Fall 2012 CACCA Competition

I learned today that my image "Eye-to-Eye" was sent to the Chicago Area Camera Club Association (CACCA, the Association of local photography clubs for Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana) for the Fall 2012 Class A Competition.  It received an Award!!  

"Eye-to-Eye received a score of 24; resulting in an Award.  As additional background for you, out of a total of 59 Class A images, yours made it through all of the elimination rounds to receive one of only 5 Awards in class A."

Photography Club Competition -- Class A

As much as I love my photography "career," the sad truth is -- I have not been able to attend any of my photography club meetings ever since I took the new job in January. 

As you know, my photography club has about 100+ members, and they are divided into 3 levels.  Each year, the winner gets to move up to the higher level.  All new club members automatically get assigned to the lowest level -- Class C.  For the past 2 years, I have been moved from Class C to Class B and finally to Class A this year.  Today is the first competition of this club year, and I am competing in Class A for the first time.

I did not go to the competition, as I have been literally working until now.  Just got a text message from my friend at the club telling that I got 3 Awards out of the 3 photos I submitted for today's competition.  It's pretty amazing, makes me want to cry, as I have really put in a lot of efforts with the limited spare time I have.  With that, please allow me to share with you the 3 award-winning photos!  

Picture 1 = Golden

Picture 2 = Let me see...

Picture 3 = Eye-to-eye