This year’s judging for the International Print Competition (IPC) has concluded. The IPC is sponsored by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This year 1,135 photographers entered a total of 5,021 photographs. In the first round of judging, the best images selected based on PPA’s “12 Elements of a Merit Image.’ The winners of this round are awarded a merit toward their educational degree and then passed on to the second round of judging. This year 2,211 images earned this distinction. The winners of the second round are awarded a second merit and are included in the Imaging Excellence collection and book! There were only 1,013 images attaining Imaging Excellence! I am proud to announce my earning a merit for my image “Boulders at Bass Harbor Lighthouse!” My image will be on display at the PPA’s annual convention January 22-24, 2023 in Nashville, TN.