Picture of the week 6 July

[stubbsy]

The image I've chosen for Picture of the Week this week spoke to me (POTW POTW) when I first saw it - original post HERE - and it's stuck with me since. It was taken by Matt. K and like a lot of his work is very much a different take on the scene most of us would have captured in the same locale. And for that I am in constant awe (I just wouldn't have "seen" this image). In many ways this should be an odd choice for me, but I have a visceral reaction to this that overrides the little pedant whispering in my brain ("it's blurry", "too soft", "what a messy background" ).

This was obviously a very tough spot for taking good shots (no control over the subject or the background), yet somehow Matt has delivered an image that works despite the challenges of the environment. I think that's a testament to his skills, his vision and his craft. Thanks for sharing this Matt.

[biggerry]

two thumbs up !

[gstark]

It was taken by Matt. K and like a lot of his work is very much a different take on the scene most of us would have captured in the same locale. And for that I am in constant awe

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This was obviously a very tough spot for taking good shots (no control over the subject or the background), yet somehow Matt has delivered an image that works despite the challenges of the environment. I think that's a testament to his skills, his vision and his craft. Thanks for sharing this Matt.

I couldn't have said it better.

[aim54x]

Great choice there Peter. Matt, stunning image and although it has all those problems it all just works!

[zafra52]

Congratulations! It is a great choice.
I like the sensitive approach taken by
the photographer in difficult settings
when taking this series of pictures
which portrait the importance of this
significant religious ceremony.

[surenj]

photo journalism at it's best! Congrats Matt and a very astute choice Peter.

[colin_12]

Way to go Matt, an interesting shot.

[ozimax]

Immensely interesting shot and well deserved POTW.

[glamy]

Peter,
You are very good with words, good choice.
Matt,
Well deserved, as Peter said...

[NeoN]

Congratulations Matt ,you deserve all the accolades you get ..it's a great image !!
NeoN