PotW 13 July 2010

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PotW 13 July 2010

Postby the foto fanatic on Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:21 am

Every time it's my turn to select PotW I say how terrific the images on the forum have been. This time I am overwhelmed at the quantity and quality of images, any one of which could be a Photo of the Week. I don't normally do this, but I'm going to show some of the outstanding images, in no particular order:
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

And there are many more that I could include if bandwidth wasn't an issue.

But there has to be a selection (I'm not using the term winner, because there are so many winning photographs!) and this is it:
Image

This is simply one of the best nature shots I have seen. The subject is beautiful, the background is sublime, the sharpness and colour are excellent, and the composition is outstanding. This image has deservedly already earned a lot of favourable comment in the original thread here.

Congratulations to marc, and also congratulations to all the other fine photographers who have given us such wonderful images to look at this week.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby surenj on Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:31 am

Congrats Marc; Well deserved.

Foto Fanatic; Thanks for posting a nice selection of images!
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby Mr Darcy on Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:55 pm

It has been a tough week for POTW hasn't it, but I couldn't agree more with your final choice. Brilliant candid! Well done Marc.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby Manta on Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:26 pm

I don't envy you at all Trevor but I agree with your final decision. Marc's shot is one of those images that completely draws you in. A stunning example of what can result when everything just comes together beautifully and there's a highly competent photographer there to capture it. For me, this is possibly the best wildlife shot I've seen on the forum.

Congratulations Marc. Stunning.

Great choice Trevor.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby Wink on Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:54 pm

Good choice and well deserved.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby Matt. K on Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:43 pm

Excellent choice! Stunning picture!
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby glamy on Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:51 pm

Good choice and congratulations to Marc. Marc thare are so many good pictures in your galleries... The birds are excellent and I also like your sunset photos.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby biggerry on Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:55 pm

[quote]For me, this is possibly the best wildlife shot I've seen on the forum.[/quote]

I agree.... great shot and choice.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby DanielA on Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:47 pm

That truly is a stand out shot. Congratulations Marc.

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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby aim54x on Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:25 pm

It would have been a VERY tough week to choose. Great choice and very deserved!
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby zafra52 on Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:15 pm

Congratulations to all! They are very good pictures.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby colin_12 on Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:04 am

Nice choice. Nice pic to Marc, that is a stunner.
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Re: PotW 13 July 2010

Postby marc on Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:33 am

Many thanks Trevor for POTW,
plus a big thanks to all those who took the time to pass on some very kind comments.

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