2005 PMPE Submisssion

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Howard, this one has a lot of impact. If you frame it pretty much as you have it presented here, it should do well. Someone told me for juried shows to make sure and mat and frame very simply - i.e., white mat, black frame. All attention should be on the actual image itself. In this one, the eyes draw you in. I seem to recall this one from a while back.

hi howard, i've got no experience with juried competitions and so can't really speak to your question. the photo itself is very, very good. the hands and somber face bring across his desperate situation, yet he has an undeniable dignity. i also like the flow of his body, its a composition with some energy to it. i have two questions, and they are questions really -- first, the magazine, should it be so high key? second, the crop on the right seems to crop his sweatshirt on the bottom a little awkwardly. your other photo of him where he is smiling, are you including that as well? if not, why this over that one?

Howard, I certainly like this rendition of this man. You always have a way to connect with the subject matter. It think we can all give even more meaningful replies if you were to describe any addtional information regarding this juried PMPE competition (Philly Metro Photo Exhibition?) Are the juried the ones to pass judgements (normal folks, pro photogs, etc.) Which category (people, portrait, socials, pj, color, b&w, etc.) print and matting size requirement, any theme to this year's event, and so on. I tend to think all those little elements should be taken into consideration.

 

As to Ben's questions, I'd like to guess that for the reading material to be lighten is to separate his hands well, and the more stern look probably better communicate the his state of being to the audience. Do let us know, Howard. ^_^

Howard, I don't know anything about that PMPE, but I know a good image when I see one.

It is a very penetrating image, and well done.

I wish you luck! Pnina

The event is 13th Phillips Mill Photo Exhibition. Three judges decide if you are in or out and then pick 1st place, best in show, etc. Supposed to be a very prestigious east coast show with very high standards. From what I understand, not many people make it past the jury.

If there's no theme to work with, like social issue/pj style, location/places, manipulation, etc., then MY vote would be, 1.) The Dancer, 2.) Choo Choo Lady, 3.) Puddy Tat, and 4.) either this or the close up of him. Good luck, Howard!

Well done on this, I Love all of his features.

Especially his hands,eyes and beard.

Whatever happens, let us know!! Good luck.

 

Pascal

Howard- Wilson started something- here's my thoughts. Really hard to choose, but......

My top 3 favorites are:

1-Use Your Imagination

2-Have some Vino

3-The Path Revisited

 

While I think this one is super, for some reason, the bench looks odd, kind of flat. I also prefer the closer version of this man. However, I find it is so hard to judge a web image. I find in my own images, what looks one way on the screen, often looks totally different in a printed image. On the web, it is difficult to tell the difference from an image taken with a 3mp camera and a 16mp camera because of the compression & limited size. But when you print them, boy oh boy the difference becomes painfully obvious to the naked eye.

 

But in the end, you have the advantage of seeing the prints and you have a wonderful photographic judgment, so go with your eyes!

 

I say- Go for it! I always liked this image! And let us know what happens!

Howard, another who doesn't know anything about this competition, but this photo is really excellent and I d' submit it. Not only the face and the expression in the eyes, the whole pose, tha hands make this a great piece.

I must add a comment here. This is an image of a homeless man sitting on a bench. Not very original...give me a break.

howard, if you don't believe in it,don't use it . . .

Your images are so powerful. This gentleman's face tells a store few of us understand. Best of luck in the competition. - Scott

As a past member of the Tri-State (NY, NJ, & PA) association of camera clubs, I would say this is just the sort of thing a juried competition is looking for. Mind you I think you have a dozen or more images which are more creative and contain more than a modicum of expression. But for this particular type of competition this should last through to the finals. They may take exception to some of the detail missing in the White tonalities and "ding" you for it? But who can tell how tastes are running these days? But I'm kind of out of touch with these exhibitions. The last time I was successful in a juried competition was when I belonged to the Shore Camera Club in 1974. The medals I received got me in to meet the Dean of the School of Photographic Arts & Sciences at RIT. I passed the admissions interview and transferred in to RIT in 1975 with a years worth of course work taken in (12) weeks that Summer on campus. Private schools are definitely in the money-making business!

Competitions are usually limited to two entries, three is the most I ever heard of for prints. You usually have to get to the regional competitions by winning a local or state exhibition too. Don't know if they still work that way? It's the closest thing we have in the United States to the uppity and snobby Royal Photographic Society in the UK.

Well, well, well, there we have it. Thanks to Mr. Turner tips above. Just curious, how many submissions per event such as this one, Philip?