POTW - December 13, 2011

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POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby gstark on Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:32 am

Yeah, me again.

It was supposed to be Geoff, but unfortunately he's unable to do it in a timely manner, so I've stepped into the breach. One of the advantages of having the keys to the whole forum, I guess.

There was a couple of really good images making my choice even more difficult this week than is ordinarily the case. At the end of the day (or week, or beginning of the day, or ... ) I decided that I liked David's unusual view of the V8 Supercars at Homebush most of all.

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I think that this image illustrates that all too elusive term, "the decisive moment". David was in the right place at the right time, and captured an image that shows us what is actually a very critical moment in any modern car race. I think the truncated worker on the left only adds to the image, helping to illustrate the urgency of what is being done.

Well done Dave.
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:02 am

Very good shot and very good choice. Although, to qualify as a decisive moment, doesn't it have to be shot with a Leica?
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby aim54x on Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:17 am

Congrats...I really did like this shot, great choice Gary
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby dviv on Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:41 am

Thanks Gary and thanks for the comments guys :cheers:

Reschsmooth wrote:Although, to qualify as a decisive moment, doesn't it have to be shot with a Leica?

Bugger! Knew I was doing something wrong :D
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby radar on Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:00 pm

Great shot, well done.
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby stubbsy on Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:43 pm

Nice image Dave and a good choice
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby biggerry on Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:17 pm

Good choice and top stuff David
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby zafra52 on Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:23 am

I missed this image.
Very good!
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby CraigVTR on Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:05 pm

Great shot, great choice
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby ozimax on Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:56 pm

Very unusual and nice shot. Well done with POTW.
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby Bob G on Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:48 pm

Nice to see something a bit different and with some creative flair.

Congrats.
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby the foto fanatic on Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:47 am

I sort of brushed this one by when Gary first announced the selection.

But it has grown on me since. I think the viewpoint and the composition are so unique for motor sport.

Nice image Dave, and well selected Gary.
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Re: POTW - December 13, 2011

Postby colin_12 on Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:23 pm

T'is a good pick, way to go David
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