Picture of the Week 27 Dec 2005

[Greg B]

The Pictures of the Week 2005 have been a great and diverse collection of photographs - there have
been the universally acknowledged, and the highly controversial, and all stops in between.

The last PotW for 2005 is a macro from greencardigan (Brad). I have actually included the four shots
from the thread because it was very difficult to decide between them. I finally settled on the fourth shot
from the thread being the first one below, because I particuarly liked the composition with the juxtaposition
of the hover fly and the flower.

These would not be easy photos to get, and yet they are beautifully executed. Sharp as a tack and perfectly exposed.

Fine work Brad

PotW 27/12/05




The other shots from the thread

[HappyFotographer]

They truly are fabulous. I haven't seen the original thread, been without internet while at the beach, but let me be the first to congratulate you here Brad.

Cheers
Deb

[KerryPierce]

Excellent work, Brad! Any of those shots would be well deserved POTW.

[Geoff]

Great choice Greg and some brilliant photos there by Brad!!
Well done on the final POTW for 2005...bring on 2006 for some more excellent work from our members

[avkomp]

wow, missed this thread initially.

I posted some shots of one of these yesterday but these ones make mine look ordinary and I wouldnt have even bothered to post mine!!

a deserving winner

Steve

edit: just went and re looked at the original thread. found that I had looked at it but somehow forgot, maybe that was what made me go take pix of them yesterday. even more embarassed now!!

Steve

[gstark]

An extremely well executed series of images. COngrats to all concerned.

And as Greg has said, the PotW has brought to the fore all manner o interesting images, and I think I speak on behalf of all of the moderatoration team to say that it's truly been a privilege, a pleasure, and a challenge to be able to select these images from those posted.

Congratulations are due not just to the winners, but to all members whose work is up for selection here: you make our task all the more difficult, and that makes it even more pleasurable.

[marcotrov]

Terrific set and well chosen and worthy winner. Congratulations Brad
cheers
marco

[stubbsy]

Brad

I was impressed by the sharpness and framing of these when I first saw them and that has not diminished on a repeated viewing. Congratulations on a well deserved selection.

[Alpha_7]

Brad well done, I was really impressed by this series of shots and your a deserved winner of POTW, well done and keep up the great work.

Great Choice Greg B, I'm sure you had a tough time choosing

[ozczecho]

Great work Brad - The whole series is awesome (I missed it 1st time around). But #4 stands out for me. You dont usually see a bug from a top view - unless its been preserved between glass Thats an amazing shot.

Cheers

ozczecho

[mudder]

I saw these first time around and thought these were bloody great then, see them again and nothing's changed, that first shot is a cracker the way you've been able to compose the subjects, fantastic, and the detail and sharpness in the others is eye catching... Well deserved mate, congrats.

[Manta]

Macro par excellence Brad.

For one who is only starting to dabble in the dark art of macro photography, these are the sort of shots I aspire to. Brilliant work.

Great selection Greg.

[mic]

Truly amazing captures.

Well done.

Mic.

[Glen]

Great captures Brad.





Good choice Greg, thanks for including all four

[Killakoala]

Excellent photos and a good choice for POTW.

What i really like about the POTW is that i get to see outstanding images that i might have missed during the week, and this week is no exception.

Well done.

[losfp]

Supoib!!!!

I can't seem to have the knack for effective macro photography. Maybe I'm too impatient, but I seem to end up just shouting at insects and bugs who refuse to stand still while I take photos of them!!

Great, great shots. Something to aspire to, and I say that with hardly of my normal sarcasm

[Steffen]

Fantastic, this seems like a near impossible shot to me, or a very, very lucky one. The fact that Brad pulls this off over and over is unbelievable. Congrats!

Cheers
Steffen.

[Slider]

Fantastic Shots Brad. Stunning. Congrats on a well deserved POTW.

[sirhc55]

This is indeed a superb collection of macros that deserve POTW

[greencardigan]

A belated thanks for the privlege of being selected for POTW and for all your kind comments.

I have been away for a month and was delighted to return and find I had been selected. Sorry I missed all the fun.

Thanks again,
Brad