Great News - Second Place Winner

I just received this news release today that I have won

Second Place in the December Photo Contest at

Better Photo.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1/25/2012 Photographer Shelia Earl of Jasper, Indiana, has won Second Place for December in the prestigious photography contest sponsored by BetterPhoto.com, the site's founder, Jim Miotke, announced Wednesday.

More than 12600 entries were submitted to the online photography contest, which attracted contestants from around the world and featured 10 separate categories.

Earl's stunning image, "Blowing in the Wind", garnered top honors after being submitted in the Nature & Landscapes category.

All of the winning images can be viewed at BetterPhoto.com's contest page: http://www.betterphoto.com/contest/winners/1112.asp

The contest is conducted each month. Categories include Nature and Landscapes, Animals, People, Elements of Design, Digital Darkroom, Travel and Place, Flowers, Details and Macro, Catch-All, and Monthly Theme. Judging is performed by a panel of professional photographers.

Then here is one that got into the "Finalist" submissions for the same contest.  This is a picture of my niece's dog "Lady" playing "dress up".

I have enjoyed all my courses at BetterPhoto.com

and have been challenged to improve every step of the way.

I cannot thank CBF enough for the opportunity to pursue

improvement in all areas of work and ministry. 

Thank you ALL for your encouragement and support.