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Each week, one of the moderators or administrators selects an image that, for whatever reason, catches their eye. Please feel free to add your comments here. Vigorous discussion of the images and techniques is welcome and encouraged. Criticism of any mod for their choice is not. Please note that this is "Picture of the Week"; do not confuse that with "best picture of the week", which is a concept of which we have no understanding.
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 by Nnnnsic on Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:48 pm
Trust me to get given the task of picking an Australia Day Picture of the Week. Well let me tell you, ya'll haven't made it easy for me. I've been staring at the freakin' screen for over an hour trying to work out just which image to pick. Tonight I've gazed into the beauty of norwest's landscape and turned into a whimpering cuddly cutesy mess looking at Bindii's shots of Arthur. Where am I now? Completely confused with the idea that I'm about to pick a baby photo as Picture of the Week. But not just any baby photo... a brilliant baby photo. An exceptional baby photo. Possibly one of the better photos I've seen Patrick churn out.  Brilliant work, Patrick. Original post here.
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by Willy wombat on Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:26 am
Baby pic might be contraversial Leigh so brave choice by you (but it is a very pleasing image).
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by Geoff on Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:47 am
If this pic wasn't chosen for POTW I would've resigned...ok so maybe I wouldn't have but if it were my turn for POTW I definitely would've chosen this one! As I said in the original thread, this is most certainly one of Patrick's finest images I've yet seen. Congrats Patrick and great choice Leigh!
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by Bindii on Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:21 pm
It is beautiful... the lighting is superb and I just adore his expression! Well done a much deserved win! :)
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by Manta on Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:12 pm
Congrats Patrick! Top shot.
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by Reschsmooth on Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:49 pm
Wow - thanks Leigh, and thanks everyone for the comments.
This shot basically took itself - the elements of light; relatively stationary child; expression were all just right, meaning that I just needed to press the shutter release.
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by blacknstormy on Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:27 pm
gorgeous shot - really brought a smile to my face - well deserved POTW :)
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by gstark on Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:30 pm
Reschsmooth wrote:This shot basically took itself - the elements of light; relatively stationary child; expression were all just right, meaning that I just needed to press the shutter release.
At precisely the right time, however. A decisive moment, if ever I saw one. and please don't discount the fact, Patrick, that it still needed somebody with some modicum of skill to recognise that all of the features were there and ready for the making of this image. g.
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by norwest on Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:17 pm
Love the expression and excellent light. Well done.
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by surenj on Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:27 pm
Beautiful!
Well deserved Patrick.
As Gary says, it looks like he is going to do something bad very soon. :D Nice capture.
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by the foto fanatic on Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:30 pm
Cute kid! Nicely shot Patrick.
Congratulations!
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by Killakoala on Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:31 pm
Aww, ain't that cute :)
Well done Patrick. Good pick Leigh.
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by Big V on Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:32 pm
As I said in the original post, this picture is going to be a family keeper for sure. Well deserved and well picked.
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by aim54x on Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:35 pm
Great photo, well deserved.
It is always so hard to pick a POTW!
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by colin_12 on Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:40 pm
It is a nice pic though Leigh.
Way to go Patrick
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by Matt. K on Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:51 pm
Good pick! Loads of character in this portrait. Well done Patrick!
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by zafra52 on Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:55 pm
After a few glasses of wine, the only fault I can
find is the vignetting. I believe it detracts from
the subject. I find his eyes mesmerising, his
smile engaging and his personality captivating.
Over all, 9/10. Congratulations!
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by biggerry on Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:39 pm
Top shot Patrick, one for the wall I reckon!
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by ozimax on Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:29 am
As someone who takes a lot of kids/baby photos, this one is a standout. Well done Patrick, and well deserved. BTW, can I ask which lens you were using and what settings? Thanks.
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by Reschsmooth on Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:46 am
ozimax wrote:As someone who takes a lot of kids/baby photos, this one is a standout. Well done Patrick, and well deserved. BTW, can I ask which lens you were using and what settings? Thanks.
Thanks Ozi. The details were: the venerable 85mm at f/3.2 at 1/800 at 320ISO (and liquid nails to keep Thomas stationary).
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by ozimax on Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:53 am
Reschsmooth wrote:ozimax wrote:As someone who takes a lot of kids/baby photos, this one is a standout. Well done Patrick, and well deserved. BTW, can I ask which lens you were using and what settings? Thanks.
Thanks Ozi. The details were: the venerable 85mm at f/3.2 at 1/800 at 320ISO (and liquid nails to keep Thomas stationary).
85 f1.2 or f1.8?
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by gstark on Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:41 am
ozimax wrote:Reschsmooth wrote:ozimax wrote:As someone who takes a lot of kids/baby photos, this one is a standout. Well done Patrick, and well deserved. BTW, can I ask which lens you were using and what settings? Thanks.
Thanks Ozi. The details were: the venerable 85mm at f/3.2 at 1/800 at 320ISO (and liquid nails to keep Thomas stationary).
85 f1.2 or f1.8?
I think it was liquid nails at f/1.4. Patrick's a Nikon user.  g.
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by ozimax on Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:51 am
Very solly. I think this pollution-less Kiwi air is making my head fuzzy. 1.4 it is, of course, which of course Canon doesn't make.
No problems, I'm about to board a flight for Oz in a couple of hours, my head should be clear once I see the bridge.
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