This was an amazing week for me on so many levels and I owe it all to you!
Much to my surprise, my followers and hits seemed to grow exponentially this week! First of all I attained over 2000 hits! I found this incredibly amazing considering a week ago I was celebrating having finally reached 1000 hits. Let it be known, I’d been working on that first 1000 for over 3 months! Then before I knew it I had over 50 followers… then 100.. and as of today 122! My heart sings to know my ramblings are reaching so many. I felt truly blessed by the kind comments that were shared by many of you.
But it is even bigger than this.
The biggest thing of all is just how small my world seemed to become as I chatted with people from all over the globe. I will admit, the biggest surprise of the week was when I received hits from places as far away as Russia and South Africa! Please know I’ve been inspired by each person’s photography, stories and comments.
Finally, I was thrilled to have a some of my followers take part in the 52 Pick Up challenge. Having participated in a number of challenges I can appreciate how nice it is to have your work recognised and I feel it is important to showcase those who took part this week:
The first submission came from katehobbs. Make sure to stop by her blog posting and see her creative interpretation of the challenge theme.
The second submission was from Michael Fishman. He also had a creative interpretation of the theme, but his was just a little more creepy. Proceed to his posting with caution if you have a phobia of dolls!
The third submission was from Sonel. She submitted a post that included animal eyes and some wonderful giggly silly eyes.
You are also welcome to read my posting on the challenge here.
Thank you so much to everyone who checked out the 52 Pick Up Photo challenge and a special thanks to Kate, Michael and Sonel for participating.
Now to introduce this week’s challenge…..
50 Steps from Home or Work
I’m inviting each of you to take a small walk. Only 50 steps. Our challenge is to take 50 Step from our homes or places of work to find something amazing, beautiful or creative to photograph.
I can’t wait to see all of your images.
Wishing each of you an amazing week!
~ Sherene
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Hi Sherene,
My message with my entry for the challenge seems to have disappeared. Do you know where or why?
Alice
In all honesty, I have no idea. All of your posts are automatically approved, so it should be there. You may need to resubmit. I’m sorry for any inconvenience.
Don’t fret about it. I know you’ve seen it, as you commented that it was the first you received for this week’s challenge. I just can’t find it on your page.
No worries … I’ll just wait and see what you have in store for tomorrow 🙂
Here is my post for the challenge – http://printsensephotography.com/2012/03/24/abandoned/
I heard of the challenge from Cee, and thought i would join in on the fun. My pictures are more of the everyday variety, but it was fun to see what I could see, and I learned what those “bushes with the yellow flowers” in my yard are called. I had to Google it. ;-p
Welcome! I’m so glad to have you aboard.
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And here is my entry hon. 🙂
http://sonelscorner.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/52-pick-up-photo-challenge-50-steps/
Have a lovely day! 🙂
*hugs*
Wow! So many beautiful sites, so close to home. Thanks for participating ~ Sherene
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Hi, I learned of you from Cee. This is my submission: http://wp.me/p21TbE-fb
Thank you so much for stopping by and joining my challenge. ~ Sherene
Ansuyo, try putting your link in again. It doesn’t seem to be working.
So … here’s my submission for the week … http://serendipityplus.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_3492.jpg. Hope you like it.
WOW! I’m “green” with envy! Not only is that a great shot, but I am still waiting for spring to arrive here in Alberta. Way to go girl!
Soon enough, I’m sure. Thank you so much for your encouragement. 😀 It means so much.
This challenge was fun!!
http://ceeslifephotographyblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/50-steps-from-home-or-work/
Thank you so much Cee for joining my challenge! I’m glad you had fun with the theme. Remember to check back next Sunday for the new theme.
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Congratulations, Sherene. Lovely challenge. I might just have a go at it.
Please do! I would love to see your interpretation of the challenge.
And I was getting excited about my 150 hits, lol 😉
Well done though 🙂
Thank you for visiting and your kind comment. I will admit the last week has been pretty amazing.
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Another lovely challenge. Thanks Sherene. 🙂
Thank you. I’m excited about this one. My report cards are done and I’m looking forward to taking a little walk.
Here’s my submission for this week. Enjoy. http://wp.me/p1iDv8-o0
Very nice Kate! How nice to be in the Okanagan; I love it there.
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Thank you sweetie and for your lovely blog! It sure is fun to visit here and I am very glad I found your blog. Lovely theme for this week! I like! 🙂
*hugs*
You are most welcome! I’m glad you are enjoying the challenges! ~ Sherene
This should be a fun challenge this week. Thank you for your links back to my blog. Looking forward to seeing the entries. Thanks for organising this challenge.
You are well come on all levels. Thanks again for participating. 📷
I find many of the subjects for my photos on my lunch-time walks through the city. On days that I just don’t feel like taking the camera, and do, I’m surprised by how much is actually on it when I get back to the office. At least one of our blogging friends has mentioned how much more we see when we’re carrying a camera. I have to agree.
Good luck with your challenge. I’ll be happy to see what you find. 🙂
And congrats on your hits and followers!
I agree with you; I always find the most interesting things when my photographer’s eyes are open and I have my camera in hand. My hope is this challenge will inspire people to find some amazing sights close to the places they spend most of their time.
Maybe I’ll see a submission from you this week too.
That is a good hope…and maybe you will. 🙂