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the winner of this month’s Photo Party random drawing is. . .

. . . Terri Stewart!  Terri, you have won a space in my upcoming online class Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Contemplative Practice (April 28-June 15, 2013) and a copy of my new book which the class accompanies.  Please email me with your snail mail address for the book and confirm your email for the online class. (Here’s a link to one of Terri’s photos. . .)

Please stop by to see all the amazing photos shared.  If you are in the midst of March snow, you might find a little springtime warmth there.  As always, a deep bow of gratitude to all of our photographers – thank you for gathering at the Abbey for a visual celebration!

 

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