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I bought some neon coloured paint this weekend and had a go with that.

Thanks for looking

Marc

Camera:Canon EOS 300D
Lens:Tamron sp 90mm Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:Iso 200 RAW
Title:Alien Invasion
Username:MarkyMarc MarkyMarc
Uploaded:14 Nov 2005 - 5:12 AM
Tags:Paint splash drop drip, Specialist / abstract
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answersonapostcard
answersonapostcard (Site Moderator)
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12271 forum postsanswersonapostcard vcard United Kingdom15 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 5:13 AM
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Best of the bunch I think Smile

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paulcr
paulcr (e2 Member)
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1529 forum postspaulcr vcard Ireland9 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 5:15 AM
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Ah, I was waiting for the next one. Another cracker. Love this colour. PAul

Coleslaw
Coleslaw (e2 Member)
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13311 forum postsColeslaw vcard Wales28 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 5:15 AM
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I love it, the best of far...(sorry, said that before).

cole

vince
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48 forum posts United Kingdom
14 Nov 2005 - 5:21 AM
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Excellent capture well taken.

Click!

Vince

cdm36
cdm36 (e2 Member)
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390 forum postscdm36 vcard England7 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 5:21 AM
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Stunning,

Chris.

jaktis
jaktis (e2 Member)
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79 forum postsjaktis vcard Sweden
14 Nov 2005 - 5:22 AM
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This is colourful.

Peter

Rob_p
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80 forum posts
14 Nov 2005 - 5:23 AM
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New this was yours from the thumbnail.
Another AWSOME shot!!
Very well done matey
Rob

jpenguin
14 Nov 2005 - 5:24 AM
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great work.
J

andrewjen
14 Nov 2005 - 5:26 AM
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Excellent shot
Andy

Jou©o
Jou©o (e2 Member)
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56 forum postsJou©o vcard Finland
14 Nov 2005 - 5:27 AM
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Oh, yeah! Another cracker, Marc!

Jouko

thewaiter
14 Nov 2005 - 5:33 AM
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cracking capture

DeanH
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45 forum posts1 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 5:42 AM
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wow stunning capture. click

Dean

ian walker
ian walker (e2 Member)
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716 forum postsian walker vcard United Kingdom
14 Nov 2005 - 5:44 AM
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cool image - just as good as the others :o)

TeresaH
14 Nov 2005 - 5:50 AM
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Fab again, one of the bits at the front reminds me of a snail.

grahamab
14 Nov 2005 - 5:56 AM
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Brilliant, the colours make the difference.
Graham
Click !

xanda
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244 forum posts United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 6:07 AM
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These just keep getting better. Clix.

I didn't think it would be possible for you to improve these. But this is incredible. There is an extra element of depth about this one. I'll probably look at this 5 times today...
Patrick

chase
chase (Critique Team)
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1063 forum postschase vcard England201 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 6:16 AM
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Clever,clever photography!!
Janet

MarkyMarc
14 Nov 2005 - 6:20 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone!

I've been experimenting with the lighting to try to make the paint more vibrant. I used a blacklight on this shot, it makes the colours a bit brighter even if the flash stobe cancels a lot of it out.

Marc

eos3
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41 forum posts Wales
14 Nov 2005 - 6:45 AM
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Superb capture.

Phil

richshep
14 Nov 2005 - 7:04 AM
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great shot. looks like you've cracked this high speed macro thing!
Rich

ericfaragh
14 Nov 2005 - 7:09 AM
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Great catch, nice dof control.

maroondah
maroondah (e2 Member)
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239 forum postsmaroondah vcard Australia1 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 7:14 AM
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Superb image, how on earth is this achieved. Its something I would like to try but don't know where to start.
Regards
Gerry

cracking result, well done.
Col

floreus
14 Nov 2005 - 8:06 AM
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Pete must have read my mind as I was about to write that this is EC material and he beat me to it. Very well done!

Consulo
Consulo (e2 Member)
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750 forum postsConsulo vcard Scotland9 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 8:12 AM
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Make that an RC to go along with your EC. Smile

sut68
sut68 (e2 Member)
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1974 forum postssut68 vcard England76 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 8:12 AM
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Nice stuff - well captured.

Paul

MarkyMarc
14 Nov 2005 - 8:27 AM
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Thanks guys!

Thanks Pete for the EC, it's my first one. How exciting!!

Marc

mikears
14 Nov 2005 - 8:32 AM
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Holy cow!! This is Amazing!! Well done Marc.

... and wait.... could this be the first Canadian EC??????

Well done and congrats
Mike

STUNNING well done ~click~

starliz
14 Nov 2005 - 8:45 AM
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well deserved EC RC amazing shot.

Pricey
Pricey (e2 Member)
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Pricey vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 8:46 AM
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Great capture...

helendixon
14 Nov 2005 - 8:57 AM
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Simply the best! Stunning.

Helen.

An EC! Congrats Marc. This really is amazing. Now I only have 4 more views left today!
Patrick

MarkyMarc
14 Nov 2005 - 9:06 AM
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lol, thanks!

jasonewell
14 Nov 2005 - 9:43 AM
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Congratulations on your first EC, well deserved.
Jason

MadTrace
14 Nov 2005 - 9:45 AM
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WOW, this is fantastic, I have no idea how you achieve this and would love it if you could maybe upload a tutorial for us that are unable to get such amazing shots, they really are incredible, I have been watching your portfolio with incredible interest and it just gets better, do let us know if you write a tut! Wink

csurry
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9225 forum posts91 Constructive Critique Points
14 Nov 2005 - 10:14 AM
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Ohhhhh, the black works well. Unfortunately not had time to play and working away until nearly Xmas now. However, I will get around to the challenge. Congrats on the EC, but as Arnie says "I'll be back" Wink)

You've obviously perfected getting lower down almost level with the drop, very interesting, not managed to perfect that angle yet.

Would be interested in how your set up looks compared with the one I described for the water drops. If you want to upload some images of the setup I can post a blank image and you can use the mods rather than waste a days post. Let me know if you want to, if you don't that's fine.

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
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14 Nov 2005 - 10:56 AM
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Brilliant
Mike

MarkyMarc
14 Nov 2005 - 11:12 AM
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I took a quick photo of my setup and posted a link to it in one of my previous photos comments section. Here it is again for those that missed it. On this shot the backgound is black Formica rather than the white in the picture. I get the colours by mixing paint from the craft store with water. It's the paint that is usually used for painting those cast plaster/ceramic craft pieces.

I'd be happy to answer any more questions about the setup if anyone has any.

Marc

PatrickSmith
14 Nov 2005 - 11:25 AM
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Cheryl has her work cut out for her now!!!!
Patrick

old timer
14 Nov 2005 - 11:25 AM
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Probably one of my favourite droplet shots ever!!!
Jim

mattberry
mattberry (e2 Member)
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14 Nov 2005 - 11:26 AM
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Bugger! you got me liking a drop shot and I thought they were boring! gotta be the colour in this and the clarity! so sharp it could cut!

Well done!
Matt

ovi
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14 Nov 2005 - 11:36 AM
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Droppppping Philosophy.Excellent.Congrats on EC.
ovi(click).

mshepherd
14 Nov 2005 - 11:38 AM
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Stunning - Congrats on the EC - do you have a circuit diagram (if you are willing to share it) for your flash set up? (Thanks for show us how you did it)

definitely the best so far (anymore to come? (i hope so)

Mary_C
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Wales
14 Nov 2005 - 11:46 AM
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Amazing; awesome; fantastic!

MarkyMarc
14 Nov 2005 - 11:55 AM
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None of it is a secret! I'm happy to answer any questions.

Check here for the triggers and associated diagrams. the flash I am using is an old Vivitar 283, it works very well for this sort of thing.

willf1
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51 forum posts
14 Nov 2005 - 11:57 AM
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Congrats on the EC. Very well deserved for this shot. I really like how you have caught the yellow details in focus and the green tones just out of focus. Very strong image.

Tony

ojjo
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14 Nov 2005 - 11:59 AM
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just recently discovered your portfolio... your splash series are really astonishing. click and congrats on EC, well deserved!

ojjo

Dinda
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90 forum posts
14 Nov 2005 - 12:24 PM
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Amazingly imaginative series!! Only just spotted, but will keep my eyes open for more.........

dalowsons
14 Nov 2005 - 1:16 PM
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Just come across your portfolio and it's inspirational - congrats on the EC !

paulstefan
14 Nov 2005 - 1:37 PM
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What a fantastic contraption to make such a fantastic image.
Congrats on the EC
Paul..

Superb series! Congrats on the EC too Smile
Angi
Smile

Suberb color...and nicely captured!

Keelo
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Australia
14 Nov 2005 - 6:52 PM
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Absolutely brilliant shot, congrats on the EC, well deserved.

liparig
14 Nov 2005 - 10:14 PM
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amazing
joe

liparig
14 Nov 2005 - 10:14 PM
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amazing
joe

baker58
14 Nov 2005 - 11:37 PM
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Outstanding shot.So crisp and colourful.

Paul

csurry
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14 Nov 2005 - 11:54 PM
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Thanks for the pic Mark, but where is the camera in relation, this is the problem I am having, getting the camera low enough but keeping the "bg" clean.

I see you are a bit of an electronics whizz Wink) You know you could sell that kind of stuff on ebay!

mshepherd
15 Nov 2005 - 1:06 AM
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Thanks for the link - I've already got a sound trigger - I went through 50 party poopers a while ago and was only happy with 1 shot! Your work and patience has inspired me to dig out the sound trigger and build a motion one too

trahern
15 Nov 2005 - 2:20 AM
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Very nicely done.

StevenHanna
15 Nov 2005 - 2:24 AM
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Great shot!

Steven
-click-

mattmatic
15 Nov 2005 - 2:49 AM
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Absolutely amazing! Wow!
Matt

MarkyMarc
15 Nov 2005 - 5:01 AM
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Cheryl - The bottom edge of the lens is pretty much touching the Formica at the leading edge. I'll try to get some more photos of the setup with the camera included for you tonight .

Marc

tepot
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4416 forum posts United Kingdom
15 Nov 2005 - 5:05 AM
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absolutely outstanding, congrats on the E.C

Brewster
15 Nov 2005 - 5:09 AM
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Very well timed shot.
Well done on the EC

Bruce

Nic_WA
Nic_WA (e2 Member)
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15 Nov 2005 - 5:21 AM
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Very cool ...well done on your EC.
Nic

csurry
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15 Nov 2005 - 9:41 AM
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Thanks Marc, truly appreciated. Not kidding about the ebay if the cost is not prohibitive you've probably already got a market of about 50 potential customers on here.

mr g
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403 forum posts United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
15 Nov 2005 - 9:57 AM
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A stunner!!

Rob

MarkyMarc
15 Nov 2005 - 8:31 PM
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Cheryl - Here is another shot of the setup showing the position of the camera, etc. Try not to laugh too much at my homemade softbox =)

ading
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15 Nov 2005 - 11:13 PM
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Excellent!!! and stunning shot! Regards, Abdul

vickyh
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706 forum posts United Kingdom
15 Nov 2005 - 11:58 PM
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You know Mark, you could make a fortune in selling kits to all the photographers on here who would like to have a go at this, but who know nothing about electronics.

tg
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86 forum posts Scotland
16 Nov 2005 - 1:24 AM
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Cool shot. Congrats on the awards.
Tg.

Dodge
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16 Nov 2005 - 3:40 AM
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Absolutely stunning image; the crown shape has been captured beautifully. Marc this is really inspiring. I'm a freelance and have seen millions of good pictures during my life, but this one is really is an absolute gem. Probabaly far too good to win any comps though. Well done for sharing the set-up; very altruistic.

Jou©o
Jou©o (e2 Member)
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16 Nov 2005 - 5:42 AM
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No way??
Yes way!!!

COOL!

Well deserved EC, Marc!
Congrats from the bottom of my heart... : )

Jouko

tce5
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61 forum posts United Kingdom
16 Nov 2005 - 9:38 AM
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Absolutely stunning. This is the best drop shot I have seen. I love the way the paint makes a crown shape - fantastic.
Well deserved EC.
Tanya

Gabriel
16 Nov 2005 - 9:43 PM
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great timing.

Gabriel

synaesthesia
17 Nov 2005 - 12:06 AM
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Have 100 clicks mate.

Al.

kidda
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17 Nov 2005 - 3:43 AM
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Just amazing, this one is perfect!, you have some great images with this technique, I must get some of those gizmos and have a play!

Chris.
p.s. is it a Transistor-triggered photogate with delay your using here or a Schmitt-triggered one? (I was looking at the site you mentioned on one of your other piccys)

Jasbe
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116 forum posts England
17 Nov 2005 - 5:56 AM
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very nice shot. Cheers Jason

MarkyMarc
17 Nov 2005 - 6:49 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming response to this shot!!

Chris - It's a Schmitt trigger photogate with delay. The transistor one would proabably be too slow for this application.

Marc

kidda
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17 Nov 2005 - 7:31 AM
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Thanks Marc I don't fully understand it all, but just want to make sure I'm looking down the right road!

Chris.

kokobrown
17 Nov 2005 - 8:06 AM
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excellent work!

laura
xx

urban-hero
17 Nov 2005 - 3:07 PM
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Seriously stunning!

Andy.

julesm
julesm (e2 Member)
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18 Nov 2005 - 4:03 AM
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Just noticed your portfolio.

These shots are incredible.
I might try and have a go myself Smile

Regards
Jules

Kris_Dutson
21 Nov 2005 - 3:10 AM
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For home made kit you get excellent results - a lesson to us all I think.

Kris.

mshepherd
21 Nov 2005 - 3:27 AM
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congratulations on photo of the week - well deserved

whipspeed
whipspeed (e2 Member)
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21 Nov 2005 - 3:38 AM
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Congrats on EC & POTW, very well deserved. Great images.
Sarah

Dennie
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260 forum posts United Kingdom
21 Nov 2005 - 4:32 AM
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Excellent!!!!!!! congrats on the POtW well deserved. and EC & Rc. Denise x

Ade_Osman
Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
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21 Nov 2005 - 4:34 AM
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Just noticed this has gotten POTW, can't say that I'm surprised, probably the best from the series and simply put an awesome shot.....Hats off to you Marc!

Ade

MarkyMarc
21 Nov 2005 - 5:05 AM
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Photo of the week !!!!

Wow, I can't believe it. Thanks everyone, I'm thrilled!

Marc

gemm
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800 forum posts United Kingdom
21 Nov 2005 - 5:15 AM
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Just found this. Absolutely brilliant! Well deserved EC and POTW.

sybilla
21 Nov 2005 - 5:42 AM
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Well, havent you been having fun! We are all rushing of now to buy some neon paint.

Congrats on your awards.

Clare

flossie
21 Nov 2005 - 5:48 AM
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What an amazing shot, well done on getting pic of the week, very well deserved.
I'd better go and have a look at the others you've done, seem to have missed most of them :o(

Congratulations Marc! I was hoping that these would get the recognition they deserve. Can't wait to see more!
Patrick

mikears
21 Nov 2005 - 6:41 AM
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WOW - picture of the week - You've hit the big time!!!

Mike

MartinWait
21 Nov 2005 - 8:13 AM
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Excellent.
Well done!

Martin.

jamil
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21 Nov 2005 - 10:10 AM
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Just superb.

turtle1
21 Nov 2005 - 10:26 AM
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I am so pleased you got pic of the week - this is brilliant work

Barbara

An incredible shot and amazing timing. I like the colours.

David

ajstoke
21 Nov 2005 - 12:43 PM
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unbelievable shot.. keep up the good work !!

Andy_Britten
Andy_Britten (Junior Member)
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96 forum posts England
21 Nov 2005 - 12:56 PM
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brilliant, congratulations photo of the week
Andrew

tce5
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61 forum posts United Kingdom
22 Nov 2005 - 2:30 AM
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Congrats on photo of the week. I love this
Tanya

Ruggieru
22 Nov 2005 - 2:44 AM
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Fantastic shot. Well done!

I worthy winner for POTW.

Flippin brilliant

jackwatson
22 Nov 2005 - 6:57 AM
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What a stunner. I think i prefer one of your previous ones though.

AnneMB
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22 Nov 2005 - 7:10 AM
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Great image

Coleslaw
Coleslaw (e2 Member)
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13311 forum postsColeslaw vcard Wales28 Constructive Critique Points
22 Nov 2005 - 8:04 AM
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Well deserved!!!!
Congrats Mark, your determination finally brings you your first POTW! And there will be many to come.

Cole

wow !!!!!

MiemieW
23 Nov 2005 - 3:19 AM
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unbelievably nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

U4eA
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475 forum posts England
23 Nov 2005 - 11:33 AM
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Finally...Smile Well done.

Simply fantastic!

MickH
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United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
23 Nov 2005 - 1:49 PM
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Well done, excelent shot.

rosie42
23 Nov 2005 - 7:45 PM
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Brilliant ...

Susie :o)

icafe
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24 Nov 2005 - 5:39 AM
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You have mastered and interpreted this technique in a most creative way.
Arthur Smile

Amazing.
Excellent creative stuff!

Simon

WOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carsten

John_Wannop
John_Wannop (e2 Member)
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26 Nov 2005 - 12:49 PM
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Excellent capture,well done.

john

matt d
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30 Nov 2005 - 12:38 PM
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Excellent photograph, very creative and looks fantastic, well done.

peder
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15 Dec 2005 - 10:53 PM
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SUUUPER!!!
/PEDER

tce5
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61 forum posts United Kingdom
18 Dec 2005 - 3:58 AM
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Hi Marc
Just had to have another look, i want to attempt this myself. Let us know what it looks like on canvas when you get it.
Tanya

excellent i had a go but mines nowhere near as good.

Steve

MarkT
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119 forum posts England2 Constructive Critique Points
26 Dec 2005 - 12:07 AM
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Superb.

Mark.

lmhr9
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22 Jan 2006 - 2:45 AM
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how?..

steve5452
1 Feb 2006 - 11:05 AM
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WOW thats just stunning!

MarkyMarc
1 Feb 2006 - 8:34 PM
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Thanks to everyone who keep leaving me comments on this shot. I never imagined that I would have a photo with over 200 clicks!

Marc

LauraD
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15 Feb 2006 - 5:52 AM
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So impressive, I just saved this as my screen saver!!

Casper
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23 Feb 2006 - 9:41 PM
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Hey Marky, I just saw u'r pf. actually it's not easy to apreciate u'r work. Really really great work
Sorry that i can not comment on each and every one of them. Time doesn't permit that.
But I should say that I enjoyed them a lot. Specialy those crowns.
And more than anythin I really enjoy u'r setup for getting crown shots Smile.
good work pal
keep it up
-Casper

Hey Marc,
Did you see that this shot was in Andys shot of the EPZ stand with KeithH in it?
See this
Patrick

MarkyMarc
27 Feb 2006 - 6:43 AM
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I didn't see that, thanks for pointing it out Patrick!

Se7enUK
3 Mar 2006 - 11:59 AM
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Saw this at Focus above mine, very nice and looked well on canvas. :o)

All the best
Paul

90125
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14 Apr 2006 - 1:53 PM
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Inspiring as i'm new to the game-keep it up! 90125

towerbends
towerbends (e2 Member)
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1 May 2006 - 12:14 PM
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Challenge anyone to resist clicking on this amongst the thumbnails - stunning.

lloydee
25 May 2006 - 2:55 AM
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Saw this on Canvas at the Focus 2006 NEC - Looked amazing. Thought it was time to comment. Very inspiring

lloyd

Fab! Its like a crown!

very clear and amazing colors. Love it!!!

Carlos

....just picked up on this .......... note other competative comments.......... irrelevant

it is in my opinion a classic in it's own right well done

db Smile

Igloo
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United Kingdom
3 May 2008 - 1:13 PM
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That is one cracking photo!

ketch
ketch (e2 Member)
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17 Jun 2008 - 10:59 PM
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Top notch eh Grommit

Robert

jusjudy
7 Aug 2008 - 12:06 AM
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You make a great splash. Looked at all of them and was thrilled. Never get tired of seeing what you can do. Keep working! Judy

Ridgeway
16 Sep 2008 - 8:19 PM
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Think its all been siad,,,




"OH ok WOW"

sugees69
28 Jan 2009 - 11:28 PM
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That is an imazing photo

OMG, this is fantastic!!!

dg-photo
23 Apr 2009 - 11:33 AM
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1st class, love it!

jusjudy
12 Jun 2009 - 9:44 PM
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I came back to tell you your shots are the best. I've searched all of the others and your neon paint gives me a thrill. Thank you.

Graham00
22 Sep 2010 - 6:02 PM
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Unique in every way, nicely cropped

Nice crown affect.

Anne

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