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Pic Of the Week 21- 06-2008
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Marcus on 21 June, 2008 10:20:00
 
Again a difficult choice this week, while we are still having around 300 images
to choose from the shortlist is getting longer which suggests to me that the
quality of images uploaded is therefore getting better. Well done to all who
have submitted images this week and a special mention to BadBadMan, Hicarrumba
and many more of you who made my short list not so short after all.
This weeks chosen entry is a very skillfully executed portrait by PurplePaul.
While the subject matter and composition may be fairly conventional, this image
is proof of how much difference the smallest details can make, the eyes are
crystal clear, the lighting is flawless and the overall quality of the image is
just superb.
Although it is true that there are many images with those same qualities within
our galleries there is however an additional element in this one that I believe
lifts it above the crowd and that is quite simply the eye contact, the feeling
of connection and the emotional response that generates. It connects the viewer
to the subject and draws them in, it intrigues you and very effectively holds
your attention for some time.
Very well done Paul and I am sure this will make a most impressive poster.
Your prize for winning this weeks POW is a 20 x 30 Poster Print of your winning
Photo