POTW w/e 24/03/13

[Black Pearl]

What is photography?

 

For some it is an expression of self, for others its an expression of the craft and for some it is simply a means to an end - a job.

For me it is partially the craft of building an image but mostly I want photography to capture either a place, an object, a person, creature, a feeling or moment of time and let others enjoy it.

The image counts.

 

This week I have looked through the forum and experienced plenty of the above. I have seen places I'd like to go, people I'd like to meet, I have felt emotions towards an image but in the shot I've picked I've seen a glimpse into a world that is beyond the day-to-day. I'm not a spiritual person, I don't believe but I do see that beauty in creation has a power to inspire.

 

Phil I feel captured this in his Crane Fly post.

 

Quite apart from the technical expertise that went into this shot, the focussing that had to be perfect, the exposure, timing and lighting it is the beauty in the Crane fly itself that inspires. 

 

It's not pretty but it is pretty amazing.

 

[JohnP]

Good choice BP... I would have chosen this image... great capture Phil.

Edited March 24, 2013 by JohnP

[NannyFerret]

A good choice. It's definitely a winner!

 Well deserved POTW, Phil. 

[Terry]

Great choice BP Well deserved winner

[annie]

lovely capture....well deserved POTW

[FUJI]

Well done Phil.........great choice BP.........A beautifully constructed Macro study.....sharpness, lighting, background.

FUJI

[Heather]

great choice BP and congrats Phil its a beautiful photo of a fascinating creature :clap:

[Phil]

Thanks for the comments everyone and thank you also to BP for knowing quality when he sees it

 

Seriously though, I honestly didn't expect POTW.

[Guest Lee]

A superb image there Phil, very well executed.

[KateW]

Well deserved winner - great stuff, Phil!

[Kobione]

Yes, well deserved Phil. Great image of a fascinating creature.

[Pete]

Phil, cracking image and deserved winner, well done

[Phil]

Thank you once again everyone!

[Denis]

Superb image, 'nuff said

[Korky]

It's all pretty much been said. A cracking piece of work!

 

Korky

[MissBarefoot]

This is an amazing image. I'm going to go and hide my head in my pillow as clearly I am wayyyyyy to much of a newbee - honestly...I know nothing :0

[Phil]

honestly...I know nothing :0

 

We all started somewhere, it's simply of a matter of how far you want to go  

[MissBarefoot]

Thanks

I suppose i want to go as far as I can imagine - I love to learn 

[Phil]

I suppose i want to go as far as I can imagine - I love to learn

 

 

Then TIPF is the place to do it.

 

Seriously though, if you want a forum that is full of OOO's and AAAHH's then you won't find it here. What you will find is all the help and advice you need along with a friendly and fun community

[NannyFerret]

Thanks

I suppose i want to go as far as I can imagine - I love to learn 

It's fun learning and it's a fun place to learn too.

[MissBarefoot]

Then clearly...I have found exactly what I need... thank you so so much...

[FUJI]

Unless you post or mention anything to do with cats, you will be fine ;-)

(Forum ....In-Joke)

FUJI

[colinb]

Sorry Phil I've only just seen this (should have gone to...)  as you probably know bugs are not my thing but I think the colours are really wonderful and the focus on the eye makes it a little scary creature 

[Phil]

Many thanks Colin :)