PotW 3 June 2008

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PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Greg B on Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:54 pm

This week's PotW has been selected by sheepie......Image

sheepie wrote:OK - my turn to act as Guest Picture of the Week Pickerer :)

Bloody hell this is hard!!! I thought I had one picked out earlier in the week, only to have a few turn up over the weekend that made my decision even harder - this guest gig gives a great insight into what our fearless mods go through each week!

Anyway, onto the chosen pic...

I've chosen this one by Thommo:

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Original thread here: http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=32623

To me, this is a great example of why still photography will never die - it shows people caught in the moment, and has so much more feeling than any moving record of the occassion could have. It also makes great use of one of my favourite lens!

So well done Thommo, as others have said in the original thread this is a great pic! And thanks to Gary and the Mods for letting some of us mere mortals have the opportunity to pick the POTW - it's an honour :)



(You can see a larger version of this fantastic shot here. Well worth it.)
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Glen on Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:58 pm

Congrats Thommo, so well deserved :D :D :D



Well picked Leon :up:
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Greg B on Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:59 pm

This is really something Thommo, breathtaking. Just an amazing shot.

Outstanding choice Leon.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Matt. K on Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:07 pm

Well chosen Leon! It bowls me over every time I see it. So much positive energy coming out of one photograph....and the colours are glorious!
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Shoot on Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:08 pm

Amazing shot! Very well deserved of POTW and all the praise that you've received to date and more.
Congratulations :-)
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Catcha on Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:10 pm

Well done great shot
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby surenj on Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:22 am

Definitely deserved... Looks almost illustrative!
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Thommo on Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:24 am

thank you all for your kind words.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Alex on Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:36 am

Fantastic choice. Congratulations Thommo! This is one of the top photos I have ever seen.

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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby iposiniditos on Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:57 am

i agree, it's great!

congrats!!

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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby pucara on Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:28 am

that's is great shot.....well choose....
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby the foto fanatic on Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:23 am

Congratulations to Thommo for this sensational shot.

Great selection Leon.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Oneputt on Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:57 am

I mised this image abd it is a ripper - very good capture
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Mr Darcy on Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:31 am

Bloomin' Marvellous
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Geoff on Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:09 am

Amazing capture!
Congrats Thommo!
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Bob G on Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:11 am

Oh! yes. - a well deserving winner and a very special capture indeed.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby PiroStitch on Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:49 pm

awesome stuff Thommo and congrats again!
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby sirhc55 on Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:48 pm

Sorry Leon but if you had not picked this photo I would have assumed you had bollocks for eyes.

A supreme example of not only Thommo’s skills but an excellent use for the 10.5mm
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby barry on Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:59 pm

Excellent shot Thommo and good choice Sheepie.

The shot certainly conveys a festival atmosphere and I really like the blue background.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Oscar on Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:45 pm

Really nice shot Thommo. Captures the atmosphere well.

Good pick Leon.

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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby marcotrov on Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:00 pm

Terrific image that is a natural POTW. Congratulations Thommo and well chosen Leon.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby SteveGriffin on Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:23 pm

You have to be happy - very happy with that shot.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby jethro on Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:35 pm

This image has everything. Can't ask for any better. Well deserved POTW
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby ozimax on Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:38 pm

Have to agree with above comments, amazing shot. Congrats on POTW.

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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Joshman on Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:00 am

fantastic image mate, well deserved for PotW!!

great use of a great lens!
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Killakoala on Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:38 pm

Great photo. I can only reiterate what everyone else has said. Fantastic.

Congrats Thommo on such a great image.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby Raskill on Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:41 pm

Great choice, this would be one of the best images I've seen posted on this site. Ever. Period.

Bloody excellent.
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Re: PotW 3 June 2008

Postby zafra52 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:57 am

It is certainly an outstanding image. Well done!
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