Gold Medalist at the 2014 PPA International Photographic Competition

I am proud to announce that four of my images were recognized at the 2014 Professional Photographers of America International Photographic Competition, making me a gold medalist in this international contest. PPA is the biggest association of Professional Photographers in the World and more than 50,000 images are submitted during the International Photographic Competition. See below the recognized images.

Flash Of Pink
ISO 640 | f/5.6 | 1/5000 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM lens (Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM review) with 1.4x extender, the Canon EOS 5D mark III on tripod with Gimbal Head while wading in the water.

The Roseate Spoonbill flapping its wings photograph above received a Merit. This award winning photograph was created during on of the Spoonbill workshops at Alafia Banks, Florida. You are welcome to sign up for next year! 😉

Flying In The Water
ISO 400 | f/5.6 | 1/4000 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM lens (Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM review) with 1.4x extender, the Canon EOS 5D mark III handheld while lying on my belly.

The Short-billed Dowitcher flapping its wings photograph received a Merit and was accepted in the Loan Collection. Believe it or not, this image was created the very same day as the one above, during the Shorebird portion of the Spoonbill workshop at Fort Desoto, Florida.

Courtship Flight
ISO 400 | f/7.1 | 1/3200 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM lens (Canon 600mm f/4 L IS II USM review) with 1.4x extender, the Canon EOS 5D mark III handheld while located on top of a cliff edge.

The image above received a Merit and depicts a Tropicbird banking in the Galapagos Islands.

Follow My Eyes
ISO 500 | f/8 | 1/160 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
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And the last recognized image received a Merit and was accepted in the Loan Collection.

Used Gear for Sale!

Very good client Ejaz Khan is selling his Canon EOS 5d mark III with the BG-E11 battery grip for $2,500. This is an awesome deal, for a camera that has not been used much and Ejaz takes very good care of his equipment. Most of my images were created with this camera and I would not hesitate if I were in a buying position. Contact me at steven.blandin@gmail.com if you are interested!

Note that you are welcome to let me know about your used equipment for sale 🙂

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Steven