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Re: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2008-2009
« Reply #90 on: February 18, 2009, 12:35:56 PM »
  I must admit that I felt an overwhelming sense of deja vu when I encountered John's lovely shot ... attached are John's entry for the competition and one of mine captured a couple of seasons ago.


No wonder  :)
I really love these pics.
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« Reply #91 on: February 18, 2009, 12:50:12 PM »
Hi Helen,
It is quite possible to stand at that particular spot and take twenty or more images of comparable beauty simply by moving the camera left or right by a few degrees.
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Re: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2008-2009
« Reply #92 on: February 18, 2009, 12:54:38 PM »
What Cliff doesn't tell you is that the shots are taken from the terrace of a restaurant/bar at the end of a super walk among the flowers.
The fact they are both in focus is testimony to the fact that they were also taken BEFORE the beers! ;D
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 yeah, yeah, that'll be right..... we all know that digital cameras can mange a decent shot  even if the photographer is three sheets to the wind...... ::) :P ;D ;D ;)



 (which does rather beg the question as to why I have such fuzzy pix when I'm stone cold sober  :-[ :-\ :'(      )
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« Reply #93 on: February 18, 2009, 12:57:58 PM »
What Cliff doesn't tell you is that the shots are taken from the terrace of a restaurant/bar at the end of a super walk among the flowers.
The fact they are both in focus is testimony to the fact that they were also taken BEFORE the beers! ;D
JohnnyDyeah, yeah, that'll be right..... we all know that digital cameras can mange a decent shot  even if the photographer is three sheets to the wind...... ::) :P ;D ;D ;)
 (which does rather beg the question as to why I have such fuzzy pix when I'm stone cold sober  :-[ :-\ :'(     

delirium tremens ????    ;D
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« Reply #94 on: February 18, 2009, 01:03:51 PM »
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which does rather beg the question as to why I have such fuzzy pix when I'm stone cold sober
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delirium tremens   ???

Could be... it's hard to munch chocolate bars and hold the camera at the same time........ ::)
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« Reply #95 on: February 18, 2009, 01:04:43 PM »
Hi Helen,
It is quite possible to stand at that particular spot and take twenty or more images of comparable beauty simply by moving the camera left or right by a few degrees.

Sounds like they picked the right spot to build a restaurant.
Helen Poirier , Australia

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« Reply #96 on: February 18, 2009, 02:09:41 PM »
Just to labour a point a little, Helen ... all taken in the immediate vicinity ... and the flowers aren't bad when you can take your eyes off the mountains! Apologies for the cable car wires in the background ...  :)

Dolomites scenes
Dolomite meadow
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« Reply #97 on: February 18, 2009, 02:28:18 PM »
Brilliant last pic Cliff - we should do something about that cable car. ;D
J.
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« Reply #98 on: February 18, 2009, 03:26:21 PM »
Thanks for the extra pics Cliff, it is certainly an amazing area.
How our lives have been enriched by the advent of affordable digital cameras.  :)
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« Reply #99 on: February 18, 2009, 07:59:19 PM »
Brings back happy memories Cliff.  Any pics of Route 22 about?
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« Reply #100 on: February 18, 2009, 08:29:03 PM »
Thanks Shelagh ... I will have to check re: route 22!!


RESULTS FOR CLASS FIVE

FIRST        21    Congratulations JohnnyD.
SECOND    27
THIRD        6

CLASS 6 WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY
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« Reply #101 on: February 18, 2009, 10:45:37 PM »
I can still taste that beer. :P
Still can't remember the name of the mountain - it really was good beer.

This is just to reinforce Cliffs observation about the stunning scenery at that spot. Even the bar looks good. ;D

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« Reply #102 on: February 18, 2009, 10:47:22 PM »
This is the pic which should have been on the last post.  Drat! >:(
pic edited by M....
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« Reply #103 on: February 18, 2009, 10:48:44 PM »
Do me a favour again Maggi - still can't get the size right. Must try harder!

JohnnyD


My pleasure , Johnny.....   Maggi   ;D
« Last Edit: February 18, 2009, 10:59:07 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2008-2009
« Reply #104 on: February 19, 2009, 06:25:39 AM »
Re: the mystery plant in Class Three ... (3/22) ...

From the exhibitors own hand -  'Taken on 25/4/06 in Hungary, the Narodney Park & Valley.   I might get a
closer venue with research.   The day I also saw a Europea Lynx which was
much more memorable for me'!!!

Hope this might help?
Cliff Booker
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