Hmm, everybody pretty much said what I would have. However I will throw my two cents in. lol I rarely visit the top20. There are so many great photographers in their own right and to pick one over the other would be difficult. I feel it's all about how the photographer percieves their work. i.e. My latest post "The Legacy" was torn apart at another photo site (no skin off my back) because it didn't fit in the photography do's and don'ts guidelines. It's not about what others think, it's all about how you feel about the image. What one may think is good another may not, it's always a matter of opinion and taste. Many great artists and photographers do not color or stay in the lines and their works are brilliant, let's be individuals. Anyway, so the point being, I could care less if my photographs make it into the hot20, that doesn't justify me as a photographer or artist. Sure it's nice, but it can be distracting. It's all about how I feel, If I'm happy with it, then that's all that matters. I'm more inspired by being surrounded by great photographers in this gallery then if I get a vote or not. I don't know if I'm making sense or not. lol. The bottom line is: It's not about the Hot20, it's about sharing, learning and opening our eyes to a whole other world. You all have been the best and I look forward to continuing with you all in this new year!! Now let's run out there and shoot away! ~big grin~