Thanks, Ron.
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Hope to look you up when I visit California next summer/fall.
That is cool. I live in Los Angeles. Whether or not I agree with your opinions, you did persevere and you did compete, which is more than I have. I have gone to over 300 contests over the years, but alas, as a industry person, photographer and even a writer.