Picture Of The Week - February 13, 2007

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Picture Of The Week - February 13, 2007

Postby Nnnnsic on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:18 am

Oooo... this week was a hard one (so hard that I'm a day late!)... I went through the images like I normally do, and found some real standout shots.

It sucks that I can only pick one.

That one is....

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...by Ozimax!

It's a great image. It really captures that whole essence of being a kid. The smile, the shape of the shirt, the grass stains on the jeans, and the colours all help to hold it together.

There's just an extraordinary feeling of warmth and personality that this image has, what with the way the blues, greens, and yellows come together.

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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:20 am

I heartily agree with Leigh’s choice - well done Max :)
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Postby Geoff on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:24 am

Excellent choice Leigh!
Congrats Max - a very worthy winner!
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Postby Nnnnsic on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:44 am

Ozi's name is Fraser Young. :P
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Postby ozimax on Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:08 pm

Thanks Leigh, not sure if I'm worthy to be listed with so many of the great POTW recipients, but much appreciated nonetheless.

For the record, my middle name is Max, so I often go by Max instead of Fraser. Why oh why did my dear Mum name me Fraser? Couldn't it have been John or Ted or Jack or George?? I so often get miscalled "Eraser" ? or "Razor"? so Max it usually is!! :)

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Postby Glen on Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:13 pm

Great result Ozi
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Postby Oscar on Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:37 pm

Nice pic' Mr Young. And a good pick young Leigh.

Well done Max. It is a cool piccie and one that I am sure your nephew will cherish for a long time to come. Don't forget to let him know he was POTW.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby Alex on Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:07 pm

Great photo and congratulations!

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Postby colin_12 on Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:42 pm

Congrats Max.
It is easie to spell Max as well :lol:
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Postby Old Bob on Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:59 pm

That's a great shot Max. Very easy on the eye. Congratulations.
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Postby Kyle on Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:00 pm

Top shot, well deserved :)
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Postby Poon on Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:43 am

Great selection Leigh.
Congrats Max.
Very natual portrait and good ligting.
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Postby Greg B on Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:10 am

Congratulations Max (I'm sticking with Max :D ), this is a great portrait. As Poon as noted, very natural and the lighting is realing something.

Very nice work

Good choice Leigh, it was worth the wait :wink:
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Postby Pa on Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:42 am

congrats 0n picture of the week max, well done.

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Postby stetner on Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:03 pm

Good onya ozimax!
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Postby Rick on Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:19 pm

Congrats Max, a very nice well balanced photo, a worthy winner.

I find kids are the hardest subject to photo followed maybe by surf action shots, you seem to have them both down pat keep them coming.

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