Lucky Me
It’s been a great week for me in the creative world, a wonderful antidote for some of the stuff happening in other parts of my world…......
I would like to share some good news with you…... the annual Busselton Through My Lens Photo Competition has just been finalized for the year. It’s a great comp that draws in many people of all ages and both professional and amateur. This year saw over 200 entries go in, with many being displayed in the three main shopping centres for several weeks in October.
In the past, I have done well in the Professional Digital Art section, and although I had been under pressure this year with my exhibition, and therefore “rushed” my entries at the last minute, I still hoped I would do okay (plus the cash prizes are really really attractive and what can I say – you know what we struggling artists are like!!).
I am blown away!! I won the Digital Art Professional section, AND just when I thought the excitement was too much (and was spilling my wine because I forgot you don’t clap hands while holding a loaded glass – sheesh! LOL) I received the first prize in the Professional photography section (something I thought I could only ASPIRE to especially as I never enter the professional section, except this year the judges shifted my work into the pro class without telling me) with my image of David Dann of the Noyt Kobori Spirit Dancers.
I want to thank David for giving me permission to exhibit his portrait, it took a bit of time and a lot of “serendipity” to find David after him being an anonymous face in my photo for so long, and just add that it is really interesting to note – I shared my recent exhibition with well known aboriginal artist Troy Bennell, and have only since realized that when photographing the Noyt Kobori Spirit Dancers, this is actually Troy’s group and he was in many of my images playing the didgeridoo. Between us, we have come up with several ideas and I now look forward to doing more work with the guys and hope to capture a little more of their culture and “magic” for the future. Which to my mind, is as much an honour and a “win” as those mentioned above!
Tracey Mac
OMG Wendy HUGE congrats to you, how absolutely amazing, Im so happy for you, this is awesome news, you must be over the MOON!!!! :))
Wendy Slee replied
Tracey, I was so excited, it was just wonderful. And the money was so welcome too! Between spillng my wine and then shedding tears in private on the drive home, YES, I was truly “moved”!!! Thank you! xx
H M Bascom
Absolutely brilliant news!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! You will have to classify yourself as a “professional” from this point forward. ;-)
Wendy Slee replied
darnit! I know! When the guy told me at the Awards night that there was a mix up and my work had been put in the Pro section, I just thought “oh well, there goes any chance I have of a prize LOL!”
(Having said that, it paid off as the prize money in that section was huge!)
Thanks Helen :-))
H M Bascom
Gosh I am just soooooooooo happy for you Wendy! I am seriously doing a happy dance right now!!!
Wendy Slee replied
lol
frogster
Way to go Wendy, Gratz
Wendy Slee replied
cheers Larry!
Darren Stones
Brilliant!
Wendy, you deserve this success. The photo of David is an absolute beauty – pro stuff indeed. Be careful with the wine will ya! :)
Wendy Slee replied
yeah…me and wine do NOT go together….lol
thanks Darren :-))
Carol Lewsley
Awesome news Wendy what’s it feel like being called a professional. I just love this pic.
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much Carol….
lol…next I will be calling myself an EX spurt…..lol
JennyDean
fantastico Ms Wendy, you deserve it gal!
Wendy Slee replied
Hey JennyD thank you so much! xx
Cathleen Taraw...
Yay alright, that’s huge! Go Wendy. I’m looking forward to seeing more magic :)
Wendy Slee replied
(what was huge was the cash prize lol…...wink)
THanks so much dear Cathleen!
Danielle Knight
Well done Wendy, what fantastic news. Well deserved for sure. I am very happy for you.
Wendy Slee replied
Bless you!! xx
Phil Threlfall
Fantastic news…. you are getting quite a few runs on the board. Well done Wnedy
Wendy Slee replied
I will have to watch out or I might get too up myself! LMAO…...
thanks Phil :-))
lianne
Oh wow Wendy!!!!! Yippeeeeeeee, hooray, and alleluia!!! I’m so excited for you – and just thrilled by your successes. Could not happen to a lovelier or more talented person! Gosh, I’m almost doing a jig here!!! Congratulations, my friend!!
Wendy Slee replied
Oh LIanne, I felt your beautiful smiles….I have a big smile too..
thank you so much xx
Sharon Hammond
I’m basking on the beams of your glory. What a great honour. You are better than you think you are AND now can call yourself a professional. GOOOO Wendy!! xxxxx
Wendy Slee replied
What a beautiful comment….Sharon thank you so much…... your words mean a great deal to me (Big hugs!!!)
Helene Kippert
Wowowow wendy what amazing news – I’m so happy for you!! :D
Wendy Slee replied
Bless you! :-)))
Enivea
Hearty congratulations Wendy! Couldn’t happen to a nicer person!
Wendy Slee replied
you are so sweet….thank you!
Chris Snyder
Big time congratulations to you. Well deserved.
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much Chris!
Keith Reesor
That’s WONDERFUL Wendy!! Congrats!! :)
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Keith!!! (smiles)
Cathryn Swanson
Well done Wendy!!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Cathryn xx
kalaryder
Congratulations Wendy – so very well deserved
Wendy Slee replied
cheers Mik, thank you
AngelArtiste
Well done, well deserved =))) !
Wendy Slee replied
big thank you xx
DragonFlyer
BIG clap clap clap clap clsplash…....oooops – there goes the red…..
This is SENSATIONAL news Wendy! BIG congratulations :D
Wendy Slee replied
LOL…yes i was so busy watching the screen and clapping for the people I knew who had won awards, I forgot I had a glass of wine in my hand ….... cringe…...
Thank you so much :-))
Sharon Hammond
buy yourself something very nice Wendy
Wendy Slee replied
(I did…...a pony…... ;-))
Cynthia Adams
Ovation and a Huge Congrats Wendy….BRAVO.XXX
Wendy Slee replied
Hugs….thank you Cynthia xx
Clare Colins
Big, huge, congratulations on winning both sections with these fabulous, and definitely professional images.
Wendy Slee replied
You are so kind….many thanks Clare!!!
Robert Elliott
congratulations Wendy, so well deserved
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Robert, haven’t seen you around for while, are those grandkids keeping you busy? Thanks for the kind words! :-)))
Kelly J
Clink, smash, glug glug glug!!!!!! WOOPIE DOO!!!!!!!! That is absolutely fabulous wendy!! Im thrilled to bits for you – and with you by the sounds of it!! Congratulations – you totally deserve it “Miss Professional”!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Wendy Slee replied
LMAO love the sound effects of your comment!!
Sean Farragher
massive congrats,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wendy Slee replied
and a massive smile back atcha Sean!
Trish Woodford
Thats fantastic news Wendy, good on you – I think you deserve another glass of wine or maybe two :))))
Wendy Slee replied
ha ha….... I think i would have been comatose under someone’s chair after about the second…...lol (thanks Trish)
Christopher E...
woo hoo!!
i know its alittle late, but im sure the high is still there! Congrats! :):):):)
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much Mr Ewing….. (hugs) xx
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Brilliant stuff Wendy!
Wendy Slee replied
You are wonderful! Thank you :-)
liesbeth
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and emotions Wendy.. and i think you are right about capturing the culture being as much an honour as a win… congratulations evenso..well done ;)
Wendy Slee replied
I am glad you noted that Liesbeth, thank you so much. For me, that is a more lasting reward and one that seems to be more on my mind and heart than any money…...... (smiles)
louisegreen
That is so neat! Double congrats to you Wendy….Wowee!!!!!!!! :-0
Wendy Slee replied
I sure was stoked!! Thank you so much dear Louise!
dinghysailor1
yipeeeee..what great accolades for your fantastic work and best wishes for more wonderful collaboration ! cheering from scotland..
maggie
:))))))))
Wendy Slee replied
Did you do the Highland dance! LOL Thank you dear friend xxx
Caz Wood
Wendy, I/We are as happy and excited about your recent success (& win) as you are! Love your amazing work. These images you’ve received prizes for are exceptional!!!MUST catch up with you to share news & updates, maybe with a glass (spilling IS allowed when clapping…) or a cuppa… Hooray for you – So brilliantly done. Love, Caz & Michael
Wendy Slee replied
Caz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful suprise to see you back on here….and thank you from my heart for your beautiful words! I would so love to come round for that cuppa and a catch up!!! xxx
berndt2
congratulations – that’s outstanding news and a great achievement!
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Berndt, I appreciate your kind words! :-)
blamo
Brilliant news …..................... wendy Congrats
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Tone :-)
Lorraine Creagh
Such wonderfil news Wendy. xox
Wendy Slee replied
thanks Lorraine (hugs) xx
Zefira
Big congrats Wendy
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Zefira!
Caz Wood
Wendy,
I’ll ring asap! Caz
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Caz…thank you! and yes, would love to hear from you!
dawndavies 18 days ago
many many congrats, i dont know how i missed this entry, oh boy i am so proud of you, well done,dawnx