This year begins with fantastic Design of the Week award by iStockphoto. I am very, very positive surprised and honoured by this recognition! Thank you.

I want also send big hugs for photographer Katja de Bruijn - Govorushchenko from Netherlands. She is incredible, absolutely talented person with great portfolio. I used her photos for Winter Espionage illustration (image available here) as a self promotion in UCE Magazine - Fashion, Beauty, Design and Culture.

“It took 85 days, 117 contenders and as of last week, October 9, four choice winners with nbodine taking the first prize of $5,000 USD for her victory in nbodine and rosen_dukov.” You can read that if you get newsletter from iStock, but I bet lot of us are just missing all newsletters we have subscribed one day.

I was invited to be guest judge in Battle Royale finals, which was big honour for me. Both competitors are amazing and this is great reason to get inspired, maybe try something new or just review your skills. They were on a big rush, pushed their skills into edge and absolutely deserves for attention.

Trust the Future is one of 10 final images choosen for Punctum Award by iStock. Keep your fingers crossed till August 19, 2008 when the winner will be announced.