Love your idea- wish I could go too!

Think it's a great idea - hope your dream comes true!

I love this idea...

nice idea.. good luck

Excellent idea. Good luck Allison

Love it... good luck, I look forward to seeing it soon!

Great idea. Good luck

Ready? Stay right there, one, two, three, CLICK! Nice idea!

Great great Allison. Good luck

Alison's photographic vision focuses on a diverse tryptich of cultures. I appreciate Alison's aspiration to capture their images and bring them to me from afar. I support her dream whole-heartedly. SKG

Awesome. Hope you get it!

Great idea, good luck>

Great that we can share in her travels through these beautiful photos.

I love the giving back--it's building community and fostering good will amongst folks of different locations, backgrounds, and means. A picture is worth a thousand words, which can mean a lot when we lack the spoken words to convey our appreciation.

Nancy Reiko Kato

This is Alex and I want to support you in your efforts. I appreciate what you do for the community so very much!

I really like this idea of giving back to the community your perception of them. It's a wonderful way of communicating with people who may not be able to speak your language. Maybe you'll even get their comments on your blog. Very innovative visual anthropology!

What a great way to honor your experiences. Thank you for sharing so much with this Women's Community.

Like the sharing of photos with your subjects, Good luck -what a great adventure!

This is great, I hope you win
jac

Can't wait to see your photos. Tanzania is a great choice of venue and being sure there is a way for your subjects to gain access while you are there will make the collection more valuable. Good luck!

Sounds great!

I love the idea of sharing the work with the population that lives it; seeing their own lives captured by someone from the "outside" and then shared can give them an understanding of how others view them.

Undecided? VOTE FOR ALISON!! Check out her photos on hillgirlz.com.

best of luck Alison...how about some dugong pictures? guess who

awesome idea!

I voted for you, you vote for me. Let's all do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

I like the whole idea of giving back too. I think that the subjects would really appreciate that. It really makes for a shared experience and could only help matters in your future endevours. Africa sounds amazing....

I've always thought your photos were amazing and I hope you get this dream assignment. I may need to meet you at Tanzania and become a roadie. Karen Hester

wonderful idea

This sounds like a terrific idea and I believe Allison is the perfect soul to carry it out!!!

What a fantastically original idea, and having seen an exhibition of your photos, I can't think of anyone better to achieve it. Good Luck!

This is an extremely interesting idea, with a diverse choice of location.

this is the best idea i've seen after looking at a lot of the ideas that wouldn't seem to be interesting as photos or in a blog. you've obviously put a lot of thought into this idea so i hope you win.

Well done in creating this compelling idea; I hope to visually follow your journey.

A very thoughtful idea. I'll be interested in reading the blog and seeing the photos when you (should) win.

You'll be swell, you'll be GREAT!

Wonderful idea, you'll make wonderful photos.

alison, of course i want to come too! this will be amazing. you have my support!!

Voted for you from Facebook, good luck!

Great idea, good luck!

This is perfect. I love your photos. They need to be out in the world. You have to win.

go alison!

Voted! Good luck!

I've always loved your photos; followed them on Hillgirlz, so I know that you can do this and do it well.

That would be fantasic. hope you get it

Create your own reality, Alison. You're photos are the best!

This is a great project! It really deserves to win the big prize!

A creative and talented human with a great idea. I hope you are able to follow this dream!

Here's hoping you win!!!! Judea

what a delightful idea. good luck alison

Good luck! Hope you win! I'd love to see the photos that come out of these spectacular places.

hey Alison,
glad to see you're growing the support pool! yay.
F

Wonderful idea ... Good Luck ! ! !

Looking forward to seeing the photos!!!!

Fantastic!!! Good luck!

Amazing. Can't wait until you win!

Great idea! Good luck!

good luck darlin

Alison's idea is dynamic in that she is not taking anything from the respective communities but is sharing with them. It is a great gift to reflect the images back and give the community members photographic impressions. Everyone matters in a community and Alison's project embodies that notion.

Even though we've never met, I've already commented on some of your stunning photographer. I'm sure you'll create something equally as captivating Alison. Good luck and good shooting!

You've already won!! :))

Ok!! Love ya, Alison! Stef

yay for Alison! Let me know what happens!! chris dunaway

Love your idea ...good luck!!!

You need to win this. I hope you do.

Alison~ Best of luck. I look forward to seeing your pics. Thanks for including us in this process. Keep us posted! ~Caryn~

hey Al, i'm lovin your photos, you photo jock you! marla

I've looked at many of the proposals and I think this one stands out.

Great idea, super jealous. Can I be the camera? ;)

Yayyyyy!
: ) luv, Dele
p.s. happy birthday!

you are indeed a great photographer! good luck!

Sarah D.

This is the winning idea Alicat - go girl! x

sounds fun and interesting - good luck !!! - stef

great idea. This has got to be the winner!

Great idea Al,i so hope you get the opportunity to do this!! Good
Luck :) Kaye

I like your photos so this would be great!

CuZ I know you deserve it Sweetie!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a well thought out project. Good luck!

I'm in full support of your creativity, Alison.

I want to see the exhibitions!

Wanne see Lesvos once in my Life ! Hug Brigitte

This is the perfect project for a pisces.

You can do it, Ali.

You can make this happen.

this is PERFECT for you!

Good luck and best wishes to you! Sounds TOTALLY fun!
Wendy DeMos

Lovely! Much luck to you and our extended communities!!

Take your time and make it good!

Come on, Alison, you can do it.

Go Ali!

I've seen you do remarkable things with great energy and grace, so i hope you get the chance to bound ahead with this one.

I have done something like this in Calcutta. I hope you get to see the joy that I witnessed. It is something you will never forget, and neither will they.

I hope you get to make the world a little smaller with interactions such as these exhibitions, Alison. Bon chance!

theres nothing like going after something that you want and your idea sounds great . I hope you win -good luck A-

i hope that you have the opportunity to capture these exciting locations. buena suerte!

Hope you win dear chum,toot toot.

Best of luck, Alison.

Glad to support you.

hope you may realise this project.

you can do it, love to support you

A unique and well researched idea, an exhibition in a suitcase!

Good luck and my advice is only don't forget to pack extra ink!

This sounds like a great assignment, well matched to your personality and skills with writing and photography.

Hot damn, you go girl!

Peggy Sue
IMsL.org

I like this!

Sounds like a great idea and I would love to volunteer to carry your bags! - Nettie

Brilliant idea. I am rooting for you

Take me!

Unite against the “network” that is scheming votes. Support ideas that are “lost” due to unworthy ideas using low tactics. “Insulin” is not the best idea. Something is wrong here and many fantastic ideas are getting lost due to the “network.” If you like my idea on “Vanishing Cultures,” vote for it.

Great idea! Hope you get to follow through! Diane AM

I like it. I want you to win!

go for it! get it!

Photos are great!

I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...

I hope you win!!

It'd be cool to see your photos in the settings in which they were taken! Video?

I seriously hope that you get to do this. I love your photos and you have the energy to carry this through.

i wanna do this, too!

Good Luck, Al

Good luck. can't wait to see the results WHEN you win!
Nancy

We've got everything crossed for you!

Bravo, it's a great idea, I hope you'll enjoy it. Good luck

tzeli

I'm dancing for you, Alison!

What an amazing trip this will be!! I want to do it, too! Much luck, Alison

Voted. Wonderful idea!

Your writer's voice should be heard by more so winning this would be perfect.

good luck!

Good Luck ;)

Beautiful and vibrant imagery!

Voted.very good idea,ju

done. go gettem.

Dreamy... Good luck ..You must be extraodinary..

good luck. I hope this unfolds easily and beautifully for you. It's a lush and delicious plan.

Fabulous idea's, good luck

voted for ya...very martin parr

Hey Alison, Good luck, sister. I support your quest to feature photos of people in their natural environs. It's an excellent idea and I cannot wait to see your exhibition(s)! x, Steph. S.

Good luck Alison. I totally support you.

I look forward to reading the blog and seeing the photos when you win. Video?

I voted for you - I agree with the rest of the comments that this is a wonderful idea and hope those "in charge" of the contest agree and you win!
Good luck, Simone

Good Luck!

Sounds good, Alison! Good luck!!

voted for you! Good Luck!

Our thoughts are for you to win. Your writing and photos could make for an outstanding blog.

Lets get your photos and writing out there more!
Good luck, Alison

Wonderful pics
Good luck
Kath Harris

Nice work Alison
Your already a winner
Tom and Carol

Can i come?

I've looked carefully at the top twenty, and I feel that this project seems to be the best thought out, so you have my vote. (One of the few who can actually write well.) Its a pity not to have any photos on display because obviously this is a very important consideration. I wish you luck.

An interesting plan. Good luck!

Excellent idea, Good luck. P.P.

Loveit! Good luck. Hope you get enough votes to go before the judges.

I don't know you, but I like this idea and wish you luck. it seems well thought out and more able to be done than some others which are also interesting but not focused on reality.

good luck Alison!

best of luck. wish i could be there to document your story on video !

great ideas! can I be your assistant? ;-) good luck!

You've got my vote...

Good Luck

Yvette

Best luck. You write and shoot still and video well, so if you are in the top 20, you should have quite a chance.

Sounds awesome! Best of luck!

Don't know you, but like your idea.

Thoughtful idea. Happy to vote for it.

Good luck!

Best luck for a great plan.

good networking, hope it helps you win!

I'd like to see the exhibitions in situ. May have to take a trip if you win!

art for people's sake!

Good luck to you!!!! great idea!!!!!!

Yeah! Good luck, Alison! This project sounds awesome. There are so many great ideas, but I'd love to see yours happen! Sharing photos with your subjects in places where they rarely have something like that to hold on to is such a great gift to give back. I'm cheering for you!

Good luck! Let us know how it turns out...ann

Great ideas and good job of getting the word out. I hope you win! I think the locations sound incredible sure you can't use an IT assistant on your travels?

Sounds great - best wishes!

From one photographer to another -- great photos! Good luck Allyson -- I hope you win!

good luck Alison!

Good Luck!

Go for it, Ali!

Best of luck, Alison.

Keep on going!

I wish I'd thought of that idea.

Oh, bugger, I wish I could do it!

Great idea ... always fancy myself as a photographer, but crap at it.

Good luck!

Good luck from a recovering gambler!

I'll always support a good art project.

Don't forget your video camera, Alison.

Win - photo, video, WRITE!

I'm impressed with your idea. Hope you can get the chance to put it into action.

Enjoyed your interpretation!

YOU got dis in da bag baby!!
best of everything. lemme know when you need an assistant!
meghan

way to go, gal!

Fingers crossed!

Good luck. I voted.

I love your photos! I'd like to see you win because I think its a good idea and an experience you could write about. Video?

May your dreams come true. Best wishes.

of course you'll win, it's a great idea

Good!

good luck, alison!

Good Luck, Alison! I hope you win
Blessings,
Debby

hope you get it!
Mary

Awesome idea, same thing has happened to me when taking pictures of people that do not have access to technology! Good for you!

I love your idea, Alison. Look forward to reading the blog . Videoblog?

I'd love to be on one of these trips but I look forward to your amazing pictures! Good Luck!
Stacy :-)

Good luck from Corrine!

All the best, Alison.

Good luck, beauiful! Love, Red

I love your beautiful work!
May your dream come true..

Your dreams become ours because we always participate somehow. I hope you/we win!

Some FABULOUS photos:)
Neen

Super! You get my vote,best of luck

amanda

Good luck!

what a fantastic project, hope you get the chance to realize your idea.x

I hope we can vote you to the judges. Its a good idea, Alison.

You can do it, mate.

You have the skills and the passion for this, Al.

best of luck!!! Susana

I feel the same about "stealing" people's photos, so I think it's a really good idea.

Good luck, Alison.
¡Buena suerte! (Spanish)
Kalí tíhi. (Greek)
Zol zayn mit mazl! (Yiddish)
;-)

Good luck, Ali.
I really like the idea!

I like the diversity of the proposed locations. I'm hoping you win and so share it with your subjects and with us with your words as well as images. Mary S.

Hey, you go gal!

travel the world a.t.evans. show us the colors.

I'll carry your tripod, or is that job already promised? PA

Why not focus on the women? P

Fingers crossed for a good idea and a person who can carry it out!

Well done Allison!
Thanx for the inspiration...; ) Ondina

You have a lot of supporters. Best Luck!

Best of luck!

476!! Woot Great job!! I just PIC'd you! Please stop by mine and PIC me too! Good Luck with your dream!!

Bonne channce!

You can do it - with our help, darling!

Great assignment! Wish you luck!

Good luck Alison- I like the community aspect of this project- and given your expert shmoozing abilities, I'm sure you can make it happen!

You know we want you very much to win.

I'm there with you, as usual, mate!

Great Idea! Good luck

already voted - but wish you the best of luck!

Good luck on your photographic dream adventure!

Love the idea of the quick turn-around so subjects can see the images of themselves promptly!!

Goodluck!

Cheers Alison. Even if you don't win I hope you find a way do do it on your own. Good Luck!

Good Luck Alison!!!! I love the work you do!!!

Good luck !

As a Vietnamese photographer.. i have to say.. your photos are beautiful... Good job...

good luck alison ... may all your dreams come true and you win as deserved.

hotlips!

good luck Al.. Faye xx

Best of luck Alison - hope you WIN

Glad to see you are still living a creative life.

Great idea Al and hope to see you in SF in June

Well done.

This seems to be a very good idea worth my vote.

We're rootn for ya!

The best luck from your German friends!

We are hoping for you!

Great idea - would love to be coming on the adventure too

Best of luck - Britta x

Hi Alison,
I hope you'll win!
Trevor of Song That

Thanks for letting me know about this! Good luck!

Good Luck!

great idea Alison, best of luck

Your planets are with you on this one, Alison

Go for it!

Beautiful images from a lovely and creative woman! Best of luck to you! Miss you! -Karen in SF

Dear Alison,
I´m sure my vote will make your wish come true. Good luck, Sylvia

Alison you deserve to have your dreams come true. Love Ya Danielle

Dear Alison, Fabulous idea. Nobody deserves to win more than you. I'm pulling
for you. Love, Toni H.

We are hoping for you.

Sounds like a good idea.

Great idea! I will be your roadie too! You have MY Dream job if you get it. All the best!
Jill Cruse

I wish you the most luck!

Best luck with getting your dream.

The greatest luck to you, Alison.

Good Luck!

Wow. Harriet showed me your pics. They're awesome.

buena suerte!

Alli! Good on ya girl.

Go get 'em Alli. Love, Camille and Henri

Got the Buddha on my altar.:)

Sorryittook solong. TG Chula reminded me.:)

Thanks for showing me and making it easy to vote. I want you to win.

I've traveled with Alison. She interacts with cultures in a natural and respectful way. Her photos are very telling of her experiences. I like it that she is out in the world, documenting and interacting. (She loves animals too.)

This is so meant to be yours, Alison!

xoxo

hey alison, i hope i did this right and voted for you !
xojamee

Good luck in getting to carry out an interesting project.

Fab idea. Good luck!

We want you to win.

Hoping you get enough votes. It sounds good.

This is a great idea!

We want you to get your dream, Alison.

We would like an exhibition like that here.

I hope your dream comes true for you.

I think this sounds like a good idea. Very interesting for everybody.

I hope to see you win, Alison

Dance your way to the top!!

I'm glad we came into the cafe and you showed us this. Good luck!

Very well presented idea. Good luck!

zivi wants you to win....she has austrailian ethnicity and as a fellow aussi-by-genes thinks you would make a great winner

This vote is for a winner. KK

Good going! Karen

Wishing you luck.

Thanks for telling us about your idea for an assignment. I think it sounds very exciting so I'm happy to vote for you. It was good to meet you.

I like your idea. Hope you get to do it.

best of luck!!!!

Looking forward to the photos and words. LL

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. I'm happy to vote and wish you luck.

Good to meet you and find out about your idea. See you somewhere in the world.

Appreciate the chance to help after seeing yoour photos and the idea for your assignment. Hope to hear that you won when I get back home.

Blessings!

Glad I could help you out with a vote - best of luck that you make it through to the next round as i just love your photos! x

Your photos are better than your Greek, so good luck!

Sleeting in Seattle. Come take pics here~;)

Thank goodness you know a lot of people! Good luck!

Looks like a lass with a camera and a computer can go a long way. If you win we contact us for a link to the blog. Good to meet you! JCB

Don't forget some bird photo for us!

Good luck on your last day! Glad we could participate.

looking forward to hearing how it goes. Thanks and good luck!

Great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us and giving us the opportunity to help you along.
Cheers.

Good to see your idea and vote for it. Will be looking out for your photos.

Good show! Happy to vote for your project, Alison.

Good luck - hope you win!

go alison go!

Okay Ms. Allison I have voted...
I thought that I did before but perhaps it didn't go through.

Good luck to you!
M.Ortiz

Good luck Al, need me to help carry your equipment? xx

Bloody terrific idea!

Glad to help with the votes when its a really good plan.
Simi S.

Glad to have been in the right place at the right time to find out about this and vote for you. Good luck!

Can I go?

Pleasure to vote. Hope you do well.

Much luck to you!

Thanks for the great atmosphere with showing your project! Good project so hope you win!

You can do this Alison xx

I lOVE your photo's!

You got our vote!

Have EU passport, will travel. (thumbing a ride) ;)

Good luck Allison. Love, Noni and Caroline (I'm getting her to vote now)

Trying to get everyone at work to vote.:)

Phew. Noni reminded me! Hope you get in the top 20!

Great eye!

besos

She's small but mighty.:)

I know you're not a believer, but may God be with you Allison

Yeah girl, you KNOW I ain't Mark Spitz. Ha!

May the kook be with you!

Hot gay men 4 Allison.org. ;) Paul

Hope I voted in time. saw you on facebook. xox

Go, go, the pantyhose brigade wants you to win! :P Joy