competition win - set by david alan harvey UPDATED

only a few posts ago i mentioned a self portrait competition set by 'magnum' and 'national geographic' photographer david alan harvey.
well.. it seems that i am one of the three lucky winners.

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there is now, much to my amusement, a photo of my 35 year old rump posted for all to see on his website.. (screen-grab above)..
better my back-side than my face, perhaps.

david whittled the submissions down from around 170 and then employed fellow magnum photographer chris anderson to choose between 37 short-listed photos.
chris chose the three winners because of,
"their overall photographic quality, sense of humor, and the intelligence that went into them"
however, on first seeing the short list he exclaimed,
'"...impossible to judge...they are all very interesting..."

congratulations are due to the other prize winners, les (alongside above), and suryo. i'm sure they're as astonished at winning as i am, given the remarkably high quality of the entries..
the prizes of a print, his latest book and one of his old camera bags, all signed, have been split between us.

i will be receiving the copy of his wonderful 'divided soul' book, which curiously enough is exactly what i would have chosen if asked.. i am utterly delighted.. over the moon.
click here to buy the book - i'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in photography or culture... rich in quality and conceived with real passion & energy, this authentic study-over-time shines bright with love and dedication.

© david alan harvey / magnum

many heart-felt thanks to david who continues to amaze with a generosity of spirit which flows smoother than an endless white-russian.. i am indebted for the encouragement, mi amigo ..

UPDATED - august 27th

the book arrived from new york today, and is inscribed;
'for david bowen.. with respect.. david alan harvey'

fantastic.. thanks david and respect to you.. the book's an absolute corker.. has already inspired and motivated....