2009 Photo Contest

It's time to comb through your photos and pick the best one to enter in Molly Ahearn's 2009 Photo Contest. Remember, it's not judged in the usual way by a photography professional, but is selected by popular vote of my blog readers. Last year there were many, many beautiful images making the vote a very close one. For complete rules and instructions, check my website.

Last year's winning photograph was taken by Nadine Robbins.

The second place winner was: Dave Clarke of Scotland with an outstanding black-and-white image.


The third place winner was: Tracy Sofka of Poughkeepsie. Gorgeous blue jewels.

ASV Tour Draws A Crowd in Clinton Corners

Rather than clean out the barn, my husband suggested setting up a portable gallery under a rented tent for the Art Studio Views Labor Day tour. We had a few tense moments on Friday trying to figure out how to hang my photographs from the rented pipe and drape setup. Five trips to the hardware store and a lot of worrying on my part resulted in a simple, elegant solution involving chains, s-hooks and shower curtain rod hangars! It really looked beautiful (thanks Bill!). The weather was spectacular and a slight breeze drifted through as people wandered through the last 20 years of my photographs. My sister Margaret was such a huge help. She helped talk to people about my work and made tons of sales for me (my mom was her best customer!). I couldn't have dreamed up a better advocate. Her husband, Smitty, made delightful summer treats—heirloom tomatoes with celery on cucumber slices. I met many new neighbors and enjoyed talking at length to everyone, especially the handful of young aspiring artists and old family friend Jimmy Borghoff and his family. I was deeply touched by everyone's genuine interest in me and my work. Thank you all!

p.s. If you're wondering, I rented the tent from Paul Crittenden at Aladdin Tent 889-8547 in Hyde Park. He's wonderful to work with.