February 4, 2012

Sunday Best Returns and a little giveaway.

That's right -- it's snowing!
Sharing with The Creative Exchange, Macro Monday, Show Off Your Shot, Miscellany Monday.


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Welcome to Your Sunday Best Photo Challenge --

a weekly photo challenge where you may post your best photograph of the week.

Guidelines:
  •  Please only post photos you have authority to use.
  • One post per week, per person, please.
  • You may use a Polaroid, a point-and-shoot, an iPhone, a fancy Nikon or Canon, or a Kodak Brownie -- everyone is welcome.
  • Include the Your Sunday Best badge, or a link to my post, in your blog post.
  • Leave a link to your current Your Sunday Best blog post url (not your main blog url) at the InLinkz prompt.
  • Consider visiting some of the other blogs listed, because they rock ... meet new photographers, comment, view, learn and enjoy!
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In celebration of YSB coming off hiatus, I'm hosting a
giveaway for this week's participants.


The winner will receive a gen-u-wine A Rural Journal coffee mug.
It's got my header on it and holds hot or cold beverages!



{crickets chirping}

Hey, it's a nice mug! You'll like it!

I said this was a little giveaway. Geesh!

Anyhoodles, participate in the link up and leave a comment on this post,
indicating you would like to be entered.

I'll announce the winner next Saturday.

As always, thank you for being here!

57 Comments:

augcott said...

A "little giveaway" is better than none ;-D
Hey, I think I'll play!!!

Gill - That British Woman said...

love your photo, I have no photos at all the submit, other than pictures of my closets and drawers!!!

Gill in Canada

Flora said...

Would love to be in your giveaway.... thanks for doing Sunday's best again!

Jill said...

I LOVE this picture! And I think your giveaway item is fantastic!

A Quiet Corner said...

Your mug is adorable Nancy, as is the cup! I would love to win it...it would be an honor!...:)JP

Judy said...

The mug is cute Nancy!

Farmer's wife said...

Love the pic of the little bird, and how calm he is amidst a "snow storm".

TexWisGirl said...

laughing at the crickets chirping remark. silly girl. :)

jennifererbe said...

Your little bird is so adorable! And so glad to see the return of Your Sunday Best!

Jane said...

Very pretty cup Nancy,and it would be an honor. Blessings Jane

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Candy C. said...

Your snowy picture of the little bird is fantastic and I would love to win A Rural Journal mug! :)

Em S said...

Yay! I'll have mine up tomorrow! And, can the mug hold non-liquid items, such as solids? I know lots of Omaha-ites who have had fun driving in that snow :)

edenhills said...

Kind of forget this started today, so I'm not sure these are really my best. I'll try to do better next week.

Denise at Autumn Sky said...

That is a sweet little bird. I will have to come up with an entry so I can participate.

Heidi said...

Hello,
I found you via Candy of The Lazy J Bar C Farm blog. I am so happy she posted about your hop. I love it. I'd sure love to win that beautiful mug too. have a great week everybody. I am enjoying all of your images...

Saun said...

Nice capture of the little bird. I would love to have your mug :)

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

So nice to have snow !

Gone Country said...

I love the mug! Crossing my fingers and hoping to win!

Evelyn S. said...

The little goldfinch looks like a painting, Nancy! Oh how I would love to capture such an image! Of course I would LOVE to win your Rural Journal mug, too. ;-) Thanks so much for giving us Your Sunday Best again.

Deanna said...

I love coffee cups...would be a nice addition. Glad you brought this back.

barefoot mama said...

I really love your image of the bird...so beautiful!!

Linda Makiej said...

I am an avid tea drinker and your giveaway this week is awesome!!!! I'm in!!

Carole M. said...

..I'd love to participate in your giveaway and share my swans with you today.

rainfield61 said...

That's right. It's snowing.

And I am caught in it.

Melanie said...

I beyond LOVE your photos & your blog. I am super excited to follow you, & what a fun challenge! Just got my 1st slr YESTERDAY, & can't wait to link up each week & hopefully improve.

Btw, the mug is great!

Ana Eugénio said...

I'm in for the nice mug too ;) xxo

Nadege, said...

Gorgeous little bird.

Clint Baker said...

Lots of great pics!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Love the little bird in the snow! And the mug and new button are both very cool! :-)

Life with Kaishon said...

: ) You made me laugh with the crickets chirping part! Literally laughing out loud! ; )

Ivanhoe said...

Do I detect a little snow in your neck of the woods? ;) Still nothing here in Ohio...
My First time playing today :) Have a great Sunday, Nancy!

Roan said...

Sadly, I haven't taken many pictures this week, working too many hours, so I won't link up, but had to say how much I like your snow bird. Beautiful!

Catherine said...

Poor little bird! I would like to give him a little scarf! So cute!
xo Catherine

bailey-road.com said...

Love the Goldfinch in the snow!

Deb said...

a nice prize...cool meme....

hannah said...

So glad you're back.
Such a sweet edit for your bird.

Rain said...

Love the mug-beautiful!

Betty Manousos@ Cut and Dry said...

what an adorable bird image!

Lori said...

What a stunning photo! Perfect!

Tina´s PicStory said...

nice to see you back nancy ♥

Madge @ The View From Right Here said...

Love that little bird shot.. is it a finch? Thanks for the opportunity to share on your meme...

Klaudia J said...

very beautiful ...

Sally said...

LOVE your photo... AND the mug. I would like to be entered, please. Have a great week! ~Sally

Michelle said...

Beautiful photo!

Nancy Reinke said...

Pretty bird photo. Nice mug. I'm in!

Ida said...

Thought I'd join in. Always fun to have another new challenge.
Your bird photo is just lovely.
Count me in for the giveaway!

Sharyl said...
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Sharyl said...

I just found your site "accidently" or should I say, by serendipity! But your bird photo is amazing, and I can tell you have wonderful photographers involved in this project! Best wishes to all!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Great photo combined with great processing...really nice!

demie said...

Oh Nancy! I would love to participate but I have already post something today. Is it ok if I post on Wednesday or Thursday? I 'll use your link.

I really want that cup!!!

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Debbie said...

don't you wonder what he's thinking....."boy i sure do wish i had followed my buddies down south, what the heck was i thinking??"

maybe he's enjoying the view, it sure does look pretty!!

so happy to be here today and i would love to sip tea from that baby ;)))))

amatterofhowyouseeit.com said...

That is a gorgeous image of that little bird. And I love your mug.

Emily said...

This photo is simply beautiful. I love the softness of the bird and the snow falling. Thank you for sharing!

Kris said...

I just adore your blog! And that bird photo is absolutely stunning! I just found you this morning and linked-in. Looking forward to following you now!

Michelle Renee said...

I like your giveaway...and I *love* that Your Sunday Best has returned. I missed it!