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Aiming High

Aiming High by drp.
With the help of two very generous flickr members (you know who you are), I was able to raise the entry/framing fees for the American Society of Media Photographer's juried fine art exhibition at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

The three submissions that I chose were "Jeff Goldblum Gets Lucky," "I Am A God, Myself, At Night," and "My Heart Shall Bleed."

There is an opening reception this Sunday where I'll find out if any of them made the cut for inclusion in the show. If so, the work will be on display until June 30th, and there's an opportunity for a cash prize. If not, then I gobble down a few wheat crackers covered in Cheez Whiz, smile, grab my pics and leave.

I'll let you know what happens. Either this photography thing takes off for me, or I have getting employee discounts at Radio Shack to look forward to.

Keep those fingers crossed, peeps.

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!efatima  Pro User  says:

Wishing you all the success duane. warm wishes. You deserve every bit of goodness your way. May God bless all those kind hearts that go out of their way to make a difference.
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limemintcooler  Pro User  says:

that's a lovely photograph, with a lovely title. and all the best with everything.. success is coming your way :-)
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cedar_9 says:

This is a lovely one, reminds me of your knight ages ago. Good luck with the exhibition! And what's 'Cheez Whiz'??
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epg  Pro User  says:

She's beautiful, she must be a friend of Cupid.

All good things to you, drp. Lots of luck for the exhibition. I like your choices.

CheezWhizz, hehe. :)
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TheSteffers  Pro User  says:

If the Jeff Goldblum pic does not win - well, there is something wrong with them silly judges. (Seriously that is one of the best photographs I have seen IN MY LIFE).

Go get'em guy. I have no doubt you will and I will also have cheese whizz in your honor.
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mjross  Pro User  says:

congrats! and you better keep us posted...

and my fingers are crossed for you...all of them!
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hellophotokitty  Pro User  says:

Duane - your time is around the corner. I can feel it. With your conviction and beleif - that is what's gonna make you make it. Remember, your photos speak about you, for you - your photos are changing lives. I know becasue they have changed mine...

:-)
xox
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ssh says:

Beautiful shot... Mostly the colors and the light..
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Kariobinja  Pro User  says:

"the power of wishes prevails over the life of a person succeeding in guiding toward paths never beaten before.Everybody has inside the stars, the sun, the moon..we have only to find that sky again"
my best wishes of success..you deserve it!
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Photochiel  Pro User  says:

Great DoF! Love this one, Duane!

Hope you make 'the cut'.
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think cink  Pro User  says:

good luck!!

i feel silly and terribly corny saying "lovely shot" to this particular picture...but erm, nice shot! really! :D
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LaT3x says:

really fantastic!
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small fry  Pro User  says:

May your arrows hit their mark. Fingers duly crossed.

Artemis had a bit of a temper when viewed naked - you don't own a dog, do you?
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Airchild says:

I wish you the best of luck, Duane!
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Terri Lynn [deleted] says:

good luck, Duane!
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studiozoe  Pro User  says:

Best wishes with the exhibition...but seriously, this photography thing has already taken off for you, hasn't it? Nearly every image you put up is an instant favorite! Your photography is touching so many lives now. Only good things are coming.
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mimbrava  Pro User  says:

Beautiful and apt image for the title. You know I wish you luck at the exhibition, but please know that there are many other avenues for you to explore, to expose your many talents to wider audiences. Best wishes, Duane.
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uujenna says:

Good luck, D! Beautiful shot, too. :-)
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Jane_W says:

This is a wonderful shot!

And best of luck with the exhibition - I have great faith in your talents :)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosemea MacPherson [deleted] says:

GREAT!
Have a great Saturday!!
XOXOXOXO
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TFUFKAY  Pro User  says:

good luck duane :D

you deserve all the success you can get. i hope the ASMP(?) recognizes the incredibly talented photographer that is coming their way,and speedily arranges for you to join in at the photographers hall of fame & glory! you truly belong there.

best wishes..
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Hryck.  Pro User  says:

Best of luck to you, keep us posted on what happens.
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*CA*  Pro User  says:

Good luck. You should have a good shot. Nice image here.
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Crosscreek [deleted] says:

Best wishes, hope your work is recognized and rewarded. This shot of the archer figurine (Diana?) reminds me of the work of Canadian photographer William Eakin. He did a series of pinhole camera shots of trophies that had the same feeling of monumentality. See some examples here: www.mocca.toronto.on.ca/recent/monument.html
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soleá  Pro User  says:

fingers are crossed Duane!! :)
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Infinite Ache  Pro User  says:

You are going to do great, Duane!!
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SeenyaRita  Pro User  says:

no way you can fail. you have already won.
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artofgold  Pro User  says:

Oooh wow, I wish you the best of luck, Duane! You will do just great!
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aarthyr  Pro User  says:

Lovely picture. Always aim high, have confidence, let it ooze out of you, let the world know of you and your beautiful talent! You're already half way there..Wishing you all the success, you deserve it. Cheers :)
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astrocruzan  Pro User  says:

luck = when preparation meets opportunity. i can't think of anyone better armed & prepared to hit the mark. bonne chance!
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I like my bed says:

My fingers are crossed too. Good luck with the exhibition! :)
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RichardLowkes  Pro User  says:

best of luck. I love that fly picture
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judyboy  Pro User  says:

Hey that's fantastic there are such good people in this land we live on ^_^... now, this photo is in it's simpliest.. beautiful; great detail and DoF is great
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Vina the Great  Pro User  says:

fabulous!
the best of luck to you, dear uncle D!
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* Honest * says:

Great choice of images drp.. i hope they make the show.. And hope you win !!
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pine red says:

very cool. good luck with that!
cheers.
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tinhart says:

may the photo gods guide your arrow to its mark. :)
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alex craig  Pro User  says:

good luck mate
the images look beautiful
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Ziko says:

We are saying a prayer for you
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Finiky  Pro User  says:

Good luck! We are proud of you.
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Shutter-muse  Pro User  says:

Crossing my fingers for you!! Good luck!
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... has left the building [deleted] says:

I keep my fingers crossed for you - you surely deserve a break(thru)!

But Radio Shack discounts might not be so bad either - just in case ...
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... has left the building [deleted] says:

My bet is on Jeff Goldblum btw.
Let me know if I won ;-)
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selva  Pro User  says:

Best of the best, D! I'll be cheering you on from New Haven. ^^
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lotusutol  Pro User  says:

Glad you are taking part... whether you win or not, the main thing is you grabbed the opportunity and ran with it. All the best wishes to you my friend!

...and hope you meet the right people there too who could be able to help you out =)
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Coffee_Break says:

Good luck, Duane. Hope in-sex brings you luck!
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googly  Pro User  says:

Good luck with the art exhibit drp! Love the photos, your talent realy shines through!
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*Perikita  Pro User  says:

My fingers are crossed, and my best wishes go to you! I will be around to read about your good news :)
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MrTopf  Pro User  says:

I wish you good luck with it and with your photos I wonder what should go wrong :-)

Regarding this one: Great DoF here, great composition (isn't it always? ;-)
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Scootie  Pro User  says:

that's excellent, those images are well chosen (and well made), best of luck.

radio shack discounts? cool!
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meliam  Pro User  says:

good luck (not that you really need it, you're very talented!)
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mark daniel says:

excellent choices. best of luck again. definitely let us know what happened, i am intrigued.

and this shot is excellent in its own right as well. the cropping and focus is perfect.
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vice1  Pro User  says:

wish you the best, excellent selection you chose.
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hale_popoki  Pro User  says:

Wish ya' lots of good luck!
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lifeinpixels says:

I'm looking forward to the results. While I'm certain that your time will come soon because of all the wonderful things you are, you already make the cut because of all the wonderful things you are.
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Cilest  Pro User  says:

good luck, Duane!
all the best!
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annappleaday  Pro User  says:

duane, we wish for you only the best, we want very much for this to be the moment you've been awaiting. as always... you are in our prayers
anna and nicholas
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cobalt123  Pro User  says:

Oh the suspense! Now sooo many people are waiting to hear back! rah rah rah rah! Yeah!
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byrdiegyrl  Pro User  says:

Good luck!!!!
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elsakawai™  Pro User  says:

Wish you all the success...
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Paul Watson  Pro User  says:

I hope your arrow flies true, Duane.
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mcsixth  Pro User  says:

Good luck Duane.
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gabitoporras [deleted] says:

Wowww!!! What amazing shot!
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emdot  Pro User  says:

Look at all of these people on your side, rooting you on! Me, too! I hope all three make it in. I hope the big prize is yours. I hope there are better munchy goodies than cheez whiz. :)
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Robyn's Nest says:

Inspiring!
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Santosh Korthiwada says:

good luck duane!!!
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Untitled blue  Pro User  says:

wish you the best...and thanks for that wonderful double shot
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chorickr says:

you always show me the right picture in the right time I should encounter. thank you, drp.
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nascity  Pro User  says:

Very nice shot and title...

Your idea of introducing other talented friends is a great one...
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waterlilysage  Pro User  says:

go man go!
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kool_skatkat says:

excellent!
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iessi  Pro User  says:

wow, very nice!
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psub says:

thanks to the creative commons licence, i have used this good picture for my site: www.cronache-egovernment.it
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Flying Kites  Pro User  says:

Brilliant shot.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr "BEST" Pictures (Invitation Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.


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johnlamb  Pro User  says:

Thanks for publishing your photo with a Creative Commons license! I used it in the following story and gave you credit here:

www.hispanicnashville.com/2009/02/job-hunters -target-thes...
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lovedart.  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called We are the only love gods. . ., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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