local photography award 2

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A local photography award could be the nudge that turns a casual hobby into a serious passion. I was just taking pictures of my dog in the park, but the competition was looking for 'everyday beauty,' so I entered. The judge, a retired National Geographic photographer, actually commented on how I captured the light through the trees. It wasn’t about winning; it was about having a professional see something in my work I hadn't noticed myself. That kind of validation changes how you frame a shot.