Auckland GTG, 8 November 2009
by Nuzzer

Comment by aKiwi:
Hi Guys..

Who knows, one day I might meet up with you.
No beaches near where I live at the moment.

Our Place By The Sea
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Comment by violinist123:
Funny stuff reading the comments and the thread. Nice pic and +1 for giving a lot of people something really important to take a stand about...

Our Place By The Sea
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Comment by JulietNN:
Nice shot, shame about the attitude

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Comment by ineedauniquename:
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So this is nowhere near where I live but if you didn't know that until you read this then it doesn't really matter does it? ;)
<<<

A step too far. Nice shot and all that but a bloody dissapointing attitude.

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Comment by alexzen:
This just cheapens DPC and encourages others to cheat. It is a real bad message for new comers. I have to say that if most people on this forum had the chance to shoot that same scene they would do it as well, or much better. So, what have you proven? The setting is spectacular, but I honestly do not see that you have done anything more than capture it as a snap shot and gotten to the front page by cheating.

The editing is actual quite poor with a sloppy selection between land and sea. I encourage others to look closer.

I challenge you to have some balls and DQ yourself.

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Comment by Simms:

Originally posted by Steef: wow, you sure are under heavy fire of abuse... and clearly taking it all in stride. i like how you're marking all these comments as helpful :)

Yup, he is consistant in his arrogance.

Lovely shot, but well, you know the rest...

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Comment by KarenNfld:
Congratulations on your beautiful photo and 5th place!

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Comment by Judi:
There was a challenge a couple of years ago where you had to submit a 2 second shutter speed. One of the ribbon winners was clearly not within the guidelines and he copped about as much flack as you are right now. His image is still one of utter amazement but he will still be remembered for his cheating'. Sometimes we get remembered more for the negative things, but the fact remains, that you have a beautiful image and that is something to be proud of. You are not going to be able to change how people choose to see this image...so concentrate on the positive. At least you admitted that this is not 47 steps from your house. How many others in this challenge are within the same boat but won't admit it without being confronted.

Take the fame of your image and do with it what you will....but don't let it get you down.

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Comment by GregoryB:
Great shot Gerry - was one of my fav's. Congratulations on the HM.

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Comment by Steef:
wow, you sure are under heavy fire of abuse... and clearly taking it all in stride. i like how you're marking all these comments as helpful :)

i gave you a 10. this shot is awesome. grats on your honorable mention!