My photography got published.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

I am now a photographer and a poet. Both my poetry and my photography have been published.

I submitted my photography a few weeks ago to a website and they email me back today, this is what it said:

Dear Megan Holz,

We have chosen to publish your photograph in the 2005 edition of Photography vibes. Your photograph was selected out of 8523 entries. Your work below was appreciated for the assymetric composition and light mix used throughout:

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I'll attach the pic.

[flamepony12]

That's an amazing picture, Meg! Congratulations!

[cyber-sibes]

Congratulations! That's very cool. It's a beautiful photograph!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

That's awesome, Meg! Beautiful picture!

[gemini9961]

Big congrats from me to you. You deserve some good things in your life right now and this seems perfect. Amazing pic by the way.

[K9karen]

How beautiful! I almost plucked it off the computer! I think I can smell it too! Congratulations!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

It's all a scam.

[ Read Here ]

[jennifert9]

I'm sorry to hear that. Why do people do things like that? It's so despicable...
Either way, your photo IS amazing! And it definitely SHOULD win something. I hearby honor your photo with the Pet Talk award, given only to photos taken by pet lovers with exceptional quality!! (Sorry there is no prize money )
I love the picture! I am horrific at picture-taking...I try and try but I'm just naturally NOT good at it!! It's a running joke in our family..Collin takes all the pictures now. I need to purchase another digital camera as they help cover my mistakes and I can retake...and retake...and retake...and retake...and..well you get the picture!!

[jesse_3]

Jenneifer, send me you camera when you get a new one! lol!

Amazing pic too! Wow! Congrats! You must be so proud of yourself

Steph and Jes

[jennifert9]

Steph, you know...I ACTUALLY would send you my camera when I get a new one BUT unfortunately, it was stolen!!! So we don't have a digital anymore
It was a gift to me however when my friend got himself a new one so, if I had it, I would certainly pass on the favor and re-gift it to you!

[grybai]

I got caught up in a scam like that when I was in middle school but it was for poetry. I got so excited when I got the letter in the mail, but something smelled fishy about it so I checked it out online and found out it was a scam. I was crushed. Any company that immediatly starts asking for money to your work published is a bit iffy.

In any case, don't give up hope. As others have said that's an amazing photograph. You should def try to find a reputable contest to submit it to, or at least keep taking pictures!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Don't let this put you off - that picture was amazing

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Meg, I am so sorry this was a scam! That photo definately deserves a prize! You are so talanted!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh Meg, I am so sorry for this... . That picture is perfect, it took my breath away!
I agree with the others: do NOT give up. You are very talented!!

[finn's mom]

The photograph is worthy of publication, no doubt about it. Those scams are crappy. A lot of people are led on by them. Don't feel bad. And, do not let it get you down. I've seen a lot of those pictures that shouldn't be published, but, your picture is excellent!