PLEASE VOTE! I am having an Image of the Year contest during these last few days of 2008 and into 2009.  I chose my favorite images from all of 2008 — the portraits that speak to me, or that jumped into my head as personal faves.  The winner will receive a 16×20, mounted portrait — perfect wall size and a $125 value. 

How to vote?  Click the little blue "comment" underneath this blog entry (directly under the dotted line) to leave your number choice.  One vote per day per email account.

The contest will run from right now until midnight on Sunday, January 4th, and the winner will be announced Monday the 5th, when I return to town.   I will be checking messages on a limited basis during this time.  As always, email is preferred in contacting me.  Here goes — (numbers are above the corresponding portrait):

Portrait #1

Portrait #2:

Portrait #3:

Portrait #4

 Portrait #5:

Portrait 6: 

Portrait 7: 

Portrait #8:

Good luck to the contestants and thank you to all who cast your vote!