Well I entered my first photography contest with our local Image Catchers club and won:
Third place for PHOTO EDITING
Before photoshopping
Artistic effect-stylize
Third place for SHOES category
Gotta love those boots from Texas
Taken with my cell phone camera
Just laying there in someone's yard
I was delighted to win four certificates, and it encourages me to continue on with this hobby. My competition included some very experienced photographers. Members of the club voted for the winners. Looking at the world through your camera lens does open up new possibilities and awareness.