CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY HONOR USA PHOTOGRAPHER ROBERT “FERD” FRANK AT 5TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP LONDON (Date) - Amateur photographer Robert “Ferd” Frank of the USA was presented with the 5th Annual Photography Masters Cup Nominee in the category of Americana at a prestigious Nomination & Winners Photo show. The live online ceremony webcast Sunday, October 29, 2011 was attended by photography fans in 83 countries who logged on to see the climax of the industry's most important event for color photography. The awards international Jury included captains of the industry ranging from Hasted Hunt Kraeutler in New York, Brancolini Grimaldi, David & Goliath, Simon Studer Art Associates, Stills Gallery to Christie's in London who honored Color Masters with 272 coveted title awards and 1099 nominees in 18 categories. "It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 13,321 entries we received this year," said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Robert “Ferd” Frank's "Birth of a Roadster," an exceptional image entered in the Americana category, represents contemporary color photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the title of Nominee." Birth of a Roadster See the 5th Annual Winners at http://www.thecolorawards.com/gallery/