October 3, 2012

Gratis Mosterdzaad met Recept

A few days ago, a package arrived here in the mail from the Netherlands.  It contained the September issue of a magazine titled Groei & Bloei, which I think translates to growing and blooming.  They had contacted me earlier in the summer to see if I would sell them the rights to a picture I took of my giant red mustard (Brassica juncea var. rugosa), to which I quickly said "natuurlijk"!  They wanted to use it on the cover of a seed packet they are giving away in this month's issue.  I guess you can now call me an international man of mustard.




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20 comments:

  1. tinaOctober 03, 2012 6:54 PM

    Shameless self promotion indeed...

    Congrats!

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  2. RohrerbotOctober 03, 2012 7:02 PM

    That is so cool!!:) The benefits of blogging can and do pay:)

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  3. sandy lawrenceOctober 03, 2012 7:04 PM

    International Man of Mustard makes you I-MOM for short! Well, it IS a smashing photo. No wonder they wanted to buy the rights. Congrats!

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  4. Janet, The Queen of SeafordOctober 03, 2012 8:01 PM

    International man of mustard, wow, and to think that I knew you when....

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  5. Randy EmmittOctober 03, 2012 8:40 PM

    Les,
    Very cool and it is an awesome photo! Never thought of shooting mustard plants in this way.

    Third try on the stupid word verification.....

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  6. KathyOctober 03, 2012 8:55 PM

    Did you sell the rights or just license the image? Anyway, I know it's not going to make you rich, but it is nice to be noticed, isn't it? Fifth try for comment moderation, and I was sure I had gotten it right on the second and third try.

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  7. Lynn HuntOctober 03, 2012 11:26 PM

    Your talents never fail to amaze me Les. You are now an international star (hope the paparazzi don't find you at NBG.)

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  8. danger gardenOctober 04, 2012 12:01 AM

    So if someone showed up at your door with a seed packet would you autograph it?

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  9. JasonOctober 04, 2012 12:20 AM

    Very flattering for you, and a testament to the wonder of the internet. Congrats!

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  10. SybilOctober 04, 2012 9:41 AM

    Tillykke !

    Google translate tells me that's how you say "Congratulations" Les. I hope
    it's accurate and I haven't just sworn at you or something nasty like that.

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  11. Shenandoah KeplerOctober 04, 2012 10:48 AM

    Congratulations and wonderful photo! Would like to request that you add automatic button to Twitter, facebook, and Pinterest in order to share your wonderful blog and photos with others. Thanks so much!
    -Shenandoah Kepler

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  12. SwimrayOctober 04, 2012 11:44 AM

    I always knew your photographs would get you into trouble some day...
    Ray

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  13. CarolynOctober 04, 2012 11:54 AM

    Quite beautiful and a feather in your cap. I have been contacted quite a few times for use of my photos but no one wants to pay.

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  14. SkeeterOctober 04, 2012 12:16 PM

    How exciting! Love those purple mustard colors...

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  15. greggoOctober 04, 2012 8:11 PM

    Well earned. I knew you when.

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  16. JohnOctober 04, 2012 11:21 PM

    That's great and very well deserved. I sort of like the idea that you didn't have to enter a contest. Somebody just discovered that you had made a marvelous photograph. Kind of inspiring for bloggers putting photos on the web all over the world... :)

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  17. Niceartlife MagazineOctober 07, 2012 7:35 AM

    Congratulations Les, this magazine is one of the most leading magazines here in The Netherlands regarding gardening. I actually had it in my hands some weeks ago to give it as a present to a neighbor. Your photo is great, what an honor for you to appear on the front page!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 07, 2012 8:27 AM

    Being local, I've received this issue weeks and weeks ago. And ss much as I'm not into seeds (somehow never had any success with any Groei&Bloei free samples!) - I LOVED to read about your personal break through into real magazines world :) And it's a very well-reputed magazine, btw, to have your garden photo published. So, congratulations, international Mustard Man!

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  19. Sharon@SproutsandWildlingsOctober 07, 2012 12:05 PM

    Congrats, Les! Thanks for sharing your good news with us. ... and your sense of humor.

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  20. Janet/PlantalisciousOctober 09, 2012 11:51 AM

    "International Man of Mustard" - love it! Great photo too.

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