| GCW |
| (Überlord) |
| 01/08/2007 14:55 |
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Results July 2007 Forum Competition
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Dear Forum Members
Here are the results of the Forum’s July photographic competition.
This month the theme was “Passion” and I think it is fair to say that this has been the toughest round so far. Why? Well, maybe Passion is not that easy to define. In fact I would argue that it is extremely difficult and I salute you all for your excellent efforts. Certainly, ‘Passion’ meant very different things to different people and from my perspective some of the interpretations were not particularly passionate. I think the best picture submitted was from tincup — It’s always business, never personal. It is a beautifully structured portrait, but it is clearly bereft of passion — the opposite of the theme, so I could not award it a prize. Equally, the variations of passion fruit were witty and literal, but didn’t work for me. Anyway, on to the results.
This month I have awarded two Highly Commended and one Winner — they are as follows.
Highly Commended: Rustyknight — The Boxer
There is clearly passion in this image and as an aside I think it is particularly powerful that the boxer is female. The composition is very strong, with the eye natural going to the eyes of the subject. In this case the tight crop works very well to focus on the subject’s intent.
Highly Commended: gouranga — passion
Again, another clear example of passion, this time I like the way the subject is centred in the frame and yet he still stands out from the rest of the crowd. The depth of field here isn’t great and in this example this is an advantage as you can see the faces of the other fans clearly enough but not too much.
Winner: Ian_A — Love
I am not sure that this image is quite as passionate as the two highly commendeds, but then maybe passion is a very personal thing. Certainly, for me this is the best image. It is beautifully framed and constructed and the overall effect does (for me) evoke emotion, which all images should. Again, following my ethos of ‘would you display this picture on the wall?’ Yes, I would.
Conclusion:
So, a big well done to everyone who took part — this was a tough round, but I have no doubt we have all learned something — even if it is not have a round titled ‘passion’! The next theme is Movement and I see that you have already started posting, so I’ll look forward to judging those at the end of the month.All the best
Garry C-W
| bench_ubbster |
| (Bench Meister) |
| 01/08/2007 14:59 |
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Blimey! That was quick
Status quo has resumed, Ian has it again
Well done everybody, especially the winners. I happen to agree with the judge (for once
). Thanks Garry 
| FujiSigmaNolta |
| (I can pan!) |
| 01/08/2007 15:11 |
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Congrats Ian! But I must say I think the "Highly Commendeds" were more about passion. I think your pic is great but I also think that the message in it is more about love. Maybe if the you could get the people in the pic to "french kiss"
.....Anyway, congratulations!
| datawise |
| (old hand) |
| 01/08/2007 15:18 |
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Well done all!
| fabs |
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| 01/08/2007 15:51 |
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Congrats to all as usual. Great pic Ian, a worthy winner!
| ian_g |
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| 01/08/2007 17:16 |
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A tough category this month, with Garry's chosen few being very well-deserved.
| bellyboy |
| (old hand) |
| 01/08/2007 17:52 |
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Well done Ian, well deserved
| robertj |
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| 01/08/2007 18:17 |
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Thanks to Garry for judging. It happened that my favourite was the winner (maybe my taste is improving
). Later, I've also noticed daft_biker's entry which I thought could catch Garry's attention. I've also noticed that tincup's entry was very good but could not figure out where is the passion. I also like Mr_Geoff's, Done&rundleCams' and Silverfox_1969's entries. Congratulations to the winner and the commendend ones, and well done to all who entered the competition.
| Hotblack |
| (Dead Horse Flogger) |
| 01/08/2007 18:23 |
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Well done Ian once again and congrats to the commendeds.
| TarquinBiscuit |
| (Sometimes I feel like screaming) |
| 01/08/2007 18:33 |
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Good on you, Ian, and two good runners up
| Dave_Cox |
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| 01/08/2007 18:39 |
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Congrats to the winners. I found this the hardest yet, emotions are concepts that as a non-people person I found hard to translate into a photograph; so especially well done to those that managed to fill the brief!
| Rustyknight |
| (old hand) |
| 01/08/2007 18:41 |
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Wooohooo!
My first mention in the monthly comp, so hopefully things are on the up!
Well done Ian_A for getting the winner, and thanks to Garry for his time and patience for judging every month.
| Scphoto |
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| 01/08/2007 20:12 |
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Well done to all. Difficult one for me this month. But is good to have a challenge.
| geepee |
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| 01/08/2007 21:08 |
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I've got a suggestion for a topic for next year's competition. Don't let Ian enter to give everyone else a chance.
Better still we'll all have to improve to match him.
Well done Ian and the highly commended entries.
Thanks to Garry for his usual good judging.
| Badgerman |
| (Nocturnal Non-Scaredy Cat In A Deep Pit) |
| 01/08/2007 22:18 |
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Well done everyone
| Ian_A |
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| 01/08/2007 22:41 |
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I'd like to thank Garry for choosing my photo this month. It's good that he makes the time to support the competition, even though he's moved on from the Editor's post at AP,
Congratulations to Gouranga and Rustyknight, and all those who made the effort to enter, and thanks also for the comments above.
When I looked up the meaning of the word 'Passion', most online dictionaries said it was a strong emotion such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. I considered using some male friends to portray anger or 'hate'. One is a 6'4" bouncer with shaven head, the other has a naturally angry look. I also thought about going for 'sorrow', using Cath (my model in the photo above) and some running mascara. Cath vetoed the idea though, so I went for 'love'.
The competition brief said: This months theme is "Passion" Thanks to the circle of confusion
Garry says. "I think this can also be taken as emotion." I'm happy in my own mind I've fulfilled the brief.
| FujiSigmaNolta |
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| 01/08/2007 23:02 |
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Gee this speaks volumes for my attention to detail...I thought "The boxer" was Scphoto's....
Once again, congratulations Ian.
| Scphoto |
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| 01/08/2007 23:30 |
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I don't mind taking the credit!
| El Sid |
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| 02/08/2007 12:37 |
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Nice one Ian. As soon as it appeared I thought it had to be a strong contender...
Congratulations also to Rusty Knight and Gouranga for pushing Ian so close - it's time some one did........
| daft_biker |
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| 02/08/2007 13:31 |
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Well done Ian and the runners up...all great images
| Silverfox_1969 |
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| 02/08/2007 16:30 |
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Well done Ian... very well deserved... as were the two honorable mentions!!!
Paul
| BigWill |
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| 02/08/2007 18:33 |
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Well done all, especially that talented git Ian whom I now hate with a PASSION for winning so often!
BigWill
| Geoffers |
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| 03/08/2007 13:06 |
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Didn't enter again this month otherwise I just know I'd have beaten Ian - NOT.
Completely agree with Garry's top three, and Ian's image is a stunner.
Well done all.
| Monobod |
| ('Phantom' of the forum!) |
| 04/08/2007 15:25 |
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Well done everyone.