Picture of the week - 7th February 2006

[stubbsy]

This is my first time choosing picture of the week and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. I've been here a while now and it's been a pleasure and a privilege to see the results of the creative endeavours of the members as they improve and refine their photographic skills. Looking through the enormous range of image styles and subjects posted in the last week was a fascinating journey and a choice was extremely difficult.

Finally I settled on the image of a palm shown below and taken by huynhie (Andrew) during the Hunter Wine Weekend visit to Hunter Valley Gardens (disclaimer I organised this event, but this had no bearing on my decision - it's a great image). The original thread is here and also contains a portrait orientation version of the same subject.

I like this image for a number of reasons - it's wonderfully simple, shows great use of leading lines to draw the viewer to the intricate centre of the object and shows how wonderfully nuanced an image can be even though it contains very few colours - the palette here is basically just yellow and green with black and white for contrast. Plus it's a great example of how a keen photographic eye can produce a beautiful image from something many others would just pass by.

Congratulations Andrew.

[birddog114]

Congrats Andrew!
I wasn't there on that day, but I knew you've made it!

[Alpha_7]

Congratulations Andrew!

And Stubbsy nicely chosen I'm sure you had plenty of choice as there has been some great photos posted recently.

[avkomp]

I missed this image first time round.

is simple and effective.
well done

Steve

[sheepie]

good choice there Peter, although I still prefer the portrait version

Well done Andrew - welcome to the POTW club

[MHD]

Great shot! Boy there is a lot of detail there!

Good choice Stubbsy!

[wendellt]

Yes simplicity is the key
beautiful image andrew
and good taste Peter

[PiroStitch]

Great choice Peter and congrats to Andrew for such a simple and fine shot

[huynhie]

Thanks Guys!

I am probably the only person not to have as Peter wrote "a keen photographic eye", but I'll take the complement anyway.

[Geoff]

Andrew - a sensational shot! Congrats on your POTW mate..it was a pleasure enjoying the week end with you and Vicky!! Good choice too Stubbsy - we told you it wasn't easy didn't we?

[shutterbug]

Yes simplicity is the key

Totaly agree with this comment

Very nice

[Glen]

Well done Andrew, well picked Stubbsy

[mrbillf]

Congrats Andrew, nice and simple with maximum effect.

Great choice Stubbsy

[Onyx]

Congrats Andrew. I guess this POTW doesn't just represent the image, but the weekend that was attended by many forum members in the Hunter, and the enjoyment they've had.

If I squint really really hard, it looks like the flag for Japan.

[Matt. K]

Well done Andrew. Make sure Stubbsy sends you your POW prize pack, badge and hat.

[blacknstormy]

Woo Hoo Andrew - well done. It was a beautiful shot, and well deserving of POTW
Rel

well done Stubbsy - must be bloody hard to pick !!!

[Zeeke]

I must of missed this image (easy to do on this site)

But i like, well diserved POTW... the colours are outstanding.. and the texture and feel.. very very nice!

Tim

[Greg B]

Congratulations Andrew, great shot and well deserved PotW.

Fine choice Stubbsy

[stephen]

Congrats Andrew ,well captured

[sirhc55]

Well done Andrew you have joined the illustrious Prisoner Of The Week frat

[gooseberry]

Congrats Andrew... great pic.

[Poon]

Congrats Andrew and good pick by Peter.
My first glance at it it was just like peacock speading its feathers.
I can imagine how beautiful it is if print in large picture.
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regards
Poon

[Killakoala]

Well done Andrew with an image deserving of POTW, or POW as Matt.K calls it. (Good choice Stubbsy)

[BT*ist]

Very nice shot : congrats Andrew! The palm fronds look razor sharp and it's really well composed.

[jben_net]

What a beautiful photo! Well done