Calling UHH judges (Page 2): Its too late to have a guess now, but No 2 has so much intrigue, poses so many questions, and so much to look at, it keeps my attention for ages, and I...

NZBarry

Its too late to have a guess now, but No 2 has so much intrigue, poses so many questions, and so much to look at, it keeps my attention for ages, and I will go back for another look after I have thought about it. Things like what is true the pitch of this surface? How high up is it? Is it a roof? the side of a concrete dam? where was the photographer standing?, was he also working on the project?, Are the circles in the wires for expansion? Is this for a concrete pour? etc. The men have good health and safety standards, and look as though they will be there for a while. Not knowing anything about their purpose lets my imagination run wild, this photo is all in focus, holds the answers to all questions, is cropped really well, has both simplicity and information, and is exposed well. Congratulations on your win, awesome photograph.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

shadow1284 wrote:

And a fair one too, I'm sure. And a fair one too, I'm sure.

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Mulachabu Loc: Sydney Australia

Number 1 definately

Raider Fan Loc: Lake County, IL.

jimward wrote:

Hey, at 75 I have just won a photographic competition for the first time - won a grand in the process. Only downside is this - I submitted two images, one of which I thought was a goer and the other to make up the numbers (you were allowed to submit two entries). I was delighted to win, but was surprised which of the two images did the job. Could all the judges out there tell me which they would have picked (if either). I

Depending on the category I would pick #1. The perspective is very unique and the lighting is very good. Very well done and congrats.

charryl Loc: New Mexico, USA

Two tells a story. It is by far the better photo. If it is any consolation, I can see the better photos in other photographer's work but can't always see it in mine. What's up with that?

jtipps Loc: Dallas

He has already won the contest and quite happy as I would be. Why even make the remark? I am at a loss at that.

donrent wrote:

Both very good, but one a winner. ?????

I'm really at a loss at that.....

Valkrider Loc: Woodbridge VA

I like the first one, with the light trails.
Are you going to tell us which of the photos actually won?

twitcher32 Loc: North Carolina/Costa Rica

I don't think my coming in after all the comments swayed my choice, but I like #2 best - the human interest and perspective really catches my eye

HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

jimward wrote:

Hey, at 75 I have just won a photographic competition for the first time - won a grand in the process. Only downside is this - I submitted two images, one of which I thought was a goer and the other to make up the numbers (you were allowed to submit two entries). I was delighted to win, but was surprised which of the two images did the job. Could all the judges out there tell me which they would have picked (if either). I

#1 gives emotion. #2 perhaps busier, but doesn't tell a story. Would probably choose #1. (Ignore the judge in the photo - he was drunk at the time!)

YOU SAY YOU NEED A JUDGE!!!

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

I'd guess #1 if the judges liked a dangerous look. I liked them both

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Well...both :-)

Archy Loc: Lake Hamilton, Florida

jimward wrote:

Hey, at 75 I have just won a photographic competition for the first time - won a grand in the process. Only downside is this - I submitted two images, one of which I thought was a goer and the other to make up the numbers (you were allowed to submit two entries). I was delighted to win, but was surprised which of the two images did the job. Could all the judges out there tell me which they would have picked (if either). I

#1 & 2.............. :thumbup: :thumbup:

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

I was guessing that #2 won...but I like #1! Both are excellent!

jimward Loc: Perth, Western Australia

Hi, NZBarry. You raised a lot of questions about the project I photographed so I've written a bit of an overview in case others in the UHH gang are interested, too. Hi, too, to Valkryder - I did mention in an earlier post that #2 was the winner, but my money was on #1. It was interesting that the people who gave an opinion were pretty equally divided between the two shots.

#2 was taken at an iron ore mine on Koolan Island, off the north west coast of Australia, about 45 minutes offshore by light aircraft. The pic below will give an idea of the scale and nature of the project.

The backstory is that way back in 1993 the mine was closed down and the "rehabilitation" program consisted of blowing a hole in the mine wall on the sea side, flooding it to a depth of more than 100 metres. And not only water came in - a lot of marine life took up residence in the pit, including sharks. They've been spotted many times, but they're never around when I'm there with my camera.

Chinese demand for iron ore has led another company to recommission the pit. They are pumping the water out and using drill rigs mounted on barges to secure the pit walls with long cable bolts and steel mesh to create a safe working environment at the bottom of the pit. The guys in my pic were rolling the mesh down prior to securing it. It's been a three year project that should be finished within the next six months. I was lucky enough to get the job of writing progress stories for the mining media and for scripting a film of the whole process. And, of course, I've been building a photographic record.

My shot was taken from one of the drill barges. The rope crew were about 40 metres up the rock face. I use a Canon 450D with a Tamron 18-270mm zoom, which is my standard set-up for surface mining work. The Australian outback is a hot, dusty place and changing lenses is something to be avoided at all costs, so the Tamron is great. Underground it's a different matter, because you usually can't get back more than a few metres from your subject, so for #1 and most of my underground stuff I use a Canon EF-S 10-22mm.

As you can see from my gear I'm not a pro, but the job puts me in line to get some interesting shots. I had it in mind to put my prize-money towards an upgrade, but unfortunately my wife had other ideas.

Hope that wasn't boring. And let me say again how much I've appreciated all the feedback. UHH rocks!

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

Thanks for the background history, Jim. Loved the photos. :thumbup: :thumbup: