Current Events:
       
     On May 14, 2011, I attended the Photographic Insitute of The Yellostone "PIY" Photo Expo where I entered the print competition.  This is an annual event held by this organization in Billings, MT. I recieved a first place and a third place in my division.  I also received the "winner"  ribbon for the "Magic Light" competition and "Peoples Choice" award for "Out of Key".  There were a lot of very good photographers showing their work and the art of photography.

http://www.treasurestatephotography.com/PIY2011/index.html
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     On April 18, 2011, I attended the Montana Professional Photographers Association convention in Missoula, Montana.  During the convention I entered the photographic print competition for the first time.  This was my fourth time attending, but my first time entering.  I had six photographic prints entered, two of which received scores which resulted in "Desrving of a Merit" and two which resulted in the "Excellent" category.      I had one print that received second place in the Electronic Image Division.

     What an inspiration this was.  The total scores of the prints Deserving of a Merit and above are added together and then the Montana "Top Ten" photographers are chosen.  I was honored to also receive this award.  Thanks to all my friends and mentors who support my passion!

http://www.treasurestatephotography.com/MPPA2011/

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     Once again the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale was a hit.  On May 15, 2010 I traveled to Miles City, Montana and photographed the parade, and the bucking horse sale.  This year I also took in some of the sheep shearing competition.  The high light of the day was the wild horse race which always makes for a good time!  To see some of the day's events you can click on the link below.

http://www.treasurestatephotography.com/Bucking%20Horse%20Sale%202010/

     In April of 2010 I accompanied two photographer friends to photograph a horse drive near Three Forks, Montana.  This was a weekend event however I only went on the last day when the horses were moved from Three Forks to Trident, Montana.  I then traveled the back roads from Livingston to Big Timber, Montana.  I love Montana!  To see of these photographs you can click the link below.

http://www.treasurestatephotography.com/Montana%20Horses%202010/

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Past Events:

     In July of 2009, my wife and I traveled to the Wild Horse Range in the Pryor Mountains.  The elevation is just over eight thousand feet and is the home of wild flowers and wild Mustang horses.  I had the opportunity to photograph both.  Below is a link to some of these photographs.

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Wild-Horses-and-Flowers

     Father's Day was a great time to spend with my family at the annual Harvest Church Car Show and Burn Out in Billings, MT.  The burn lasted for 30 seconds for each vehicle competing.  As you can see the air was filled with smoke and the smell of burning rubber.

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/2009-Harvest-Church-Car-Show-Burn-Out

     In May of 2009,  I attended the 2009 Bucking Horse Sale in Miles City.  What a kick in the pants!  This year I was also able to make it to the parade.  You can view the photos from the parade and sale at the link below.
http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Turkey-2007

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Bucking-Horse-Sale-2009

     In May of 2007,  I attended my first "World Famous"  Miles City Bucking Horse Sale in Miles City, Montana.  This is a day of bare back and bronc riding.  To see some of the day's high lights click the link below.

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Bucking-Horse-Sale

     In June of 2007, my family went to the Oregon Coast for a family get together (none of my family is from Oregon, we just decided to meet there).  This is a photographer's dream.  Probably some of the most spectacular sunsets I've seen.  To see some of the landscape clin on the link below.

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Oregon-Coast

     In April of 2007, I had the opportunity to travel to Turkey and visit some close friends, one of which is a photographer as well.  We traveled the country and took thousands of pictures.  This was an experience of a life time, being with good friends and seeing the world!  To see some of the photos you can click the link below.

http://treasurestatephotography.com/Gallery/Turkey-2007


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                Presented 2011 Montana "Top Ten" Photographers
                      by the Montana Professional Photographers Association
  
                        2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
                                            Print Winner
                             at the Photographic Institute of the Yellowstone Photo Expo!
                                                            See all the winners at:
                                                                              http://www.piy-yellowstone.org/