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Comment by IreneM:
Interesting shot, very unusual and VERY good. Congrats on your blue, Oliver.

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Comment by adrian45:
This is a lovely shot - where on earth is this structure? - and what is more to the point - WHAT is it? I also want to know what you did to get the sky to look like that. I have Paintshop Pro, but I must admit that I don't know how to get it to do anything - your picture is most inspiring, in that I know that you must have done something to it, and I should maybe go away and fiddle some more, but I wish I could understand what people are doing to get some of the editing effects - it all makes me feel like a bit of a dumbo somewhat

Anyway, I feel if it wasn't for the fact that there are so many talented people on this site, that you would be well out there with the ribbons, but so long you enjoy taking and making pix, well who cares - you are the important one, and satisfaction within yourself is the key - the masses of others are not so important. You have not got to like pasta, say, just because everyone else does, so think right about your great photo, and realise that judges are naturally more likely to go for something they personally find impressive. I like shots that I could not produce, mainly for that reason - if I could make them too, I should not be so impressed! Anyway, that's my feeling on it. Great Photo, anyway!

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Comment by h2:

Originally posted by levyj413: Ah, nothing like seeing the photographer's comment on the blue basically be "voters suck." Since you seem to know your shots deserve to win ribbons, why do you bother giving voters the chance to express an opinion?

Never said voter suck. Wouldn't you think you'd ribbon at a score of 7.4? Wouldn't you be disappointed when your score fell as rapidly? And do I always have to use a ;-) icon so you also understand the humor in my comments?

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Comment by Marika:
congratulation on the blue!

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Comment by Deen:
You "definitely" got the blue! Congratulations !!

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Comment by senor_kasper:
Stunning picture, Oliver. Congratulations !!

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Comment by levyj413:
Ah, nothing like seeing the photographer's comment on the blue basically be "voters suck."

Since you seem to know your shots deserve to win ribbons, why do you bother giving voters the chance to express an opinion?

Message edited by author 2009-09-09 01:29:04.

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Comment by Citadel:
Wow! Great image. Congrats on the blue. I am surprised it didn't get above a 7.

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Comment by BrennanOB:
Yah they were mean to you, but they were meaner to the rest. Lovely detail here, any chance of posting your post processing details, you really made this shot ring with the way you brought out the details without any halos.

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Comment by marbo:
Great shot Oliver :)