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Grumpy Old Guy

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36. I agree with you, to a point.
Wed Apr 13, 2022, 02:25 AM
Apr 2022

Yes, it is a photography contest, and the quality of the technique should count for a lot. However, I also think that there may be times when the subject matter is so unique or compelling that it eclipses a lack of photographic skill. Examples of this may be a photo that required a rigorous climb up a mountain, for a new take on an often photographed, cliched location. Another example might be brief moments of interaction between two people, or two animals, that are rarely observed.

Also, this is a friendly little contest among friends. Some of us have much more experience than others. I get a real kick out of seeing how much joy photography brings to people, regardless of their skill level. That enthusiasm means a lot to me. I had lost it for many years, and I'm glad to have it back.

Very impressive. GoneOffShore Apr 2022 #1
All three rounds... FalloutShelter Apr 2022 #2
K&R Solly Mack Apr 2022 #3
Sure wish I could vote for them all! nt abqtommy Apr 2022 #4
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 a kennedy Apr 2022 #5
OMG. These are all beautiful. femmedem Apr 2022 #6
Impossible to choose PennyC Apr 2022 #7
I voted for one. (grumble, grumble) planetc Apr 2022 #8
Sort of a nit-pick, but for someone who owned one and loved it. marked50 Apr 2022 #9
Yup. Mr. Evil Apr 2022 #12
Difficult decision. n/t ChazII Apr 2022 #10
I had to go with Touched by the Gods because the composition was so engaging and PatrickforB Apr 2022 #11
Nice entries! 2naSalit Apr 2022 #13
All are wonderful MustLoveBeagles Apr 2022 #14
Thank you for liking my picture Touched by Gods. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #42
You're welcome MustLoveBeagles Apr 2022 #43
How Cherokee100 Apr 2022 #15
The contests are run in the photography forum Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #18
Join the photography group Soph0571 Apr 2022 #40
I do a lot of diamond painting and the Butterflylady Apr 2022 #16
Love Diamond Art. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #23
Knr alfredo Apr 2022 #17
Kick, kick, kick! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #19
Monday morning kick! HAB911 Apr 2022 #20
Please vote! Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2022 #21
Vote, vote, vote! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #22
GOTV!!! LakeArenal Apr 2022 #24
kick HappyCynic Apr 2022 #25
Kick Beringia Apr 2022 #26
k&r Soph0571 Apr 2022 #27
Kickety kick kick! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #28
Kick! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #29
I found this to be the most difficult of the three groups! Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #30
I agree with you, to a point. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #36
Good points, and I actually agree with your take far more than I made clear. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #41
kick HappyCynic Apr 2022 #31
Vote now! Tom Kitten Apr 2022 #32
Vote, vote, vote! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #33
Several here I really love! Ziggysmom Apr 2022 #34
vote! HappyCynic Apr 2022 #35
Vote, vote, vote! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2022 #37
Vote! HappyCynic Apr 2022 #38
Like to see Touched by Gods in color! Emile Apr 2022 #39
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