I started this blog almost 2 years ago on July 7th 2010. My original intentions were to post some of my pictures I took and share them with the world. Not being much of a writer I thought all I needed to do was put a picture on, state where it was taken, and be done. But after reading some of my fellow bloggers pages, I came to realize that pictures alone were not enough. I needed interesting story-lines to help engage the readers. Since I started doing that my readership has grown and I truly appreciate the support everyone has shown me.
On that note I wanted to share something that recently happened to me. Back in March I was contacted by Joe Farace who writes a column in Shutterbug Magazine (www.shutterbug.com) titled Web Profiles. He wanted to feature my blog in the July 2012 issue, and needed my permission to include a screen shot of my blog page. I of course had no problem with that so I said yes. Well the magazine just came out and I am so excited to see it. I have included screen shots of the cover and the pages of the article.
Thank you Joe for the wonderful write-up. I am truly honored. Also I want to personally thank all of my blog readers. You have inspired me to keep bringing new content to share. You have helped to make this blog what it is.
Well Deserved. You give me hope to continue to love what I do.
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Thank you so much Judith! Never give up on your dreams!
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Awesome! !
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Thanks Stan!
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Micheal Your the man of the hour!!! Very Impressive!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
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Thank you so much Nonoy! I really appreciate the kind comments!
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Hi,
Oh Michael that is just fantastic, well done. (Fireworks going off). 😀
What a lovely introduction they wrote to your blog as well, beautiful written, you must be so pleased, and you should be very proud as well, all those words are very true. Congratulations. 🙂
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Thank you so, so much Mags! I really appreciate the kind comments and the wonderful support! It really means a lot!
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You So DESERVE this – loving your blog and photos – CONGRATS – YAY!!! Have a Great Week:)
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Thank you Renee! I am happy to hear that! Hope you have a great week too! 🙂
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Congratulations Michael on your recent Shutterbug magazine coverage. Keep up the good work you’re doing here.
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Thank you Jim! I appreciate it a lot!
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I got goosebumps reading this. Well done Michael!! Definitely well deserved. Im so happy for you and your amazing blog! x
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Thank you so much Bec! I appreciate your kind and wonderful comments! It means so much!
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That’s fantastic Michael…congratulations. I just got my copy of Shutterbug and will check it out right away.
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Thank you very much Edith!
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Oh, my gosh, you’re famous again! I actually blog with a famous photographer! I’m going to have to break down and buy an autographed copy! Congratulations, Michael!
God Bless You!
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Well I’m not sure about famous, but I appreciate the sentiment! Thanks so much for your wonderful comments Dei! God Bless You too!
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Way to go, Michael! That’s fantastic and something to be really proud of. Your work is amazing.
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I appreciate the very nice comments Susan! Thank you for the compliments!
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That is wonderful! Well deserved – congratulations!
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Thank you Greisy! I really appreciate it!
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Congrats to you, how exciting seeing a picture you have taken in print! X
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Thanks Queenie! It is very exciting!
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It must be a great feeling to get such recognition for doing something you enjoy.
I haven’t visited your blog before and am not that into HDR. However from what I have read so far, know that there are things I can learn here.
Congrats and thanks for sharing the keys to your success.
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Thanks for visiting my blog Len! I appreciate the great comments!
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We’re so excited for you, Michael, what a fabulous honor for you! I cannot think of someone who deserves recognition like this more than you do, my friend. We love following you and your work, and it is so satisfying to see other folks in the industry who agree. Fan-flippin-tastic, my friend!!
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Wow what wonderful comments my friend! Thank you and Mrs. Toad for all of your support! It truly means a lot!
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We went down to our local grocery store this past weekend with one of our express goals to find a copy of Shutterbug with you in it! SUCCESS! We have a copy on our table at home, as we speak, Michael! We were so excited to see you in print like that… as I said before, it’s so very well deserved!!
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Wow Toad that means a lot! Thank you guys so much! That really means more to me than I can even put in words my friend!
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Congratulations Michael ! What an amazing and incredible achievement you have accomplished. Truly the photo they selected is nothing less than awesome and well deserved for the recognition. Isn’t it wonderful? You’re famous now !!!
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Thanks Bella! I appreciate the kind words. I feel blessed to have this happen to me. Don’t know about famous though 🙂
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But what a beautiful story!
I use the translator to write, not speak English, forgive me!
I hope to translate it right.
Your photos are meravifliose. full of colors and the places they dream of.
Thanks for the nice pictures, are places that I will never see, and then …
I do fill my eyes.
Bouna luck in all your work present and future.
I will follow you from Italy.
vento
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Thank you so much for the beautiful comments Vento! The translation is great. And I appreciate the follow!
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Wow. Wow. Wow. Congratulations! 🙂
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Thank you Amanda!
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Hi Michael, Nice to see u being covered by shutterbug, Kudos !!!
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Thank you Sathya! I appreciate you stopping by!
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I am very proud of you Michael 🙂 I am all smiling when I read this post. Amazing your photography really are. You deserved this recognition. Congratulation!
Really awesome 🙂 You are an inspiration!
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Thank you so much Dolly! That really means a lot! I appreciate the kind and thoughtful comments!
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“I came to realize that pictures alone were not enough. I needed interesting story-lines to help engage the readers.”
This right here gives me some direction. Thank you.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting and following my blog!
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That’s wonderful, Michael, congratulations! Well deserved recognition, my friend!
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Thanks so much Anne! I appreciate it a lot!
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Very good Michael. Great write up and congratulations my friend.
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Thanks Mike for the very kind words my friend!
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Congratulations, Michael! 🙂 The review is spot on. I remember the first image I saw. A church. I don’t remember many images, but that one stuck. Your work is superb.
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Thank you ever so much George! I truly appreciate the thoughtful comments!
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Congratulations, Michael. May you wear it well, so to speak.
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Thank you very much Steve!
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Very exciting! Congratualtions! I know that there is a lot of hard work that goes into a successful blog.
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Thank you so much! It is hard albeit enjoyable work but it is truly rewarding!
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Hey Micheal! I am new to your blog and still exploring but this post is very thrilling so I thought to comment. Congratulations, your pictures are very well deserved! I am loving all of them (whatever I have seen until now)
Cheers!
-Naima.
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Thank you so much Naima! I appreciate the very thoughtful comments. I’m glad to hear you like my pictures! Thanks for the visit to my blog!
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You are welcome .
-Naima.
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Congratulations on making the big time.
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Thank you very much Phyllis!
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congratulations! respect!!!!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
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