Friday, August 17, 2007

State Fair Entry

After some thought I have decided to enter the photography contest at the North Carolina State Fair. I have never done anything like this before so we will see how it goes. It's only a $5 entry fee so there is not much at stake.

I am not a professional photographer by any means, nor will I ever be. But over the past year with some tips from my photographer pal Val I think my photography skills have improved. I carry my camera in my purse all the time and drive Matt nuts because he says I take pictures of the silliest things at the silliest times. So we will see how this turns out.

The entry is for North Carolina landscape. Val is getting the picture printed for me in an 8 x 10 (thanks Val!) and then I will mat it and frame it. And in the end I will have a great picture to hang in my "beach theme" room.

So drumroll please... here is the photo I am entering. It was taken at sunset at Oak Island.


The judging is in October and then the photo will be displayed during the fair until October 22. So all my NC friends make sure you look for it.

And on a side note, Chris is also entering a competition –– the lego building competition. The poor boy has been hard at work all week, even though the entry isn't due until October 5. I'm sure that will make some great blogging.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Pretty darn nice ;c)

Cate said...

I think it's a really pretty shot! Good luck. :)

Anonymous said...

I think it's awesome!

Erin said...

Lovely picture. Good luck!

Jennifer said...

hey I think this is the winner w/o even seeing the others....love it!

Good Luck girly...fingers and little toesies are already crossed!!

jenn

~michelle pendergrass said...

Beautiful shot! The empty kayak really adds an element of intrigue to it!

mama2dibs said...

That is awesome! Good luck!

Corie said...

This is a beautiful picture!
Can't believe we have to wait until Oct. to find out....

Kimberly said...

That's a great picture!

LiLi said...

Great job! I think we might need to make our first trip to the NC State Fair this year! Good Luck to both of you!