spoalanm

I just love the way everyone rips the POW to shreds. Sounds like a lot of people can't appreciate a good picture for what it is: just a damn good shot, and possible a work of art.

This pic was my wallpaper as soon as it was posted in the regular daily gallery. I think it is perfect just as it is. I am not so insecure with my own work that I have tear up someone else's and say some insipid thing like " The balloon burners should have been burning" or "The center of gravity is off center" or some other nonsense. I mean, what was the photographer supposed to do? Scream his lungs out to the people in the balloon asking if they would please turn on the burners to satisfy some fool's sense of balance?

If the shot makes me say "WOW" as soon as I see it, then it's a great shot. This is, without a doubt, a great shot.