I recently entered a contest to display my work at Phat Bites. This is a "pick of the litter" contest. Photographers submit three photographs and the judges pick one. There will be three hangings of 20 photos. The first opens with a small reception Monday, January 19 from 6-8PM. My work will be in the second hanging on display through March and April.

The exhibition was arranged by the Brentwood Camera Club. If you live around Nashville, TN stop in to a meeting and you will be hooked. It's a fantastic group.

This is the winning shot. I was at Laguna Beach for a conference and caught this from the hotel balcony. I spent about two hours wandering the beach shooting without a whole lot to show for it except feeling frustrated. After I got dressed for dinner I spotted this dog down on the beach, grabbed the camera and started shooting. I ended up with about a half dozen keepers and I think this is the best of the lot. On that day luck beat effort.

The two rejects are included below. The flamingo is from the Columbus Zoo and the subway station from Chicago.

This is the perfect contest because you can't lose. Just like in the three year old soccer league, everyone gets a trophy.

What's your pick? Why? And don't say none of the above! ;)