News to me, via a fellow food blogger: EatingAsia has somehow landed in the finals for 'Best Food Blog - Photography' in a contest sponsored by the Well Fed Network.
When did this contest start? Who nominated us? How did we make it into the finals? What is the Well Fed Network anyway? Who the heck knows? But if you've got thirty seconds and you think we're deserving, amble over here, scroll down to the photography section, and cast your vote. You have until January 9, US east coast time.
The calibre of photography on the other nominated blogs (EatingAsia claims the distinction among nominees, I think, of featuring photos of primarily unstyled edibles) - not to mention their readership numbers vis a vis ours and our dismal showing thus far - suggest we haven't a chance in hell of winning.
That's OK - it's an honor to be nominated (thanks, whoever you are), and to have made it this far. Honestly.
P.S. Nevermind the post's title - one vote per person, please!
I nominated you for example! Love this bog!
Posted by: ilva | 2007.01.04 at 14:01
I mean blog obviously!
Posted by: ilva | 2007.01.04 at 14:01
Robyn and Dave - Congrats.
Exactly your point--unstyled pictures. It's really not that hard to take great pictures with highly styled dishes, especially with a good (and expensive) DSLR camera. But taking the kind of photos like yours are not easy--the intangible "story" and "emotion" behind each shot; all pictures of yours are truly alive and moving, not just some pretty props--those are the reasons why you are a true winner in my eyes (regardless of the final result).
I'll support you all the way! :)
Posted by: Bee@Rasa Malaysia | 2007.01.04 at 16:22
you certainly deserve to be nominated!
Posted by: Rose | 2007.01.04 at 16:22
That's one vote for Eating Asia from me - yay!
I know you might think you're small potatoes compared with the other sites, but you're currently in third place with 22%. Not bad hey? =)
Posted by: MichelleSY | 2007.01.04 at 16:47
Hey, time to drum up a bit of support for Eating Asia. The last time I voted, you were trailing in 3rd place. Put the word out!
Cupcake
Posted by: Cupcake | 2007.01.04 at 17:17
Well deserved. Nothing like confidence going into battle. I respect that.
Posted by: Graham Holliday | 2007.01.04 at 18:07
The first thing I do every morning when I get to work is log in and check your blog. By 9AM, I am salivating. I guess "unstyled" is my style... You have my (well-deserved) vote! PS Keep up the great work; it makes my day!
Posted by: Annapurna | 2007.01.04 at 22:21
PPS I'm just surprised you didn't also get nominated for best writing, for which you deserve a nomination as well (in my not so humble opinion).
Posted by: Annapurna | 2007.01.04 at 22:25
Robyn and Dave,
Like Annapurna, 'unstyled' is also my style. EatingAsia is unique in that way, just as it is distinctive because it is a combination of truly top of the class writing AND photography.
This might be a good time to thank you two for bringing a bit of beauty, art, often, delightful whimsy to my days.
Posted by: ELE | 2007.01.05 at 02:45
Congrats! One vote from me, definitely!
Posted by: Fulltime Mom | 2007.01.05 at 07:51
Definitely deserving of my vote! Keep the postings coming :)
Posted by: UnkaLeong | 2007.01.05 at 09:50
Well I voted for you, then I took a look at #1 and #2 - didn't like them. They looked too much like greeting cards. Your pictures are real. They are not food styled to look like little pretty fairy flowers. They are life as it is. Off to drum up support now.
Posted by: phiz | 2007.01.05 at 12:14
Aw, such nice words from everybody - thanks! Yes, unstyled is our thing and we're sticking with it. These compliments are as satisfying as a win - truly. Michelle SY, we may be small potatoes, but we are happy potatoes. Or something like that. Yay for readers like you all...
Posted by: Robyn | 2007.01.05 at 16:22
I'm new to blogging, BUT I do know that I can't resist coming in every morning b4 my morning coffee, & for that, you truely deserve every vote out there. Totally uncut, totally unstlyed & totally unresistable !! Congrats for all the great work & best wishes, cheers ! :)
Posted by: MeltingWok | 2007.01.05 at 18:35
Congrats Robyn! Hey, I just recommended you to the regional chair who is putting together this year's judging panel for the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Hope you get picked to vote.
Posted by: Chubby Hubby | 2007.01.05 at 22:26
Came over to your site via Rasa Malaysia's 'advertisement' on her site to vote for you. Consider it done! :)
Posted by: SimCooks | 2007.01.06 at 07:39
Hello Robyn and David,
I'm a Malaysian, living in the state of Selangor (Petaling Jaya to be exact). The photographs you have taken of the places in my very own neighbourhood have opened my eyes and made me see so many things and people differently.
If this isn't reason to vote for your website, I really can't think of another.
Good luck!
:))
Sincerely,
Yue-Li
Posted by: yueli | 2007.01.06 at 13:37
Congrats
I did vote for your blog..
Caiyoo
Posted by: Andaliman | 2007.01.07 at 11:39
Congrats for the nomination! I didn't know until I read it in Food Blog S'cool hence my very late comment and casting of my vote.
Posted by: boo_licious | 2007.01.09 at 10:12
I voted early, but unfortunately I can't vote often. Even if you don't win, you're tops in my book!
Posted by: Nate | 2007.01.10 at 03:49