I'm a Happy Camper Today!

[clovishound]

Results are in for the Member's Choice photo contest for the Carolina Nature Photographer's Association.

I was thrilled to take second and third place in the Small Stuff (macro) category with two of my photographs.

The talent in this group is amazing. I feel so proud to have won, not one, but two awards in this contest. Unfortunately, this means that from now on, I have to enter the Tier 1 division. This is the tier for professional photographers, and those who have won a 1st place or higher, or multiple wins.

Here are the two that won.

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For those that are interested, here are the other winners this year. This is some phenomenal photography.

https://cnpa.gallerygenix.com/members%2 ... nners/2025

[rickhem]

Very cool pictures, and congrats on having them place!

[Ernie]

Your talent is impressive. I have enjoyed your photos.

[markiver54]

It's obvious why you won. Great pics as usual CH. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[CT_Shooter]

Congratulations, CH. It comes as no surprise, though. You are a talented artist and skilled craftsman. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[CT_Shooter]

I just looked at the website. Thanks for the link. First Place in your Category is really good, but I prefer either your crisp Dragonfly photo (especially) or the blended image of the Frog.

[clovishound]

The Best in Show picture was of a small frog, and was absolutely amazing. A lot of folks in the CNPA can afford trips to exotic locations, and have a wider variety of subjects. Still, one works with what one has, and great subjects do not make great photographs by themselves.

[daytime dave]

Congratulations. For my opinion, you belong in the top tier.

Outstanding outlook on your philosophy, "one works with what one has" Very, very true.

[clovishound]

Congratulations. For my opinion, you belong in the top tier.

Outstanding outlook on your philosophy, "one works with what one has" Very, very true.

Well, from now on, I will have to compete in the top tier. I certainly hope I belong there.

As to my philosophy, I have looked at pictures folks take in their local area, and thought how great it would be to have the opportunity to take pictures there. But then I think that others rpobably feel the same way about images taken in my area. I have come to believe that it's more about what you do with the subjects at hand.

[Hatchdog]

Congratulations on your wins. We all are “happy campers” when you post your pics here on this site for us to enjoy.