What a thrill it is to be recognized for the time, effort, and, if I may indulge for a moment, artist’s eye. Participation in this year’s competition at the Nebraska State Fair has been quite fruitful, being honored as follows:

• Royal Bison, 1st place Living Animals (not birds)
• The Spiral, 1st place B&W, Buildings Bridges and Monuments
• Slovenian Sunrise, 1st place Sunrises, Sunsets and Weather
• Snow Glory, 2nd place Macro division
• Soulful SInger, 2nd place portraits, candid
• Rough Waters, 2nd place Other Landscapes & Waterscapes
• Solitude, 5th place, B&W, Living Plants