"The Perfect Rose By Any Other Name.......SWEET!"by
777STANComment: Originally posted by Reedman18:
Where's the 10 tie in? |
Once again I find myself needing to apologize for an obscure reference that was in my mind a "Slam Dunk" easy connection! Therefore, I am sorry for the confusion over the apparent lack of connection to the Number 10.
However, many contests (DPC included) consider the #10 to be a Perfect score. That is why I enjoy watching Olympic gymnastics...primarily because with
three judges max it is actually possible for a participant to get a
Perfect score upon occasion.
I am still learning the
composite thinking process of photographers who choose to participate in this website
Digital Photography Challenge. It has been my observation that the photos that consistently finish in the top three are technically precise with a crisp focus on the subject that defies scrutiny at the highest magnification, heavily contrasted overall (even when the apparent purpose of a contest would seem to indicate a Low Contrast photographic canvas in order to nail the mood of the contest,) and thickly saturated subjects.
I can respect that. However, I respectfully disagree that this is the primary goal of photography. It is my humble opinion that the camera is primarily a journalistic tool. As such it captures Reality as it actually is...without editorializing.
Having said that, I confess that I am an artist, first & foremost, who will always consider film my favorite & best medium of expression.
"Reality is it's own Best Commentary!"
"Confession is good for the soul" according to the old saying. I readily admit that my slow learning curve with regard to digital photography has left me more heavily biased toward film than when I first picked up a digital camera.
My one strength here is that I am not easily discouraged. I know that I will get it right one day.
I said all that to say this...The Rose in this photo was amazing in nature (and in my estimation) The Perfect 10. However, in this digital rendering, even I am somewhat "underwhelmed". Sadly, I still roll too many "gutter balls" by rolling it to the left of the pins with too little "post-production" or to the right with too much.
This offering is proof of the brush artist's axion.
"Only Monet can paint a fine Monet, and even Monet can destroy a fine Monet...with just one more stroke." The LORD created an exquisite rose that I overprocessed. SOL...this time, at least. :( 777STAN
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