POTW - 9 November 2010

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POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby sheepie on Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:42 pm

Where has the year gone??? Can't believe it's November already - and my turn for POTW again!

When I know my turn is coming up, I tend to avoid looking at any pics until it's time to choose - that way I don't form any opinions until all the possible candidates are in. I then spend some quality time going through all the Images posts from the last week and shortlist a few - and then gradually narrow it down to one I like. Usually, there's at least two I find it hard to pick from - and this week is no exception...

First, and honourable mention to biggery for the first pic in this post: http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=40173 - the balance in this pic, along with the tasteful light painting, really makes a nice image.

But the one I've chosen for this week is this one:
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http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=40159

Well done Tommy - the simple lighting and totally relaxed feel combine nicely in this image and, to me at least, you've captured a moment in time that is extra special. What is it with sleeping animals that makes them so enticing?
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby biggerry on Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:45 pm

here here! cracking shot Tom and excellent choice Sheepie
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby Chica on Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:18 pm

Well done Tom, awesome photo and, for me, added to that, a special memory of a lovely day!!! xx
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby chrisk on Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:25 pm

potw was over as soon as this shot was posted. nuff said.
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby sirhc55 on Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:19 pm

Indeed an impessive shot - well done Tom and a great pick Leon.
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby aim54x on Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:48 pm

Nice image, great pick!
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby fozzie on Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:30 am

Tom - well deserved, and I am sure it will have lasting memories of your holidays in the USofA.
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby ozimax on Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:23 am

Great image, well deserved POTW. Having such a cute subject helps!

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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby Big V on Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:07 pm

On ya Tom
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby tommyg on Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:09 pm

Wow, thanks all!
When I took this photo at the time I thought it might be nice, and I'm happy it came out as well as it has
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby surenj on Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:14 pm

Congrats Tommy! Superb choice Sheepie.
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Re: POTW - 9 November 2010

Postby colin_12 on Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:27 pm

Way to go Tom, nice choice
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