August Photo Contest

By Foto Trek on August 1, 2009

The theme for this contest is: “Summertime!” Any photos related to summer are welcome. Click here for rules and further information. Below are the contest entries. More photos will be added as they are received.
Comments on all photos are strongly encouraged and will weigh heavily when choosing the winners. Entries will continue to be accepted through Aug. [...]

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Dreary Day in Duluth

Dreary Day in Duluth

By Liz Martin on July 31, 2009

It was pouring down rain when I took this photo. Yet, out on the lake was a bright swath of light. A reminder of hope in the midst of a storm.

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Freaky Friday

By Liz Martin on October 30, 2009

http://www.northwoodsphotography.com/29/freaky-friday/ Come by and see it please!

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My New Website

By Liz Martin on October 28, 2009

Please come visit my new website: http://www.northwoodsphotography.com/.  Thanks!

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Contest Winners

By Liz Martin on September 1, 2009

I have decided I do not like to judge, so this will be the last contest.  With that said I am going down the list and giving my thoughts on this months entries.
1. Carole’s hummingbird shots are fantastic, though I would be more likely to choose them as winners in a bird contest.
2. The same [...]

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Photo Contest Update!

By Liz Martin on September 1, 2009

The winners from the August contest will be announced tonight, so you all have through the day to give me your input. Remember three winners will be chosen this month!
Also tonight, I will launch September’s photo contest! Theme ideas are are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

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Decisions, Decisions

By Liz Martin on August 26, 2009

[Before you read this, please know I am just think out loud! This contest will be finished and winners announced! At that time I will announce my decision about the future of this website! Hey, if I decide to discontinue it, I could give it away as the yearly prize maybe!]
Now… my thoughts…
Do I keep [...]

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Reflections

Reflections

By Liz Martin on August 19, 2009

We had heavy rain storms go through the Twin Cities area today. In between storms I took a short walk near my house. Here are some photos from that walk!

 

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Face of the Storm

By Liz Martin on August 9, 2009

Last night we were hit with a really severe storm. The tornadoes missed us, thank God, but it was quite scary there for a bit. Ordinarily I would have taken several photos, but the storm was so bad I ventured out long enough to take one quick picture.
I posted it on my Facebook page this [...]

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To Brighten Your Day

To Brighten Your Day

By Liz Martin on August 7, 2009

A saturated sunflower…

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August Photo Contest Rules

By Liz Martin on July 29, 2009

The theme is “Summertime!” Each person is allowed up to 10 entries, and 3 winners will be chosen.
There is no prize for the monthly contest, but all monthly winners will be eligible for the yearly prize, which will be announced soon.
The winners will be chosen by me, but I will rely heavily on the input [...]

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Traditional Finnish Sauna

By Liz Martin on July 28, 2009

My heritage is one half Swedish, one quarter German, and one quarter Finnish. Even though both of my grandfathers were full blooded Swedes, it is my Finnish heritage (from my father’s mother’s side) that has always stood out. This is beacuse that side of my family has done such an awesome job of preserving their [...]

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