Cotty -
Really enjoyed reading your review of the 20th Anniversary PUG. Thanks
for the kind words about "Pure Joy".
The subjects are our grandson and his father, so, like the image you
submitted, there was a bit of personal emotion involved in its
selection. BTW, the image was cropped down a bit from the top to get rid
of extraneous blank sky, otherwise it's the entire frame. :-)
-p
On 4/3/2017 5:24 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 3/4/17, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed:
Well, we ended up with 70 submissions - well done all! A fine way to
celebrate 20 years.
As usual you'll find the gallery here:
http://pug.komkon.org/
Just had a sit down and spent an hour going through the PUG with the Mrs.
Fantastic selection of images, some I recall seeing previously over the
years, others never seen before. Really enjoyable and sometimes quite
poignant viewing: the images submitted on behalf of those friends who
have left us, really was quite touching. Lovely idea.
I could just say that the whole gallery was great and you should all be
proud and leave it at that.....but I simply can't.
There are some really standout images that I can't resist mentioning,
and some others that merit a word or two, a couple that raised an
eyebrow, a few that made me gasp, the odd meh, several award winners and
one that inspired anger!
In fact I had to explain that the pics weren't just submitted because
the photographer thought his or her image was great, but because it was
an image that meant something within their time on the PDML. There is
history in these images, not just the obvious, but the history of the
photographer, their own journeys and experiences. For instance, I chose
my image not because it is a good image - it's really only so-so. But it
means a huge amount: it was taken with classic Pentax film equipment,
the subject is so dear to my heart, and it reminds me of happy days
watching my son grow up, warm summer days in the countryside,
discovering the PDML, and a zillion other things.
So really, they can't be 'rated' as perhaps in a normal PUG. That said,
These things are *always* subjective and me and the Mrs disagreed on
several pics - she would 'oh wow' herself silly while the same photo
rated a mere 'meh' from me. But this is my email so she can go fish.
My standouts:
A Pug for the PUG by Mike Wacht - because who doesn't like a really good
shot of a dawg.
Grandfather Mountain by Bill Owens - that classic view that makes my
heart skip a beat. RIP Bill.
Gospel by Bruno Macedo - Long exposure producing stunning result, just a
lovely image. Bruno, if you're lurking and reading this, be proud. I love it.
Old Window by Simon Williams - my wife loved this. Meh. Good pic tho.
Nephews by Derby Chang - Derbs, this is supreme. Fantastic image, love
everything about it. Sheer brilliance mate. Light a cigar.
Sunset at Grandfather Mountain by Ted Beilby - Ted I've never seen this
before! Touching moment with my lad, made me well up!
The River by Brian Walters - Mrs cooed and aaahed. It's misty water FFS,
get over it. Nicely done though.
A Winter Afternoon by Vladimir Koukal - Vlad old boy, break out the
vodka, I likes a bit a symmetry when I can gets it. Lovely stuff!
Claudia - My First Photo by Krzysztof - WOW. Striking and made me look a
long time. GREAT work mate, must be a photo-god what with one name like
Brassai, Ctein, Cotty (harrrrr!)
Leading Lady by Bruce Walker - yep seen it before, dreamy bokeh, great
shot, etc etc, was expecting some nice legs or something. See teacher.
My Girls by Paul Stenquist - not seen this one before, lovely playful
shot, against the window too but nailed it.
Mount Lagorce by Ken Waller - WOW OH WOW. Breathtaking.
Fog in Hawk Wood by Malcolm Smith - LOVE THIS MALC - that is sublime.
You should be doing serious landscape work. That's a winner mate.
Descent by Subash Jeyan - holy mackerel Subers - this is such an amazing
photograph, about the BEST pic in the gallery. Love it completely and
utterly. Find myself keep having to look at it again. That is fantastic.
Can't tell you enough. I'm giving up photography and going to see out my
days as a capybara.
Happy New Year by Matt Burt - the Mrs and I agreed on this one, stunning
colours and atmosphere. Hats off that you worked hard to get it.
Le Disque Bleu by Rick Womer - GREAT shot Rick - real strong atmosphere
what with the colours and the ghostly figures, real sense of place. Love it.
The Gathering by Jay Taylor - There's no great overriding reason why
this pic works so well. LOVE the space around the group huddled together
on the spot surrounded by all this space. Lovely vibrant colours and a
real fun pic. Super!
On the Brown Line, Chicago by Christine Aguilamonster - I've said this
before and I'll say it again. Robert Frank would have been proud to snap
that. OUTSTANDING. Top of the pile, just makes me want to go out and
take photos. Inspirational Christine. But you knew that!!! Go suck on a
bottle,
Ellie Pano by Alan Cole - my Mrs was like 'yeah yeah move on' but I'm
like 'that's really great composition', really like it
Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico by Joseph Tainter - Again, outstanding work,
teasing with the crop, but absolutely superb.
Meuse Valley After the Snow by Yves Caudano - Whoa mate! Made me dizzy.
Astonishing hues. Zoning me out man. Remarkable!
Anna in the Cabin, Fontana Dam, NC by Doug Brewer - what can I say?
Digital Rembrandt at work here. Serene!
Pure Joy by Paul Sorenson - great framing (or crop, don't care, it
works) and great pic.
Be proud, ladies and gentlemen (and Bill) we're all winners on this
list. Great place to hang out and proud to call you all friends - even
the lurkers.
What a great crowd you all are. Cheers!
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