GCW
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Dear Forum Members
Here are the results of the Forum’s October photographic competition.
This month the theme was “Shadows” and I apologise for the delay in posting the results. I must say that I thought some of the entries were a tad tenuous in their link to the theme, but it was nice to see so many entries. Now, regulars may recall that I sometimes ask for a second opinion from AP’s Art Editor Mark Jacobs, but unfortunately Mark was ill on the day of judging so I enlisted the views of our Creative Director Brett Lewis. I mention this because a picture that may have been a winner this month, sadly, after some discussion, had to be sidelined. GeoffL’s Rails is a beautiful shot, but he appears to have confused shadows with reflections. Am I being too tough and pedantic? Personally, I don’t think so, but let me know if you disagree.
Anyway, this month I have awarded five Highly Commended and one Winner — they are as follows.
Highly Commended: TonyCro — Ages
Brett liked this immediately because of the colours and the shapes — particularly that created by the holding of hands, which gives the image an emotional/human connection. The framing is good, and the only criticism is the minor detail of the piece of paper intruding on the child at the bottom and stick that catches the eye at the top of the adult’s legs. Whilst I am not a fan of photo-fiddling, this is a picture that could really benefit from some Photoshop work to make it realise its full artistic potential.
Highly Commended: dream_police — Hay loft
This caught my eye several times because it almost felt like too separate images in a black frame. It probably falls foul of composition rules, which is maybe my attraction! I like the fact that one the images has lots of detail and the other blank, but for the shadow of the window frame. This might even work as a total abstract if rotated into a horizontal with the view from the window on the right and light hitting the wall on the left.
Highly Commended: BigWill — Stairway to Heaven
I really love this picture and it was a close call for the number one slot. There is something ‘Kafka’ about it (by that I mean visually reminiscent of Orson Well’s mono masterpiece, The Trial). There is something not right about the quality — what sort of camera/film was used? Dare I say there is something of the camera phone about this? — Big Will please reveal all.
Highly Commended: glyn_gagetta — Night Shadows
I haven’t got a blessed clue what is going on here but I love it. I think the shades of brown and gold are very warm and calming and I like the hand poised in an almost ‘Vulcan’ greeting. Brett felt the three dimensional element between the eyes was rather distracting and once he mentioned it I had to agree. Still, whatever it is (and perhaps the photographer may share this with us all) I rather like it.
Highly Commended: Bettina — Brighton pier
Both Brett and I liked this, his only negative comment being the slightly darker patch where the head is directly impacting the material of the chair. The eye naturally goes there and that detracts from the lovely wobbly shape of the head and ‘wing-nut’ ears (another job for P-shop?).
Winner: Lounge Lizard — Wall Shadows
Well, there is no doubting that this image is about shadows. I love the use of the diagonal and the fantastic position and shape of the person. It is a shame about the rails at the top as they do lend an element of confusion and I think the picture would have been a world-beater if it had a clean diagonal, but this is a real moment and one of the most interesting pictures this year.
Conclusion:
So, as usual a big well done to everyone who took part — great to see so many mind-expanding images. Interestingly the next theme is Abstract, which probably follows on nicely from this round, so I am looking forward to seeing all of your work at the end of the month.
All the best
Garry C-W
Edited by GCW (07/11/2007 16:57)
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Fen
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Arr I thought I might of been in with a chance this month 
Well done Lizard (and all others)
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ian_g
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Got to say that there a good few images that I was expecting to make the final shortlist and haven't even had a sniff.
Well done to all who made the final selection.
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El Sid
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Congratulations to David.
Well done to the HC's - of whom BigWill is one. If he keeps on like this we'll start mistaking him for a 'tog..........
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miked
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Thank you to GCW for another difficult set of choices. Congratulations to the worthy winners.
On seeing David's photograph my wife immediately said: "Oooh, that's my favourite," so perhaps if GCW is indisposed in the future. . .I can offer her as a temporary adjudicator?
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Iloca
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Well done all,
Hey Will, looks like the Ecos was worth the money after all
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Bettina
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Thanks, Garry!  David's pic is great.
And you're right about the black patch. I noticed that, too. But, have you noticed the "second" face yet? If you look at the left hand side of his head, you should see the profile of a man with a tash.
Oh, and once you've found that face, you won't see the dark patch any more.
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Edited by Bettina (07/11/2007 19:13)
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ian_g
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Quote:
Thanks, Garry! David's pic is great.
And you're right about the black patch. I noticed that, too. But, have you noticed the "second" face yet? If you look at the left hand side of his head, you should see the profile of a man with a tash.
Oh, and once you've found that face, you won't see the dark patch any more.
See what you mean, Bettina, very clever
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dream_police
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Thanks. Well chuffed to get a result the first time posting.
So it may work as an abstract? Can i post it this month?!
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Ian_A
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Congratulations to all the honours list, and to David in particular.
Now, if you excuse me, I'm off for a word with Mr Spiggott!
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Badgerman
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Well done everyone
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Colin.
If I could, I probably would.
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fabs
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Well done to all, worthy winners as usual. 
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Marc
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Seven..
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Fantastic, well done you all
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Tanya(NRIPN)
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Mojo_66
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Some good stuff, very worthy winners.
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Hwntws
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Well done one and all.
Regards
Ray
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spinno
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Well done one and all
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David
Simplicity has been held a mark of truth; it is also a mark of genius. - Thomas Carlyle
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mark_jacobs
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Objection! Objection!
Shuffles off to check the rule book… …bloomin' 'Creative Director', leave your desk for 5mins?  …
Sorry, I didn't mean to cast… a shadow over the proceedings
Rather glad not to have been involved this month, a tough one for sure.
Congratulations everyone.
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APchris
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Well done David, and the HC's. 
Hey BigWill, it is possible to beat Ian_A... time to get your abstract hat on!
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Chris
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BigWill
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Quote:
Well done all,
Hey Will, looks like the Ecos was worth the money after all
Money! Richard....................this is Ballymena.................you don't think a Ballymena man would actually pay to get into something do you! (It's now free to get into the Ecos centre)
As for "camera phone" Garry Garry.......................I'd sooner be seen coming out of a Welsh barn with a sheep than be caught dead with one of those things! No, it was my 10D but as it's a bit naff at the high iso stuff (which the original was shot at) I had to use some noise reduction software on the image which combined with it's conversion from the colour original has contributed to that rather "unreal" effect.
Anyway, a big thanks to Garry and well done to David and all the other commended entries. I could get to like this you know!
BigWill
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john_g
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Congratulations to everyone here - a great set of pictures.
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John
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom - Anais Nin.
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