Magical Prague & Budapest

Prague and Budapest are absolutely amazing! So much history and so much stunning architecture mixed with delicious food, good wine, and friendly people. Walking through both cities is like stepping back in time.

Prague ❣️

Old Town Hall & Orloj, the oldest astronomical clock in the world. St. Nicholas Cathedral. Clementinum.

Bohemian Glass is stunning.

Czech food and wine are lovely and worth exploring.

Budapest ❣️

Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Parliament. Buda Castle. St. Stephen’s Hall. Matyas Church. Fisherman’s Bastion. Hungarian State Opera House.

Hungarian food and wine is wonderful. These are some of the country’s specialties, including Goulash and Lángos, paired with some of their best wines.

International Society of Animal Photographers 2026

The International Society of Animal Photographers’ 2026 image competition was successful. Five of my images received “Meritorious Image” status, and three of them finished in the Top 10 in the Wildlife-Illustrative category! 😲

These are “Jungle Couture”, “Keeping Him Safe from Harm”, “Lunchtime Shenanigans”, “Full Pout Mode”, and “Grumpy Old Man”.

ASP Images of Distinction 2025

The American Society of Photographers’ Images of Distinction competition was a success! I had images receive merit scores in both rounds of judging, with a total of 10 images receiving recognition. “Keeping Him Safe from Harm” received a Seal of Distinction, and appears in the “Best of the Best” Image Collection slideshow and book. 😊

*Delayed post because these images just finished their competition journey.*

2025 PPA Merit Image Review

Professional Photographers of America’s 2025 Merit Image Review was a success! “Keeping Him Safe from Harm” received the prestigious “Imaging Excellence”, which is considered “The Best of the Best”, and seven others were accepted in the Merit Collection. It is truly an honor to have all eight images receive these awards.

*Delayed post because these images just finished their competition journey.*