Expecting no better than a mid pack placement for this, and probably a low 5. I expect some serious technical problems to hold it down, including so-so composition and the strip light across the musicians face. Not much I could do about that, but I like the story conveyed by this. Hopefully the street photography lovers will see the same thing in it that I do, in spite of the flaws.
[Dec. 15th, 2010 01:19:13 AM]
Off to a far better than expected start. Hope it holds up.
Post-challenge notes:
Never expected this kind of performance out of this scene. Another example to prove that it just works best to enter what I like and don't try to second guess what others want to see.
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Funny that you mentioned the lighting in the musicains face. The first thing I thought when I seen this was, "why is that guy trying to eat those lights?"
Great work Spiffy! Love the story here and the intense look on the browser's face. And yeah like love says, guess you're approaching ribbon hawg status now! :-)
ha - when i voted on this, i didn't even realize the guy in front was playing the piano. i need to slow down when voting. i did like it tho - but I appreciate it even more now.
Congrats on your ribbon. I'm so glad you took me to Granbury for this shot. You ribboned, I came in almost dead last but we both had a great evening. I'm already the best winner with you.
This is awesome. I love the natural border made by the wall, and especially love the intense expression on that guys face as he stares at a display. You got a real gem here. This photo has such character.
I do dislike the light line running through the piano players head, but there wasn't anything you could have done about that.
Playing his heart out
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