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PotW May 20 2008

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PotW May 20 2008

Postby gstark on Tue May 20, 2008 9:30 am

This week's picture of the week is a landscape panorama by Manta.

It is simply a very nice image, that, for me, just works. Congratulations Simon, for getting up way too early in the morning and sharing this one with us. :)

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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Geoff on Tue May 20, 2008 9:33 am

A beautifully serene shot! Well done Manta, good choice Gary!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Glen on Tue May 20, 2008 9:36 am

Well done Simon
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Greg B on Tue May 20, 2008 9:47 am

Beautiful shot Simon, fine work.
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby sirhc55 on Tue May 20, 2008 11:49 am

Well Simon, seeing as it’s only Admin and moderators commenting so far I will add my comment from the back seat - beautiful shot, well done.
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby NeoN on Tue May 20, 2008 12:52 pm

Beautiful panorama ,and nice natural colours ,congratulations Simon, and excellent choice Gary .
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Bob G on Tue May 20, 2008 2:53 pm

Congrats. Simon - Nice image
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby CraigVTR on Tue May 20, 2008 3:31 pm

Well done Simon.
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby zafra52 on Tue May 20, 2008 6:57 pm

Superb image. Congratulations!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby BBJ on Wed May 21, 2008 2:24 am

Done well Simon, i only wish i had time to stop at times when travelling in the truck as i see some nice sun sets but where i drive you cant exactly pull over just anywhere to capture shots liike this but it is a great shot, love it and well deserved.

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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Big Red on Wed May 21, 2008 9:07 am

smooooth .... great shot Simon !
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby ozimax on Wed May 21, 2008 11:22 am

Well deserved Simon, tranquil, serene and yes, early morning, all describe this image. Congrats.

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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby blacknstormy on Wed May 21, 2008 12:22 pm

Yeah :) Congratulations Simon on a wonderful image - so soft and serene, - and I bet bloody cold :)
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby SteveGriffin on Wed May 21, 2008 6:06 pm

Bloody nice shot old chap!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed May 21, 2008 11:32 pm

Congrats, Simon.

He takes a sabbatical, and first image back nails PotW! 8)

Too easy! :)
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Bindii on Thu May 22, 2008 11:01 am

As if its not enough that he took a fantastic image.. one to be proud of...

but he has to get pic of the week for it also..

oh great.. now he's gonna have a big head.. ;)

Seriously though.. it is a great image and the pic of the week award is well deserved.. congratulations! :)
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby marcotrov on Thu May 22, 2008 8:35 pm

Congrats Simon and well deserved POW. I must have missed it first round. Love the composition and colour. Beautiful!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby colin_12 on Fri May 23, 2008 10:51 pm

This is great Simon. Definatly to early to be up......but hten again.....
Congrats on potw
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby TonyH on Sat May 24, 2008 10:13 am

Terrific shot Simon...... Great choice for POTW
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Manta on Sat May 24, 2008 10:27 pm

Thanks everybody, especially Gary for selecting my shot. This scene was a portent of the wonderful day that was to follow - one I'll remember for a long time, for a lot of reasons, not just the photographic ones.

It's great to be back!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby adhoc on Sun May 25, 2008 2:41 am

Very nice shot! It is very serene and still. Perfect view for the start of a day
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby zafra52 on Mon May 26, 2008 5:39 pm

Simon, I hope the day that followed was a beautiful as your picture.
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Manta on Mon May 26, 2008 10:56 pm

Thank you Adhoc. I think I got very lucky with the light and the lack of wind.

Cheers Zafra - it was indeed a magic day, so yes!
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Re: PotW May 20 2008

Postby Dunn on Tue May 27, 2008 7:31 pm

top shot, nothing beats a pano.
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