Cleveland Photographic Society has changed their competitions up a bit, and included a brand new category!  The new Category is a general B&W competition, which can include anything B&W. This just so happens to be one of the areas where I struggle, so I see this as a great opportunity to learn and grow at something new! The competition was tough, but I did manage to receive one award!

 

 

2016-05-21 - Second Place - Year end competition - B&W Category - "Meditation"
​2015-07-17 - Third place - B&W Competition - "Meditation"
 

 Taken during a fun photo shoot with my friend Kelly! 

 

2015-07-17 - Did Not Place - B&W competition - "Colorado Curve"
​​2015-07-17 - Did not place - B&W Competition - "Colorado Curve"

Taken during a road trip through Colorado.

 

2015-07-17 - Did Not Place - Pictorial competition - "Tiny Cleveland Fireworks - 2015"
​2015-07-17 - Did not place - Pictorial Competition - "Tiny Cleveland Fireworks - 2015"

(This photo was taken from the top of the silos at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River!  The two tiny dots about 1/8" down and right from the source of the fireworks is my brother and his colleagues!  I was the only photographer allowed onsite for this display, and am grateful that I could experience such a cool event!)
 

 

Aside from that, I just found out that one of the photos I had sent in the last email (seen below) has been chosen by a panel of judges to be on display at a photo exhibit in University Circle at the Coffee House! Turns out that one of the judges is one of my new co-workers!
 

2015-02-07 - First Place - Pictorial Competition (Color Category) - "Wolfe Ranch under the Milky Way"

 

Sadly, the next photo contest won't be until August 21st, so It'll be a little while before I send another one of these!
 

I wish you all the best, and hope to hear from you all soon!

 

Have a great day!
 

 Your friend,
   Dan