The backsides of two bullocks grab the warm morning light and become walking terracotta canvasses. They rustle the swan into alertness and she glances over her shoulder as they pass.
Not too many more trips around the sun before we will slow into winter, and this morning I am back on planet earth savouring the moment. There are so many people to thank and acknowledge, so many kind messages to respond to. What does it feel like to win Best Photography Blog? Unsettling has to be the word!!!
For now thanks to the Blog Awards organisers Lorna, Amanda and Beatrice for a fantastic event and to Damien O Cearbhuil Photography sponsor of the Best Photography Blog Category.
Congratulations to my friend Dee of Greenside Up who swept the boards and who kept me a seat at the “Outdoor” table of friendly wellie wearing types where I felt so at home!!
Later I will try to share more of the story with you all. To be honest it’s all a bit overwhelming……….but that’s me………and it will take a few more long walks before I fully absorb it!
Meanwhile back on planet earth…….she seems to be saying to me, slowly, slowly……….take it all slowly……..
Many, many congratulations on your win Catherine, so very well deserved xxx
Congratulations…..savor the moment and allow it to bloom inside…..
Beautiful early morning shots…
Huge congratulations to you. I adore your photography & your gorgeous prose so much. Am delighted for you to see them acknowledged. Looking forward to many more beautiful posts from you. xx
These are fabulous! Hearty congratulations.
Such a beautiful series… the light is amazing!
Congratulations Catherine!!! Enjoy every well-deserved moment – :-)!!!!
Congratulations I was so please to hear you have won! Your photography always fills me with awe.
Sarah x
Congratulations! Must say the current photos are gorgeous – all in my favourite autumnal tones. I especially like the one of the sun setting behind the bare trees.
This is great, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your photos always are fabulous. This time again, the cows….., the light in the sky and the sun, just wonderful.
A very well deserved award. And a wonderful celebration in gold. Just gorgeous.
Bravo, Catherine! Well deserved! I have always found your photos to be a true inspiration. Thank you so much and keep pointing and clicking that camera.
Congratulations to you, what a fantastic win.
Yippee! A big congrats!! So well deserved with your beautiful captures!
congrats again my friend….your photos are pure heaven and there could be no other winner Catherine….slowly savoring this fab award is a great way to proceed as you process all this and remain in this glorious moment.
Fantastic Catherine….well done and very much deserved! And love this beautiful post too, as always 🙂 Jane
Catherine I'm grateful to Eadaoin for directing me to you…………..and huge congrats on winning this well-earned award. I'm loving your photos and words, today's images are astounding, and will, I know, cause me to spend a lot of time looking back over your previous posts to enjoy the beauty. I'm also following you so will be looking forward to your new posts in the future.
I'm a traveler having visited all seven continents and many countries, however Ireland has escaped my footsteps so far! She's at the top of the 'wish list' now and hubby and I will get there soon I hope. He visited many years ago being of Irish descent, I'm English but have lived in the US fifty years. I want to spend time gathering images of the Irish landscapes…….seeing your amazing photos makes me want to pack a suitcase, but I've arrived back from Central Europe so must wait a while!
Again, congratulations –
Best wishes – Mary (A Breath of Fresh Air)
Catherine – YOU deserve all those awards – WE all love to see your work and look forward to it. The remarkable details you capture are amazing, the photos take us to the places too.
Thanks so much for the mention Catherine, I can't tell you how delighted I was to watch you head up to that stage and collect your trophy too, so very well done and looking forward to seeing lots more of your work x
Congratulations Catherine! I very much enjoy your photos and am so very happy for you!
Congratulations Catherine..your photos are a joy….they take me back to Ireland and Irish scenes and friends ..TQ for that..
BARBARA
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I've been away from blogging for most of the summer so I didn't know about the awards – but I'm not surprised you won. I was immediately arrested by the one of the bullocks when the page opened – and the others hang together with it so well I'm . . . sort of awe struck.
Congratulations Catherine… and well done. It goes to prove that hard work does have its rewards!
Utterly breath taking – I love the light at this time of the year.
Nina x
ps. congratulations!
I love the colors of autumal pictures…its best time for picture shooting !
magical photos deserve an award. Congratulations!