My exciting news
This evening was the opening night of the Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club Art Show and Sale which is held every year over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. This year’s event had an additional category, for photographs (although I have entered in the general media section for a few years and won a commended prize a couple of years ago).
But this year, I won first prize in the photography section with my image In Another World. It’s the first time I’ve ever won an event in an art show, more specifically this one in my home town. There were almost 800 works of art in the show overall (although not sure how many in my category but a lot more photographs than in the past). It is such a huge honour for me and the feedback I’m getting from the local community even after only a few hours has been so wonderful.
Here’s the image in question.
And here’s one of me at the show looking pretty flushed and stressed (as I do in large crowds) but still very excited.
A very big thank you to my Redbubble friends for their support, to Keryl who suggested this photo project in the first place, to my friends Sarah and Ana who encourage me and support my artistic endeavours, and Redbubble for providing me with the opportunity to reconnect with the creativity within.
xxx
(the prize money is wonderful and very much needed … now, fingers crossed that someone will buy my image)
MiMiDesigns
Congratulations, Anne! it’s a beautiful image!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you. :o)) VBS
amanda Rae
wow thats fantastic..well done !!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thanks Amanda. I’m just over the moon about it.
roybarry
The cream will always rise to the very top of the bucket.
Well done, well deserved and about bloody time too!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you darls.
xxxx S/he who waits … I suppose. ;o) (touches nose conspiratorially)
roybarry
touches nose conspiratorially
Don’t tap it too hard, you never know what might fall out…..........
Anne van Alkemade replied
ah, but I do know …
hehehe
Hans Kawitzki
Congratulation on your success with this wonderful image
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thanks so much Hans. It’s a real thrill.
adgray
☼ BRAVO!!!!!!! ☼
It is a stunning image and you deserve all the accolades coming your way!
Bravo sweet friend BRAVO!!!! ☼
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Chookas! xX♥☼♥Xx
Anne van Alkemade replied
Oh, thanks for the happy dance. Toes are tapping!!! :o)
coppertrees
Wonderful news congratulations to you wonderful Photography
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Coppertrees. Next day, still very excited.
Christopher E...
wooooo hoo!!
congrats Anne!! that is totally Awesome!!
now..can we get your autograph before you really hit the big time? i cant afford too much for one :D lol
wonderful job, enjoy that high for a long time too!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Definitely, Christopher. It was such a buzz.
Cathryn Swanson
That is such wonderful news Anne!!
Congratulations to you!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you C. :o)
JimFilmer
you lil ripper Anne…well done
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thanks Jim. I’ve very rapt.
Darren Stones
Congratulations, Anne.
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thanks Daz. It was a real honour and I’m still feeling pretty excited about it.
Lisa Jewell
OH my Congratulations Anne….I am so very happy for you…a well deserved win xxxxx
Anne van Alkemade replied
oooo I missed thanking you Lisa, hit the wrong reply. So thank you xxxxx
Anne van Alkemade
Thanks Lisa. :o)
Danny
I’m not surprised.
Why do you always doubt?
congratulations xx
Anne van Alkemade replied
I just never know if I’m kidding myself, Danny. But thank you. :o)
bellmusker
Wonderful news Anne….congratulations! x
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Bella. VBS.
Soxy Fleming
well done Anne! I’m very very excited for you!!
Anne van Alkemade replied
It’s so exciting for me Soxy. It’s recognition and validation in my own home town. The show has been going almost my whole life and it’s a dream come true.
Andrew Brown
Congratulations Anne, fantastic news and a beautiful image.
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Andrew. I was so excited when I first took this photo. It is my very best to date, I believe.
Mick Davson
A big congrats
Anne van Alkemade replied
A big thanks, Mick. :o)
Alison Pearce
CONGRATS!!!! So well deserved!!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Alison.
:o)
Cathie Tranent
Wow! I must have logged out MINUTES before you posted this!! Huge congratulations … and well deserved they are too!! Well done you xxxxx
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Cathie. Still pretty excited!!!!
David Stuart
It warmed my cockles reading that Anne. My heartiest congratulations to you my dear.
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you David. :o)
georgiegirl
Wow!!!! That’s trully wonderful news!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Soak up all the glory and walk proud :D So happy for you. Enjoy the winnings! Don’t forget to treat yourself as well as use it for necessities :D xxx
Anne van Alkemade replied
thanks GG. xxxx
Alas, alack $ went where needed. But at least that happened. hehe.
William Murray
Congratulations Anne, a beautiful image and a thoroughly deserving winner :)
Anne van Alkemade replied
Wow, thank you William. xxx
Nurgen ~~
Big congrats to you Anne:))))
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thanks Nurgen. It’s been a real buzz.
Elaine van Dyk
Anne, Many, Many, Many Congratulations!! Wonderful achievement and a well deserved “Proud Button” to brighten up your already cheerful face even more. Treat yourself to something very special.
Anne van Alkemade replied
:o) Thank you Elaine. Still happy dancing.
Lawford
Good girl. Show off. Enjoy.
Nice pic by the way.
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Lawford. xxs
Anne Staub
Congratulations!!!!!! :)
Anne van Alkemade replied
VBS thank you Anne (good name by the way hehehe, I’m particular about the ‘e’)
russell lee klika
Well done..CONGRATS
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Russell. It was a real buzz.
salsbells69
Congratulations Anne! Its a stunning and well deserved image. Well done and Mr B deserves a well honoured thanks for letting us all know about your wonderful achievement :)))
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Salsbells. Yes, Mr B’s not just a good egg, he’s a golden one.
H M Bascom
Congratulations!
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Helen. :o)
DanaMS
Such a wonderful news! Fantastic photo! Congratulations dear!!! :) xox
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you so much Dana.
Uncle Artmonger
Well done indeed, Anne!
Congratulations.
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Artmonger. It is a pinnacle for me. :o)
David Meacham
Excellent X
Anne van Alkemade replied
Hey David. A week later and I’m still rapt
Paul Manning
fantastic – well done! cheers Paul
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Paul. xx
tkrosevear
WooHoo, CONGRATS Anne, very well done ;) xoxoxo
Anne van Alkemade replied
Hey TK. I’m still over the moon.
oneperfectkiss
wow….congrats Anne. xxxx
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you One. I still pinch myself. :o)
peter
Congratulations Anne!
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Peter. I can’t tell you how exciting this is to me still!!! Just wondering what I might need to come up with for next year as I think this pic was such a lucky catch.They created a new category in the art show for photography and of the 800 entrants over all, there were over 60 photos. Still really chuffed.
JenniferB
Congratulations! Such a wonderful image and well deserved win! :-)
Anne van Alkemade replied
Thank you Jennifer. Head’s still in a spin. In a good way though.
Juilee Pryor
oh very very well done Anne… woo hoo to you… fantastic photo and fantastic to see you get some recongnition…. clap clap…..:)
Anne van Alkemade replied
thank you Juilee :o)
Anne Staub
I agree Anne :) people who call me Anna/Ann get deleted immediately! :))
Anne van Alkemade replied
I used to sing a la Liza Minelli style “I’m Anne with an e” hehehehe
Some people just don’t get it that this is my name and without is mispelling and rude after I’ve told them it’s ‘with’!! LOL.