So, what does a landscape photographer do when he goes on vacation? Sounds like a trick question, but it’s not. Of course when I take a holiday, I take my camera and I take pictures…of whatever is around. Even if there isn’t a landscape in sight.
Usually those photos are just shared with my family. But my wife, Anita, is a wonderful cheerleader and she encourages me to enter these vacay shots in photo contests. For example, after our trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta a couple months ago I listened to her and entered their Photo Contest.
Supposedly it is the most photographed event in the world (at least according to their marketing department anyway!)
So this is where I thank my wife because the Balloon Fiesta just notified me that I won two awards! The prize money won’t buy me a new Z9, but, hey, every little bit helps. And I’d be a liar if I didn’t admit that it doesn’t hurt my ego a bit!
Well, it’s not like having my work featured on National Geographic, but I’ll take it.
Cheers!
Jeff
PS: This Fiesta is an insane treat for any photographer. We attended for the better part of a week and I was like a kid in a candy factory. Here are some of my favorite shots from the trip:
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Ed Rosack
12 Feb 2023Congrats Jeff! Awesome photos all!