4.06.2011

SkipTown GIVEAWAY!

Being the photography nerd I am, I normally get asked one of these three questions: what camera do I recommend, what software do I use for post processing and what book/website can I recommend for learning the ins and outs of photography. The first two questions are almost no brainers, but I always stumbled when it got to book recommendations. It was not even a year ago that I started to unleash the photography enthusiast in me and with almost ZERO technical knowledge I was also desperate to find the right resources. I was looking for a book which explains the basic technics (without going into too much details) and gives practical advise on how to take better photographs. When I read the Skip Town Photography Field Guide I felt like I found the book I´ve been looking for and wish I had found a year ago! This no fuss e-book shows you how to think and shoot like a pro, explains the basics of photography and helps the everyday travelers take better pictures with less equipment. Mine has now earned a permanent place in my carry on! ;)

Wanna hear the best part? Now we´re giving away not one, not two but FIVE field guides to five lucky Gypsy*Diaries readers! Who wants to take better pictures? :)

skiptowngiveaway

To join the giveaway:
- follow Gypsy*Diaries on Blogovin' (and/or GFC)
and of course leave a comment below! ;)

For Additional entries you might want to:  (please leave (a) separate comment(s) for each!)
- add Gypsy*Diaries to your blogroll (+1 entry)
- add my button to your blog (see sidebar, +3 entry)
- blog/tweet/post on facebook about the giveaway (+1 entry EACH)
- follow Skip Town on twitter (+1 entry)
- visit the Skip Town website and join their mailing list for photography tips, interviews and cool new product infos  (+3 entry)

You have until Sunday 9pm CET to enter. The giveaway is of course open to anyone around the globe! The winners will be announced on my facebook page!

GOOD LUCK! Get shooting!

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129 comments:

  1. Diana MieczanApril 6, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    That is so cool! Count me in, please and have a great afternoon. Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a super fun 3 winners GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in :)

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  2. SaloméApril 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    why not?:)

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  3. Tsuki aka LittleGrayFoxApril 6, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    awesome! I'm a follower and I've just liked them on facebook :)

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  4. Coté WritesApril 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    This sounds like just the thing my shutter-happy self could use to gain some photography skills. Thanks, Gabby!

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  5. CristiApril 6, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I've just liked them on facebook and I'm already following you on bloglovin'!
    finger crossed :)

    baby you're amazing and i love Berlin soooo much!

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  6. melifaifApril 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    This is so fantastic!!! I would LOVE one and I am sure wear it out in no time flat. Please sign me up and thanks for the chance!!! I am following and liking BOTH!!! ;-)

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  7. LauraApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh my goodness how I need this book! I am trying to learn the technicals of photography and it sounds like this is where I should start.

    I am a loyal reader, GFC and bloglovin' follower and I now follow Skip Town on FB!

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  8. LauraApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I now follow them on twitter as well.

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  9. LauraApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    You are also on my blogroll!

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  10. angieApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    followed and liked. :-) i hope i win so i can improve my photography skills.

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  11. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Such a perfect giveaway for me ! I'm actually going to Argentina next week for two weeks ! So I'm participating - am following you on Blogloving + Google Friend Connect and I liked the Skip Town page on Facebook !

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  12. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Oh, and I added you to my blogroll (at the bottom of my blog in the "favorite blogs" part), so it gives me +1 entry :)

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  13. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    And I also follow Skip Town on twitter :)
    +1 entry again ! \o/

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  14. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    And I joined their mailing list for photography tips and all they have as cool infos. So I guess I have to post three comments for this +3 entry ? I'll do, and you'll delete if not needed :)

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  15. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    And the second comment for having entered their mailing list !

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  16. AdelytheApril 6, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    And the last one ! Yay ! Hope i'll have some luck this time :)

    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://lifeisarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  17. StefaniApril 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Following!

    stella.555@hotmail.com

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  18. JenLynnApril 6, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Who doesn't want to take better photographs? Count me in, I'm a follower.

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  19. Erica WarkApril 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This is such a cool idea! Sounds like an amazing giveaway! Jealous to who ever gets it!

    xx Erica

    www.ericawark.com

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  20. The fashion building / DIYApril 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Really nice you're doing this! I'm in, doityourselfblog@hotmail.com

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  21. sandraApril 6, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Great giveaway. Your blog has also been added to my blog roll so fingers crossed! :)

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  22. For all the shoesApril 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Let's try :)

    foralltheshoes @gmail.com

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  23. amandaApril 6, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    holy crap i wanna win one of these books!!!!!!!!!! great giveaway :)

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  24. KateApril 6, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I've been looking for a simple book to help me learn my new canon rebel, and this looks perfect!! my fingers are crossed!

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  25. CHOCAROMEApril 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I'm following!

    kasia433@onet.eu

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  26. Nicole MarieApril 6, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    wow this is a great giveaway!! i would love this to learn more about taking pictures!

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  27. SandraApril 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    This is an amazing giveaway. I really NEED this book. I've been looking for a similar one but I can not find it so it would be perfect if I won! :)

    www.sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com

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  28. ♡Shayla♡April 6, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    me me! :)

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  29. AseyaApril 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    oooh!!! This is so great! I'm a follower of yours on twitter and facebook, and I am now following skip town on facebook :)

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  30. HannaApril 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    oeh looks amazing!!

    style-in-sight@hotmail.com

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  31. Mihaela PojoguApril 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Enter me please
    GFC: miha.ela
    mihaela.mihordea(@) gmail(.) com
    FB fan: mihaela pojogu

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  32. Behind the LashesApril 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Awesome! I follow you on Bloglovin'.
    myhealthyglow[at]gmail[dot]com

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  33. HeidiApril 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Great giveaway! I could use more tips on taking pictures of people. :)

    I am following you via GFC and I like skip town on facebook! :)

    - Heidi
    fonerh@gmail.com
    http://msfashinista.blogspot.com

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  34. HeidiApril 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway on twitter!
    http://twitter.com/#!/msfashinista/status/55708870617739265

    - Heidi
    fonerh@gmail.com

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  35. HeidiApril 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I posted about the giveaway on facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/MsFashinista#!/heidif1/posts/199078073465703

    - Heidi
    fonerh@gmail.com

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  36. HeidiApril 6, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I follow skip town on twitter!

    - Heidi
    fonerh@gmail.com

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  37. HeidiApril 6, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I also joined the mail list. :)

    - Heidi
    fonerh@gmail.com

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  38. Lacy ThompsonApril 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I follow you on bloglovin!
    and i liked skiptown on facebook!

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  39. Lacy ThompsonApril 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    you are totally on my blogroll!

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  40. MiyanApril 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    WAYYYY cool giveaway! I would love to win and hopefully learn a few things about how to improve photography! I follow on Bloglovin' & like Skip Town on FB.

    Miyan

    www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

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  41. MiyanApril 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    you have been on my blogroll for quite some time :)

    Miyan

    www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

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  42. MiyanApril 6, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    have joined the mailing list!!!!!!

    Miyan

    www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

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  43. Monse FuentesApril 6, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for this give away.

    I am following you on bloglovi and i add skip town to my facebook.

    XX, Monse F.-
    http://elblogdemonsee.blogspot.com

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  44. no nameApril 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Hi, enter me, please!

    GFC: hueleacoco
    Mail: hueleacoco(@)hotmail.com
    Facebook: Elena Mesa

    Extra entries:
    -I posted on facebook about the giveaway (+1)
    - I visited the Skip Town website and join their mailing list (+3)

    Thanks!!
    xx

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  45. Monse FuentesApril 6, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I am following skip town on twitter!

    @monsefuentes

    XX, Monse F.-
    http://elblogdemonsee.blogspot.com

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  46. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Such a great giveaway!

    I'm following you via GFC and liked Skip Town on Facebook.

    -Danica

    http://danica-nicole.blogspot.com

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  47. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Also following Skip Town on twitter!

    -Danica

    http:danica-nicole.blogspot.com

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  48. laurenApril 6, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Count me in! I am just now trying to break into photography!

    xoxo Lauren
     http://happylifeinnyc.blogspot.com/

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  49. ag.April 7, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    DEFINITELY want to take better photos! What a great giveaway!

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  50. maryApril 7, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Pick me pick me! I'm a follower and would put this set to lovely use! And I love reading Gabby everyday! xox!

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  51. MikiApril 7, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Awe, great! I'm already following you and I've just liked them on FB :).

    Miki.
    shower_your_love@yahoo.com.ar

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  52. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I like you on FB

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  53. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    twitter follower
    Brebysmommie

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  54. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I like Skip the Town on FB

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  55. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I subscribed to the skip the town newsletter.

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  56. Connie | Daydream In ColorApril 7, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I liked Skip Town on FB!

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  57. Connie | Daydream In ColorApril 7, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I follow Skip Town on twitter! @daydreamincolor

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  58. courtneyApril 7, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    What fun! I want this!

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  59. MsLootinmarmotApril 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    wow ... what a cool give-away!
    so I'm following you on Bloglovin', like Skip Town on Facebook and joined their mailing list ;)

    would be very happy to win this!!

    xox

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  60. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Followed you!
    adeth8@gmail.com

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  61. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    added Gypsy Diaries to my blogroll! http://missbeatrix.blogspot.com

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  62. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    added your button into my sidebar! http://missbeatrix.blogspot.com

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  63. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Tweeted about this: http://twitter.com/#!/missbernadeth/status/55885418658410496

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  64. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Posted on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/bernadeth.gutierrez/posts/194489050588728

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  65. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Followed skip town on twitter (missbernadeth)

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  66. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    joined Skip town mailing list! adeth8@gmail.com

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  67. Bernadeth G.April 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Blogged it here: http://citywonder.tumblr.com/post/4411322496/because-i-am-in-need-of-a-new-digicam-i-entered

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  68. Luxx MintApril 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Great competition! I'd really love to win the book.

    I follow on GFC and have 'liked' on FB.

    Thanks for the entry.

    The doll on fashion

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  69. MimiApril 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    so what is the answer to the first two questions if they are no brainer ;-)
    i am thinking to get something small like the panasonic lx-5 or olympus xz-1. can you recommend these as small cameras?
    thanks!

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  70. RékaApril 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'm follower, and I like them on FB! :)))

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  71. little luxury listApril 7, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks for the chance. I'd love to learn more about photography!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  72. KaterinaApril 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hallo Gaby, count me in :)
    I am already your follower on bloglovin.
    I liked Skiptown on Facebook and I joined their mailing list too.

    Great giveaway.
    K.

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  73. AngelaApril 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Ton blog est toujours tres interessant!!!Bravo;)

    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  74. jeanineApril 7, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    this book sounds right up my alley!

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  75. Karin :-)April 7, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    i'm a follower :-)

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  76. KarinApril 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    joined Skiptown mailing list =)

    great giveaway!
    thanks for the heads up
    xxx

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  77. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What a great giveaway, would definitely be helpful to have this guide!

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  78. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    ps. I've "liked" the skip town facebook page!

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  79. Christine CameronApril 7, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    i'm heading to paris soon and would LOVE to take this book with. fingers crossed! xoxo

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  80. JuliaApril 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Here I am now, following your link on my blog. :)

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  81. JuliaApril 7, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I also tweeted about it just now @juliemarques

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  82. RachaelApril 7, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    What a fabulous giveaway!!! Yay. Thanks for sharing :)

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  83. RachaelApril 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Following on bloglovin' !!

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  84. RachaelApril 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Liked on FB :)

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  85. allergic to vanillaApril 7, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    sweet, I need to practice my photog skills for sure! count me in. following.

    xo Car
    AllergicToVanilla.com

    also hosting a sweet giveaway :)

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  86. BrittaApril 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Super awesome!!

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  87. M.F.BrunoApril 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Sign me up. Great giveaway!

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  88. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    hiii I saw your post and i decided to buy the field guide in the web, but when they sent me the link to download the guide it doesn´t work. Maybe you can contact them and help me solving my problem, i have e mailed them but i haven´t receive any response. I am form peru and I can´t do anything from here... So as I saw this advertisement here maybe you know them and can contact them for me... so maybe they can answer me or contact me...
    Thnks!!!
    Andrea

    BTW i love your blog!!!

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  89. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    would love to have this for my month in Italy this summer! Would be too perfect
    liking and following all!

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  90. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Following them on twitter!

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  91. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    and tweeted to you!!

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  92. FashionJazzApril 7, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Thank you so much for all your lovely comments ;)
    This is such a stunning give away, I would love to enter.

    Have a lovely Thursday xx

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  93. natalie paineApril 8, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    already on bloglovin, just liked skip town on facebook - great giveaway!

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  94. ShannonApril 8, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I just started following on twitter and liked SkipTown on facebook.

    So excited to find your blog!

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  95. ShannonApril 8, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    And I just signed up for their mailing list and am following SkipTown on twitter now.

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  96. BabsApril 8, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    This would be great for me. I love taking picture and love the idea of doing more with photography, but I always feel so lost!

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  97. Julie and LaurenApril 8, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Amazing!! Following :)

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  98. todi designApril 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS AT MY BLOG!YOU HAVE SO NICE BLOG AND YOU ARE SO TALENTED LADY :)

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  99. todi designApril 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    FOLLOWING! YOU HAVE GREAT PHOTOS!

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  100. shopgirlApril 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Now following you on bloglovin! Great tips and giveaway Gabby!

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  101. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Awesome!Following on bloglovin' and facebook:D
    Kate
    -xoxo-
    katenkt@gmail.com

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  102. LilacandgreyApril 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    This is AMAZING! Count me in!
    cara.gardner09@gmail

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  103. South Beach MomApril 8, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I'll definitely be getting it for myself if I don't win!!

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  104. andrea silvaApril 8, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    i'd love to win! happy friday everyone! :)

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  105. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I am already following you on bloglovin and google reader and twitter :)

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  106. karleeApril 8, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I'm a follower--LOVE this giveaway!!

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  107. an ikaApril 9, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    following on bloglovin and fan on fb(anna ku)


    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  108. an ikaApril 9, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    following Skip Town on twitter (annakul)


    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  109. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    oh....i SO need this book!! have some super exciting travel planned for this year, and would love some tips on capturing it all! i've been a follower for a while now and just went over and liked skip town on FB:)

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  110. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    gypsy diaries is on my blogroll...

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  111. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    button is on my sidebar...

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  112. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    button is on my sidebar...

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  113. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    button is on my sidebar...

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  114. black tag diariesApril 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    joined the skip town mailing list.

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  115. EleanorApril 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Added to bloglovin and liked on facebook :) This looks brilliant!! It's about time I stopped neglecting my camera so much...

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  116. EleanorApril 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Also following Skip Town on twitter!

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  117. EleanorApril 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    and signed up to the mailing list as well! :)

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  118. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    LOVE to travel AND taking pictures... this would make my day!!!
    marche_love at hotmail dot com

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  119. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    you are on my blogroll :)
    http://thesmallesthappiestthings.blogspot.com

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  120. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    your button is on my blog!
    Entry #1

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  121. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    your button is on my blog!
    Entry #2

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  122. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    your button is on my blog!
    Entry #3

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  123. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    following SkipTown on Twitter :)
    @hunnybunny727

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  124. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    joined their mailing list :)
    Entry #1

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  125. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    joined their mailing list :)
    Entry #2

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  126. AmiApril 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    joined their mailing list :)
    Entry #3
    marche_love at hotmail dot com

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  127. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great giveaway!!
    XX

    lau.uu@hotmail.com

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  128. nightowlApril 10, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I follow Gypsy*Diaries on GFC
    as nightowl.
    I liked Skip Town on Facebook.

    winit6 at hotmail dot com

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  129. Fiona ConradApril 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Entered!

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