New year, new award. I am both delighted and humbled to receive a Honorable Mention award from the National Geographic 2015 photo contest!

I consider this contest the most prestigious photo contest on the planet. To see one of my photo, the "Orangutan in The Rain," won an award there felt like a dream come true.

Here’s the official announcement from National Geographic and here’s a report of it in the news. 

I’d also like to say a BIG thank you to all the judges and the panels. I am honored to receive this award.

I’ve definitely learned a lot from this contest and have gotten many inspirations from all the submitted photographs. This experience will make my photography passion grow stronger. I can’t wait to create another masterpiece!