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    February 03, 2010

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    Eric@EricHegwer.com

    Who ever knows what those judges want. I sure don't. And I get paid a lot of money to take pictures.

    Cyndy

    It's hard to put yourself out there to be judged, isn't it? Don't think I could. I love your photos - thanks for sharing them. The fern and the clematis are especially beautiful. Good luck in the contest!

    Mummer

    ?Basket weave? I'm so fond of the clematis seed fronds - nice hostess gift for Mummer?

    Good luck on all your entries - I still think you inherited your photography skills from your Mom!

    Heather's Garden

    Eric -- You made me laugh. Check out the stats above that I just got from the offical press release. Over 1/2 of the people who submitted were hung. I guess they really didn't like my work.

    Cyndy -- You said it! It is really hard, but the nice thing is that people whose opinions I trust really do like my photography, so I'm not completely crushed. I definitely made progress this year as a photographer and my portfolio was vastly improved.

    Mom -- I have a hostess gift for you already, but it's not photographic. Maybe next year after I've stared at the clematis seeds for months I'll bring it to you.

    Andrea

    The Fern frond gives me butterflies in my belly, it is so beautiful. I don't suppose you would share that or let me buy a copy of it from you?? My daughters name is Fern and that would be the greatest thing to have up in our house. I abstain from hanging up ferns all over in general, but this would be perfect! If not I understand, just wanted you to know how great I think it is (and the other photos are great too!).

    Kate

    Good luck with your submissions. I have been enjoying the lovely photos in the calendar you sent. Thank you so much. The photos are even more wonderful in person.

    I like the bird feeder photo. This is my first season tending a bird feeder and I had no idea the seeds would sprout. It makes sense, I just never thought about it.

    Heather's Garden

    Andrea -- How sweet, I'll write to you directly to see what we can work out.

    Kate -- I'm glad you're enjoying the calendar. The seeds aren't supposed to sprout in the birdfeeder though, it just didn't stop raining for 2 months here and I don't think it was designed with that kind of rain in mind. You remind me that I should fill it up again though.

    GardenJunkie

    Judging is so subjective - don't let it get you down. You captured some lovely and unusual images. What really matters is the pleasure you get out of composing, shooting, and sharing the pictures. There are a lot of people out there who love seeing what you'll come up with next!

    Heather's Garden

    GardenJunkie -- You are very kind and you are very correct. I do get a great deal of pleasure out of composing, shooting, and sharing my photos. And it's very gratifying knowing that there are people out there who like them!

    Blackswampgirl Kim

    Well, I for one am IMPRESSED! Both with the quality of your photography, and your courage at sharing your images with these contests. No small feat, that. :)

    Jennah - MD

    So sorry you didn't get in. I think you chose 3 great photos. I'm with you on needing some better equipment. My little point and shoot is great, but it can only do so much!

    Heather's Garden

    Kim -- Thank you! It isn't very fun not to be chosen, but if I don't enter I stand no chance at all of being chosen.

    Jennah -- I did just start reading through the manual for my camera and have learned that it can do more than I thought it could. And my mom just bought me a tripod which I'm looking forward to trying out in Florida next week. And I haven't forgotten about sending you that calendar. This week I promise.

    Hillevissan

    ....and some more lovely photos...:-)

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