PotW 15/9/09

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PotW 15/9/09

Postby sirhc55 on Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:11 am

I must be the luckiest person alive in being the PotW chooser on a week that has had some fantastic pics posted. I must praise all of those involved in the Newtown shoot for some excellent results.

I ended up looking at two posts in particular, those of Matt and Craig. On one hand we have the master, Matt, and on the other we have Craig, let’s say, the apprentice.

In the end I chose one photo by Craig as PotW. The structure of this photo along with the fantastic eye contact makes it a standout and for Craig the kudos of PotW.

Well done Craig

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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby gstark on Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:24 am

Chris,

A great choice, and all kudos to Craig.

This lady is stunningly photogenic. I would love for us, as a group, to do something more with her.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Big V on Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:33 am

As I said in the originalpost - there is something special about this one.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby surenj on Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:14 am

Craig, Definitely worthy!

Nice pick Chris.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby surenj on Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:33 am

I must say this again. WHAT A GREAT IMAGE!
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby leek on Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:33 am

A stunning portrait... congrats...
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Greg B on Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:36 am

Excellent portrait, congratulations on a well deserved PotW Craig.

Top choice Chris.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby biggerry on Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:34 am

Awesome stuff Craig and very well chosen!
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby chrisk on Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:18 am

how anyone could pick a potw from that street shoot is beyond me. so many great results.
congrats buddy !
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby ozimax on Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:33 am

Pretty amazing photo Craig. Congrats on POTW.

There is something about this image, but I'm not sure what it is. Disturbing? Enlightening? Fascinating? In any case, it's a wonderful street portrait.

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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:55 am

I don't normally comment on POTW threads, but this a superlative image. The eyes and expression are great, but the way they have been captured, with the light, just really brings them out.

Well done to both Craig & Chris for shooting and choosing the image.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Hudo on Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:25 pm

An excellent choice and a very nice portriat. Well done...

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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Matt. K on Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:39 pm

Congratulations Craig! And you did it with a Canon! A well deserved win and hopefully your first of many.
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby LaurieE on Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:37 pm

" And you did it with a Canon! "

was that a backhander or a compliment ?? ;-)

its a great photo - well done!
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby craig.rohse on Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:26 am

sirhc55 wrote:I must be the luckiest person alive in being the PotW chooser on a week that has had some fantastic pics posted. I must praise all of those involved in the Newtown shoot for some excellent results.

More like, how am I ever gonna pick one out of this selection

I ended up looking at two posts in particular, those of Matt and Craig. On one hand we have the master, Matt, and on the other we have Craig, let’s say, the apprentice.


Time to retire Matt !!!........smile

In the end I chose one photo by Craig as PotW. The structure of this photo along with the fantastic eye contact makes it a standout and for Craig the kudos of PotW.


She is just a fantastic Model, I have to say thank you to her.

Thank you very much for all your comments and thanks Chris for picking this image as PotW
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby gstark on Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:31 am

LaurieE wrote:was that a backhander or a compliment ?? ;-)


Yes.

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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby Glen on Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:48 pm

Congratulations Craig, :D
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby colin_12 on Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:39 pm

Nice pic and very good shot.
Way to go Craig
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Re: PotW 15/9/09

Postby surenj on Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:41 pm

gstark wrote:
LaurieE wrote:was that a backhander or a compliment ?? ;-)

Yes.
:twisted:


ROTFLMAO!
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