PotW April 27 2010

[gstark]

As always, picking the PotW is a challenging task.

Moreso this week, as it's Leigh's turn, but right now he's partying big time at Tip's in N'Awlins, and unless I'm very much mistaken, it'll be Trombone Shorty on stage. I'd probably choose Trombone Shorty too, but I don't think it's a valid option for the Picture of the Week.

So, instead, I took some time to examine the various images posted, and there's one posted by Biggerry, in this thread that, putting it very simply, I like a whole lot.

"Why?" I hear you ask. This image is striking in its simplicity: the subject is simplicity itself, the composition is nice (the bits of sand/stone on each side add a nice element of balance too), the setting is great, the colours are vibrant, and of course, I needn't mention the challenges Gerry would have faced in trying to capture this high speed animal, in full flight!



Well done, Gerry.

[surenj]

I needn't mention the challenges Gerry would have faced in trying to capture this high speed animal, in full flight!

 ROFLMAO!

Congrats Gerry. This needs to be canvassed and hanged on every gardeners home just to give them the hibbergibbies.

[aim54x]

Congrats Gerry!!

I'll bet he/she was moving fast enough to make things difficult

[ozimax]

Funny, whimsical image Gerry, well done.

Ozi.

[wendellt]

Oi oi Oi

Well done jerry this is 3 for 3

The image tone makes it look like a painting

[Big V]

You mean to tell me you can take a picture like this without using a Canon? Great capture!

[biggerry]

I needn't mention the challenges Gerry would have faced in trying to capture this high speed animal, in full flight!

believe it or not it was actually harder than it looks! these do move relatively fast...for snails anyway, couple this with one panting and heaving from the previous 100m metres, it becomes very rewarding to geta nice sharp image !

every gardeners home just to give them the hibbergibbies

lol..and nightmares

picture like this without using a Canon?

I'll do ya a deal, ..trade ya ur canon for my stuff..

[colin_12]

Way to go Gerry.
Gotta love the snail

[zafra52]

"Why?" I hear you ask. This image is striking in its simplicity: the subject is simplicity itself, the composition is nice (the bits of sand/stone on each side add a nice element of balance too), the setting is great, the colours are vibrant, and of course, I needn't mention the challenges Gerry would have faced in trying to capture this high speed animal, in full flight!
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I agree with all the above. What I think is clever is how the animal is in colour and the background grey, without software manipulation. Congratulations!