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Postby ozczecho on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:20 pm

A week or so ago I had issues printing (see thread here). Reason for printing was for a competition I was told about from my mother in law. We basically had 24 hours to print out, frame and deliver the framed photos.

Eventhough my entry didn't win the major prize, it did win the "section", which was people. I am stoked. Thanks to all the people on this forum who helped me out, especially gstark who showed me some PP techniques (Original thread here). Did I say I was stoked :D :D :D

This is the picture I entered.
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On Display (how bad is this shot) :shock:
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For interested parties the competition was run by Wyong Council (Central Coast), its an annual event not restricted to locals. They had about 550 entries and I believe the display runs for a week.

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Postby rokkstar on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:21 pm

Congratulations Mike - well deserved.

The picture looks great on the wall - really draws the viewer in, it's a definate keeper.
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Postby Alex on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:22 pm

Great stuff, Mike. Well done and great portrait!

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Postby gstark on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:31 pm

Michael,

I think it's fair to say that we are all thrilled on your behalf. I certainly am.

Congratulations, and well done.
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Postby Killakoala on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:36 pm

Well done matey, that's just plain old sensational :) Great image too. Those eyes are what makes it.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:40 pm

Just kudos and well done :)
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Postby ozczecho on Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:41 pm

Everyone thanks heaps. I just realised that I have been a member 1 year and in that space have learnt alot from various people on this forum. This is a great place to hang...
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:10 pm

Mike - I didn't see the original thread - but what a fantastic photo of a beautiful little girl. Congratulations - well deserved !!!!!

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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:17 pm

Awesome work with your prize! And well I loved the shot before, but it's great to have your work acknowledged by a larger audience (as if this one isn't enough.. hehe) Congratulations!!
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Postby losfp on Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:25 pm

Great shot, Mike.. Congrats!!! :)
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Postby Geoff on Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:23 am

Mike - as I said in the initial post - incredible shot! Congrats matey, very well deserving!
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Postby dk on Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:56 am

Awesome shot! You and the shot are winners.

Congratulations!

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Postby cameraguy21773 on Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:33 am

Best child portrait I've seen in a long time. I wonder how it would have done toward the major prize as a B&W (not advocating a change, just wondering).
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Postby Glen on Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:25 am

Well done and well deserved Mike :D
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:32 am

Mike,
Congratulations and excellent works!

Yes, use this to demand another lust to develop your talents :lol:
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Postby BBJ on Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:16 am

Mike, Happy to hear you did win the section as i think this picture is wonderful. Powerful in it's own way and looks like it could tell a story, but well done.
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:03 am

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The judges got it wrong! Your image is outstanding and should have been awarded first prize. Name and shame the judges!
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Postby marcotrov on Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:09 am

A quality portrait Mike worthy of adorning any wall. Well done and well deserved. :)
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:42 am

Congrats Mike. It's a great shot and you are a very deserving winner. The shot below it of the bridge looks a bit same old, same old with a fisheye. Did that win a prize too?
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Postby samester on Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:19 am

congrats mate, really is a wonderful capture.

i love the expression on her face and her gaze through the lens with those brilliant blue eyes.
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Postby ozczecho on Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:23 am

Again, thank you all. Its an amazing feeling to have your work displayed for public perusal, and then to win something is a bonus.

cameraguy21773 wrote:Best child portrait I've seen in a long time. I wonder how it would have done toward the major prize as a B&W (not advocating a change, just wondering).


I haven't done a b&w conversion on this one. I'll give it a go...


Birddog114 wrote:Mike,
Congratulations and excellent works!

Yes, use this to demand another lust to develop your talents :lol:


Ohh my wordie Birdie :)


stubbsy wrote:Congrats Mike. It's a great shot and you are a very deserving winner. The shot below it of the bridge looks a bit same old, same old with a fisheye. Did that win a prize too?


I think the bridge won the "landscape" section. I think With the landscapes, size counts. Having a landscape print on a A4 next to an A3 cant be compared. There were some great landscapes but only small print.


Matt. K wrote:ozczecho
The judges got it wrong! Your image is outstanding and should have been awarded first prize. Name and shame the judges!


:D :D , thanks Matt. But the winning entries were truly outstanding. Unfortunately the lighting was really bad and caused reflections in the glass so I couldn't take a picture worth showing here. I wouldn't want to be a judge.
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Postby wendellt on Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:25 am

Mike

congratulations it's such a lovely portrait
feel proud!
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Postby glamy on Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:53 pm

Mike,
Well deserved,and a very cute model...
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Postby avkomp on Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:44 pm

the eyes certainly make this shot.

It is a wonderful portrait of a cute little girl.


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