I got a strange email about a month or so ago, saying that one of my pictures was being considered for inclusion in a new sort of travel website called Schmap.

Confused, yet somewhat intrigued, I took a look at the site. It didn’t look malicious in nature, so I allowed my picture to be included. Apparently, they liked the picture, because 2 days ago I received another email saying that I had won. Here is a link to the page with my winning photograph.

I guess they select pictures to be included on their site to show different touristy areas and landmarks of cities.

The picture they selected was my shot of the Arc de Triomphe from Avenue des Champs-Élysées. It really is nothing to be that proud of I guess. I mean, come on, it’s not like it’s the National Geographic or anything. But nevertheless, I am going to consider this my first published picture. I hope my ego doesn’t get too big due to my new found success… Here it is again, in all its glory…

Arc de Triomphe from Avenue des Champs-Élysées, originally uploaded by jasolutions.