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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.

by **stubbsy** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:47 pm

An excellent choice and a great way to get the image at a discount :wink:

This is a seriously good image. As I commented in the original post - well exposed and stitched and a credit to Doug's creative vision.

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 :shock:

Congrats Potatis.

by **sirhc55** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:49 pm

Well done and deserved Doug

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.

by **sheepie** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:53 pm

Geoff wrote:A POTW for 2006
You know what I mean.

no? what do you mean?

A great choice, standout in another week of great images!

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
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.

by **Geoff** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:56 pm

It is ONE great photo for POTW for the year of 2006.

by **johndec** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:56 pm

Without a doubt a standout in a standout week!! Congrats Doug.

by **blacknstormy** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:57 pm

Congratulations Doug - a fantastic pano, and well deserving of POTW !!!!!

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!

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

by **radar** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:04 pm

Great choice Geoff, even if you were half asleep when you composed your selection :wink:

Well done Doug, awesome pano,

cheers,

Andre

by **Matt. K** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:10 pm

A high standard has been set for 2006.

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.

cheers

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.

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?)

Congratulations Doug.

by **Potatis** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:02 pm

Thanks Geoff for choosing my photo for POTW. I feel very honoured to be a POTW winner, and very flattered about the kind words that people have expressed about this pano. Thanks everyone for your enormous encouragement!

by **Manta** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:04 pm

Brilliant shot Doug and well chosen Geoff.

by **Alex** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:04 pm

I missed this one which is an excellent photo. Well deserved, Doug.

Alex

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.

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!

by **owen** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:39 pm

Great shot Potatis, and great stitching job too!

by **marcotrov** on Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:40 pm

Wow, brilliant

Exposure and stitching spot on Doug. Congratulations. Great choice :wink:

cheers
marco

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

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!!

by **gstark** on Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:35 am

Doug,

You have raised an already high bar. Well done.

by **Heath Bennett** on Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:46 am

Absolute gold, very well done.

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.

by **the foto fanatic** on Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:11 am

Well done Doug. I enjoyed this series very much.

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!!

Top job!

by **mic** on Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:40 pm

Great Pano Potatis,

Just great, with a really good feel to it.

Mic. :wink:

by **PiroStitch** on Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:46 pm

That's an awesome photo mate! Congrats on the POTW

by **Willy wombat** on Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:41 pm

Great choice - brilliant capture and the exposure is wonderful.

by **drifter** on Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:11 pm

Great shot.. Well done .

by **Slider** on Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:02 am

Great shot Doug. Congratulations on a well deserved POTW.

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!

by **Potatis** on Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:30 pm

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?

by **Poon** on Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:40 am

Congratulations Doug, very beautiful and very impressed.
Would love to have a printout of the picture.
----------------
Regards
Poon

by **marcotrov** on Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:53 am

Congrats Doug. Beautiful image and worthy recepient

cheers
marco

by **Alex** on Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:01 pm

Beautiful image, Doug. Well done!!
Alex

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