I don't much mind looking old as long as it doesn't scare away business. It's all the physical problems and limitations that come with aging - that's the scary part. I'd rather keep going full on until I get totaled than rust out from the inside.
I finally put the shots on the blog. They are saved much better. I also gave some information on what the judges were looking for as well as some of my observations over the last few years. You can read more at www.a-a-photography.com/blog