I just went through my eMails of this week an figured out that I was awarded with the AFIAP (Artist FIAP) level distinction.

It was a process of approx 1 year where I had to take part in international exhibtions to gain acceptances. So I am really delighted about this. This is a big achievement in international amateur photography. 

There are several FIAP distinctions which are :

• AFIAP (Artiste FIAP)
• EFIAP (Excellence FIAP) 
  are mainly based on the number of acceptances the candidate has obtained in international salons with FIAP patronage. 

As of today I count 129 acceptances from 30 images & 33 Salons in 17 countries. 

Here is a gallery with a selection of the most successfull images: AFIAP Panel