Jodi Wins Again

[bwolford]

Got my issue of Pop Photo today and there on page 86 is our very own Jodi Frye's winning composition.

http://www.popphoto.com/photocontests/2261/digital-wizard-2006-page2.html

The young lady on the couch is Jodi's composition. I won't spill the beans of the win (what she won). Jodi can do that if she likes.

Congrats Jodi...

Brice

[troush]

Ohhhhh! Ahhhh! Very nice.

-Trish

[mrod]

Congrats Jodi! That's very cool. I love all the little detail, like the reflections of the woman, little rodent on the knee, statue, framed picture, etc. in the coffee table.

It also looks like the statue figure is taken from one of the photos on the table, yes?

Great work!

Mike

[ktnoon60]

Wow Jodi that is spectacular, such detail its amazing. Congratulations you deserve it!

Terry

[NMarti]

Jodi
WOW - you did a fabulous job! Come on spill the beans - I don't get that magazine. I am simply in awe!

[jazzfisher]

Jodi,
And I can't even get a photograph to look good.....:eek:
You go girl!!!!!:)

[Wendy]

Jodi ....

:eek: W O W :eek:

Oh that is stunning !! ... all the tiny details ...

You are amazing :)

Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

Hey Brice, I didn't get my promised issue yet ! For those who care I got lonely 3rd place...but that's Ok considering there were over 900 entries ( that is what Lori over at Pop Photog told me ) . I didn't even like this image as i thought it was very boring but the last few times I entered they didn't notice my 'out of the box' creations so i went the yawn route this time...i guess the yawn route suited them OK enough to place me. I was in fact surprised...I almost didn't even send it.

Thanks everyone for all your kind words of encouragement !

PS, I still did not get my prize.

[NMarti]

Jodi
Third place is 897 places higher than I would have placed.:p
You should be proud of it - it is remarkable work.

[bwolford]

Jodi, your technique represented a photo realistic result. It's interesting some of the other winners were more abstract. I think it's a crap shoot with these and some fantastic images get overlooked. It's art and not all art appeals to everyone. Everything I've seen you do is fantastic and can be out of this world. Gallery worthy.

By the way: lonley 3rd place is wonderful. That's a winner in my book. There are over 900 people lower on the totem pole.

Brice

[virgo1]

Jodi,
Congratulations! You placed. IMHO, the judges are afraid to think outside the box most of the time.:D
Eva;)

[kimi_boo]

ahhh, we can say we knew her when...

It's wonderful Jodi!! :D :D :D

[lindajay]

Jodi! :eek:
You rock! That's terrific work, and I can't even IMAGINE the time and talent it takes to create something like this. The detail is really something. I'm happy for you.

[karen donnybrook]

Jodi, congratulations. The image is marvellous although I prefer your normal "out of the box" creations :)

[kayser]

Jodi- good for you! It's good to see your work recognized. Looking forward to your next win.

[Grant]

Jodi

Smooch ... Third place ... wonderful, excellent, fantastic ... Joyful hugs ... you are "THE" artist.

-

[Robyn]

Jodi,

Congratulations, what stunning work......and the detail.........WOW!

[Byron Gale]

Jodi,

I am happy for you! Don't get a big head...:D

Byron

[Jodi Frye]

Wow, thanks for the overwhelming replies ! I appreciate your support, truly i do. You guys are really the best part of me.

Byron...totally opposite. I hate the '3' #. For me it would have been better to not place at all. I can't help it as I'm just that way. I've always been my worst enemy.

[Byron Gale]

Jodi,

I have always struggled with "art". I ended up coming to peace with the fact that I can recognize it, but can't make it. I most definitely recognize it in what I've seen of your work, my friend!

So, of course, my remark was out of pure jealousy... you make my brown eyes green!!!

Byron

[mom to 4]

Jodi:

That is a great creation! Third place!!! That's great......I'm with nancy on where I would place, only they probably would be laughing and thinking mine was garbage!!!

[Carbone]

Bravo and Félicitations :)

Ray

[Norm F]

Yay Jodi. Very cool indeed! I saw that image before on the website and liked it. Had no idea it was yours. Congratulations!

[Tom M]

Congratulations Jodi!
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4105/applause1507in.gif (http://imageshack.us)


One would think they would supply the artist's name on the website.

[Diana]

Jodi, I have to put my 2 cents in, too....great job, whatever you think...IMHO me yours is the best on that page....it is so realistic....but not boring at all....I love the little guinea pig.....congratulations!

Diana

[TonyW]

Amazing. Congratulations. Guess I'll have to wait another few weeks before I get my copy in the mail. I'm a subscriber but it takes an age to get here but I'll sneek a peek round at the grocery store tomorrow ;)

Tony

[billz]

That's a wonderful work of art Jodi ... congratulations! The award is well deserved.

Bill

[Pauline]

Jodi you are now published! :D Really it should give you great satisfaction to see your work in a magazine that is so widely distributed! When one of my (not very good) pictures of my dog got picked to go in a Golden Retrievers for Dummies book I was thrilled!! It wasn't something I created and slaved over but was still proud to see it in a book. You need to get a second copy to put away and keep good.

Be proud. You did a fantastic job.

[Tom M]

Just for the record;
Jodi has an image in PSE 3 The Missing Manual.;)

[NRiceDesigns]

Wow, thanks for the overwhelming replies ! I appreciate your support, truly i do. You guys are really the best part of me.

Byron...totally opposite. I hate the '3' #. For me it would have been better to not place at all. I can't help it as I'm just that way. I've always been my worst enemy.

Jodi, since you don't like being #3, I have a solution for you... the next time you submit an awesome entry like that, put my name on it instead. That way, you won't be disappointed if you don't place 1st, but I'd be thrilled.

Anything to help you out :D

You Rock Jodi!

[kevq]

Jodi,
congrats.
After seeing your entry I'm considering giving up with Elements and taking up some other pursuit. Maybe cross stitch, knitting or Yoga.
Kev:D

[karen donnybrook]

Kev, don't do that. I will miss your wonderful montages :)

[NMarti]

Nita
:D :D :D

[Jodi Frye]

Geeze, you guys are getting me all sentimental, again, thanks so much.

Kev, don't even try it...saying things like that will get you hurt. I know where you live ;) Thanks :)

[Mary]

Congratulations Jodi - you just gave me one more reason why I think you are totally fantastic! Your talent is amazing and so are you! :)

I love showing my family what my friend Jodi has created. They know how special I think you are - do you?

[Jodi Frye]

Thanks Mary, and I feel so honored to be your friend...You are the special one to me...always have been. Especially someone who is surrounded by such people in high places...the rest of them here don't know but i do...your feelings towards me and my work mean so much to me. Thank You.

[Dorrie H.]

I've been away from home for a few days, so I just read of your accomplishments. I'm so happy for you, Jodi...:)

All I have to say is if, and I -- so i went the yawn route this time...i guess the yawn route suited them OK enough to place me. ---then I'd better give up trying to create photos.. It certainly would have been FIRST PLACE in my book.

Sincerely, Dorrie

[Jodi Frye]

Thanks so much Dorrie....it was a weird project that i started over about 3-4 times. I usually do not let anyone or thing influence my work but as i said...i did when i went the yawn route. In the back of my head I tell myself that if I had of let it all hang out then perhaps I could have been first...or not place at at. These things are just a crap shoot and half the time i think the judges are on some bad trippin' weed. Anyways, I do it cause I want to. Winning something is certainly icing on the cake. So where did you go ? Somewhere nice ? Thanks again Dorrie.

[kerriann85]

YEAH JODI!!!

Just got my mag today and finally sat to look though it. Then flew to the computer wondering how many congrats were here before me......Lots.

Love ya Gal! Way to go!!

[Dorrie H.]

Jodi,
To answer your question, My away from home was a visit with my sister and bother-in-law. They are both having health issues and I just need to visit them as much as possible. They live about 80 miles from me, so when I go to their house I usually stay for a few days.

By the way, you still amaze me with your wonderful images. I adore your work. :)

Dorrie

[Jodi Frye]

Thanks Kerri, I'm still waiting on my comp issue !!! I'm more curious as to what was written on the page...they completely took me off guard when they called here asking me about the image, myself etc... My son was in the background being a pain with his begging for a butter sandwich (loudly)...she's asking me all these questions and I felt the whole conversation to be kind of awkward and I felt my answers were kind of silly and not well put together. Anyways, I guess I'm afraid to look like a dumb-@$$ in there...please don't say the truth if I did. :) Thanks so much Kerri.

Dorrie, you are such a good person !!!! Next life you will come back as a guardian angel.

[GaryK]

Way to go Jodi !!!

I just noticed this thread and am soooo happy for you.

You deserve the recognition and IMHO it is a long time coming.:)

[NRiceDesigns]

Jodi, I just don't get it!!!! You should have been Grand Prize Winner. The others don't even compare. You incorporated more of the contest images than anyone else & that alone should have given you the edge. Factor in your AWESOME art & it's not even a contest!!! Apparently the judges were sleepwalking!

[bayhli]

Congratulations Jodi !

The detail in your work is remarkable, as always. Very happy to see you recognized again.

[Jodi Frye]

Gary, thanks so much...it was just a fun project. :)

Nita, keep it up and my head will certainly make a big fat mess all over my screen !! Thanks.

bayhli, thank you so much !

[Byron Gale]

I've received my copy of PopPhoto and, in my opinion, the judges should go soak their heads.

Their top two picks... I could only think "REALLY? You liked THAT?" They weren't terrible, or anything bad -- but I don't see how they got top billing.

Jodi was robbed.

[NMarti]

I'm just frustrated trying to find one. I've looked in 4 stores that carry "Popular" everything but Photo. My hubby also checked 3 airports for me while travelling yesterday (Orlando, Ft. Meyers and St. Louis). No luck.

[G. OReilly]

:D I am not a subscriber to Popular Photography...but my friend Brian is...
He let me borrow it and as I was skimming through the pages I came upon Jodi's entry.

Congratulations Jodi !!!

Well Done

George

[Jodi Frye]

Byron, now my head is really getting close to that point....well, not a point :) Thanks hon, you are too kind. I still haven't seen the winners yet. You know how these things go...inee minee minee mo...I'm satisfied with 3rd...sucks tho cause I may not get a chance now for their furture contests :(

Nancy, the June issue is still on the shelves here...I'm still waiting for my promised issue tho. They are taking their time.

George, seems only the suscribers have the July issue :( Thanks so much tho...nice to hear from you.

[Shari]

Hi Jodi,
I just found this thread. Wonderful work. Be proud. I am always checking your gallery to see what else I can marvel at. I feel a bit of a bond because it was mainly because of your help I got my Fuji and I am so enjoying it. I recently did a photo of a neighbour's daughter and I used a technique from a thread of yours that I had saved. They loved it. I think between the camera and your technique it turned out pretty nice. I think it would be pretty special to have a photo in a photography magazine - in my dreams!!!
Shari

[Tom K]

Jodi -- sorry about not writing to congratulate you sooner. I got
Pop photo last week but didn't open it till this morning.
What a pleasant supprise to see your very good (as usual) picture
on page 86. :) Congrats... Tom

[Jodi Frye]

Hi Shari, sorry i must have missed your post.....just found it now that Tom has posted. Thanks so much ! So how do you like the Fuji ? Is it treating you OK ? :)


Tom, Thanks !! Ya I was suppose to get a comp issue of the magazine but still haven't received it...well, i haven't received any$$thing from them yet. I was at the market this morning and found the July issue and bought it. I was a little disappointed that my image was posted so small considering how 'huge' the high res original was that I sent them. Anyways, Grand prize is really neat and first prize was cool and 2nd prize was...well, no comment at the moment ;) ... Thanks for the post Tom !