My Five-Minute Bragging Rights…..

I mentioned couple posts back that I had just entered five framed/matted photos in the Kent Island Federation Of Arts 19th Annual Photography Show presently displayed in Stevensville, Maryland. Award-winning photographer, Jay Fleming, was the judge.

I won three awards in Amateur!

Nature – 2nd place – “Tundra Swan Squabble”

People Plus – 2nd Place – “Sunset Windsurfing”

Black & White/Sepia – 2nd Place – “Eastern Shore Heritage”

So how about that?!! 😉 I know I am thrilled!!! 🙂

I entered three photos in last year’s show but never got the chance to post with Mom being ill then. I won one award last year, so I’ll share it now as well….. 🙂

Nature – 2nd Place – “Golden Silhouette”

Thank you for stopping by and let me brag a little, have a great day! (see below)

~~~~~~UPDATE~~~~~~

Our Kent Island Photo Club decided to get involved with our recent Queen Anne’s County Fair photography contest for fun. Oops, I did it again! lol 🙂

Third Place – Landscape Black & White
“Eastern Shore Heritage”

First Place – Animal Color
“Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab”

First Place – Wildlife Color
“Mute Swan”

And finally, sharing my best win for last!

First Place AND Grand Champion Best in Show – Sky Watching Color
“Sunset Over Kent Island”

I was flabbergasted and so so surprised! There were so many awesome entries that I feel very humble with my winnings. Boy, what a night! And thank you for stopping by (again) to check my update. 🙂

Tags: blue crab, Chesapeake, crab, Eastern Shore, fight, Grasonville, heritage, Jay Fleming, Kent Island, Kent Narrows, KIFA, Maryland, mute swan, Oyster Cove, QAC Fair, squabble, sunset, tundra swan, windsurfing

41 thoughts on “My Five-Minute Bragging Rights…..”

Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on 07/30/2015 at 9:53 AM said:

Congratulations!! Well done.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much!!!
  
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kathydoremus on 07/30/2015 at 10:20 AM said:

Congratulations! Well deserved awards! Those photos are stunning. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much!!!
  
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Shannon on 07/30/2015 at 11:07 AM said:

Great stuff there, especially that last one, Donna. Congrats!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:34 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much, Shannon!
  
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Stephen Talabac on 07/30/2015 at 11:16 AM said:

3 + 1 well deserved awards Donna!!! Congratulations!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:34 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Steve, very much!!!
  
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naturesnippets on 07/30/2015 at 11:19 AM said:

Congratulations! It’s apparent why you were chosen for the awards.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:35 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much Kathy, boy oh boy, there was a lot of great competition, I think I got lucky! 😉
  
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  - naturesnippets on 07/30/2015 at 2:25 PM said:
    
    Possible, you could’ve stood out in the crowd too!!
avian101 on 07/30/2015 at 12:01 PM said:

Congratulations Donna! Those photos are of pure quality inspiration, I’m so happy that you were awarded prizes! Go girl! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 12:36 PM said:
  
  🙂 Thanks so much, HJ!
  
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Laura (Createarteveryday) on 07/30/2015 at 1:02 PM said:

These are gorgeous; congratulations! The Eastern Shore is one of my favorite places and you’ve really highlighted it here!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/30/2015 at 1:07 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much, I tried this time to get out of my element with birds and was very much surprised on winning the other two! Yes, I love the Eastern Shore, there is so much to see and photograph here. 🙂
  
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quietsolopursuits on 07/30/2015 at 2:52 PM said:

Great photos, definitely worth the awards that you won! Congratulations!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:40 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much, Jerry!
  
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jkgphotos on 07/30/2015 at 3:15 PM said:

That’s awesome! A big Congratulations to you Donna! All beautiful photos!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:41 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much Joleen!
  
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Rick Bailey on 07/30/2015 at 4:58 PM said:

Awesome Dona. Good for you!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:41 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much, Rick!
  
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tootlepedal on 07/30/2015 at 5:54 PM said:

Good bragging, great pictures.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:42 PM said:
  
  We amateurs need to brag a little now and then. 🙂
  
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Martha Johnston on 07/30/2015 at 7:27 PM said:

Well-deserved. Congratulations, Donna! And thanks for sharing.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:42 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much, Martha!
  
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Lisa Rest on 07/30/2015 at 10:23 PM said:

Congratulations! Exquisite photos, and I concur, well-deserved! Brag on…! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:42 PM said:
  
  Most appreciated, thank you Lisa! 🙂
  
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Beth on 07/31/2015 at 10:34 AM said:

Congratulations!! So thrilled for you. All these photos are beautiful and I can not imagine what could have been better. Brag on Donna! big hugs

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:43 PM said:
  
  Appreciate your sweet comments, Beth! Hugs!
  
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Tiny on 08/18/2015 at 11:23 PM said:

Congratulations Donna! These are wonderful shots, all of them!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/22/2015 at 7:43 PM said:
  
  Many thanks, Tiny!!
  
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Beth on 08/23/2015 at 4:24 PM said:

Another big hug for these additional wins. All amazing and worthy, for sure. Please keep adding to this bragging rights post whenever!! way to go! And thanks for posting

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/23/2015 at 4:33 PM said:
  
  thank you again so much Beth, I gotta be careful my head doesn’t swell, lol! 😉
  
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Tiny on 08/27/2015 at 5:42 PM said:

Great update! Splendid photos…those will greatly extend your bragging rights 🙂 Congratulations Donna!

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Deborah Rankin Matz on 06/15/2016 at 9:01 PM said:

Hey Donna … It’s Debbie again. I want to paint it again … maybe a different style. I got more compliments on my painting. Just want to make sure it is o.k. and of course I give you full photographer credit and send a picture of my painting over to you just like last time . Facebook: Deborah Rankin Matz – then look for “Artwork by Deborah Rankin Matz “

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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/16/2016 at 10:11 AM said:
  
  Hi Debbie, no problem, thank you again for asking for permission. Send me when complete to donna.wadsley@gmail.com. My last post shared your first painting of the blue crab. You received a lot of compliments on your painting, did you see them?
  
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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/19/2016 at 3:03 PM said:
  
  You go, girl, permission granted! 🙂
  
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Deborah Rankin Matz on 06/18/2016 at 12:25 AM said:

I did see your beautiful post. You made me so proud. I am so appreciative. I would love for you to share that on my Facebook page. Deborah Rankin Matz . … I also want to paint the cooked blue crab photo with the old bay seasoning. I am actually have an idea for that photograph Would you send me the photograph of the cooked blue crab to my email So I can work from a better size photograph. Your photography is always safe with me. I respect your copyrights and your craft. My email is: : matz.debbie@gmail.com and of course I will send you a copy of my painting to you . Debbie

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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/19/2016 at 3:04 PM said:
  
  No problem! I’ll get the cooked crab photo over to you shortly by email! 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on 12/25/2018 at 9:44 AM said:

Congratulations, Donna! Wow – what a thrill! All wonderful, though I think I like the windsurfer shot the best~!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/27/2018 at 3:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much, Carol! A little ‘fame’ is fun! 😉
  
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