Judging the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year Competition
October 24, 2009
I spent all day on Friday accompanied by distinguished people from the photography world. We were doing the final round of judging for the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year competition (DCPOTY). Over 100,000 pictures were entered, making it the largest photography competition in the world. It’s a huge responsibility, especially since so many of the entries were the outcome of immense effort – each one a carefully considered labour of love for the entrant. A judge has an obligation to be totally focussed, never faltering in concentration. The standard of the entries was very high, and I left feeling energised by the by the privilege of seeing so many visually compelling images.
Hello Mr Bloom
I wanted to thank you, as I am doing with all the DCPOTY judges for your support of my submission this year. My photograph, The centre of attention, was placed 2nd in the Planet Earth category.
Your photography is inspirational and I wish you continued success and good fortune
I just wanted to pop by and say thank you Steve.
In your debt
Peter Byrne