Enter to Win - Bloggy Giveaway!

Who wants to win a FREE set of 12 photo notecards!

To enter:

1. Browse through the Crossmark photo archives (see "Categories" column to the right) and select one photo that you would want on your set of notecards.
2. Leave a comment on this post with the title of the photo you've selected.
3. Tell me what you like about the photo or why you should be picked as the winner.

Wanna win more stuff? Visit the Bloggy Giveaways going on all this week!

Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Rebecca, winner of a FREE set of 12 custom note cards featuring her choice of any photo from the Crossmark Photo archives!

Thank you to all who entered the contest by leaving comments on this post, especially to those who took the time to write a thoughtful response.

Stay tuned for more giveaways in the coming weeks!

Push Button for Free Giveaway!

Last week's contest has me in a give away mood. And there's no guessing this time! Just take some time to browse around and then leave a comment on this post. At the end of the week, I'll choose a random winner to receive a FREE set of 12 custom notecards featuring any Crossmark photo from my archives--YOUR CHOICE OF ANY PHOTO!

(NOTE: If you want a better chance at winning, say something thoughtful--like which photos you like, your own interest in photography, etc.)

If you're a photo enthusiast, weigh in with some ideas for my Photo Tips series coming up. (Not a requirement for winning the above give away.) NOTE: Your own photography tips are fine, but I'm more interested in your questions about photography.

For a more ways to win a lot of other things, visit the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival going on all week!

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Candlelit Pattern

And the winner is. . . Oh, I'm such a softie. I can't bear to disappoint such vigilant contest participants, so I'm giving FREE 5x7 prints to all three people who guessed correctly the single location where all of this week's photos were taken.

The correct answer? Target! I didn't plan to take photos there, but I make sure I always have my camera with me. Sure enough their World Market section was an irresistable place to shoot around for a few minutes. Just goes to show ya that photo opportunities are everywhere if you take the time to look--and have your camera with you.

So congrats to Tina, Julie, and Mary. Pick out any photo from the Crossmark archives and e-mail me (nathan-at-crossmarkdesign-dot-com) the title along with your preference of glossy or matte finish. Thanks for playing!

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Leaves on Green

Almost to the finish line in the "Where Was I?" Contest! Bravo to all of you who've submitted guesses throughout the week. I can't reveal whether anyone has guessed correctly until tomorrow. You have until 8:00 PM PST on Saturday to submit your final guesses. After that time, I'll post the final picture along with the correct answer. All correct guesses will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 5x7 of your choice from the Crossmark archives.

And stay tuned next week for a free giveaway--no guessing required! More details to come.

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Circles in Soft Light

You're certainly on the right track! Congrats to those who are throwing in some guesses in the "Where Was I?" Contest. Being the generous guy that I am, I'll answer both questions that were submitted today.

Is it a museum? Nope.
Is it a home decor store? Yes. And no. There's a lot of places where you could buy something to decorate your home, but this place isn't necessarily dedicated entirely to that purpose.

Any more questions?

I predict that we're going to have a winner by the end of the week! Don't miss your chance for a FREE 5x7!

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - In Black and Yellow

Had some really good guesses thrown in yesterday for the "Where Was I?" contest going on this week. Figure out the one location where all seven photos were taken and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a FREE 5x7 photo of your choice from the Crossmark archives.

Yesterday's hint seems to have put many of you on the right track. Today, I'll say only that the location is probably surprising to most people. In preparation for tomorrow's hint, let's play 20 questions. Ask a "yes" or "no" question along with your guess today and I'll pick one to answer--maybe. =)

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Bronze Lady

No correct guesses in the "Where Was I?" contest so far. All the artsy photos this week were taken in the same place. Guess the place and you'll win a FREE 5x7 photo of your choice from the Crossmark archives.

To add to yesterday's hint, not only is this place pretty well known by its name, but there's probably one near you. There's at least one in 47 of the 50 states. Toss a guess in the pile, then stay tuned for more hints!

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Fiery Globe

Second day of this week-long contest to see if you can guess where I was when this series of photos was taken. Too hard so far? Hint: You don't have to be from Portland to know of this place. In fact, if you live in the U.S., you're sure to have heard of it--it's that well known.

Leave a guess in the comments! Or, if you're stumped, hold out for tomorrow's hint.

"Where Was I?" Contest #1 - Flower Carving

Where was I when I took this picture? This entire week will feature artsy photos all taken at the same location. Tell me where I was and you'll have a chance to win a FREE 5x7 print of any Crossmark photo in the archives. Guess as many times as you like. All correct guesses will be entered into a drawing to select the winner. Ya gotta leave your guesses in the comments though--no e-mail entries.

I'll give hints along the way, but first ya gotta start guessing!