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Arkady
18-12-2005, 22:28
Well, here they be.
These are all just as they went out to the Press - no fancy processing, just Levels adjustment, sharpened and cropped.
Some of the faces of the Iraqi servicemen have been deliberately blurred for security reasons - they risk their lives and those of their families just being in the Army

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/gallery/IraqElections?page=1
Marcel
18-12-2005, 22:52
Some absolute corkers in there mate.
Haven't browsed through them all yet, as I had to stop to comment on the following.

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/gallery/IraqElections/DMOC_JMOT1_05_0018c_0004E

Sorry, but my immaturity got the better of me :D Love the title...lol
Garnock
18-12-2005, 22:55
Fantastic series of shots.
My hat's off.

This one speaks volumes;
http://www.thephotographyforums.com/gallery/IraqElections/DMOC_JMOT1_05_0018j_0128E

Stay safe.
matty
18-12-2005, 23:01
fantastic images Rob, history in the making!

lol @ Marcel, your a big kid!
CT
18-12-2005, 23:03
Some belters indeed.

Love this one...

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/albums/IraqElections/DMOC_JMOT1_05_0018j_0148E.jpg
matty
18-12-2005, 23:06
this one tells its own story
http://www.thephotographyforums.com/albums/IraqElections/DMOC_JMOT1_05_0018j_0009E.jpg
Marcel
18-12-2005, 23:07
fantastic images Rob, history in the making!

lol @ Marcel, your a big kid!

Sorry mate couldn't help it :D

Serious hat on though. Rob, how does it feel to know you're documenting such a pivotal point in civilised history?
I mean, you're in quite a unique position, and able to get alot of shots, that no one else is going to be able to get, so no doubt alot of your images are going to be carried through time as documentation of this time.....

Oooh I feel like Trevor McDonald....lol
Arkady
18-12-2005, 23:07
oh I forgot - I'm home now.
How bl00dy cold is it here!!!!

Pretty cool actually - my stuff goes into the National Archive at the Imperial War Museum, so no pressure there then!
matty
18-12-2005, 23:07
and this one is familiar, this or one similar in paper
http://www.thephotographyforums.com/albums/IraqElections/DMOC_JMOT1_05_0018j_0025E.jpg
Arkady
18-12-2005, 23:09
we had some success, especially with the ambassador and senator's shots going in the US dailies
Washington Post and NY Times both ran them
matty
18-12-2005, 23:13
cool! i wonder how many of these shots will come out in years to come?!
Catdaddy
18-12-2005, 23:54
we had some success, especially with the ambassador and senator's shots going in the US dailies
Washington Post and NY Times both ran them

I know it's your profession, Rob, but you must feel at least a little proud. Great images.
Arkady
19-12-2005, 09:03
Mate, if I don't get anything published from a trip, I'm like a 5-year-old kid who's had his sweeties nicked.
Yes, it validates my existence, so to speak, in an industry where the benchmark of success isn't how good your images are, but how marketable.
DJW
19-12-2005, 11:28
Inspiring shots there Rob & can only imagine how memorable the events must be for you. Great to be able to record such important events & share with others
Oz
22-12-2005, 12:41
Great pics as ever, Rob, and a fantastic record of a historic event! :thumb: