I cannot even believe this! 2 photos within weeks of each other made it to the Finalist in different photo contests!!! How freaking awesome is this life!?!
Gosh, you guys! Thank you so freaking much for all your love and support. It means the world to me!
Carrizo Plains National Monument -
This adventure was a super spontaneous trip that I took in 2017. I was looking over some of my photography forums and watching the National Parks websites for super bloom information. This lasted for a couple of weeks. I would check in daily to see where the blooms were, how they were doing, and ultimately decide if it was worth taking the long trip.
Well, one day I saw that Corrizo was in full bloom! I just couldn’t help myself. I had to go! So, the next morning I hopped in the car and took the 4 hour trip to the Corrizo Plains National Monument. Man was it worth it!
There were beautiful purple and yellow blooms EVERYWHERE. There was one main trail that you could walk among the wildflowers. It went up a small hill and you could see over the amazing landscape. The view was to die for!
I ultimately wanted a sunset image, so I sat down on the trail and just waited. As I was sitting there, I had my camera on a tripod and I figured, well… why the heck not try a self portrait. I was surrounded by wildflowers and it was amazing!
The day was perfect. It was an incredibly long day trip, but man was it worth it!
The Photo Contest:
A photo contest came open called ‘Sitting in Nature’ and I literally jumped with happiness! I just had to submit my Corrizo Plains National Monument Superbloom photo called “Among the Flowers” . I have been on a mission to submit photos to contests. It is one of my goals this year and I am so freaking stoked that I made it one.
So, here is the image that made it to be a finalist:
I am a Finalist in the Sitting in Nature Viewbug Photo Contest!!!
How cool is that?!!!! I mean seriously though! I am beyond humbled and incredibly excited to be among some of these amazing photos.
If you want, here is a link to purchase images from this adventure check it out here:
If you want to see the grand prize winner and all the finalists check out the contest winners.
Have you entered into any photo contests? If so, which ones? Comment below and let me know :) I would love to check them out.
Wishing you the very best,
Bessie
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