In a message dated 2/3/04 1:32:17 PM Central Standard Time, elf@xxxxxxxx writes: << Well, one can be an amateur at one type of photography and a professional at another. The skills are not necessarily required for all types, although certainly there's a great advantage to having every single one available in all types. >> That's cool. I understand the flaws in the image. I would just say, in my defense, that it's a step above amateur. Perhaps not, I just don't really think it is that bad, looking at it from a documentary viewpoint. The image definitely has something to say even if the scarf is a little in the way. In looking back, I still would have taken the image and would not have interrupted her to move her scarf. Now, granted, it may not be a prize-winner, but I have seen a lot of prize winners in some of those contest you spoke about that looked a lot more amateurish. I have also seen a lot of stuff that makes me realize how far I have to go. Oh well, maybe you will like next week's image better. Leslie Spurlock http://americanphotojournalist.com/member.php?user=lscotthpht 888-381-0854
