Top 10 Finalist in Canon's National Parks Contest!

[paulnj]

LOL - Yeah, I need someone to pay the taxes on the prize! They kindly reminded me of that in the notification e-mail

Taxes are unconstitutional:mad2: , but that's for a different website:blush2:

[Pink Dragonfly]

That's brilliant news CONGRATS from Scandinavia You really deserve it, that was a superb shot....WAY TO GO!!!

In fact I'll get band out

:23:

Big hugs,
Mette

[tufcat]

Congrats Bob, your hard work and exceptional talent deserve the recognition (and prizes too).

[Frog]

Congratulations!!!! Well deserved!

[brmill26]

That's an excellent image and a great honor - congrats!

[readingr]

Congrats - I take it its the MKII they'll be sending you.

Well deserved.

Roger

[Martin Brazil]

Congratulations, a beautiful image and my vote in the comp. I like your analogy of a golfing hole in one, very true and very inspiring.
Thanks for all the help you provide Bob.

[mjs1973]

Way to to Bob!

[Old Timer]

I am so glad for you Bob. Your images here on PR have been an inspiration to many of us, great to see you get some reward for you outstanding work. Please keep those pictures coming. Now that you know how it's done enter more contest!

[Loupey]

Terrific!!!

You deserve it! I posted a tribute to you in the Viewfinder Forum - hope you don't mind

[A.M.D.A.]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner – just saw the thread by a post Loupey made in VF.

Congratulations Canon_Bob!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[scott-devon]

Congratulations Bob, well earned!

[Dylan8i]

Just saw the results to.... Congrats very well deserved.

[Grandpaw]

Congratulations on the recognition of your great picture, Jeff :thumbsup:

[mn shutterbug]

Congrats, Bob. I'll make a deal with you. I'll pay the taxes on everything, if you let me keep the camera and you keep the lens and printer. I'm sure you don't really need another camera anyway.

[Canon_Bob]

Congrats, Bob. I'll make a deal with you. I'll pay the taxes on everything, if you let me keep the camera and you keep the lens and printer. I'm sure you don't really need another camera anyway.

LOL - You're too kind. Sadly, I just wouldn't feel right burdening you with my governmental obligations :cryin: :cryin:

Seriously, I'm waiting to see if they send a 5D, or a 5D mark II. If it's the Mark II, I'm definitely keeping it. If it's the 5D, I'll probably put a trade together with that and my 40D and go after another pro body.

[sparkie1263]

Congrats!! All your images are winners to me.
Frank

[Sushigaijin]

Awesome Bob, your shots always prove you deserve it. It may be a competition, but it's a lot of hard work to get where you stand today...it's almost like training for the big game. I think that is a feeling lost on non-photographers, who don't understand what it's like kneeling in chest-deep water with 4k worth of gear just to get the shot . In any case, congrats!

[paulnj]

14k ...... :d

[Canon_Bob]

14k ...... :d

Closer to 20k when you count tripod,head,flash,battery pack,16gb cards, etc...

[ktreffin]

Congratulations Bob! That truly is an awesome image.... :thumbsup:

Enjoy the prize.

Ken

[Jaedon]

Congrats Bob. Could not have gone to a more deserving photographer for what you go through to get these images. Your work never fails to catch my breath so it is no surprise to me that you did so well in the competition.

[Canon_Bob]

Hey all,

For anyone interested, the results are now officially posted at http://www.usa.canon.com/parks

Thanks to all for your votes and support! This has been a fun contest, and I look forward to continuing my progress as a photographer, and helping anyone I can along as well!

[A.M.D.A.]

WOW, 1st place!!!

Congratulations again, very nice photo... :7:

[Frog]

I like yours better than the grand prize.