Best of Show...

I took second place at the 2012 Lincoln County Arts Council Photography Competition for my photograph of my two "puppies". I shot it in color but simplifying it in B&W really took this picture to the next level. 

As the winners were announced I was happy with my win. I did not expect I would win any other awards, but there was still one Category left... "Best Of Show". As they read out the title of the best of show, I heard "Roaring". I knew that I had an entry entitled "Roaring Fork Falls", and that was the name that was read off. I was shocked, humbled and honored that one of my photographs had won "Best of Show".

I took this photo when Bob with the Carolina Nature Photographers lead an trip to travel to McDowell County to photograph four waterfalls. I would like to thank Bob for leading this trip and showing me this beautiful waterfall called Roaring Fork Falls. I have really enjoyed my short time with the CNPA and I am always learning something new from this group.

Thanks to my family for allowing me to go on these adventures to pursue my passion! Without your love and encouragement I would not be who I am.

Last, but not least... Thank you God for making these beautiful things in the world for me to photograph and pointing things out that are truly special.

One of the biggest things I have learned in this, be sure to print out your best shots for as great as they look on your computer screen, they look even more amazing printed!

Thanks for reading!

Mark