Applied Arts Magazine has a yearly awards contest.  A friend of mine told me about it in January.  I decided to put in one entry.  I took this image back in August during a portrait session for the same friend who told me about the awards contest.  I've titled the entry "Retriever In It's Element".  Judging is taking place today!  I should hear by e-mail at the end of the month as to whether or not I won an award.  Keep your fingers crossed for me!!