POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michael

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POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michael

Postby biggerry on Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:29 am

Clearly I am paying the POTW selectors waaayy too much :)
Thanks for taking the time to view and select Michael.

photohiker wrote:This is embarrassing... :)

I think this is the second time in a row I have nominated you for POW! :shock:

Anyway, here is my selection for this week's Picture of the week:

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Sometimes, less is more and this image displays that in spades. The stark (!) hillside with a lonely tree captures your attention and then the gathering of 'somethings' on the horizon draws your eye. The tree sits dead centre of the image, showing that rules can be broken without destroying an image. The subtle tones of the foreground and background help and I agree with the suggestion that this be printed large.

Well done! (again) :)

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Re: POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michae

Postby gstark on Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:15 am

A great choice.

even Gerry agrees with that.
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Re: POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michae

Postby bigsarg7 on Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:00 pm

I totally agree, perfect choice for POTW.

Well done yet again!!
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Re: POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michae

Postby ozimax on Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:11 pm

Agreed, great choice for POTW.
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Re: POTW 29th July 2014 - Selection by Photohiker aka Michae

Postby zafra52 on Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:13 pm

Lovely photo and good choice. But, should the photo be showing in the portal?
I refreshed the page several times but the old picture still shows.
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