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Picture of the week November 1 2005

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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Picture of the week November 1 2005

Postby Geoff on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:06 pm

Well, this week there were MANY photos to choose from for POTW. I remember when POTW started and there were half the members there are now.
Wading through the huge number of excellent images from the previous week is both a pleasure and a task that I enjoy, but it's getting harder!!
I have awarded this week's image to a newish member Marty, for his excellent image of the surf boat breaking through the waves at Bilgola. This is a fantastic action shot (thought it fitted the current challenge exceptionally well!) combined with water and a sense of fear, intrepedation and the 'wow'factor. It's pin sharp, exciting and...shot with a canon camera...no favouritism here! :). Put your virtual hands together for member Marty for what I think is a brilliant shot which I hope the Steyne Hotel purchases off him - enlarged and framed on the wall! Hopefully we will see Marty at a Mini-meet soon :)

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Original thread here http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=10848
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Postby BBJ on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:09 pm

Congrats Marty on POTW, as i said in my post for this picture that it is unreal and very well deserved POTW. Well done on this shot i love it and everything about it.
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Postby Manta on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:15 pm

Outstanding Marty! Congratulations!
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Postby mdboo on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:18 pm

Congrats Marty.... :D
Perfect capture !

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Postby stubbsy on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:18 pm

Marty

This is an awesome shot. I missed this first time around (one of the virtues of POTW) and I'm glad I got to see it. This really gives lie to those who say the Canon gives soft images. This is so sharp my eyes are bleeding. :shock:

I just hope you've saved something even better for the current challenge.

Well done.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:18 pm

I did not see the original post but can understand why Geoff picked this excellent shot - well done Marty in joining the POTW club :D
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Postby Poon on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:19 pm

Well done Marty. A good selection.
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Postby Willy wombat on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:20 pm

Unreal photo mate. You really captured the moment with this shot. Well done and congratulations.
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Postby Sheetshooter on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:24 pm

Top shot marty!! Congratulations - well deserved.

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Postby blinkblink on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:26 pm

Excellent work. Well done Marty.
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Postby Potatis on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:49 pm

Excellent photo, Marty! Somehow I missed this when you posted it, I've just seen it now. Very well done!

Excellent choice, Geoff! :)
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Postby rokkstar on Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:16 pm

Brilliant shot. Well framed, lovely colours and sharper than a James Bond one liner. Excellent and congratulations.
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Postby PiroStitch on Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:54 am

Great stuff and congrats on the POTW. Definitely one to be printed and framed up.
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Postby d70_n00b on Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:36 am

Awesome shot! Saw this when it was posted, I knew it was something good... Congrats Marty!
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Postby LostDingo on Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:33 am

Great work :!: No arguement here, this shot is very well deserved as a POTW :!:

Keep them coming and continue to show/share your excellent work!

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Postby Greg B on Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:35 am

Fantastic action shot Marty, well done.

Great choice Geoff.
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Postby marcotrov on Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:22 am

Terrific shot marty. Has all the action elements. Well deserved POW.
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Postby Paul on Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:26 am

Congrats Marty, Sensational! :D
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Postby Marty on Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:18 am

Thanks so much for all the praise you guys have for my photo.
It's a proud feeling to have my photo nominated as POTW, especially considering the superb quality of previous winners.
As you are aware, there was a little luck in nailing this shot, but the conditions on the day were almost perfect, especially as it was the first time I had really used that lens.
I will have to try hard now to get all my images to that level.
Thanks again for all you wonderful comments.
Only down side for me, I only wish I had entered this photo into the current 'Movement' comp, oh well.
Good luck to all the entrants in the comp, I am anticipating some fantastic entries.
And many many many thanks to the contributors of the prizes and the moderators who do such a fantastic job on the forum.
I always find the forum friendly, informative and fun for all of us with a similar (and expensive) passion.
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Postby Mal on Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:54 pm

Fantastic Picture Marty,
I can feel summer coming on already. Well done and a well deserved POTW
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Postby mic on Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:59 pm

A great action shot Marty,

Bloody well done mate !

One with the works :wink:

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Postby tarotastic on Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:54 pm

Whoa!! That is awesome!! I bet the Steyne Hotel would pay good money for this pic!! What a shot.
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Postby dooda on Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:11 pm

Yep, this is one bitch'in picture. Great moment.
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