Another chapter ends for us

@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
November 20, 2024 3:30am CST
Some of you would know we’ve taken photos at horse endurance rides for some years now. We have a website and all the photos are uploaded to that and people can purchase any photos they want from it. The website and supporting software is quite expensive but paid for itself with sales. However, we have now stopped taking photos at the rides and are closing the website because of the expense. We offered a discount until the end of this month but then it will be no more. It’s sad in one way but everything comes to an end. We’ve had some great times taking photos of the riders and they have appreciated our input. However, we might need to find something new to do. The photo was taken by me at one of the rides.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Nov 24
That is sad that an important chapter of your life is ending, but you have so many great memories. Hopefully you'll find something else to enjoy. Beautiful photo.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
21 Nov 24
@JudyEv That's might be enjoyable and a lot less work.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
@1creekgirl We could dodge having to get up so early.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
We could even volunteer at the rides as we used to do that before we took on the photography.
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
20 Nov 24
It is always sad to have to make a change, but leaving it up would be a drain on you. Still, it has lead to some great memories and people will be able to keep them
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
@Ronrybs From what we've heard since, it's pretty much standard practice.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
I think the website was half price for several years but suddenly it's now full-price AND the price has gone up. It was fun while it lasted.
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
21 Nov 24
@JudyEv Sounds like someone is trying to maximize profits
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
20 Nov 24
I think that many of us have enjoyed your hobby, along with those that purchase your photos, just as much as you have. I can understand trying your hand at something else. I hope that those that would like photos are able to log on and get what they can while they are there.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
21 Nov 24
@JudyEv Congratulations, your work is going out on a bang.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
I've enjoyed being able to share them here, that's for sure. We've given the rides plenty of notice and plenty of warnings that we'll be closing soon. The photos are half-price at the moment so that has hurried a few along.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
20 Nov 24
I know how much y’all enjoyed taking the photos. I’ve enjoyed looking at them.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
21 Nov 24
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
It's been nice for me too, to have somewhere to share the photos. Thanks.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
20 Nov 24
I'm sure you will find something enjoyable to do. Have a good day.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
We'll need to find something to stop us getting too stiff and lazy.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
21 Nov 24
@JudyEv There are lots of activities in your complex.
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@MarieCoyle (59105)
21 Nov 24
I’m sure you will find something that you enjoy doing and that will help. You can still take pictures of things and people you love.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
We're not quite ready for the scrapheap yet. There must be something useful we can do.
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@MarieCoyle (59105)
22 Nov 24
@JudyEv I am sure you will find something you like to do. No doubt about that!
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@AmbiePam (120532)
• United States
20 Nov 24
It was such a cool, unique hobby for such a long time. It must have brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
We've had some really lovely comments over the years. Horsey people always love photos of their horses.
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@Manasha (2933)
• Pondicherry, India
21 Nov 24
It’s bittersweet to hear about the closing of your photography journey with horse endurance rides, but it sounds like you’ve created many wonderful memories and brought joy to others through your work. Wishing you the best as you explore new opportunities ahead!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it's a bit sad that we've had to stop but as you say we have lots of nice memories.
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@FourWalls (86568)
• United States
20 Nov 24
I guess you do have to find something else to do. You and Vince do not strike me as the kind of folks to sit on the couch, doing nothing. I’m thankful you’ve shared so many of those photos with us, too!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
We spend too much time on our computers but we'll be looking at volunteering somewhere I think. I'm glad you've enjoyed the photos. I've enjoyed having somewhere to share them.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 24
I will miss those photos.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
Thanks. I'll miss going to the rides but we can still volunteer if we want to.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
20 Nov 24
It is sad that this will end but I hope you will find something exciting to do
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 24
We might try to find some volunteering work that we'd enjoy.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
20 Nov 24
@JudyEv That's great
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@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov 24
I have enjoyed your ride photos. Sorry to hear this.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
I'm glad you've enjoyed them. All good things come to an end I guess.
• Philippines
21 Nov 24
At least you get to experience such a thing. I hope you find something fun to do. Good luck, Judy.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
Thanks. There is a place you can go that can tell you all about volunteering for different groups.
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
20 Nov 24
It's a pity your website with so many great photos will end. Hope you find something interesting to do.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
Thanks. It will be interesting to see what we find where we can be of help.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
20 Nov 24
Hope you will be able transfer those photos in your digital folder. You never know they may be needed later Hope you will find something lucrative to keep yourself busy.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 24
We still have copies of them all. The riders have had plenty of chances to get copies.
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@xFiacre (14782)
• Ireland
20 Nov 24
@judyev Sad but exciting wondering what the next chapter will be. So good that you both enjoyed that chapter together.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 24
Thanks. I think the chapters are getting shorter and maybe not quite so much fun but you never know.
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