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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Some images don’t just live in our memory—they haunt it. They tug at something deeper than aesthetics. They remind us of a feeling, a time, a truth we thought we’d forgotten. As a photographer, I strive to create work that doesn’t just land on a wall but lingers in the soul. And when that kind of work is recognized in fine art competitions, it’s not just validating—it’s a sign I’m on the right path.

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Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

Every once in a while, nature pauses just long enough for us to see it breathe—and if you’re lucky, you capture that breath in a single frame. This 2024 macro image of a bee nestled into the curl of a pink dahlia isn’t just a photograph; it’s a story told in textures, hues, and instinct.

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Spring's Gift: A Tulip Tale

Spring's Gift: A Tulip Tale

Spring has always been my favorite season—a time of renewal, vibrant colors, and the promise of warmer days ahead. After a long winter, the sight of tulips emerging from the soil is a welcome reminder of nature's resilience and beauty.

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2025 Px3 Entry #1

2025 Px3 Entry #1

Another year. Another chance to win some photography awards. In 2024 I entered two images into the PX3 photography competition, for the 2025 entry season I have opted to enter three beating last years entries by one.

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2 Top Image of 2024

2 Top Image of 2024

My second favorite image I made in 2024 is of a beautiful Dahlia from when I visited my friend in Hillard’s Dahlia Farm. Visiting them and photographing their blooms that they spends countless hours preparing for, growing, and event created a business of has become one of my favorite things to do every year.

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4th Top Image of 2024

4th Top Image of 2024

My 4th top image returns back to the Ranching event. It was fall but the sunlight filtering through the open door where the competitors were doing their cattle work was a complex shooting challenge.

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