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by stubbsy on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:10 am
This week's picture of the week is an image that grabbed me the moment I saw it. It's by Matt K and is one of a series of great images from his outing to Bare Island, but was definitely the standout shot for me. It's a shot of something many people would just glance at, yet Matt has produced a great image from it.
Here's part of what I said in the original post which pretty much sums up my views on this superlative image:
This image shows a fine eye for composition and a keen eye for extracting every nuanced detail from a scene. There is so much lovely detail there to explore yet the placement of the Cannon anchors both the scene and the eye.
Congratulations Matt.
I wish each and every one of you a safe and enjoyable Easter break. May you return refreshed and with a wonderful array of images to share with your fellow forum members. And keep clear of the chocolate

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by Alex on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:13 am
Well, I totally missed this one. Excellent photos and choise. Well done, Matt.
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by avkomp on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:17 am
this is a good choice.
I thought POTW when I saw it as it was my favourite shot from the last week.
well done
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by ozczecho on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:22 am
As Stubby has already said...what a great eye...well spotted, great composition and light. Congrats Matt.
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by Greg B on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:37 am
I missed this too, great work Stubbsy, inspired selection.
Matt, that is one powerful shot, really something. Congratulations on a very well deserved PotW.
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by Geoff on Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:45 am
Well done Matt - a very different image, one I missed originally as well. Good choice Peter.
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by byrt_001 on Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:19 am
congratulations matt
great shot as i said.
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by sirhc55 on Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:51 am
Well done Matt - straight out of Metropolis
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by the foto fanatic on Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:57 pm
I also missed it first time around - sorry Matt, as I always open anything that you have taken.
Very unusual shot because of the subject matter, but rich with detail and lovely warm tones. Great image.
Well selected, Mr Stubbs. 
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by ABG on Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:59 pm
Congratulations Matt. Lovely image and a commendable choice Peter 
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by Heath Bennett on Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:16 pm
Showing off my geek heritage - this looks a lot like the perspective and colour of Doom. The cannon will do as the weapon, and perhaps rolling down an abandoned mine shaft in a little rail cart (not from the game, but the way the imagination lets this work).
Thanks for the memories MattK. 
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by Glen on Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:53 pm
Very nice Matt.
Good choice Stubbsy
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by macka on Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:37 pm
Congrats Matt, an interesting and unusual image that is well-deserving of POTW.
Cheers,
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by Oneputt on Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:48 pm
Like Trevor I missed this one first time around, but it is certainly a deserving winner Matt. 
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by Slider on Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:52 pm
Congratulations Matt. A well deserved win and an outstanding image 
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by leek on Wed Apr 12, 2006 12:41 am
Nice one Matt... How to make something out of nothing... (as usual)
Pity that the cannon was slightly off centre, but that's hardly your fault...
We nearly came down to La Perouse on Sunday (and would have if we'd known that the festivities were happening), but settled for Coogee instead...
Great POTW
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by Matt. K on Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:22 am
Hi John
I didn't know the re-enactment was happening. I just stumbled onto it....which is kinda how I operate through most of my life. 
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by Manta on Wed Apr 12, 2006 12:38 pm
Congratulations Matt.
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by suzanneg on Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:07 pm
Hi Matt,
I just wanted to add my congratulations to all the others. A great photo, and as already mentioned, of something most of us would just glance at.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's efforts over easter - can't promise to stay away from the chocolate though Stubbsy.
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by marcotrov on Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:57 pm
Well done Matt. Chalk up another for a good photographic eye  Interestingly constructed image.
cheers
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by kipper on Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:53 pm
Great shot Matt, agree with Heath that this bares a striking resemblance to some of the textures found in FPS games such as Doom, Q3, Unreal etc
My only gripe is that I would of liked to have more of the bottom of the cannon as it looks cut off?
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by Potatis on Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:01 pm
Great shot Matt, I like this very much. Congratulations! 
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