Congratulations to Tracey Riddell-Ireland, the winner in my ‘By Leaps and Bounds’ photo contest! Her beautiful artwork got the most votes, but in my opinion, this contest was full of winners. I came out the biggest winner, because you readers lifted my spirits all summer long with your wonderful entries and stories about how you were inspired to take chances and ‘Leap.’ Some of you even befriended one another (or became closer friends) during this contest. It’s been an amazing experience–so thanks to all who played along. What’s next?
'Inspiration' by Tracey Riddell-Ireland
Here is a link to the original blog post about her entry: Leaping at the Lake
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It’s been a great week for my ‘By Leaps and Bounds Photo Contest’–I’ve just received two more entries! You can see all the entries on my Facebook page, and vote for your favourite there, too.
'Leap Into History' by Larry Leitner
Both photos below are by Larry Leitner of Michigan, USA, and were taken May 31, 2010. Writes Larry, “This lady is part of a group of Civil War Re-Enactors at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. As she was reading the Poem ‘Coping’, she said at the moment I shot this photo, “This is making me cry!”
The next shot was taken at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Writes Larry: “It’s the original Presidential Limousine that President Kennedy was riding in on that Dallas morning of Nov 22, 1963. The reason it looks different than it does in the news footage is because the Secret Service had an armor plated top installed after the assassination. It was built by Ford Motor’s Lincoln division and was only loaned to the Government. After the car was retired, The Ford Motor Company donated the car to the Museum. This limousine remained in use into the Nixon Administration.”
'Kennedy Car' by Larry Leitner
Thanks so much Larry, for taking this leap into history for me. Fantastic shots! Keep on voting on the photos on my Facebook page here, and enter the contest yourself –it’s ongoing, until August 7th, 2010. Contest rules are posted here. Thanks for all the beautiful, fun stories and photos so far!
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The latest entry for my “By Leaps and Bounds Photo Contest” is titled “Poetry Rocks!” It was taken May 29th at Curl Curl Beach, Sydney, Australia, by Meg Laufer.
Writes Meg, “My friend Mel was engrossed in the poetry, and I was busy with the photography. Suddenly, we both looked up and realised how close the huge waves were to
the ‘dry spot’ where we’d left our bags. Some squealing, scrambling and much laughing ensued.”
Thanks for your efforts ladies! I love that you two would take such a leap for this contest, and that I’ve made a new reader friend in Mel out of this your photo shoot. In the future, contestants, let’s try to stay dry, or if not dry, at least no broken bones or hospital visits, okay? Think: “Leap –with a Life Jacket” like the cover! (Unless you’re planning on sky-diving with the book, in which case, must admit I’d love to see that, so, Leap, with a parachute!)
That said, I am thrilled with all of these original, fun entries, and really do encourage you to keep thinking outside the box. Can’t wait to see what else you wonderful readers come up with. Never stop leaping!
Rules for this contest are posted here in this previous blog entry. Please don’t forget to vote on your favorite entry so far here at my Facebook group.
'Poetry Rocks!' by Meg Laufer, Sydney, Australia
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‘Leap’ reader Kimberly Jurado writes: “Sitting at the kitchen table, babying my cold, I leapt for my camera, and made a photo op out of the situation. I titled this photo, “Chicken Soup for the Poetry Lover’s Soul.” Your readers may also know this as Chicken Soup for the “Poultry” Lover’s Soul!”
Thanks for this second entry to my ‘By Leaps and Bounds Photo Contest,’ Kimberly! Please go vote for this photo on my Facebook Author Page
Heather Grace Stewart 