This year, I very much enjoyed seeing the photos she entered and the ribbons she won, as well as the photos entered and ribbons won by a few other friends.
I also enjoyed other aspects of the fair, like...
...Tobin gazing through the cages of the poultry and rabbits...
...funny roosters staring at me...
...my boys staring at thousands of bees...
...eating, for the first time, a deep-fried Twinkie (we shared two, and all of us thought they were good--definitely better than non-deep-fried Twinkies!)... :)
...seeing the bright lights of the rides show up brilliantly as the sky grew darker...
...watching my sons enjoy the thrill of rides at the fair...
...and so much more (like bumping into friends and chatting for a few minutes and wishing for more time with them).
But without a doubt, one moment at the fair tonight eclipsed all of those pleasures. It was the moment when we walked into the photography exhibit; and I saw, hanging from the one photo I entered this year, a ribbon.
Congratulations, Davene!!! That IS a wonderful picture! I'm glad you entered it and that you got a ribbon!
ReplyDeletewell done you clever girl! you have come along in leaps and bounds with your photos -- how nice to be recognised for your talent.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Davene! Isn't it fun, trying not to get your hopes up, but still wondering if (once you get to your entry exhibit area) if there will be a ribbon.
ReplyDeleteLovely fair pictures, I miss that ferris wheel being at our fair. I HATE ferris wheels with a passion, but at least when B. drags me on one, I felt a tiny tiny tiny bit safer.
Oh that photo deserved it, no doubt. I'm not at all surprised you won a prize for a photo - you have so many wonderful photos - many of them are so emotive too... for me anyway :)
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Congrats! The fair looks like it was filled with wonderful things.
ReplyDeleteLOL! The first thing I thought of was if you ate any of that great "fair food". We had deep-fried Oreos last time we went. YUM!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your winning photo! How very special for you.
And speaking of photos, OH MY! Is there any way you can send me a copy of the pic you took of the Ferris wheel lit up at night? I'm serious. It is beautiful!
congrats on the ribbon friend!! that is too cool! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, friends! Your encouragement means the world to me. :)
ReplyDeleteMary - yes, I can send you a copy of that ferris wheel picture! I'll do it right away. :)
Way to go Davene! You are truly a talented photographer, and deserving of that award!
ReplyDeletewooohooo WTG!!!
ReplyDeleteThat photo is great, Davene! Congrats on the ribbon! It looks like Josiah & David were excited for you too.
ReplyDeleteI was at the fair late Weds. & Thurs. nights as well as Thursday morning with a slew of 2-5 year-olds. My friend wants to see the demo derby on Saturday so.. we'll see. :)