May I brag just a bit?
Apr 10, 2018 11:17:32 #
Apr 10, 2018 11:20:37 #
one shot wrote:
Congrats! Great shot, says so much. Wonder how many miles of yarn that hand has spun. The muscle in the thumb speaks volumes. Thanks for posting.
I wondered about that. I watched her for quite awhile. Everything moves except the forefinger. The spindle really twirls fast. She had a small ball of wool in her other hand and the spindle would pull the strands off it. It takes a lot of practice to do this.
Apr 10, 2018 11:20:59 #
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Apr 10, 2018 11:22:07 #
phv wrote:
Congratulations on the award and what a wonderful shot!
Thanks.
Apr 10, 2018 11:22:39 #
Apr 10, 2018 11:25:15 #
ewelling wrote:
Congratulations! Can you provide the location and context of your photo?
It was in Chamula, a Mayan town near San Cristobal in Chiapas, Mexico. She was sitting just off the plaza in front of a feed and grain store steps. I think she has probably sat in that same spot for a very long time.
Apr 10, 2018 11:25:41 #
Apr 10, 2018 11:26:16 #
Michael1079 wrote:
Congratulations and well done!
Thank you, Michael.
Apr 10, 2018 11:28:26 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I entered this image in an art show (both 2-D and 3-D art) that was a challenge between the local art league and the art students at the local university. I won Best of Show! I was shocked and quite pleased. Just wanted to share the joy!
Congratulations
Rick
Apr 10, 2018 11:29:31 #
Apr 10, 2018 11:51:38 #
Well, you have a good eye for picking winners, no doubt. It just seems curious that an Art League and art students as you describe would pick a "straight" photo as winner (with excellent sharpening, of course). Or do you think it's avant grade because of the crop, as most would show the entire body?
AzPicLady wrote:
That's how I wanted it.
Apr 10, 2018 12:21:14 #
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Apr 10, 2018 12:53:06 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Well, you have a good eye for picking winners, no doubt. It just seems curious that an Art League and art students as you describe would pick a "straight" photo as winner (with excellent sharpening, of course). Or do you think it's avant grade because of the crop, as most would show the entire body?
I certainly wouldn't call it avant guard, and actually some people like straight photos that tell a story or make a point. I guess the judge was one of those. And yes, it is really odd that a photograph would win at an art show. But it happens occasionally.
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