More Baby Photos

As you'd probably expect, I'll be taking this week off from normal blogging. Hopefully, you don't mind if I enjoy my role as a proud papa for a little while and share some more pictures of our newest additions to the family.

First Portrait of the Girls

Thanks to all the nurses in the NICU who so graciously helped me put the girls together into a single bassinet, adjust the lights in the room, and take Madison and Monroe's first portrait.

More Photos to Come...

Two New "Little Presidents"

The Jones Family is pleased to announce the arrival of two new "little presidents" -

Madison Joy Jones, 5 lbs. 11 oz. 

and

Monroe Hope Jones, 5 lbs. 10 oz.

Rose and the girls are doing well so far... more details and photos to come.

Thanks for the continued prayers - talk to you soon!

Fridays at Five - Contests, Around the Web, DC Stuff

Hopefully everyone enjoyed going through the winning photos from On Assignment with Towner Jones Photography. If you missed the winners, check out Wednesday's post.

Speaking of contests, this month's contest is quickly coming to an end - make sure you get your entries in by the 30th.

The Walk4Hearing Auction is in full swing, thanks to all the great photographers that donated prints to make it a success. Go place a bid, here.

Here in D.C.? This is the last weekend to catch the exhibition of modern portraiture down at the National Portrait Gallery - here's the link.

Speaking of the neighborhood - Photoblogging DC is back up and there's some awesome new shots.

Photoshop user? - be careful so you don't wind up on this site. Definitely worth checking it out, it's good for some laughs.

Jones Family News: Rose is now in the hospital until the twins arrive with a case of mild preeclampsia. Hopefully our new arrivals will be here soon. Continued prayers are appreciated.

That's it everybody... talk to you next week.

On Assignment: And The Winner Is...

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The winner of this summer's On Assignment with Towner Jones Photography contest is:

"Bugs" by photographer, Keegan Morrison

Congratulations to Keegan for his fine work! Make sure you follow the link above (or click his photo) to see his entire gallery of amazing macro images.

Keegan's prize package:

WHCC is providing a 10x10 or 8.5x11 Press Printed Book with 40 sides (20 pages/sheets) on standard hinged paper with a custom photo cover!

onOne Software is providing a FULL VERSION of their Plug-In Suite 4.5

2BrightSparks is providing a copy of SyncBackPro, their award winning backup software!

HDRSoft is providing a copy of its award-winning Photomatix Pro HDR Software Tool!

BorrowLenses.com is providing a one week rental to our winner! 

And a $100 Gift Card from our website sponsor, B&H Photo!

I made the executive decision to not leave our other two finalists empty handed, as their work was simply awesome as well.

So, for second place, Chris Stern (Theme: "Rust"), will be receiving a $50 Gift Card from B&H Photo. And for third place, Rebecca Lund (Theme: "Where Go The Boats"), will be receiving a $25 Gift Card from B&H Photo.

Many thanks to our panel of judges - my wife and business partner, Rose Jones - Jason Moore, Jeff Revell and Scott Kelby. Thanks for all your hard work, I know how difficult this was to judge!

Thank you to EVERYONE who participated. I was truly impressed with the level of competition and I am thoroughly looking forward to future contests. I hope everyone had a great time and I thank you all for going On Assignment with Towner Jones Photography.

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