3rd PLACE - SPORTS 2004 PERSIMMON FESTIVAL
Of all my kayaking images, this remains one of my favorites. One doesn't need to see the face in order to realize the strength and passion needed to be a kayaker. Simply look at his (or her) hands.
2nd PLACE - ANIMALS 2003 PERSIMMON FESTIVAL
Both this image and "Baby Connor, 2003" were my first entries into Mitchell, Indiana's annual Persimmon Festival photo contest. Likewise, this was the first time I entered my work into a peer-judged contest. I liked the results, so it's become an annual event for me!
3rd PLACE - CHILDREN 2003 PERSIMMON FESTIVAL
Ironically, this photo of Connor, my nephew, was taken at the 2002 Persimmon Festival. He was just a few months old at the time, but after taking 3rd place in the contest, the heebie jeebies kicked in as well as my need for consistency, so every year since then I've taken pictures of Connor (and his brother, Gabe) at the Festival and entered them. I'm hoping 2005 will garner me a winning shot of Gabe to add to my collection.
