POTW 15/12/09

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POTW 15/12/09

Postby sirhc55 on Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:04 am

I really hate it when there are so many excellent pics to choose from.

Pics taken by Leigh, Matt, Surenj, Wendell plus many others especially from the Cockatoo shoot were very impressive.

But, there has to one and only one for POTW.

The photo I have chosen details the photographer's dedication to design. The composition is excellent and has colours that are just sublime. My belief is that when you look at a photo and you think to yourself “I wish I had taken that”, you are looking at something approaching perfection in your own mind's eye.

This weeks POTW is

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Congratulations Theo
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby surenj on Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:26 am

Holy carp!!

This is absolutely brilliant. [bows]

I wonder whether Theo will reveal his concept and lighting behind this photo. Is this a model or his cousin"? :)
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby Oz_Beachside on Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:14 am

congratulations. wonderful work as always!

love the simplicity of of its composition.
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby zafra52 on Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:16 am

It's certainly is brilliant. Simple composition, lovely colours, good focusing, lovely colours, interesting expression on the subject's face... And yes, you are right I wish it had been me who took it. Excellence all around!
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby Greg B on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:23 am

Fantastic shot Theo, congratulations on PotW

Fine selection Chris.
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:59 am

Nice shot. Good choice there. :)
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby ATJ on Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:27 am

I didn't see this one before and I wish I'd had. It is brilliant. Good choice, Chris. Well done, Theo.
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby ozimax on Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:57 am

Congrats Theo, amazing image, and as Chris said, why didn't I think of that?

Well done Chris for having a good judgment too.
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby wendellt on Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:04 am

a mesmerising photo from 3 wonderful sets congratulations theodoros and well picked chris
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby biggerry on Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:24 am

to put it bluntly - that shot is freakin' amazing - amazing colours, magical composition, great expression, dreamy OOF.. the list goes on - wow..
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby devilla101 on Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:56 pm

Excellent choice.

Love the simple composition and the expression of the subject. Well done
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby marcotrov on Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:15 pm

Absolutely gorgeous image Theo. Congratualtions!
Well picked Chris.
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby Big V on Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:50 pm

I take my hat off to you Theo!!!!
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby craig.rohse on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:09 pm

"Überfoto"
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby aim54x on Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:25 pm

Great choice, awesome image...I missed it
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby iposiniditos on Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:03 am

i was at this theatre for work, i had to shoot a theatrical play. The kid was just there with these great hair under great light. I didn't do something special, i just grabbed this picture :) It was the first time i have seen this boy.

Many thanks everyone and special thanks to Chris for the great gift!

:)
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby photomarcs on Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:24 am

fwoar.... colors are fantastic! great composition and image in total =)
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby Willy wombat on Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:10 am

I wish I wish

a)I had hair like that -

b) I had taken that photo!

Great stuff
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby colin_12 on Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:53 pm

Way to go Theo. Nice pic
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby dawesy on Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:22 pm

Brilliant image and a top choice!
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Re: POTW 15/12/09

Postby iposiniditos on Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:23 pm

thank you everyone! :)
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