First, I'd like to thank the folks who make the PUG happen on a monthly basis. It seems this month that the question of the PUG's "usefulness" was answered with a very resounding "yes". This makes me glad.
Now the photos: I won't comment on all of them. I often find myself at a loss for the proper words. In these cases it's best for me to not say anything (good or bad). Overall, a very wonderful and entertaining PUG. Bad Rack: I really like Ann's choice for the plane of focus. The look of exasperation on the player's face combined with the rack itself made me laugh. Ann's sense of humor is present in many of her photographs, and is something I look forward to. Collapsed Barn: Combining the mountain and the barn concurrently imparts feelings of timelessness and the passing of time. The color is nice and the composition is very strong. Excellent, IMHO. Summer Storm: Tom needs to share more photos with us. Of the few photos I've seen from Mr. Reese, I'm always very impressed. They often leave me wondering if I should just sell all of my photo gear and take up basket weaving. On second thought, Tom, keep your photos to yourself. <g> Untitled: Quite a bit has already been said of this absolutely amazing photograph. I'm not sure I can add much more. Even without the description, the intent comes across very clearly. This is by far the best photograph of Marnie's I've seen. Pennies: What the hell was that guy thinking? Oh. Crap. Never mind. Slightly Used: Good composition. John's use of the 18-35mm is really nice. You might occasionally hear me gripe about very-wide-angle and fisheye lenses, but when they're used well, they can add much to the composition. This photo reminds me of my home in the Ozarks - I used to frequently find stuff like this miles into the woods with no visible remnants of any road nearby. Very nostalgic mood. Excellent! Before the Storm: That's just cool! Composition is good, mood is better. Luben's photos always speak volumes, and this is no exception. BTW, I really like the distant bird against the clouds. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- "You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman
