Picture of the Week 28.02.05

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Picture of the Week 28.02.05

Postby Glen on Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:23 pm

This image was chosen for its composition, showing how well simple elements work together. While appearing straightforward it draws the viewer in looking for more. Or maybe we just liked the bright colours!

Looking forward to hearing the opinions of others.

It was shot by Flipfrog (Dee) and other examples of this series and the thread it came from are here:
http://forum.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=3092



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Postby ajo43 on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:03 am

I like it a lot. A perfect example of how simple can be better. The colours work well and the composition of the window off centre (which might upset some) is great.

I think that the after noon (or morning) shadows make work well too.

I missed the first thread with this photo so thanks to "Photo of the Week"for bringing it to my attention.

Will all these photos be posted in a galary for us to look through?
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:12 am

A good choice Glen and well done Dee to be the first :D
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Postby gstark on Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:26 am

ajo43 wrote:Will all these photos be posted in a galary for us to look through?


As long as the original links remain alive, they will be accessible through this section the forum. There will be just one new thread each week, for each new POW.
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Postby Flyer on Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:25 am

Great image.
Strong colours, simple composition.
Well done.
Congratz!

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Postby Oneputt on Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:56 am

Love the pic for a) the colour and b) the simplicity. :D
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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:12 am

gstark wrote:
ajo43 wrote:Will all these photos be posted in a galary for us to look through?


As long as the original links remain alive, they will be accessible through this section the forum. There will be just one new thread each week, for each new POW.


Or I could just start a gallery on Kristine's server and store all the POW's there. I'm tempted to, actually.
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Postby Greg B on Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:14 am

I reckon that would be good Leigh.
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:29 am

Congratulations Dee. Well done. I liked this image when you first posted and, despite it's simplicity, it hasn't lost any of its appeal.
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Postby SoCal Steve on Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:39 am

A nice group feature that I'm gonna look forward to each week and a nice, striking choice for this week's award!
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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:44 pm

I've added it to the sticky explaining the POTW function in this section, but here it is for anyone if you want to bookmark it.

D70Users.com Picture Of The Week Archive

I'm also storing them on my computer in the order they're displayed just in case Kristine's server dies or whatnot.
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Postby Glen on Tue Mar 01, 2005 1:23 pm

Great thought Leigh :wink:
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Postby gstark on Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:26 pm

Nnnnsic wrote:I'm also storing them on my computer in the order they're displayed just in case Kristine's server dies or whatnot.


You could put them on giulia ... in the same folder where the thumb lives. (I've already put this week's there.)
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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:58 pm

Yeah, but this way saves on D70Users.com bandwidth.
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Postby gstark on Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:30 pm

I was talking about the archive copies ... just as you were for the ones you were going to copy to your local drive.
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:58 pm

A fitting image and good choice.
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Postby sheepie on Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:37 pm

Have to agree with everyone so far, this is a really nice start to the Photo of the Week archive - well chosen mods :)

I really like these simple, incluttered pics, especially when they have such striking colour.
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Postby johndec on Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:45 pm

What can I say? A most worthy choice. Congratulations Dee :wink:
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Postby Deano on Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:28 pm

I'm loving this shot too. I like the asymetry of the window on the left and the shade on the right.

Beauty.

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Postby stormygirl on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:14 pm

I love the idea of having a photo of the week! Makes me want to go and shoot more to strive for that goal! (only in my dreams really!)
Congrats Dee! :D
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Postby Geoff on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:16 pm

Birdy just PM'd me - D2X as the prize each week for Picture of the Week :shock:
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:20 pm

Geoff wrote:Birdy just PM'd me - D2X as the prize each week for Picture of the Week :shock:


Wow! it's brilliant :cry:
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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:21 pm

So what do the Mods get? An RD-1?
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Postby gstark on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:34 pm

Nnnnsic wrote:So what do the Mods get? An RD-1?


A dribble, with a Sigma lens(e).

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Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:41 pm

Woohoo! Free crap! It's like getting a free mouse pad for my Trackball!
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Postby mudder on Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:36 pm

Congratulations Dee! Very bold, and just shows how captivating simplicity can be when spotted by someone with a good eye...

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Postby Catcha on Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:03 am

Nice shot, its like looking in one of those design magazine that gives you ideas on how colour match with patterns.....
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Postby flipfrog on Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:19 pm

thanks again to the mods for selecting my work.
what an honour to be the first of the POTW!

there are so many amazing photos posted in the image review forum!
it must be difficult for Glen and Geoff and the other moderators who have to make these decisions....actually maybe its an easy job since there are so many great photographers on this messageboard!

i think this is a great idea...it will encourage us all to go out and make great photos and strive to improve all the time!

good job to the Mods!
and thank you for maintaining such an awesome messaegboard!
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Postby SoCal Steve on Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:45 pm

Geoff -

Good News - Bad News

The good news is the prize is a D2X. :lol:

The bad news is ... they had it bronzed. :cry:
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