I cannot believe that I have been sitting on this news for so long!  I am so proud of Jon–one of his images recently was accepted into the Professional Photographers of American International Print Collection!  He was one of only 20 or so photographers from Kentucky to get this print merit honor!

His image entitled, “Sunset Swim,” will be part of the print merit special exhibition at the Imaging USA Collection beginning in 2009!  His print will be seen by thousands of people as it goes on exhibit in Phoenix, Arizona!  Jon’s image was one of a mere 2,500 total images accepted into the collections!  Not bad for his first time entering the print competition!

This is the image that made it into the prestigious general collection–you should see it in all of its 16×20 size glory on metallic paper!  It is gorgeous!

Jon got this image of this bird (we think it is either a heron or an egret) while visiting his parents’ home near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  The sun was setting, Jon is hanging out on the bridge above the lake beds where the birds hunt for fish, and it all came together with a little patience and a good eye.

I love this image and am so proud of Jonathan–it is a nerve-wracking thing to put your work in front of a group of internationally-known judges–they can tear you apart.  And let me tell you–it can feel so personal when you are dealing with both your career and your passion!

We are currently preparing our images for the state convention as well as the national print competitions for two conventions!  I will keep you posted!