I haven’t entered a photography contest in years, but when I saw the PhotoMidwest 2012 Seven States Exhibit was being judged by Sam Abell, a legendary National Geographic photographer I thought I’d give this one a try. My “Strutting Snowy” was chosen for the exhibit!
I’ve been given a lot of awards over the years and of course it’s always a good feeling, but this photo and the person who selected it really made my day.
One of the frustrations of the art show world has been when I get excited about a photograph I feel is unique and creative, It usually winds up being a big disappointment in the sales department. It’s something I’ve wrestled with since my first show, deciding how creative I want to get, and how poor I want to be? Agonizing over that balance has literally kept me up at night on more than just a few occasions.
“Strutting Snowy” hasn’t been a best seller (I sold the first print a few weeks ago) but photos like this fulfills my need to push the envelope a bit. Having Sam Abell’s approval on this image has certainly encourage to keep pushing in a creative direction. That has made my year!
An opening reception with juror Sam Abell will take place on Friday, September 14, 2012, from 7-9 PM in the Main Lounge of the UW Memorial Union in Madison.
