POTW 2nd July 2013

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POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby sirhc55 on Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:38 am

For this weeks POTW I had to go no further than the pic shown below. I know that it is doctored but it is the concept that interests me more. It reminds me of the type of photograph taken early last century (love saying that) that shows a tender moment that overrides all around it and in this my belief is that Remorhaz has created a moment in time.

Well done

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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby biggerry on Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:54 pm

Nice choice, and i think you summed it up well, the concept itself is quite interesting. I prefer the unprocessed version and also the other version where they are kissing as voyeuristic as it may be..
Well done Rod.
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby Glen on Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:38 am

Congratulations Remorhaz, nice image. I also prefer the version with less processing but can see what appeals to Chris in this image. I actually think it feels as if it could be taken in the century before the last .
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby sirhc55 on Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:26 pm

Glen wrote:Congratulations Remorhaz, nice image. I also prefer the version with less processing but can see what appeals to Chris in this image. I actually think it feels as if it could be taken in the century before the last .


Nah - the short hair gives it away :biglaugh:
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby zafra52 on Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:11 pm

It is very romantic , but well chosen. Congratulations to the winner!
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby Sylvia on Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:00 pm

Congrats Rodney.
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby Remorhaz on Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:17 pm

Thankyou all and thankyou Chris for the selection :)
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby ozimax on Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:02 pm

Well done again Rodney. This is a different sort of photo from your normal style. This one paints a story. I don't think it's a great shot technically speaking, (at least not up to your ever ascending standard), but that doesn't matter. A technical masterpiece can be sterile too. A photograph tells a story. BTW, how's the XE-1 going? Still happy with it?

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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby Remorhaz on Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:38 pm

[quote="ozimax"]BTW, how's the XE-1 going? Still happy with it?[/quote]

XE-1? - no fuji for me sorry Ozi
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby ozimax on Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:24 pm

[quote="Remorhaz"][quote="ozimax"]BTW, how's the XE-1 going? Still happy with it?[/quote]

XE-1? - no fuji for me sorry Ozi[/quote]

Ah, it's the D600. Sorry Rodney, a Srauidian Flip.

Someone at last year's Christmas do had an XE-1? Maybe it was Matt?
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Re: POTW 2nd July 2013

Postby Remorhaz on Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:32 am

[quote="ozimax"]Ah, it's the D600. Sorry Rodney, a Srauidian Flip[/quote]

:) - still very happy with the D600 - the body is not too large but is large enough to be comfortable in the hand (can fit my whole hand on the grip - but my hands aren't very large), the user interface and layout is what I like (am used to) and the image quality is exceptional so no complaints there.

For my usual types of photography I like I think it's great - I'm travelling at the moment (family holiday in Bali) so will see how I like it in ten days time :) (lots of kit & extra weight but solid/tough/dependable/fast :))
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