I am so excited! - Digital Scrapbooking Community

mcadesigns · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 11:48 PM

I received this email today. I was really suprised since I had forgotten that I even submitted this photo. I hope it's okay to toot my own horn. I was just excited and wanted to share with some people who appreciate photography. I got a half-hearted "that's good" from my family. LOL

"Hi Melissa,

Congratulations on being our December 2007 Digital Photo Academy assignment winner! We loved your "Home for the Holidays" image (attached). We have advertised on our website for the past year that all of the winning images will be displayed in various venues around the country in a gallery showing. Your image is one of twelve outstanding pictures that caught our eye--and soon will be available for all to see!"

grandma lynnie · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 11:57 PM

Well, I'd say that's exciting! I'd be over the moon with excitement! I can see why it was chosen. That is a totally gorgeous and outstanding photo. Good for you!

Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle) · #3 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 12:08 AM

Wow! Congratulations to you!! That photo deserves special recognition!

deanie · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 12:18 AM

That photo is wonderful! Congrats!

kb522 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 12:37 AM

Congrats! How exciting! Tell us a bit about how you set up your shot? How did you get your child to sit so still!? :-)

bluelemur01 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 12:37 AM

It's a beautiful photo...congratulations!

sam ellis · #7 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 03:30 AM

well well done ! It is a gorgeous photo and deserves the limelight it is getting !

{ ps I so know what you are saying about family and friends... to be honest I don't bother telling most people anything anymore !

}

PaulaSG · #8 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 06:09 AM

it's beautiful! Congrats!

mcadesigns · #9 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 07:55 AM

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Congrats! How exciting! Tell us a bit about how you set up your shot? How did you get your child to sit so still!? :-)

Thanks ladies! This was one of those impulsive shots. If I had planned it, it probably would not have turned out as well. It was so long ago that I do not really remember the details but I think I was just playing around with my 50mm lens. I just dropped my shutterspeed down to like 30 or 40 to allow enough light for exposure. (and no, I was not using a tripod, Yikes!) As for my child, he is just really sweet about posing for me. He has a such a sweet and quiet nature about him, and will try his best to do anything I ask of him. I don't really feel like I can take any credit for this photo turning out well. It was one of those shots that just worked. If I tried to recreate it, I probably couldn't, so I was pleasantly surprised with the email I received.

LauraBean · #10 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 08:46 AM

Congratulations--what a gorgeous photo!

AllynD · #11 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 08:55 AM

Wow! Congratulations! That is a beauty! How did you do it?

#12 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 08:58 AM

What a fabulous photo! Congratulations!

Jen D · #13 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 09:09 AM

Great job!

mugsbigsis · #14 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 09:40 AM

oh wow! That is going to look beautiful on display! :O) congrats!

kimmerbean · #15 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 09:50 AM

Congratulations! Your photo is AMAZING.

cheekymonkey · #16 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 10:09 AM

Beautiful photo, Mel! Congratulations!

JenniferH97 · #17 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 10:47 AM

Gorgeous photo Melissa, congratulations!

omyjallopy · #18 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 10:25 AM

Congratulations! The photo is spectacular!

katrinak · #19 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 10:55 AM

What a spectacular photo! Congratulations!

scrappurple · #20 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Wow, how could your family NOT appreciate that?!!

It is a great photo and I am impressed! Congradulations!!

Kathie · #21 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 11:26 AM

Very cool! Love the photo no matter how you got it, it is a great shot, and framed wonderfully. So with you on the family not saying much--I think my 5 year old granddaughter gets more excited by my projects than anyone else. LOL LOVE it. Will you be able to see it on display???? THAT would be cool as well.

digigrandma · #22 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Congratulations! That is a huge honor and so well deserved for that stunning photo!

jazzmatazz · #23 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 11:49 AM

Simply beautiful, Melissa! That lighting is just phenomenal! Congratulations!

Tracy

DebbieHodge · #24 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 11:51 AM

what a beautiful photo. congrats!

rsowers · #25 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 12:07 PM

Wow...an absolutely amazing photo. The lighting is just beautiful. I can't believe you didn't use a tripod and it came out so clear. That's incredible. Congratulations! This photo is definitely deserving of some recognition.