[Leica] Nice words describe a photo moment.

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Ted, very well deserved praise. Never mind the hyperbole.
One definition of excellence is to make the difficult seem effortless.

Regarding the Ben Johnson photograph mentioned, that is an excellent example 
of the power of a great photograph to inspire emotion
in the viewer. The picture shows us athletic excellence. It also shows us 
that photographs can lie. That later shattered heroic
portrayal of course in no way reflects on your ability.
That ability to influence opinion is at the heart of a photograph's power, 
IMHO.

Cheers
Hoppy  

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Subject: [Leica] Nice words describe a photo moment.

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