Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Inside Okinawa Living



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13 comments:

Abbey said...

I know those pictures, and now they're in a magazine! I'm so proud of you!!! So beautiful, Melissa. As my mom would say, What a star!

Anonymous said...

The article looks really lovely! Did you write the captions to the pictures also? Congrats on publishing your photos!

Inge said...

Waw, these photos are even more amazing seen together in one article! Congratulations, you really are a very talented photographer. Who knows, maybe in a next life you'll return as a maiko ;-).

Whoosh said...

Wow!!! Congrats again Melissa!!! <3

shigatsuhana said...

I always knew you were great enough for such things! Congratulations! So when is the book coming out? *nudge nudge*

Anonymous said...

Very cool!! Did the magazine contact you or did you submit to them? How exciting!!!

Nish said...

Congratulations!! Amazing pictures, and amazing blog!!

Anonymous said...

Lovely!!

Melissa said...
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Melissa said...

Thanks again, everyone!

abberino: Thanks for all your help, amiga! I wish we could have gone to Gion together! Next time, ne? (^-^)/

songbird: Yes, I wrote a very brief introduction to the maiko of Kyoto and an explanation for each photo.

inge: Thank you! Hope you're adjusting to life back home...

Sera: Thanks, Sera, for always taking the time to comment here and on flickr! It means a lot to me, yo!

Cherry: Actually, the art director, who also did the layout for the photoessay, saw my images on Flickr and contacted me.

Shigatsuhana: Thanks for always encouraging and believing in me! I wish I had your confidence in my talent!

nish: Thank you!

Alyson: Thanks, girl! What's up with the international incident, yo? I miss reading about all your adventures!

Christopher said...

Congrats and definitely not surprising, those will always be such wonderful photos.

Anonymous said...

WOW! I. Think. You. Are. So. Lucky! I'd really want to get a copy and add it to my Japanese collection! I am very happy that you got that chance, Melissa! Keep working hard on those awesome photos!

Anonymous said...

wooow...it's about friggen time! Just let me know when you're ready for Travel & Leisure, I have connections now!!
Luv ya,
Lindz