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by gstark on Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:29 am
Here's an image that looks like a very simple image to make. The reality is this image is anything but simple to make. White balance in the conditions encountered is something that is very difficult to nail. Likewise exposure. I think that both of these elements are just perfect. Composition in this image is just wonderful. Look at the leading lines from the stairway, showing where the subject has been, and where she will be going. And the joy on her face ... it may be cold, but there's a very nice story in this photo.  Congratulations, Zafra52. Original thread is here
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by sirhc55 on Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:02 am
Yep, this is the one I would have chosen too. Well done zafra52, a snapshot that becomes a masterpiece 
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by biggerry on Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:45 am
Great work Zafra52! I think Gary has summed it all up nicely! composition in this one is just awesome, something so simple yet works so well. Great pick Gary!
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by gummi on Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:55 am
Nice work Zafra52, just enjoyed your picture and didn't notice the technical side until Gary pointed them all out. Makes me appreciate it even more, so really well deserved potw!
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by the foto fanatic on Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:14 pm
Lovely image. Congrats on PotW. 
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by surenj on Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:23 pm
Love this image! Well done Zafra.
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by zafra52 on Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:45 pm
Thank you very much for choosing my photo. I am overwhelmed. Thank you all for your kind commends and encouragement.
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by marcotrov on Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:13 pm
Well done Zafra, a superb image capturing the essence of the moment. Well chosen Gary. cheers marco
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by colin_12 on Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:54 pm
Way to go Zafra. Nice to see a smiley lass in the snow.
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by Glen on Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:13 am
Beautiful composition 
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by pippin88 on Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:02 pm
Great image, but I have to say that the frame really detracts. Frames should be dead simple, no shadows, no 3d, and generally no colour.
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by gstark on Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:01 pm
pippin88 wrote:Great image, but I have to say that the frame really detracts. Frames should be
Totally absent, IMHO. 
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by Alex on Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:41 am
Fantastic image and a great choice!
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