PotW 21 August 2007

[the foto fanatic]

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ...” wrote Charles Dickens at the start of "A Tale of Two Cities".

He was referring to the French Revolution, perhaps a slightly more serious topic than mine, which is merely the choice of PotW. But it does capture the dilemma I have – to look at a group of wonderful images and pick just one to be PotW.

There can be no complaints about the number of very fine works that were able to be viewed on these pages over the last week. I don’t think that I have had to pick from such a stellar group of entries before. My sincere congratulations to all photographers who have submitted images recently - some of them are of the highest quality and would not be out of place in galleries or magazines.

We have enjoyed outstanding landscapes, stunning portraits, fine–art nudes, b&w conversions, excellent nature shots, finely detailed macros, underwater shots, the latest in haute-couture, wedding pix and new and vintage car shots.

I wish I could award several PotWs, I really do. And I don’t like to provide a list of those that were in the final mix and not selected, because I don’t think it is fair to anyone who provided an image, including the winner.
One last thought before I provide the PotW details. Go to the “Image Views and Critiques” section and look back through the images that have been posted there in the last couple of weeks – I bet you’ll be impressed with the overall quality.

So, to the PotW for 21 August 2007. The image is from Oz_Beachside, and is a tasteful and artistic black and white nude. I particularly like the way the models pose is replicated in the black and white background and the sensuous curve of the ribbon. It’s a slightly different image to those we normally see here, and an example of a photographer who is improving his craft.

Once again, congratulations to everyone else. There are a number of wonderful images on our pages right now.

[Alpha_7]

Nice pick Trevor, and well done OzBeachside (Bruce isn't it?) a gorgeous shot.

[BT*ist]

A very worthy pick and pic for POTW. Congrats OzBeachside!

[Cre8tivepixels]

Nice stuff mate, well done and deserved for you are constantly looking to improve and better yourself...well done!!!!

[Alex]

Congrats, Bruce! Well deserved!

Alex

[PiroStitch]

Congrats Bruce on the POTW! Great pick as well Trevor, must have been a tough choice!

[Glen]

Well done OZ

[kab]

Congrats Bruce. Certainly one of your best!! Keep em coming.....

[Reschsmooth]

Excellent image and choice. I would hate to be a mod

[stubbsy]

Bruce

Congrats. A wonderful, creative image. Great use of lines and curves and well converted to B & W too. Looks a bit uncomfortable for the model though.

[casnell]

Congrats Bruce, that was my POTW pick!

Chris

[dviv]

Great shot and well deserved!

[7zark7]

Good on you Bruce

[Manta]

Great work Bruce. Missed it the first time around but so pleased to see it re-presented as PotW. Outstanding image.

[Oz_Beachside]

Thank you, I am very thankful, delighted

This image is a collection of all the feedback I get in here, so thanks all, and thanks to the model Tessa, she is great to work with.

Very excited to get a POW amongst an outstanding crowd.

Warmest regards,
Bruce

[ATJ]

A worthy choice even if this old non-arty type didn't get it.

[Geoff]

Congrats Bruce - great shot.

[!~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~!]

Well Done Bruce, out of all your great images this one really stands out

[iposiniditos]

I can't agree more

Well done!

[Oneputt]

I must admit that this kind of photography is not exactly my cup of tea. However even I liked this when I first saw it. The composition and lighting are excellent. Well done.

[marcotrov]

Stunning image Ozbeach and a worthy of POTW and of a front cover of a top flight magazine.
cheers
marco

[Greg B]

Well done Bruce, a magnificient shot, beautifully executed.

[daniel_r]

Bruce,

Congrats!

I think the selection of this image as PotW is not only deserving, it is a testament to the ongoing improvement of your photographic skills.

This image captures both the creative vision and technical mastery you have developed.

Well done, and thanks for sharing!

[devilla101]

Good stuff mate. Great image

[chrisk]

aye, tis a cracker that one. well done.

[Louie]

Congrats Bruce!
This image really stood out when you posted it

[Oz_Beachside]

thanks all. today was a very exciting day for me

I cant wait to shoot again soon

[Chaase]

This is an excellent choice for a great photo.
I never tire of looking at the female form.

Bruce

[Oscar]

Congratulation on the POTW, Bruce. A really well thought out shot and executed well. Really suits the B&W treatment.

Nice pick Trevor.

Cheers, Mick

[Raskill]

Well deserved. Very original pose, great lighting, love the curves (on the model to) and black and white suits the image really well.

Congrats mate!

[zafra52]

Congratulations on a good image. I must admit I don't like nudes, but you achieved here a simple but interesting image without compromising standards.

[johnd]

Bruce, congratulations on an excellent image and achieving PotW.
Cheers
John

[outtram]

OzBeachside just saw this and had to say well done. keep up the great work.