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02/17/2005 03:35:16 AM · #1 |
Nikon Club Australia run a photographic competition every now and again, I have never entered anything outside of DPC and my local camera club before. Well the competition for December was "Animal Love" so I entered my challenge photo for indecision called "Read my mind".
But I cropped it with the recommendations from Gordon who gave me tips on how it could become a more powerful photo.
Well blow me down with a feather, I won! You can view the page here with it. Link here
So now I have a Nikon SB800 coming my way as the prize, Woohoo..
I just can't believe it, when I opened the page I was excited that they used my photo on the page then when I scrolled down I found my name as the overall winner.
Sorry but I just have ta tell the world! Bob
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02/17/2005 03:37:00 AM · #2 |
| Very cool! Congratulations. I can't imagine how you must feel. |
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02/17/2005 03:38:30 AM · #3 |
| Server seems to be down. Can't even access the home page. |
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02/17/2005 03:38:56 AM · #4 |
Congratulations!!! That's an awsome shot. why shouldn't it win?
Way to go!
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02/17/2005 03:40:33 AM · #5 |
| Fanatastic shot, I like that one! Congrats on the win. |
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02/17/2005 03:43:59 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by aronya1:
Server seems to be down. Can't even access the home page. |
Niether can I. But I'm still excited for you, Bob! =)
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02/17/2005 03:50:11 AM · #7 |
Whoohoo!!!! Congrats Bob, that is so exciting! It's an awesome dog shot!!
sue
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02/17/2005 04:06:16 AM · #8 |
Congrats, Bob.
I accessed the page on the second try. |
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02/17/2005 04:06:57 AM · #9 |
Excellent! - congrats Bob, enjoy that SB800 :)
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02/17/2005 04:07:26 AM · #10 |
| sweet shot! congratulations! |
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02/17/2005 04:14:04 AM · #11 |
| Congratulations Bob (& Jazz). Great job by both of you. Because the Nikon Club link doesn't work (for me at least), can you post the winning shot (i.e. cropped) here? I'd love to see how Gordon's advice turned out. |
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02/17/2005 04:24:09 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by ubique:
Congratulations Bob (& Jazz). Great job by both of you. Because the Nikon Club link doesn't work (for me at least), can you post the winning shot (i.e. cropped) here? I'd love to see how Gordon's advice turned out. |
Here is the shot for those who can't access the site.
Edit to add judges comments.
Judges' comments: Everything in this picture is perfect, with no distractions, and it leapt out at us from the screen. The glinting light in the dog's dark eyes is the first thing you see (in the full-size image you can even make out the silhouette of the owner(s)!)... then all the fine details of the different textures, right down to the old ball held in the teeth and the fine hairs around the chin. And it's a good portrait of a pet ΓΆ€” the classic high wide-angle also allows us to see the its pose. And it's such a doggy dog... you just know its favourite pasttime involves running around after a favourite tennis ball.
Thanks everyone...
Message edited by author 2005-02-17 04:26:26.
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02/17/2005 04:24:55 AM · #13 |
I can see it now, Awsome job!
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02/17/2005 04:33:50 AM · #14 |
Bravo! Well done. Must be a great feeling!
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02/17/2005 04:34:28 AM · #15 |
| Thanks Bob. It's a terrific shot, and a pretty nice dog, too. I agree the crop is better, and surprisingly the bit of wood is no big deal & seems quite natural, like the end of a fence, maybe. Cheers. |
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02/17/2005 04:38:45 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by ubique:
Thanks Bob. It's a terrific shot, and a pretty nice dog, too. I agree the crop is better, and surprisingly the bit of wood is no big deal & seems quite natural, like the end of a fence, maybe. Cheers. |
Yeah the wood was my main concern as well, it was an integral part for the indecision challenge but not for this one.
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02/17/2005 04:45:28 AM · #17 |
Sweet !
Good work big fella! |
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02/17/2005 06:02:36 AM · #18 |
| Congratulations! Great shot, and Jazz is a sweet looking dog :) |
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02/17/2005 06:23:46 AM · #19 |
| well done. i love that photo so much,especially those eyes. |
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02/17/2005 06:45:53 AM · #20 |
| heya Gurilla, Way to go! If you're gonna win a competition, might as well make it one with a prize, right?! The link looks like it is up and working now, by the way. GREAT shot, congrats on the win, well deserved! |
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02/17/2005 07:04:53 AM · #21 |
Awesome! So happy for you. It truly is a great shot.
Be sure to give the dog an extra treat and a good scratch behind the ears for helping you out.
Message edited by author 2005-02-17 07:05:32.
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02/17/2005 07:09:13 AM · #22 |
You must be thrilled! Well done! Love this capture!
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02/17/2005 07:12:31 AM · #23 |
| Well done Gurilla! Great photo! |
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02/17/2005 07:13:41 AM · #24 |
Bravo!! You'll love that Speedlight!!! :-)
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02/17/2005 07:27:03 AM · #25 |
The judges comments show that your image really gets it's message accross to the viewer. And, after all, isn't that what we are all trying to do with our photographs? Keep up the great work!
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