The Grand Prize winner for the first ever "Shoot the Hills" photo contest in 2002 was won by Don Stevenson. The inaugural event had a splendid turnout with over 60 photographers shooting it out.
Don was one of my first students and has taken many of my classes.
Don and I have come to be great friends and have gone on a few photo expeditions together. The most notable trip was to the "Ding Darling" bird sancuary in Florida.
Don now travels to art shows selling his stunning nature and wildlife photographs. He has recently switched to mostly digital photography and is now learning the ins and outs of Photoshop.
