It's All in the Detail
Paul C

It's All in the Detail

December 2022

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A shot I knew would be in my top 10 as soon as I saw it. I love the warm tones and the fact you spotted such an opportunity and took it. It may well have been cropped - as many images entered into this contest would have been - but that is in no way a criticism. As I've said before, another shot that would have passed most of us by. Well done indeed...and thank you for this entry.

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Entry 14815180
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There were so many shots entered into this competition of flowers and insects and the like that it became something of a blur when looking at them all. However, there were one or two shots that completely stood out for me - and this was one of them. I think it fairly obvious that some time and effort has gone into post-processing on this occasion but I will say I think the end result is fantastic. Detail is spot on with the soft warm tones working particularly well. I love it - and my thanks for your entry.

Entry 14818314
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Judge
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What a warm and charming shot. It didn't hit me between the eyes when I first saw it, rather it grew on me the more I looked at it. I love the warm tones and the full head of hair on the baby with that all-important cradling arm of mum which frames the bottom half of the shot perfectly. It's wonderful, beautifully composed and nails the brief perfectly. Congratulations on your winning shot..!

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3,547 Images entered

1,669 Photographers

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Entry 14927875
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Another shot which nailed the brief perfectly. Admittedly, I'm quite biased to say the least when confronted with a good shot of a WW2 aircraft - particularly Hurricanes or Spitfires. This particular photo works wonderfully in black and white, is perfectly composed and nicely sharpened. Is there anything else to say...other than to give my thanks for your entry. Well done indeed.

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Brief

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This contest is for your close-up and macro photographs showing the finer details you have captured. Forget about those wider shots and instead focus on the close-up details. The subject matter is up to you entirely. I very much look forward to seeing and judging your entries.

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