BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS

LONDON, England 01/02/2007 - Photographer Kurt Brown of Cambridge, Ont. was presented with the 2007 Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of Nature at a prestigious live online Awards Ceremony presented by Black and White Spider Awards to recognize excellence in black and white photography.

Thousands of images were received from over sixty countries and the nominated photographers were selected by a who's

who Judging Panel from the international photography community, including Magnum
Photos, LIFE Magazine, Tate Gallery, and the Leica Photo Gallery. The Panel reviewed the images online over a eight week period and Kurt's "Solo Flight," an exceptional image
entered in the Nature category, received a high percentage of votes overall.

"The Spider Awards celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their
craft," said the awards Creative Director, Basil O'Brien. "Kurt's entry certainly represents
black and white imaging at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the Nature
Nominee Title."
 
BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on
the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images
with the highest achievements in black and white photography.
 
You can view the 2007 Winners Gallery online at http://www.thespiderawards.com