to have to wait to journal about it, but dont know when they will add to their website, but after getting copies of the newspaper today, i said heck with it..ill journal :)
also..ive traded the kindle for a laptop, rather have that :):)
Joanne Bradley
Oh my gosh, congratulations Christopher! And what a stunning beautiful image!
Christopher E... replied
thanks so much joanne!! glad i picked that one, they had some amazing shots in there
H M Bascom
Congratulations Christopher!! Happy dance!!!!
Christopher E... replied
thanks helen!! :):) yea it was a happy dance about 2weeks ago, and then today when i actually Saw it in print!! :):)
PrairieRose
BIG CONGRATS dear Christopher…...........your work is so worthy of recognition…........BRAVO hon…..........xoxo
Christopher E... replied
aww thank you my favorite canadian friend :):) im glad you think so, im always thinking i can do better!! lol
Clive
My heartiest congratulations Chris, what an achievement my friend, do you do autographs yet, and please don’t forget us little people when you are famous…lol
Christopher E... replied
lol ya right clive!! me famous, sure thing, they are on it? lol
dude if i Ever got that famous, i can assure you ALL of you would be right up there with me !! thanks ….lol now time for bed..5am comes early! and they arent knocking my door down…yet…...lol
Barbara Brown
Congratulations Chris. Quite an honor and well-deserved!
Christopher E... replied
thanks so much barbara, i guess that will teach me, yes i do have a chance..IF i enter? lol
ill take these contests alittle more seriously for sure
Vicki Ferrari
That kindle looks interesting – very earth friendly! won’t you have fun with your new ‘pute! might learn ps yet, aye?!!!
Christopher E... replied
LOL funny you say that..marianne is leaving PS on the laptop! LOL she is still trying to convert me! “gulps”
christiane
Congratulations! Clearly a winning image
Vicki Ferrari
you are going to have SOOO MMMMMMUCH fun!!!
calves
big congratulations Chris!!!
Vonnie Murfin
Congratulations!!
Pat Yager
Kudos, Christopher! We’re all so proud of you! – Pat
Darren Stones
Way to go, Christopher. Congrats.
ThomasRBiggs
Congrats Chris!!! A familiar looking image!! :)
Jack McCabe
excellent!
kudos!
Glenda Remaklus
Congratulations Chrisopher…...How thrilling for you. Great job!!
georgiegirl
So totally brilliant!!! Congratulations :D
Maria Dryfhout
Way to go, Chris! I love trilliums…
Neophytos
Congrats Chris!!! It was always a great image .!!
carpenter777
congratulations
Krys Bailey
I’m thrilled for you, Chris! This is an awesome photo!!! Congrats, pal! ;o)
momleeb
Well done Chris! I am so proud of you…..and that is a lovely shot :)
Keeli
Great work Christopher! Congratulations!!!!!!
dawndavies
oh well done chris, thats wonderful news to hear, many congrats,dawnx
Anne van Alkemade
well done Chris. It’s a beautiful image, well worthy of the title!!!
Hans Kawitzki
Well done Chris…......from now on just go for it…......congratulation
Cynthia Adams
Congrats Chris..what a lovely surprise and a well deserved win..fantastic.xxxxxxx
David Meacham
NIce one Chris
susan davies
wow chris, congratulations mate, I love hearing news like this, well done
Heather Mitche...
Awesome news! I’m so proud for ya. East TN is well represented with your artistry Christopher! Kudos!!
AngelPhotozzz
Wow Chris now that really Rocks!!!!!!! Great job its a beautiful photo so well deserved! And wow the Kindle.. great work!!!!! =))
dinghysailor1
woowhoo…happy dancing here too!! well done mate this is a real fave which i love my copy of….so am really thrilled for you and it looks a decent prize too!! well done indeed my friend – your work is of exceptional standard.. and this recognition is well deserved!!
so thrilled for you
cheering here in scotland…
ding
:)))
Kelly J
Woo hoo!!!!!!!! Thrilled to bits for you! Well done chris!! :))
Anne Staub
Congratulations Christopher!!! :)
Wendy Slee
Well done, I have a big old grin across my face Chris….so very happy for you!!! YAYYY!!!!!
Sharon Perrett
Wow congrats on your win, very well deserved of a stunning image, and what a great prize, I love the idea of the kindle, reading a book like that is fantastic. WTG Chris :)
Chipper
Kudos!.........and you’ll like the Kindle!
loramae
I am so happy for you Chris :O)...twas a smile for me this morning…love to see someone so deserving step ahead and be noticed for their passion! ;O) Outstanding!
barnsis
I can see why you won! Kudos.
Adam Bykowski
Chris that is an awesome thing. Winning a contest like that and getting that kind of exposure can really turn things around for you. (not that you need it). You may start getting offers to do other photography shoots or requests for images. Way to go and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy!
D R Moore
Congrats on your win it is Well deserved.
Anthony Pierce
NICE! That is awesome bud!
cherylc1
AWESOME!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Christine Amstutz
Many congratulations on your achievement! What a wonderful surprise for you … I am sure it will as for repetition elsewhere .. in other newspapers … in other competitions… Wonderful picture, beautiful colors, neat composition! Love it!
Al Bourassa
Cheers, Al
DesImages
Congratulations! It really is a beautiful image too, so the win is well-deserved IMO
Jellybean720
That must have been a delight to have gotten that email.. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Well deserved,,, the image is Beautiful.. :))
Colleen Milburn
Hugest congrats, Chris – that’s fantastic!!
dinghysailor1
hi chris great to see this mentioned here too!! well done my friend
:))