Awww... you're too good, people! blushes
You have no idea how great is to read and see reactions like this. Sincerely, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I like recognition just as much as the next guy. I will never ever deny that. But I have strong principles (and I don't mean they are good ones or useful or whatever, they just "are"). And to me, the way to gain recognition is just as important as getting it. I can't help it. For if I was widely praised as a great artist having used a power not everybody can use, how would I know the difference between genuine and "advertised" recognition?
I know this might be too philosophycal, lol, but that is the way I feel (and/or think).

There were times I thought one of my images was good enough to be in the FWW, and there where times when I thought the other "nominees" were much better. But the truth is, no matter how objective I try to be, I can't. I'm involved. There's no way around that.
I could try and display one of my images in the FWW, and I would probably like it very much, because of the attention it will get. But in the end it simply won't feel "right".

I hope I'm making sense. Know that I truly appreciate this kind gesture. And this recognition weights far more in my book than one that is self-imposed.

group hug ^_^
Barb

PS: If Nick wants to see his work in the FWW, I have no problems. My criteria doesn't have to be the "right" one, nor work for others.
But for that... we should see him post in the gallery!!! :)
Come on, Nick, fire a flame! LOL

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