Photo contest anyone?

Today I have uploaded some more photos to the Capture Arkansas photo contest. Still hoping that maybe, just maybe one of my photos might make it in! If you haven't voted, go to www.CaptureArkansas.com, sign up or sign in, go to people and on the bottom right, type in my name. The photos I have submitted will come up and you can vote by clicking on the "Dig it" button at the top of the page. Now, GO VOTE, please. :")
One more thing... I was able to list my business on the Job Board! Yeah!!! Free Advertising!!!

Getting Published!

Well...this week I have been researching ways to get my photos published. I am considering putting some photos on the stock photography websites. I have entered some recent photos into the Capture Arkansas Photo Contest. If you haven't been there yet, please go to CaptureArkansas.com and vote for my photos! (You can vote for other folks' photos, too, if you like 'em!) One other unexpected blessing this week has been that the Arkansas News magazine is doing an article about our mission trip to Hungary and they asked for several of my photos! This could be my first opportunity to be a published photographer! Yeah!

Above is my favorite photo which I entered in the Capture Arkansas contest.

Last Saturday evening my husband and I had an opportunity to take an evening dinner cruise on the Arkansas Queen. This was a first for us and, of course, I took my camera. When we finally embarked, about 10 minutes late, nobody wanted to go out on the deck because it was too hot. We were all hungry. So we visited, mostly, until the meal was served. I did go out for one or two quick photos of the capital building. It appeared to be at the end of the Arkansas River! After the meal, however, the sun was beginning to set and I got a few really nice photos during the twighlight hour! Trying to get a clear picture in low light and when you are on a moving boat is quite a challenge! I guess I didn't do too bad for a first try.

Jet-lag and the Photographer

I had an absolutely WONDERFUL time in Hungary! It was ridiculously hot and there was little to no air conditioning, but I took over 1200 photos! I haven't even seen all of them yet. I have had a bit of a difficult time getting over the jet-lag. I have been doing all the things that are recommended to help get your body back on your own time zone - eating regular meals, no naps, regular bedtime, etc... but I still don't feel quite myself.
Here are just a couple of photos from my trip!

Travel photography in Hungary

This week I am in Hungary. I am leading an English Camp in Nagykanizsa, which is in the southern part of the country. I has been very hot here and several time my lens has fogged up. Very FRUSTRATING! I am enjoying the ornate buildings, the statues and the beauty of the people. I am looking forward to going to Budapest on Friday. I know there are a million things to photograph there.