Congrats mate! you have achieved and participated in a very good bunch of shoot outs in a very short time. On the other hand I have to congratulate that attitude of "learn and keep learning" Here in my country most people are...well...mediocre, they dont have that "push forward" attitude and I think that makes the whole difference. To have thirst of more will always lead to greater things.
BTW love that first shot, I think with my NewB eyes that the lighting is excellent.