[Leica] December 2007 LUG Photo Contest results

[philippe.orlent at pandora.be (Philippe Orlent)]

Op 5-jan-08, om 21:17 heeft Brian Reid het volgende geschreven:

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>> Somehow though the nature of  "contest" dampens comment and  
>> discussion of entries, both before and after results are announced.
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> OK, I'll bite.
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> About this picture, which took second prize:
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> http://contest.leica-users.org/main.php/v/0712/McfR-1_5.jpg.html
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> 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.

I noticed it when going through last months entries after the  
announcement of the winners, but for me, the content of the shot (I  
love the scene) prevails above the technical aspects of it. The  
latter being easier to improve: more contrast, some dodging and  
burning. I suppose it's a rather flat scan of a greatly caught scene.

It must have been a difficult month to judge, though: a lot of  
overall quality.
Philippe

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> are a judge and you are tempted to reply to my comment please take  
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> Brian Reid
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