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Picture of the Week - 22 May 2007

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Picture of the Week - 22 May 2007

Postby Greg B on Tue May 22, 2007 6:10 am

This weeks PotW is a great shot of a dog from devilla101. I love this photograph.

Taken with the aid of a Seagull Angle Finder - giving a terrific angle - this gets
right down there in the action. Sharp, beautifully exposed, what isn't to like?

Well done devilla101.

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Thread here with a few more shots using the Seagull.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Tue May 22, 2007 7:37 am

Certainly a great angle for a pooch shot, and the shallow DOF makes the happy chappy the centre of all attention. My only gripe is - what has s/he been eating? The stuff on the tongue looks a bit suss! :)

Well done devilla and good picking Greg - not to mention early! :D
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Postby devilla101 on Tue May 22, 2007 7:51 am

Yeah right!!! Really (slap face) No way! :D

Definitely made my morning. This was the only photo of the beagle that came out sharp.

About the dirty tongue, it was gnawing on a bark.

Screenshot of DSLRUsers homepage taken for memories :wink:

Thanks everyone
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Postby Old Bob on Tue May 22, 2007 9:26 am

Good one. Any shallow DOF is a challenge with an animal, as they won't stay still.

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Postby Geoff on Tue May 22, 2007 9:45 am

Great shot and highly deserving of POTW. Greg's brief but concise reasons for choosing this are spot on. I'm a dog fan and this shot is a classic. I don't think whatever is on his/her tongue distracts from the shot at all. It's like he's been having a great time digging in the dirt or retrieving a dirty ball! The shot is pin sharp and the perspective is just great.

Congrats devilla101! Great choice Gregory!

Enlarge, print and frame!! It's a must!
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue May 22, 2007 10:11 am

Congrats mate (it was Ron right? of have I got my names confused). Well done!
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue May 22, 2007 11:27 am

Indeed a memorable shot from an angle that most would not be able to achieve (especially me!) - well done, and well chosen :)
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Postby johnd on Tue May 22, 2007 11:48 am

Congratulations Devilla101 on a great shot and worthy PotW. This image shows how looking for that different angle can really make a difference.

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Postby Glen on Tue May 22, 2007 11:49 am

Devilla, very impressive, cant believe how sharp it is
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Postby devilla101 on Tue May 22, 2007 11:50 am

Thanks for the congrats everyone. Still a big smile on my face! :D

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Yeah mate, good memory
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Postby Oscar on Tue May 22, 2007 12:39 pm

Great shot Ron. Congratulations.

Gotta love a pooch shot and this is a good one. Well done.

Nice choice Greg.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby ozimax on Tue May 22, 2007 2:45 pm

Sensational photo of a wonderful breed of dog, congrats all round!
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Postby Frankenstein on Tue May 22, 2007 10:43 pm

What a delightful shot - it really brings a smile to your face. Well done.

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Postby chrisk on Tue May 22, 2007 11:17 pm

great sharp photo.
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed May 23, 2007 12:42 am

great composition and angle. Nice and sharp too!

Congrats on the POTW and fantastic choice Greg.
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You are to be congratulated

Postby zafra52 on Wed May 23, 2007 9:49 pm

Congratulations. It is a lovely image from an unusual angle.
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Postby seeto.centric on Mon May 28, 2007 10:32 am

congrats Ron! :)
i had a go at this one but definitely not in your league haha

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