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Picture Of The Week - August 22, 2006

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Picture Of The Week - August 22, 2006

Postby Nnnnsic on Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:33 pm

This week we've got a new member whose image gets Picture of the Week:

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I'm not sure what I like about bonou2's image.

When I saw this image, I thought it just worked. It's a beautiful little black & white image and my favourite out of the series he posted this week of which the rest can be found here.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:57 pm

Congrats, and well picked Leigh I figured this style might be up your alley.
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Postby Glen on Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:58 pm

Well done Bonou2 :D
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:18 pm

An interesting choice. I like the emotion of this image and the B & W heightens that. Also liked the last in this series. Congrats Dan.
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Postby greencardigan on Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:30 pm

Well done Bonou2 on a stunning image. :up:
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Postby Greg B on Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:33 pm

Excellent shot Dan, and I like the rest of the series too.

Congratulations on PotW!!
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Postby bonou2 on Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:50 pm

Thanks guys/gals, i am quite chuffed as i dont think i have earned the right for this yet as there are soooooo many awesome photos in here!

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Postby Greg B on Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:48 pm

Looking at this shot some more, I am reminded of one of those 1950s era French movies. It is a corker.
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Postby Geoff on Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:24 pm

Congrats bonou2 - thought promoting/evoking image. Well done!
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Congratulations

Postby zafra52 on Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:01 pm

Congratulations Bonou2, as I said before I like it because it has a certain air of sadness, dispair, or maybe helplesness and prayer. The black and white contributes to the blues feeling of the picture. I guess what I want to say it that it shows deep human emotions. Well done!
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Postby marcotrov on Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:05 pm

Congrats Dan. A very thoughtfully constructed and well executed image that is certainly enhanced by the B&W treatment. :) Nice pick Leigh, B&W that's a surprise :wink: :)
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black & white

Postby zafra52 on Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:29 pm

I don't know how relevant this article in black and white photography is for most of you, but I found it quite interesting.
http://www.nyip.com/tips/topic_black_white_26.php
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Postby Oscar on Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:15 pm

Great shot Dan. Nice b&w and very emotive. Cheers, Mick
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Postby stormygirl on Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:20 pm

Congratulations Dan! Well Done!
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Postby Slider on Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:07 pm

Very nice and the B&W works a treat. Congratulations on POTW. :D
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Postby Jules on Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:25 am

Congratulations Dan!!!!!!!!!!! :D :up:
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Postby mudder on Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:49 pm

I missed the series when first posted, so glad I caught this one... Excellent choice for POTW...

Very well thought out and executed, very dramatic and involving...

Well done mate!
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Postby dj69 on Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:59 pm

great picture
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