[Leica] Nice words describe a photo moment.

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (Ted Grant)]

A quotation by a reviewer describing a photo moment.  

 

>>> "Ted Grant's image of Ben Johnson's victory gesture epitomizes the

photojournalist as consummate thief, stealing for posterity a fleeting

moment in time and space.  It was not a matter of luck and motor drive to

record the moment of victory of a race that lasted less than ten seconds.

Grant studied the track during the heats the day before the final, then

claimed a vantage point on a low wall near the finish line five hours

before the race began. With the eye of an artist, the concentration of a

surgeon, and the reflexes of a cat, Grant produced this quintessential

portrait of what, for at least a short time, was a proud moment in Canadian

sport." <<<

 

I suppose it doesn't get much better than this in describing a photo. :-)

 

It's this kind of description when we make a comment about a LUG photo that
gives the photographer and exposed moment far greater meaning for other
viewers. 

 

It sure beats.. "Nice photo." 

 

However the above quotation is a bit much, heck it was just being quick on
the trigger finger! ;-) . But dang it's nice to see it in print. ;-) 

 

ted