Cute But Stupid - Daily Photography from Nanaimo, BC

on the edge

Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 8 September 2009 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

I must confess I've been wrestling with the decision of whether or not I can continue with posting on Am3. I really thought the summer would give me the time to get my poop in a group. So. This is my last post. I am going to keep my account with Am3 for awhile yet in hopes I will begin to post again... (I've always liked to keep my options open LOL!!) but don't really anticipate this happening. I want to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement I've received here. I've so enjoyed getting to know everyone and being inspired by all the amazing and brilliant images posted here on Am3.

You can view my gallery of images and calendar for sale at: cute but stupid . I'm slowly adding more to the site and if there is something in my portfolio you would like to purchase but is not available on my site just contact me and I'll make it available.

I appreciate all visits and comments and thank you always... ;-)

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Comments (13)

Tracey from Maryland, United States

Oh no! I understand the decision and for me it is often a struggle too. I maintain three blogs and it is very time consuming. I hope one day you are back! Best wishes. Thanks for inspiring me to try textures.

8 Sep 2009 12:19pm

@Tracey: Don't know how you do it, Tracey!! Truly thank you for your wonderful words and humbled to have been the one to inspire you to try textures. Keep working at it... it is addictive! LOL!!! ;-)

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

: ( My soul sista!
Dahling...whatever shall I do? You've been such a fabulous and enthusiast supporter of mine...You have no idea what your comments, and suggestions have done for me! You've pushed my creativity with your wonderful art and images! You make me want to be better!
I hope you do make it back from time to time, but I know what you mean. I can post but visting sites has been few and far between...Good Luck with Redbubble dear, btw...I have some images up there now too, no sales yet, but there is always hope! I will miss you here on Am3!
At least we have FB...right?

8 Sep 2009 1:36pm

@Jen: Always always FB and just plain ordinary email!!! You're making my head swell.. ;-)
I'll try to pop in for a boo... but I'll be able to keep up through FB and I've got you on my watchlist over at RedBubble. Ya ain't getting away from me, girl!!! We'll still be soul sistas, dahling!!!!!

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Hey Amy! I for one will be sorry to see you go; but, I completely understand as I wrestle with the same issues as well. I have over 800 posts, not bad considering my initial goal was 100 posts. I've really enjoyed viewing your work and think you have some magnificent talent going for you. I also hope that you don't give up photography and continue to search for a better means of publishing and selling you work! Thanks so much for all the feedback and encouragement you have given me too!!! Best of luck to you Amy and don't hesitate to contact me from time to time to let me know how you are doing!!!!

8 Sep 2009 2:53pm

@Craig: Oh Craig... You've been such a great friend and I will keep in touch. Don't forget that's a two way street, too. When I first came on with Am3 I thought if I could get through a year that would be great... and you've done over 800 posts. You're a trooper!! LOL!!! I won't give up on photography... that's in my blood and I'll still have my RedBubble. Thank you thank you thank you ;-)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States

Amy, you're going to be missed! But your issues are our shared ones; it is a real commitment to not only post but also visit and comment and respond. As life moves on, and more wonderful relationships are built here at Am3, it becomes more and more of a dilemma. Keeping up with Am3, versus keeping up with life in real time. Hmm... take care and keep taking pictures!

8 Sep 2009 3:41pm

@Viewfinder: Ah, Glenn... I shall miss your warmth, charm, and grace. Thanks for your understanding as well as all the encouragement and support you've sent my way. ;-)

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Bless you Amy, I know where you are coming from, I myself have just had the whole of August off from posting first day back today, (due to comp probs and time issues) I sat down full of enthusiasum, then realised I'd got around 110 blogs to visit (the ones I watch and the ones that watch me!) it's now 5.06 pm and i'm only a quarter of the way through! In my opinion Blog watch, has been the worst addition to the site, it leaves me no time to check out other posts.

You've inspired many people to experiment with textures and techniques here on Am3 including me, and for that i am most greatful to you. Take care of yourself and I hope to still see you around on FB, Big hugz MaryB xx

8 Sep 2009 4:13pm

@MaryB: Thanks, Mary, so much! I will take care and will most definitely see you on FB. Big hugs back to you ;-)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Selfishly, my response to one of my very favorite people on Am3 leaving us is a four letter word that begins with "f". All my best.

8 Sep 2009 8:49pm

@john4jack: LMAO!!! I do so appreciate your sentiment, Jack, and thank you with all my heart. I'll see you on FB. ;-)

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

You will be missed...but life gets busy and we must prioritize. It is a struggle to keep up sometimes. I find the posting is easy since I can queue up in advance but I feel guilty that I cannot get around to visit more people more often. This last month has kept me busy and distracted as well. Summer is always tough though. Hopefully you can pop in from time to time.

9 Sep 2009 1:44pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

I will miss your art but it is understandable. Some people like you actually have a life. I think I have become addicted to posting. Three per day and afraid to stop because I won't have a reason for living :-)
We all have to stop some time and it is good to stop on your own terms.

ps. a wonderful piece to finish on.

16 Sep 2009 3:46pm

Anne from White Rock, Canada

I know just what you mean Amy - my record of posting has been terrible this past year, for reasons you know about, I guess. I will miss your wonderful stuff on here (came and had a peek now and then but too tired to get around and post). Hope you have some more luck on red bubble! Will still see you on FB. I have seemed to be able to go there and fool around, it is so much easier - but the photo quality is awful on their pages. Trying to put some on here now and linking them to FB. Talk to you soon! Your talent with textures, etc. is wonderful and as everyone says - an inspiration. Don't stop taking photos though! :(

23 Sep 2009 12:27pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Just me again looking longingly at your work.

24 Sep 2009 12:19am

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Me again. That looks like a great place for you guys to spend a dirty weekend.

10 Oct 2009 4:24pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

I think I see someone waving from the window.

13 Oct 2009 4:33pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Is that Jaws swimming through the water?

15 Oct 2009 3:03pm

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