The most prestigious awards of the Photojournalistic world is released tonight and I hate it. The single picture that should be the picture of the year is not iconic at all. The pic is about a war which only concerns one country, USA and another land called Afghan. The rest of 148 odd countries care two hoots about the war there. Even if it lasts forever it is just a money making arms deal for the United States. Why should World Press go to a pic of a Soldier sitting there. How is it of any global consequence anyway. I have been extremely disappointed. By the way all the pics are out of focus... is this world press arty photography awards... can anyone justify the World Press Photo of the year for me????
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Saturday, February 09, 2008
WORLD PRESS AWARDS!!!
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Good point!
Awards are always controversial - Be it the Bharat Ratna or the "best student" awards in our respective schools! The simple problem is that you cannot set the boundaries or consistent criterion within which an award can be chosen.
The biggest award a photographer can aspire for is how long will his photo stay in the minds of people. Photos like the 9=year old girl running from the gas=bomb in Vietnam or a WW2 soldier kissing a girl while returning from the war will always stay in people's mind whether they win a award or not!
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