I Got the MOST Votes

It's almost 1am and I'm exhausted. It's been the most surreal day ever. Here's what just wrote on FB:


Wow... my head feels like it's going to explode!! I can't believe it ended this way. I really thought the other lady was going to take it. Saying THANK YOU feels so very inadequate at this moment. As I said in my earlier post, my perspective shifted this afternoon and I was fine with any outcome. This experience as been so much more than a contest... I connected with old friends and made some new ones. It's been a roller coaster of a day with so many ups and downs. There's been whales, bus passes, leaky ceilings, baseball, and more community spirit than I could ever imagine. The CR Rant & Rave page blew my mind!! My beloved home town of Ladysmith was right there for me and so were all my 365 photo friends from around the world that I've never even met! Ron's company guys and construction contacts played a huge role. So did my family - from Prince George to Australia! Thank you to all my friends, if it wasn't for you sharing and tagging this never would have happened. I do not know 1738 people! It was the ripple effect of kind strangers that made this possible and I sincerely thank you! Now we wait... contest winners will be officially announced at the end of May/beginning of June on Windstar's FB page. Public votes was 1 of 4 judging criteria. I feel like I've met them all so hopefully it's just a formality!


Final tally

1st: 1738 votes - Me
2nd: 1702 votes - a lady from New Orleans
3rd: 176 votes

[Sharon Lee]

Congratulations! So good to hear.

[Sharon Lee]

Oh, the whale shot, fantastic, what a sight.

[Issi Bannerman]

Congratulations on that and this whale shot! Magnificent!

[ChristineL]

What a great result, so glad you were at the top, got my fingers crossed that you get the prize now :)

[Joan Robillard]

You both had wonderful pictures - congrats

[Clare Gadsby]

fab news kim! hope you win in the end - look forward to hearing ;)

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waw ! fab news - shall wait with abated breath !!

[Brigette]

Congratulations 🍸

[Babs]

Congratulations on both this shot and for winning the competition too

[Annie D]

love this shot - and fingers crossed for the formality!

[Lou Ann]

Congratulations, Kim! This demonstrates the fun side of social media perfectly, I’m so glad you won. Your number of votes is amazing.

[Shanne]

Congratulations on winning the popular vote - such a difference in voting numbers for the first two compared with the person who came third - and amazing shot of a whale

[Nicole Campbell]

Woohoo, congratulations. So happy for you

[Sally Ings]

Congratulations Kim! And what a stunning scene (and photo) to celebrate with.

[summerfield]

BIG congratulations, kim. so happy for you. now, more beautiful photos!

[wendy frost]

Congratulations Kim amazing race to the end. Great whale capture.

[Karly]

Congrats on all those votes - well deserved! And now all 1,739 of us must wait to hear the final decision:) Great whale shot too!

[Merrelyn]

Congratulations Kim, love your whale shot too :)

[Bep]

What a fantastic result. Congrats!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Congratulations on your victory! I am sorry that I missed your completion as I would have certainly voted for you.
I am also glad to hear that Gage is back playing baseball. I wasn't sure if his recent health issues would jeopardize his, [For] Love of the Game.

[jackie edwards]

Congratulations!!!🤗

[mittens (Marilyn)]

That is wonderful, KWind. Congratulations! (sorry about first calling you Margaret. Too many names on here. LOL)

[Jean]

Congrats!

[Fisher Family]

Well done! - and I love this shot.

Ian

[Diana]

How wonderful, what a great feeling that must be, congratulations! Fabulous whale shot to round off this lucky day.

[Ann Williams]

Congratulations. Loving all the blues in your photo.

[Peter H]

Echo all the above, well done.

[Pat Knowles]

You did good Kim....yours was a great photo so i hope it goes smoothly at the end of the month! Lovely shot of this whale frolicking!

[Helen Jane]

Well done. So pleased for you and it was definitely the better picture :) Love your whale - how exciting all round.

[gloria jones]

What a whirlwind of excitement...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Great! Love the whale shot too!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I'm so excited for you!! Congratulations- and how awesome to see a whale on top of all that! Applause, applause!

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Very well done great photo fav I will reat your message complete later.:

[Taffy]

So so wonderful! Your work is terrific and you are deserving. I do hope all works out in your favor.

[Danette Thompson]

Good job!

[Jane Pittenger]

So glad. I’ll keep my fingers crossed

[Rob Z]

Congratulations on your winning shot - and on this whale shot too - both great!

[Harry J Benson]

congratulations

[Loopy-Lou]

Well done, Congratulations, so happy for you.

[Leslie]

What were the other 3 criteria ? so happy for you

[KWind]

@lesip https://www.windstarcruises.com/my-windstar-story/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hootsuite&utm_content=23dc3241-d9c2-4f12-8f5a-66ffa75ebff1. Here's the rules and criteria.

[Kathy A]

Well done to you.

[CC Folk]

Congratulations on your victory! You will need a cruise after all of that! Fav for the spectacular view of whales from your home. :)

[Jennifer Potter]

Congratulations!!! This is an amazing shot!!!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Super congrats, Kim!!!! We all win with you as we'll get to enjoy the photos you take on the cruise you've won. And your Orca shot here, another winner. :)