I will say something that I think is important here regarding this particular image: I captured this just after the Spring IPT....USING TECHNIQUES TAUGHT IN THE IPT! Had I not gone to that IPT, I seriously doubt that I'd have properly captured this image. Thanks Artie!
While there's still a still a significant competition in front of it (I'm sure the other nine images are outstanding ones), I'm definitely honored to be recognized at this level.
Needless to say, I was blown away when I got that call.
Thank you for your kind acknowlegement. And good luck. Do remind us when it is time to vote.
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The voting has begun! The competition is definitely formidable, but I'm the only avian photographer in the bunch so that has to be worth something.....right? ;)