My first ribbons

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

I didn't play sports as a kid, never entered anything in the county fair, and until this week, had never shown any of my photos anywhere other than the internet. I joined a local photography club in April, and decided to enter a few of my photos in their competition at last night's meeting.

Imagine my surprise!

Strasburg Railroad by BirdsOfPreyDave, on Flickr
This photo won first place in the B&W category


Have a smile by BirdsOfPreyDave, on Flickr
This photo (from Epcot) won second place in the color category


_MG_6652-Edit.jpg by BirdsOfPreyDave, on Flickr
This photo won second place in the digitally altered category. (I'd cloned out a yardarm on the right side I didn't like.)

It's just a small group with less than 100 members, about 20 of which were present and participating in the contest. But I have to tell you, I was thrilled when they called my name. By the time I'd been to the podium a third time, I was really on cloud 9. At 47 years old, I think these are honestly the first ribbons I've ever won in my life. Now I'll have to start plotting to win my first trophy somehow.

 

[mom2rtk]

Congrats Dave! Those are great images!

 

[photo_chick]

Congrats!

 

[ThurlFan]

Nice work! As a Coke fiend I like the close up of the bottles especially

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Great job! Congrats!

 

[Donald Duck888]

Awesome pics, congrats

 

[Evad]

Awesome work!!! Really like the train shot!

 

[Ljbadfan]

good job. keep up the good work

 

[PrincessInOz]

Congrats! They are beautiful pictures.

 

[Pooh2]

Love the photos! Congrats!

 

[havoc315]

Congratulations. Great shots. I love the Coke bottles.

 

[Twigs]

Congratulations! Love the shots, especially the coke bottles.

 

[cjstarr]

Congratulations Dave on the ribbon, those are some great pictures.

 

[FortForever]

Congratulations! Fantastic photos.

I'm a Pepsi lover, but love the Coke bottles.

 

[Nakkira]

Awesome!