Tooting My Own Horn

I’m honored (and flattered) to report that the photo above won 1st place in the black & white division II photo contest at the 2010 Coastal Carolina Fair! The other three photos I entered all received honorable mentions as well. This is the first photo contest I’ve ever placed in, and let me tell you, the amount of talent that was represented in this year’s contest was unbelievable. You couldn’t tell the difference between the amateur and professional photos that won awards, and in fact, the winner of the “Best In Show” award went to the 1st place color photo winner of the amateur division!

I spent four hours at the fair this evening taking it all in. I will share my experience in a post tomorrow, as I’m pooped and need to spend some quality time with the wife. I do think I got some cool shots and I tried a couple of new techniques that I believe worked out well.