My first craft show

I survived my first craft show where I sold my bird photographs and greeting cards. It was not the rousing success I had hoped for, but I am not discouraged. It was bitterly cold that day and I don't blame anybody who preferred to stay home.
I had an opportunity to talk to another photographer who gave me some valuable tips. One of my customers actually asked me, "Are you the lady who won the award?" I was amazed that people still remember that. In late summer 2005, I won first place in the Amateur category of WildBird Magazine's annual photo contest with my photo of an airborne Tufted Titmouse. After that I sent a press release to the local part of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hoping for a one-sentence write-up. They ended up printing a half-page article about my bird photography which, in turn, led to a TV appearance on KDKA-TV.
Children were particularly intrigued by my photographs at the show. Some of them came back three times to look at them. Perhaps, one day they will ask their parents to buy one of my photos. One can always dream...
I have not taken any new bird phtos lately since I am not weather-proof for these low temperatures. In fact, I barely leave the house to feed the many birds who visit our feeders. Another trip to the Aviary is in my future.