Friday, February 10, 2006

A Million Words

It's that time of year again. Nope, not the Grammy's or the Oscars. World Press Photo Of the Year Contest. Every year, the images are of such staggering beauty that one must pause after seeing some of them.

This year, Finbarr O'Reilly (a Canadian, bigups!) working for Reuters, won for his image in Niger.

I've always wondered about a photographer's ability to spot images, under such difficult conditions...that whole creative process. Maybe, there is no process, maybe it's all just about 'being in the right place at the right time'. I doubt it, as these photographs are no mistake. Their makers have a clear idea of colour, composition and framing.

You really should take a look at all of the other winners.

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