"International PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER - EDITOR'S CHOICE 2007 WINNER" - *Animal Category*

"International PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER - EDITOR'S CHOICE 2007 WINNER" - *Animal Category* (Originally Published on my Old Blog 12/07 & Moved Here 5/08)

12-14-07Pictured are the letters I received regarding my Award Winning Photo "Can you see me Now" . . . Feels great to be an award wining photographer !Below are some excerpts from the award letters. . . .

From the desk of:Jeffrey BryanManaging Editor

Dear Bill,
The votes are in, and we are proud to congratulate you for your outstanding artistic achievement. The editors were thrilled to inform you that your photo was honored with the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award because of your artistic accomplishments and unique perspective--characteristics found in the most noteworthy photographic works. To further commemorate this prestigious achievement, we have elected you to receive the 2007 Editor’s Published Photographer Ribbon Award.
This stunning pin proudly displays your elevated status in our photographic community. Since only an elite group of published photographers were selected to receive this special honor, imagine the sense of pride you will feel when others see you wearing the 2007 Editor’s Choice Published Photographer Award Pin. What an impressive way to show off your status as an honored photographer for the year 2007! It is truly a masterpiece that honors your outstanding and well-deserved accomplishments.
* * * * *International Society of Photographers Letter -

Dear Bill,
There is great news, and I want to be the first person to tell you. You are nominated for this year's Photographer of the Year Competition and the International Open Photography Contest, both held at our 2008 Convention. It was not hard at all to choose this year's nominees. Your talent and dedication to photography makes you an obvious choice.
The 2008 International Society of Photographers Convention and Symposium will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 27-30, 2008 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. We are just now putting the finishing touches on what is sure to be the biggest photography celebration of the year.
Bill, I want you to know that I am reserving a place for you at this year's event. Our panel of judges looks forward to seeing you and your very best photography in this year's competition. As a nominee for this year's Photographer of the Year award, you will be presented with a newly designed, imported lead crystal trophy honoring your outstanding achievements in photography. You could be the winner of one of the two $10,000.00 Grand Prizes that will be announced live on Sunday, March 30, 2008.

*(Moved to new blog site 5/23/08)