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My photos published in a book.. a real book!

About 4 months ago my sister told me that one of her friends was looking through our photos from our 2008 Europe trip. Her friend works for a publishing company, and was impressed by the shots she saw, and wanted to use them in a book on Paris she was publishing.

While I was excited at the time, didn’t get my hopes up about it, until it was actually done. In true Parmi style, I totally forgot about this until today, when a copy of the book turned up in the mail for me! The book is set for release on Dec 1st

I am currently in a state of shock that 6 photos (5 of mine and 1 of my sister’s) have been used in the book! I had to make a journal entry to commemorate the event :)

Below are the shots from the book and the original photos that I took while in Paris. So fitting that the book itself is PARIS – A Personal Guide To The City’s Best. A 300+ page hard cover book on Paris culture, dining, accommodation, mixed in with some of Bennett’s French recipes. (Shannon Bennett is the owner of internationally renowned restaurant, Vue de monde in Melbourne) Given that Paris is quite possibly my favourite city I have visited so far, this was poetic in it’s own way.


Paris Underground


My sister’s photo


Notre Dame


Notre Dame


Notre Dame


Pantheon

Link to the book online

All book shots taken from Shannon Bennett’s PARIS – A Guide To The City’s Best. Published by The Miegunyah Press 2009, copyright to Melbourne University Publishing Limited.

Edit: I left to make a cup of coffee and came back to a massive outpouring of encouragement and congrats from so many of you! YOU GUYS ROCK! I am so supported on here by all of you and I can’t even express in words how incredible that feels! Thank you just doesn’t cut it!!! :)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida 14 days ago

    outstanding mate,

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks heaps mate!

  • becca2425

    becca2425 14 days ago

    thats so cool…

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Cheers becca, thanks a lot :)

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert 14 days ago

    SHUT UP! That is so exciting and awesome and great and wicked and all sorts of other things! CONGRATULATIONS Andrew! Big hug from me…..this made me grin big time :D xxxx

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Haha, ahh thank you so much Shellfish!!! It’s such a bizarre feeling seeing your my work like this! Thanks heaps for your support, it’s never ending with you, and that rocks mate! :)

  • Jigsawman

    Jigsawman 14 days ago

    well done, congrats

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks a lot mate!

  • James Niven

    James Niven 14 days ago

    Excellent feel good story mate :)) I’m excited for you ,well done !!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much mate :)

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker 14 days ago

    Fantastic and Congratulation wahoo

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Haha, thanks a lot mate!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins 14 days ago

    Well done..you should be deservedly proud. The chosen images are really good one. congratulations!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you very much Claire, that’s so kind and I really appreciate it!

  • Merrilyn Hunt

    Merrilyn Hunt 14 days ago

    Congratulations Andrew!!! That’s awesome news!! Well done. And the pics are amazing. Love them!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Merrilyn, thanks heaps!! I’m still in a bit of shock, very much appreciated mate :)

  • pmistric

    pmistric 14 days ago

    That’s so AWESOME! And it looks so wonderful in the book.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so so very much my friend!

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha 14 days ago

    fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Well Done, Andrew!!!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Much appreciated Maureen, thanks so much :)

  • Bryan Freeman

    Bryan Freeman 14 days ago

    Congratulations, awesome stuff mate. Well done!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Cheers mate, thank you very much. Just popped the champers :)

  • tazzina

    tazzina 14 days ago

    bravooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo woohoo
    great images!!!!!!!!! bravo parmi!!!!!!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks so so much Taz!

  • Andrew Bradsworth

    Andrew Bradsworth 14 days ago

    Congrats Andrew, totally… what a buzz it must be for you

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    I’m still pinching myself mate haha! Thanks heaps!!

  • Woodyk2

    Woodyk2 14 days ago

    Absolutely brilliant news! Many congrats.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks heaps mate!! :)

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson 14 days ago

    Kudos to you Andrew, an inspiration for all of us, and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy !!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Ah thanks so much Wayne! Been here since the beginning of this journey. That means a lot to me mate!

  • Nicole Finlayson

    Nicole Finlayson 14 days ago

    TOTALLY marvellous, a huge congratulations!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks so much Nicole :)

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr 14 days ago

    Oh My Gosh, how fabulous for you…...Wow. I had the biggest grin on my face while looking at this!!! congratulations

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Very very much appreciated! Thank you, that makes me smile even wider!!

  • madworld

    madworld 14 days ago

    Yayyyyyyyyyyyy awesome and well done you!! Im a tiny bit envious right now ;P

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Haha, thank you so much Tracey :)

  • Linda Yates

    Linda Yates 14 days ago

    Congratulations! You do such very good work!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    So kind of you to say Linda, thanks so much :)

  • ADMarshall

    ADMarshall 14 days ago

    Congratulations

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks heaps mate!!

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro 14 days ago

    FANTASTIC!!!!!.... FANTASTIC…. this is BLOODY Fantastic….. you’re totally going PLACES Andrew…Congratulations & Well Done my friend.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    I really can’t thank you enough Maria! Constantly encouraging me to go for gold! Thanks so much for the ongoing and never ending support to me and my work :)

  • bronbennie

    bronbennie 14 days ago

    AWESOME! congrats brother!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks heaps my man! Much appreciated :)

  • Mark Elshout

    Mark Elshout 14 days ago

    Beautiful book. Congratulations. It must be really nice to have your work in a place that will surely be seen by so many. Great work!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks a lot Mark! It’s surreal actually seeing them in the book. Will take a while for reality to sink in yet haha :)

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku 14 days ago

    oh wow! congratulations! that is very impressive! and the photos are outstanding.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks so much HK, that means a lot from you :)

  • Andre  Furlan

    Andre Furlan 14 days ago

    Bravo et CHAPEAU A VOUS DEUX !!!!
    AMITIE,
    Andre

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Ah, merci beaucoup Andre :)

  • Yvonne Hoffmann

    Yvonne Hoffmann 14 days ago

    WOW … congrats…I think that it is expected itself what one, nevertheless, always in petto that own photos or works are published and one finds with it a lot of recognition. Your photos have earned it in this book published to be… all all goods and a lot of success furthermore!!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    What a lovely thing to write, thanks so much Yvonne, that’s made me smile so much!

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro 14 days ago

    Yeah… just don’t forget your friends when you’re RICH…....lol

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Haha copies and pastes into brain :)

  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo 14 days ago

    Oh how wonderful Parmi!!!! Congratulations…..they are terrific images and look so great in the book. Tremendous achievement….well done! :-))

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much Angie! I’m absolutely stoked at the moment. Really appreciate the support :)

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott 14 days ago

    OMG!!! WOW!!! That’s so bloody exciting!! I’m really happy for you !

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks heaps mate! It’s a thrill, I’m still off in lala land with this one haha :)

  • thomasroessler

    thomasroessler 14 days ago

    Congratulations! Hope the publisher paid well for your photos.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks very much Thomas!

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer 14 days ago

    Whoa – MUP!!!???? That is one awesome big deal!!!!! BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS :D
    K xxx

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much K! I am incredibly lucky to have come into contact with this opportunity. Still reeling from the excitement :)

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams 14 days ago

    That is awesome!!! Congratulations Andrew!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Daisy, thank you so much my friend!! :)

  • Pat Shawyer

    Pat Shawyer 14 days ago

    Congratulations Andrew !

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks so much Pat :)

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby 14 days ago

    That’s so cool Andrew. Well done!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks a lot Denis! Appreciated mate.

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg 14 days ago

    Excellent news…congrats!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much Vanessa!

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld 14 days ago

    Fantastic news Andrew! A triumphant accomplishment for sure!!!!!!!!!!
    Bravo, my friend!!!!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    I really appreciate that, thank you so much my friend! :)

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith 14 days ago

    That’s awesome Andrew, congratulations. Way to go, great job buddy.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Troy, thank you so much mate, really appreciate your support!! :)

  • Alixzandra

    Alixzandra 14 days ago

    :-)) Well done you! fabulous news to hear and so deserving.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Hey Alix, thanks heaps mate! That’s so kind of you :)

  • LouJay

    LouJay 14 days ago

    Far out, how fantastic. I can imagine how chuffed you must be feeling! Fabulous photos – well done!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks so much Lou, chuffed beyond reason here lol! Still excited a day later!!

  • KazM

    KazM 14 days ago

    Congrats on your Clever Captures
    and
    Bravo on the inclusion in the book.

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thanks very much Kaz!

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen 14 days ago

    ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!! Thats frikken fantastic!!!!!! oh wow, how awesome, your photi’s will be in that book for the WORLD to see and enjoy forever!!!!!!! oh what an achievement and of course, most deserved!!!!!! :D and of course, great shot, i like how they have a different edge and view on Paris! STunning mate!!!! And like i said, its who you know! ;) hahaha! well done parmi, much deserved!! :D

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Oh thanks Fiona!! Thank you thank you thank you! It still feels like a dream, mainly because I forgot about it lol! Your support is beyond words, but all I can say is thank you for the constant encouragement. Means a great deal! :)

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner 14 days ago

    that’s awesome…..a big congrats!

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much Tara! :)

  • monaiman

    monaiman 14 days ago

    wow that’s a way to finish the year ;) Congratulations my friend !

  • parmi replied 14 days ago

    I couldn’t ask for a better finish! Thanks so much Mona :)

  • kreesor

    kreesor 13 days ago

    That’s FANTASTIC!!! Congrats Andrew and your sister as well!! :)

  • parmi replied 13 days ago

    Thanks very much Keith! Both of us are still so happy!

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan 13 days ago

    So awesome, Andrew; I’m thrilled for you. Don’t forget the ‘little people’ when you’re rich and famous :))

  • parmi replied 12 days ago

    Haha, I don’t think I’m quite ready for Hollywood just yet, but I would never forget the early days on here, your art was one of the first pieces I commented on Ann :)

  • MoonSpiral

    MoonSpiral 13 days ago

  • parmi replied 12 days ago

    Oh that’s really really awesome! Thanks to you MoonSpiral :)

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers 13 days ago

    Wow-ee Andrew! I’m only just catching up now, and I’m glad I came back this far! It’s so wonderful to see your images in a book! Well done mate, I’m absolutely thrilled for you! :))

  • parmi replied 12 days ago

    Ah thank you so much Ursula! That means a great deal to me!! I can’t get over the overflow of support on here :)

  • bellmusker

    bellmusker 12 days ago

    Congratulations!! And very well deserved, I must say – your photos are beautiful. Nothing like seeing your name in print, hey? :-)

  • parmi replied 12 days ago

    Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you to say. It’s like reading a strangers name! So surreal until it all sinks in. Such a great great feeling :)

  • Tracy Edgar

    Tracy Edgar 11 days ago

    congratulations, Andrew, this is wonderful news. how exciting for you and your sister! enjoy the accolades. they are deserved. :)

  • parmi replied 11 days ago

    Thank you Tracy! This was such a huge rush for us, really appreciate your support :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford 11 days ago

    How freakin awesome is that Parmi, so happy for you (and your sister), such a great accomplishment – well deserved recognition (really love the Paris Underground shot). How stoked must you be right now :)))))

  • parmi replied 10 days ago

    Thank you so much Trish! It still feels like a dream, and I have to keep checking the book to make sure it’s real! Your support is way beyond words my friend, thanks heaps! :)

  • armadillozenith

    armadillozenith 11 days ago

    Congratulations! Well done to you and your sister both!

    Telles sont quelques photos très belles.
    Great for them to get recognition through publication.

    The first one of Nôtre Dame makes it look like some baroque ship, an ornate overgrown ocean-liner cruising the Seine.. neat!

    -Graham

  • parmi replied 10 days ago

    Thank you very much Graham!I really appreciate the support. I can see the baroque ship in that shot, very well seen, I like that interpretation of it.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 8 days ago

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah wooooooohoooo .. hola .. Parmi!!!!!!!!!! dude.. now this isi just sooooo cool. im excited for you and happy and a gazillion hugs for you

    Super congratulations. this is really such great news and so well deserved. Bless ya man

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Haha, you always know how to make me smile so wide Isa! Thank you so much my friend!!! Your support is so great to me and I always appreciate it!!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images 8 days ago

    What a wonderful achievement. I am so happy about your achievement. Hearty Congratulations!! Outstanding photos.

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Thank you so much Charuhas! That really means a great deal to me!! :)

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus 8 days ago

    Wow….how come I missed this. Congratulations my friend, I am so truly happy for you and so so well deserved, couldn’t have happened to a nicer person
    Jus

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Mate, thank you so much! I really respect you as an artist and a mate on here too, so this means a lot to me Jus! :)

  • RRoca

    RRoca 8 days ago

    Many congratulations Andrew!!! Your talent is outstanding and your pictures being published in a book was the most logical next step. I truly believe it’s only the beginning! I click my shutter to you… :) Congratulations again Andrew.
    Rosa

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Thanks so very much Rosa!! Your words are so kind and encouraging, I really appreciate it. Click of the shutter!!! I could not think of a better toast, your support is very much appreciated my friend :)

  • RiSH :

    RiSH : 8 days ago

    Congrats … its always a great feeling.

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Indeed it is, quite unexplainable! Thanks so much RiSH!!

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott 8 days ago

    Congratulations, Andrew! Absolutely outstanding! A fitting event for an outstanding artist!

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    So kind of you Kenton, thank you very much my friend!! :)

  • Photo57

    Photo57 8 days ago

    Great stuff mate, well done.

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Thanks heaps mate, really appreciate it!! :)

  • amko

    amko 7 days ago

    Huge congratulations to you….that is really something worh shouting about and celebrating! :))))

  • parmi replied 7 days ago

    Thanks a lot amko! I have done a decent amount of shouting about this one! lol, still doesn’t feel real. I appreciate your support a lot!

  • LTPhotography

    LTPhotography 7 days ago

    Many congrats parmi, the photos and book look wonderful, great achievement :-)

  • parmi replied 4 days ago

    Thank you so very much! I really appreciate the support :)

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib . 6 days ago

    congrats mate, great achievement.. very happy for your success mate

  • parmi replied 4 days ago

    Thank you so much man! That means a great deal to me bro :)

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent 3 days ago

    Good onya mate, be proud, great achievement!

  • parmi replied 3 days ago

    Thank you very much Adrian! Means a lot mate :)

  • Sally Green

    Sally Green 1 day ago

    WHOOO… HOOOO!! way to go parmi!! (i was wondering what you bin up to recently too!!) huge congrats to both you and your sister. next step… get your OWN book published mate!! xxx

  • parmi replied about 10 hours ago

    Ah thanks so much Sally!! I’ve been all over the place recently, things are starting to move now. My own book.. that’s a nice idea, might end up being a 2010 goal! Really appreciate the supprt mate, thanks heaps!!! :)

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