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Picture of the week 23 May 2006

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Picture of the week 23 May 2006

Postby stubbsy on Tue May 23, 2006 11:10 am

This week I made a pleasant discovery while going through the images posted over the last week. I generally see most image posts here, but somehow missed the image in THIS POST my first time around. Lucky for me I stumbled across this excellent shot of Paul's as part of my POTW duties. One of the first shots taken with his new D2x camera, this image really appeals to me for a number of reasons: it's fantastically well exposed and I love both the composition and the colours. Paul laments the fact he missed the sunset, but this image more than makes up for it.

Congratulations Paul

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Postby PiroStitch on Tue May 23, 2006 11:15 am

Great shot Paul and congrats on POTW :D
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue May 23, 2006 11:16 am

Paul - I concur with Peter’s excellent choice - well done :)
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Postby blacknstormy on Tue May 23, 2006 11:27 am

Congratulations Paul !!!!!!!
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Postby firsty on Tue May 23, 2006 11:53 am

great shot Paul and well picked Peter
love the coloring in this shot
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Postby marcotrov on Tue May 23, 2006 12:02 pm

Well done Paul. Great image. Great selection Peter.
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Postby Manta on Tue May 23, 2006 12:13 pm

Well deserved, Paul. This shot was a winner the moment you hit the submit button. I hope it's value isn't decreased by the fact that there are just way too many shots of this type around.... geez, they're on the cover of just about every major photography and nature magazine published. :wink:
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Postby ABG on Tue May 23, 2006 12:14 pm

Congratulations Paul. A very deserving winning image. Great pick Peter
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Postby Sheila Smart on Tue May 23, 2006 12:16 pm

Well done indeed. A beautiful image worthy of POTW.

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Postby ozczecho on Tue May 23, 2006 12:24 pm

Yeah congrats Paul on the POTW and also thanks for the tutorial that came after the picture....
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Postby admajic on Tue May 23, 2006 12:37 pm

Great pic! Well deserved. The sky and reflection in the water is awesome, added with the details and contract in the bricks. Will look awesome on the wall :)
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Postby radar on Tue May 23, 2006 12:42 pm

Great Job Paul,

a beautiful potw selection Peter,

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Postby NikonUser on Tue May 23, 2006 12:51 pm

Thanks very much everyone,

It really is an honour to be choosen from the many MANY great pictures posted on these forums!! :) :)

A big thanks goes out to everyone who has ever helped me or given me advice on anything photography related...

I'd also like to thank my mum... :)

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Postby sheepie on Tue May 23, 2006 12:53 pm

Now now Peter - I hope this isn't an indication you're favouring those with a D2X now! ;) ;) ;) :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Agree that this is a fantastic shot, well composed and great use of light. I don't think it would have been quite as appealing with the sun still up - perfect timing in my book :) Well done Paul :)
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Postby greencardigan on Tue May 23, 2006 1:58 pm

Well done Paul :up:
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Postby Willy wombat on Tue May 23, 2006 2:01 pm

Great tonal range in this one. Good pick Stubbsy and great image Paul :D
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Postby avkomp on Tue May 23, 2006 3:13 pm

congrats on Potw.
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Postby antman on Tue May 23, 2006 3:28 pm

Lovely picture Paul. Congrats.
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Postby rokkstar on Tue May 23, 2006 3:35 pm

Great choice peter,

Paul a brilliant image. Fantastic mood it creates. Love it.
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Postby Zeeke on Tue May 23, 2006 3:51 pm

Congrats Paul...*mumbles about D2x* and Nice work!!!

Nice selection Peter

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Postby ozimax on Tue May 23, 2006 5:16 pm

Absolute cracker no doubt about it, congrats.
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Postby mic on Tue May 23, 2006 5:19 pm

Top Shot !

Well done

Congrats on POTW.

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Postby Oneputt on Tue May 23, 2006 5:48 pm

Super choice, just love it :D
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Postby huynhie on Tue May 23, 2006 5:59 pm

I really like this shot as well, congratulations Paul!
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Postby Geoff on Tue May 23, 2006 7:54 pm

Excellent image Paul - you've done very well matey. Peter - brilliant choice!

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Postby Glen on Tue May 23, 2006 7:55 pm

Well done Paul, thought this was a great image first time around






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Postby Marty on Tue May 23, 2006 9:43 pm

Great shot with beautiful colours.
A much deserved winner of POTW.
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Postby Slider on Tue May 23, 2006 9:51 pm

Congratulations Paul. Beautiful image. :D
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Postby Trieu on Tue May 23, 2006 9:55 pm

Now THAT is a POTW :!:

Awesome shot Paul, well done.
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Postby stephen on Tue May 23, 2006 9:56 pm

Congrats and well done ,i love the shadow detail in the wall in this one and the dead flat water looks surreal :lol:
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Postby Steffen on Tue May 23, 2006 10:58 pm

Paul, I had a look at the image at work today (missed the original thread) but wanted to wait with my comment till I'd seen it on the calibrated display at home.

I'm impressed how well you squeezed in the dynamic range without making the image look flat. The wall detail really lifts it up a few notches. Congrats on POTW, well deserved!

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Postby Greg B on Wed May 24, 2006 10:22 am

Great shot Paul, well done. Beautiful colours in a scene invoking serenity.

Good work stubbsy.
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Postby macka on Wed May 24, 2006 9:12 pm

I really liked this image as well. Congrats. :D
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Postby mudder on Wed May 24, 2006 9:27 pm

I remember seeing this when you posted it and thought, strewth that's nice...

Can't help but be caught by the crafted exposure, composition and shadow detail, very nicely done... Congrats, very deserved...
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Postby mark on Wed May 24, 2006 9:37 pm

Excellent shot Paul, congrats on POTW.

You missed the sunset and this was the outcome, funny how life works isn't it?
Again Great shot, well done mate.
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Postby LostDingo on Wed May 24, 2006 11:37 pm

Great use of available light, really like the composition...it's obvious some thought was placed into this and shows. Congrats and a job well done :!:
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Postby camrak on Thu May 25, 2006 4:57 pm

Good job! This is more than only picture. Good choice
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Postby NikonUser on Thu May 25, 2006 5:06 pm

Wow, there has been quite a responce to this pic :) :)

Thanks very much everyone. Much appreciated :)

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