I received a call today from fellow photographer Charlene Johnson as she was leaving Atlanta and the Southeastern PPA. She called to tell me all 4 of my entries "hung" meaning all were scored and accepted in the PPA print competition. After viewing the final scores, I am the only photographer from Tennessee who had all of their prints to be accepted with that magical score of 80 or above. SEPPA or Southeastern is probably the hardest competition in the US, why is anyone's guess, but they are tough on us. I suspect because there is so much talent in the South, particularly North Carolina and Florida - tough competition.

Needless to say I am estatic. And this means my three prints and one album are automatically accepted and marked for the Professional Photographers of America print competition in June. This also means I am now the Photographer of the Year by having all four entries accepted.  This marks my 3rd time in 4 years to receive the distinguished Photographer of the Year award!

So here are my entries.
Ciao,
David Wright
Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman

"Pure Elegance"

"Almost Forgotten"

"The Old Dutchman"

album: "Love Is..."