Lensbaby is having a contest ~ lensbaby.com/getpublished/

So enter if you haven't! (I haven't yet, but I'm lazy)

I've re-posted this image because it just got a nice little shout-out from the folks at Lenbaby.

Lensbaby had a contest and asked for submissions that might be included in a book the company is producing. This photo of mine was given an Honorable Mention and included in their online gallery, which you can check out over here. There is some really stunning work there, so check it you.

It is easier and cheaper for photographers to have their works showcased on the internet nowadays. But nothing can beat the beauty of a large print in terms of photographic display.

It is extremely extremely hard to get published (in the form of books) or to display the works in art gallery, museum or exhibition unless you possess most of the following qualities.

- Money (if you choose to self publish or paying all the costs of an exhibition)

- Hard work (I admire the work of editor and gallery curator!)

- Great artistic talent

- Great portfolio of works

- Good fame and reputation

- Good socializing skills and networking in the arts circles

I don't have any of these. However I am lucky to be participating in the Richmond City Street Banner program and now I have two pictures displayed as banners on the streets.

This is like an open air gallery display to me. Thanks to to the tip from my Flickr friend Clayton. I found my banner hanged up in the section of Minoru Boulevard between Alderbridge Way and Westminster Highway.

Please come by and take a look if you live in Vancouver area.

I took a picture of it for my own.

Happy weekend!

www.lensbaby.com/getpublished/honorable_mentions

yey!!

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