Photography Laureates $6500 Contest

So about a month ago, I entered a picture of a friend for this contest hosted by Photography Laureates where I could win $6500 in prizes. There are several categories and I decided to enter a picture for the Humorous category. It's a picture of my good friend Yeaseong CRACKIN UP!!!!! while playing basketball. Here it is...




And so I was informed last night that I am actually ONE OF THE FINALISTS!!! This was huge news for me because I am still an amateur photographer and for me to be chosen out of thousands to make the finals... AMAZING!!! And basically, my picture will be published along with my biography in a "Best of 2009 Photography Anthology" This is awesome news, just thought I should share.