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by Geoff on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:44 pm
Again,
A miriad of brilliant entries this week and it's never an easy choice. However, with that in mind I have chosen Doug (Potatis') first serious go at a pano of the Spit Bridge.
Doug's photographic ability (in my opinion) has come ahead in leaps and bounds since he began on this forum last year. This image, taken with the Tamron 70-300mm and his new Benro tripod has some excellent merits in it. Including (as already mentioned in the thread) the smoothness of the image despite the varying light intensities, the over lapping and non detectable stitching of the image and also the serene composition of this shot!
I'm yet to ask Doug how much he will charge me for a printed/framed version. Having grown up in the area I would really like to hang this on a wall in my home!
Doug - you have done yourself proud mate. If this is your first attempt at a pano, and you are now itching to get out and do more - I implore you to do exactly that - and post post post away here on the forum!
Congratulations!! Very worthy image for POTW 2006!!
Anyone who missed it - thread here. and the actual photo here.
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by birddog114 on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:47 pm
Geoff wrote: Congratulations!! Very worthy image for POTW 2006!!
Jan. 9, we now already had POTW 2006
Congrats Potatis.
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by sirhc55 on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:49 pm
Well done and deserved Doug ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by Geoff on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:50 pm
Birddog114 wrote:Geoff wrote: Congratulations!! Very worthy image for POTW 2006!!
Jan. 9, we now already had POTW 2006 Congrats Potatis.
A POTW for 2006
You know what I mean.
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by sheepie on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:53 pm
Geoff wrote:A POTW for 2006 ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) You know what I mean.
no? what do you mean?
A great choice, standout in another week of great images!
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by birddog114 on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:55 pm
Geoff wrote:Birddog114 wrote:Geoff wrote: Congratulations!! Very worthy image for POTW 2006!!
Jan. 9, we now already had POTW 2006 Congrats Potatis.
A POTW for 2006 ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) You know what I mean.
My understanding is you quoted this POTW is POTW 2006, and it's already stoodout for the entirely POTW in the next coming weeks.
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by Geoff on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:56 pm
It is ONE great photo for POTW for the year of 2006.
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by johndec on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:56 pm
Without a doubt a standout in a standout week!! Congrats Doug.
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by blacknstormy on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:57 pm
Congratulations Doug - a fantastic pano, and well deserving of POTW !!!!!
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by birddog114 on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:58 pm
Geoff wrote:It is ONE great photo for POTW for the year of 2006.
Your reply now is correct! not with the previously one!
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by Geoff on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:59 pm
Birddog114 wrote:Geoff wrote:It is ONE great photo for POTW for the year of 2006.
Your reply now is correct! not with the previously one!
I'd just woken up. Clarified now. Good ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by radar on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:04 pm
Great choice Geoff, even if you were half asleep when you composed your selection
Well done Doug, awesome pano,
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by Matt. K on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:10 pm
A high standard has been set for 2006.
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by xerubus on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:14 pm
I missed this shot the first time around... very great capture and wonderfully composed. definitely worth potw... well done mate. print -> frame -> hang imho.
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by rokkstar on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:47 pm
Congratulations Doug, a worthy winner this week.
Edit - I've just re-read my post and it sounds like I've said that other weeks are not worthy. That isn't what I meant and I hope no one has taken offence to that.
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by Killakoala on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:51 pm
It is a beauty, so is the image.
A very deserving POTW (aren't they all?)
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by Potatis on Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:02 pm
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by Manta on Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:04 pm
Brilliant shot Doug and well chosen Geoff.
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by Alex on Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:04 pm
I missed this one which is an excellent photo. Well deserved, Doug.
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by ozczecho on Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:40 pm
Great Pano Doug, and like Geoff said about the different lighting...u did a great job. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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by hangdog on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:35 pm
I lived in Balgowlah for a year and around the North Shore for a few years, and must've crossed the Spit Bridge hundreds of times. But I never looked at it the way it appears in this beautiful and detailed pano. Thank you, Doug! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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by owen on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:39 pm
Great shot Potatis, and great stitching job too!
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by marcotrov on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:40 pm
Wow, brilliant ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) Exposure and stitching spot on Doug. Congratulations. Great choice
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by Geoff on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:51 pm
Another reason why I like this shot is that where (I think) it was taken from is where Bel and I often have a picnic or short stop and just take it all in ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by samester on Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:38 pm
what a superb shot, one to be extremely proud of.
must have been taken during the week because i can't see myself down there in the tinny kingy fishing!!
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by gstark on Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:35 am
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You have raised an already high bar. Well done.
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by Heath Bennett on Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:46 am
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by Greg B on Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:19 am
Great shot Doug, congratulations. I like this a lot.
Excellent choice Geoff for POTW 2006. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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by the foto fanatic on Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:11 am
Well done Doug. I enjoyed this series very much. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by Raskill on Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:52 am
Well theres not much I can say that the others haven't.
Great images, really top class. Would look great framed on a wall!!
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by mic on Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:40 pm
Great Pano Potatis,
Just great, with a really good feel to it.
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That's an awesome photo mate! Congrats on the POTW ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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by Willy wombat on Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:41 pm
Great choice - brilliant capture and the exposure is wonderful.
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Great shot.. Well done .
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Great shot Doug. Congratulations on a well deserved POTW. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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by Finch on Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:21 pm
Well done, Doug.
This shot is simply stunning! It is so moody and the lights in the buildings stand out beautifully against the dark scene. I used to live in the Northern Beaches in Sydney and drove over the Spit Bridge 5 days a week on my way to my job as a birdkeeper at Taronga Zoo. I now live in Brisvegas and the memories come flooding back. A shot to be proud of!
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Thanks again for all the generous comments! I'm really flattered!
Finch, perhaps my latest pano will appeal to you, taken at the ferry wharf at Taronga Zoo? ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by Poon on Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:40 am
Congratulations Doug, very beautiful and very impressed.
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by marcotrov on Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:53 am
Congrats Doug. Beautiful image and worthy recepient
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Beautiful image, Doug. Well done!!
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