Emily,

After thoroughly reviewing and discussing your photograph, I am pleased to inform you that our Selection Committee has advanced your contest entry, "Solitary," to semi-finalist in the International Open Amateur Photography Contest.

Your photo will now be automatically entered into the final competition, where you now have an excellent chance of winning one of over 114 cash or gift prizes, including the $1,000.00 Grand Prize. You may even win the $10,000.00 Annual Grand Prize!

And that’s not all! In celebration of your unique talent, we also wish to publish your photograph in our forthcoming anthology series . . .
Endless Journeys

Endless Journeys will be a classic, coffee-table quality hardbound volume that is printed on fine-milled paper specifically selected to faithfully reproduce the unique texture and character of your photograph.

"Solitary" was selected for publication because of its unique perspective and your artistic vision. We believe it will add to the importance and appeal of this series. You are under no obligation whatsoever to submit any entry fee or subsidy payment, or to make a purchase of any kind.

Of course, many people do wish to own a copy of the anthology in which their artistry appears. If this is the case, we welcome your order and guarantee your satisfaction. This finely crafted volume makes an excellent addition to any home, a treasured family keepsake, and a highly valued personal gift. Go here if you would like to purchase the anthology featuring your photo.

Emily, let me assure you, your image remains your property; Endless Journeys is copyrighted as a compilation. The copyright notice for your photo is published in your name. This means that you retain the copyright to your own work of art.

You should also decide if you’d like to have some personal information about yourself and your photo included in this elegant edition. Many readers have told us that one of the most interesting and enjoyable parts of the anthology is learning about the artists and the stories behind their photos. You may give the reader this added perspective about you and your photo by including this information in a special section of the anthology set aside for this purpose. Although we must charge a nominal fee for this service, you are under no obligation to include this information. Your photograph can be published without it if you wish. Please see the order form for further information. (This feature is only available to book buyers. You will be able to add an Artist's Profile once you order your book.) We look forward to reading more about you and your photography!

Emily, you should be genuinely proud of your accomplishment. Of the thousands of photographs we see each year, only a fraction can be published. We are pleased that "Solitary" will achieve the recognition that a national publication can give it. And, if you order Endless Journeys, we are so confident that you will love both the quality of the edition and the way your photograph is presented, we can proudly offer an unconditional money-back guarantee. If for any reason you are dissatisfied, simply return the book to us within 90 days and your money will be promptly refunded.

Again, congratulations, Emily. We feel you have a special talent and look forward to the publication of your photograph, "Solitary."

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Bryan
Managing Editor

Spring Portaits: Sarah

I uploaded all those pictures onto photobucket and it loaded them so I guess it works.
Anyways, it looks like "Something to do with each others blog names" is going to be our theme for this monthly post thing (monthly sounds good right?)
And its against the rules for us to all pick Nick's because his is the easiest and thats cheating xD
So how should we do this? I can draw names from a hat or something?

this is really starting to get on my nerves.

I took my little sister outside the other day, just before sunset so the lighting was awesome and we got some really cute shots. So I was going to post some of them today. And blogger STILL wont let me upload the photos. SO I dont know what blogger's problem is but its making me angry.

so i dunno.


AND 365ers should go comment and tell me what they they think of my ideas :)
Cuz only Nick has so far and theres two more of you out there somewhere xD

Ideas

So these are the ideas I came up, lol. I know a poll would be easier but I came up with too many for a poll so you guys have to comment and let me know what you think :P

Abstract
Black and White
Portrait - can be of anybody
Pets/Animal
Goofy
Some emotion
Action
Colorful
Something to do with someone's blog name
Sunset - anything during sunset
Parents/Relatives
Where you live (house, back yard, whatever)

I dont know.
Those are what I came up with and I really stink at narrowing stuff down x3
so let me know what you guys think please;

National Cathedral Pt. III (Technical Difficulties)

Well I was GOING to post this today.
But it isnt letting me.
Soooo.
I guess no cathedral photos today.

While im typing stuff, lol

what are we gonna do for our next 365 group post thingy??

National Cathedral Pt. III

National Cathedral Pt. II

Give me a 10 for Simple Plan's Best Black and White Photo

Give me a 10 for Simple Plan's Best Black and White Photo

Whats in a name?

Cliche. lol. anywaysss

I was thinking about putting some kind of name on some of my better photos... especially since recently somebody asked me to use my photo for something. Soo... So since you project 365ers know how to do all that and I dont I thought I'd ask. x3

Do you just slap something on in paint?
Thats easy enough buuut then I have to come up with a name to put on them xD
I was thinking about using my blog name in it some how but "Cursed Photography" seems to be missing something.
I could always use my name but it doesnt really sound that great either.

so. meh. >_<

Actually for a moment I was considering Miley Photography x3 as a joke... because my baby brother calls me Miley. He cant quite pronounce Emily yet, but they have the same letters x3 he just mixed them up a little.

Anyways I was hoping somebody could give me some suggestions/help me out.

While I'm asking questions, does anybody know anything about copyrights? Somebody was asking me if I was going to put a copyright on my pictures but I dont know how that all works out >_< I could slap a (C) on there but that doesnt necessarily mean anything x3

So anyways, I think Im done, lol...
thanks guys

National Cathedral Pt. I

Bring On Spring

Arlington Pt. 2

Arlington Pt. I