January 2010: Most Viewed Image
In January 2010, Katja's photo "Belly Rub a la Kolibri" reaches the top position in the category "Most Viewed Images" on Digital Photographer with over 6200 hits.

October 12, 2009: Elkhorn Slough Calendar Winner
Among hundreds of entries, Katja's picture "Seal pile" is selected as one of the 12 winning photos in the Elkhorn Slough calendar contest. And not only does it appear on the November page in the 2010 calendar, it was also chosen by the organizers as the calendar cover!

August 11, 2009: Official Selection of the IPA 2009
"Time standing still" becomes an Official Selection of the prestigious International Photography Awards.

February 2009: Your Best Shot Award
Katja's picture of a bubbly Lined Shore Crab wins the monthly "Your Best Shot" contest of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

July 28, 2008: Picture of the Week Award
"Belly Rub a la Kolibri" is picked from 35,000 pictures to win the POTW award at Digital Photographer.

June 2008: Editor's Choice Gallery Showcase
Katja's gallery on Digital Photographer is featured on the DP front page as Pick of the Best.