I know that I have not participated much however one of my portrait was nominated in this year international color award thanks in part to what I have learned on this site. I just received the 40 x 50 print and it looks stunning, the site jpeg does not do it justice.

so thanks for your help

Alexandre

congrats, i never heard of the contest...can you tell me more about it?

you can check it there http://www.thecolorawards.com/