And in at number 10

So anyways the big PDN Photo Annual issue arrived in the mailbox last week. I didn't win anything so I wasn't in it or at least thats what I thought. I have to admit I wasn't so interested in all the upfront stuff; straight to the images to see the award winners and who made the grade. As I have mentioned before this is certainly a tough nut to crack and I have had no past success. Although I did think that this year I might have a chance and chose to submit one entry and put 'A Room With A View' up for consideration in the photo book category especially after its success over at American Photography a shoe in me thought. Alas though it was not to be for another year.

There we were at the celebratory bash the other night making the most of the free refreshments and reimbursing ourselves the cost of competition entry, damn did I pay the late fee hang on a sec get me another glass of champagne for my friend over here, better make it a double; when inspirator and award winner Eric Weeks asked had I seen the little write up I had received in the issue. No says I in embarrassment sure I only look at the pictures don't I.

So there you have it folks in an effort to make us all feel better PDN's editors and writers have compiled a list of the innovations, inspiring people, institutions and idiosyncrasies that make photography as rewarding and exciting as ever: 46 Reasons To Love Photography Now. And what do you know in at number 10: 'You Can Publish Your Own Bookstore-Quality Photo Book' we get a little mention. Nice one PDN I promise I will be more attentive to your written word in the future.