hello, the photographers who submitted bids were all given equal consideration. no matter who was chosen, there were going to be some unhappy exhibitors. just because "your personal favorite" wasn't selected doesn't mean the person selected is going to be a poor choice. this IS NOT a popularity contest people. there is also no unwritten law that says people who don't show german shepherds can't take good pictures of german shepherds. the committee responsible for the selection chose the person they felt would be best for this assignment. it doesn't mean they felt the other photographers weren't good too. there is a lot more to photographing an indoor national than photographing an outdoor speciality. i don't think any of us should try to second guess what was decided since we didn't see the bids and don't know what the requirements were. In a message dated 6/6/2008 2:08:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx writes: I am with you Kathy, very disappointed with the decision. When are they going to learn. With people Like Michael & Sharon as well as Amy why we had to go outside the breed is beyond me. Deb **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================