[Leica] Nice words describe a photo moment.

[joelct at singnet.com.sg (Joseph Low)]

        Hi Ted

        How about sharing the spoils? Would love to see the picture

        Thanks / Joseph Low / Singapore

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From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of Ted
Grant
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:35 AM
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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














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