Well, for heaven's sake!  You could have knocked me over with a feather.  Not because you're the GOM, but that you are just now receiving the honor!  It's long overdue.  When I first joined Renderosity and began posting in the photography gallery, you were one of my first inspirations.  I studied your work, hoping to one day approach something like your skill level.  I've learned a lot of tricks of the trade since then, but I still look to your gallery with admiration, and for continuing inspiration and technique.  You have so much artistic courage!  You're willing to try new things, do something different, present your subject in a unique way ... can I use the word "inspiring" again?? 

I'm so glad to see you as our GOM for August.  Enjoy every day of it ... you're beyond deserving of this honor.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa