[Leica] Re: December 2007 LUG Photo Contest results

[rpalmier at depaul.edu (bob palmieri)]

On Jan 5, 2008, a whole buncha people had a whole lot to say about  
this snap of mine, and its second place position in the December  
contest.  Brian kicked off with:

> Message: 13
> Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:17:22 -0800
> From: Brian Reid <reid@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] December 2007 LUG Photo Contest results
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>> Somehow though the nature of  "contest" dampens comment and  
>> discussion of entries, both before and after results are announced.
>
> OK, I'll bite.
>
> About this picture, which took second prize:
>
> http://contest.leica-users.org/main.php/v/0712/McfR-1_5.jpg.html
>
> I find it to be muddy and diffuse. The subject matter is indeed  
> compelling, but the photograph just doesn't grab me. The patient's  
> skin tones are almost the same color as the wall behind him, and  
> the clutter distracts me.
>
> Some of the judges are subscribed to the LUG; some are not. If you  
> are a judge and you are tempted to reply to my comment please take  
> care not to reveal yourself.
>
> Brian Reid

Man, do I have a lot to say to a lot of people; I hope to grab a free  
hour sometime in the next coupla days and tell you what I really think.

Is there a length restriction for posts to this group??

Bob Palmieri