I personally think it's worth having looked at for an award but I am not sure of what the US standards are like with these. That is by far and away the best one I've seen.
Wow! The bloom is beautiful and I love the mottled pouch. What's more, now I know how much growth mine still has to make to flower. I only hope it will be as good. :drool: And by the way, very well photographed. :clap:
Congrats, this is imho an extraordinary good emersonii - clear colouration, well proportioned and a good shape!! :drool: :drool: :drool:
And your cultivation seems to be completely contrary to your nickname extension - debaser