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Yes, My Blog Does Look Good!

Nov 12 by Anita 16 Comments

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What a nice way to finish off the weekend! Just when I was bemoaning the return of Monday and work, I get this happy little surprise to make the end of the weekend a little more bearable.

Jennifer of the lovely Bake or Break was the host of the October edition of DMBLGIT, and she just announced the winners…with my photo of my Fig and Huckleberry Tart taking first place!

I have to admit that when I submitted my photo I was pretty iffy about my chances…the entries just get better and better every month and there were some really beautiful and creative photos in the pool. So it’s an amazing honor to have been recognized out of so many worthy entries. Honestly, many of you out there should be working as professional photographers if you are not doing so already!! I’m very proud to be able to display the DMBLGIT badge for this month!

Be sure to check out the other winning entries on Jennifer’s site. Meanwhile, I just finished photographing a new, very interesting cake I tried over the weekend…the post will be up in a couple of days!

Tagged with: DMBLGIT + food photography

Filed Under: Personal

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Comments

  1. 1

    Mandy says

    Nov 12 at 11:04 am

    congratulations Anita!

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  2. 2

    Meeta says

    Nov 12 at 12:02 pm

    You go girl! Anita a well deserved one as always. We DBs seem to be rocking the world LOL!

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  3. 3

    Eva says

    Nov 12 at 4:02 pm

    Congrats Anita – it’s a truly stunning picture!

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  4. 4

    peabody says

    Nov 12 at 4:23 pm

    A great photo indeed.

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  5. 5

    Kat says

    Nov 12 at 6:57 pm

    Wonderful photo! Congratulations 🙂

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  6. 6

    Dolores says

    Nov 12 at 11:04 pm

    Your blog consistently looks great Anita! Congratulations!

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    dreamsicle says

    Nov 12 at 11:36 pm

    congratulations, anita! your photos look stunning as they always do. i’ve started my pastry course for about a month now but my products don’t look half as good as the ones you’ve posted on your flickr album. you’re definitely a talented pastry chef. ^___^

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    monica says

    Nov 13 at 4:55 pm

    congratulations and well deserved! your photography is stunning, as always!

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    jenjen says

    Nov 13 at 5:07 pm

    Congratulations Anita on your win! I couldn’t have thought of a more deserving winner.
    Here’s to may more drool-worthy photos to come! I know it won’t be that hard for you.

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    StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    Nov 13 at 10:54 pm

    Congratulations, Anita. The award is well deserved. Your blog is definitely lovely to look at! My blood sugar rises every time I visit!

    Reply
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    radish says

    Nov 14 at 10:11 am

    Mmm. looks fantastic – love that shot too – congrats on taking 1st place!

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  12. 12

    Sarah Phillips says

    Nov 14 at 10:17 am

    A big CONGRATULATIONS!

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    eliza says

    Nov 14 at 9:02 pm

    double wow! you’re following your lucky star this year, Anita….congrats on another fantastic achievement of yours. couldn’t wait to read your cake post.

    Reply
  14. 14

    Kieran says

    Nov 15 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations! Well done and deserved.

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    Mandy says

    Nov 15 at 10:40 am

    Congratulations, Anita! May there be more delicious posts to come!

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    Anita says

    Nov 30 at 9:30 am

    Mandy,
    Thanks so much, I appreciate your support!

    Meeta,
    Thanks! Indeed, we DBs are taking over the world!

    Eva,
    Thank you so much!

    Peabody,
    Thank you! Sometimes they just “work” – I wish it happened more consistently:)

    Kat,
    Thank you! You’re so sweet!

    Dolores,
    Thank you! I’m always trying to take better pictures!

    dreamsicle,
    Thank you! I still have lots to learn, and I’m sure your stuff looks great! I had no idea how to photograph stuff when I first started!

    Monica,
    Thank you so much! Always love your support!

    Jenjen,
    Thank you! Well, I’ve got a bunch of great food blogs, including yours, to inspire me!

    Stickygooeycreamychewy,
    Thank you! Yes, sometimes I’m amazed at how much sugar I work with!

    Radish,
    Thank you! It was a great surprise and honor!

    Sarah,
    Thank you so much!

    Eliza,
    Thank you! These are all big surprises, I think hearing congratulations from all of you is really the best thing!

    Kieran,
    Thank you, I appreciate all your kind words!

    Mandy,
    Thank you, I’m looking forward to taking more pics, hopefully good ones!

    Reply

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