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Taken in Southern China..on the Li River..early morning.

Si.

Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:The Cormorant Man
Username:BURNBLUE BURNBLUE
Uploaded:10 Jul 2011 - 9:02 PM
Tags:China, Portraits / people
Votes:192

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StuartAt
StuartAt (e2 Member)
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973 forum postsStuartAt vcard England6 Constructive Critique Points
10 Jul 2011 - 9:03 PM
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Stunning portrait. Love the light from the lantern and the inclusion of the cormorant.

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Carrie_1
10 Jul 2011 - 9:06 PM
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Stunning shot.
Caroline

morpheus1955
morpheus1955 (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 9:07 PM
0

Fantastic shot.

Hugh

Richard_OSullivan
10 Jul 2011 - 9:10 PM
0

really moody image,
Extremely well captured
I love it
Rick

Ade_Osman
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10 Jul 2011 - 9:15 PM
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Outstanding.....Again Grin

Ade

MandyS
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United Kingdom
10 Jul 2011 - 9:15 PM
0

Excellent capture as are a great many of your images.
~Mandy~

bokeh
5
Romania
10 Jul 2011 - 9:16 PM
0

fantastic shot,excellent colours and light

LesF
LesF (e2 Member)
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159 forum postsLesF vcard 8 Constructive Critique Points
10 Jul 2011 - 9:17 PM
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Exceptional

LesF

Sean_Dillon
Sean_Dillon (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 9:38 PM
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Stunning environmental portrait, great work.
John

Bravdo
Bravdo (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 10:03 PM
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Stunning Capture.shows the mood well and again the lantern adds to the quality of this capture.

Barry

Tynnwrlluniau
Tynnwrlluniau (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 10:08 PM
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What a wonderful capture! Great composition and light.
Alun

NEWMANP
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1549 forum postsNEWMANP vcard United Kingdom549 Constructive Critique Points
10 Jul 2011 - 10:33 PM
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fabulous work
Phil

DaveMead
10 Jul 2011 - 11:06 PM
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Absolutely stunning portraiture.
Dave

taggart
taggart (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 11:51 PM
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Love this saturated color!

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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10 Jul 2011 - 11:58 PM
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Love it!!! And there's his bird, his companion. Beautiful light and rich tones. Guess I will have to shortlist it, I haven't an award available to give.............Sandy

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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614 forum postsSezz vcard England15 Constructive Critique Points
10 Jul 2011 - 11:58 PM
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Even better than 'Crouching Tiger' and that's saying something! Outstanding once again and I am so pleased that you've been awarded an EC for this Si!

Sarah *

mswiech
11 Jul 2011 - 2:19 AM
0

Excellent shot you have. Love the lighting, composition, overall feel of this picture. It tells a lot when you just look at it. Very well done.

Frankphoto
11 Jul 2011 - 2:25 AM
0

Great. 5*****. wonderful.

Imagephotographics
11 Jul 2011 - 3:16 AM
0

Another fantastic shot Si - love the light catching in his eyes, well done !

Chris

cassiecat
11 Jul 2011 - 3:33 AM
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biggest congrats on those awards.lesley

LesF
LesF (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 6:15 AM
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Huge congratulations Simon POTW well done and well deserved

LesF

Devon_Wild
11 Jul 2011 - 7:29 AM
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Stunning photograph, wonderful colours ............Rob

BURNBLUE
BURNBLUE (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 7:51 AM
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Yey ! Really Chuft EC and POTW. Thanks Pete and EPZ ! Especially sweet because this trip to China was quite testing with the rain pouring down most mornings on the Li River ( 1st week)with me trying to set my tripod up around 6 in the morning with the fishermans boat moving back and forth on the river. The second week was slightly different with me moving to a rural village ( Wu's Village) around 5 hours from Yangshuo. However the mozzies loved me here, and was bitten many times and I felt like a zombie walking around cos I felt quite ill. Anyway all good! Regards Simon GrinGrinGrin

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:18 AM
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POTW - more congrat's Simon!

chase
chase (Critique Team)
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:38 AM
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This will look stunning on canvas,very well done & most deserved !!

ianrobinson
ianrobinson (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:02 AM
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wow, this is so superb, it looks like a painting, may i ask how you achieved the effect.
This is amazing, love that light and the whole mood you have managed to capture.

Ian.

BURNBLUE
BURNBLUE (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:05 AM
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Thanks Msweich for UA!.. And Ian this is just a straight shot in low light but probably enhanced by the low light and glow from lamp.
Cheers Si.

dathersmith
dathersmith (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:06 AM
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Congratulations on POTW Si, just had to be really Grin

Darren.

Coleslaw
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:07 AM
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Well done, mate.
Exposure etc is spot on.

dathersmith
dathersmith (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:08 AM
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While you're answering questions then Si what sort of focal length were you shooting these at, I assume the guy is not that far out???

Ade_Osman
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:34 AM
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POTW.....Can't argue with that, as I said earlier an outstanding image....

Ade

BURNBLUE
BURNBLUE (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:38 AM
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Hi Darren, I used a 28-70mm Nikon Lens..but probably captured this around 50mm or standard lens focal length. The fisherman was around 5 feet from me.

Si.

dathersmith
dathersmith (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:28 AM
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Cheers Si and once again congratulations, top shot.

Darren.

soulofharmony
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:29 AM
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Congrat's Si ... So very well deserved ....


"So pleased for you"..Wink


Nikki !! xx

sparrowhawk
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11 Jul 2011 - 11:50 AM
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superb shot ! i have seen documentaries about these fisherman, you truly deserve all the accolades bestowed upon you for this stunning piece of work

Landlord
Landlord (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 11:58 AM
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Brilliant.

Buffalo_Tom
Buffalo_Tom (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 12:23 PM
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Missed this one,well deserved awards Simon.
Tom.

fraser
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11 Jul 2011 - 12:35 PM
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Brilliant work Simon and congrats on the awards, particularly the PotW.

Fraser

Platchet
11 Jul 2011 - 1:15 PM
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Stunning Photograhy.
Gary

BURNBLUE
BURNBLUE (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 1:59 PM
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Hey Landlord thank you very much for UA Smile

Si.

mikehit
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11 Jul 2011 - 3:42 PM
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Fantastic shot. Very atmospheric and the lighting balance is so well done.

nimmo47
11 Jul 2011 - 4:09 PM
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Awesome capture nice one, love it.

TOByLERONE
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11 Jul 2011 - 5:41 PM
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Superb... congrats on the PoW... well deserving.

Al.

Alan_Coles
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11 Jul 2011 - 5:52 PM
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Congrats on the award Si...thought I had commented on this at the time - glad to see it getting the accolade mate, well deserved.

MikeMar
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11 Jul 2011 - 6:20 PM
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Fantastic
Mike

lifesnapper
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11 Jul 2011 - 6:42 PM
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Just can't get enough of these images Simon, BRILLIANT!

John Smile

TOWI
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11 Jul 2011 - 7:05 PM
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Amazing. It is absolutely destitute to see, but you can actually read the mans life in hes wrinkles, and it would not have been possible without such a good photographer. Bravo!!

TOWI-Norway

old timer
11 Jul 2011 - 7:47 PM
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One of the best of the series.
Jim

edrhodes
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:02 PM
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Congratulations Simon, great image. Bet it will look good on canvas. Still waiting for mine Sad

Ed.

MikeGreaves
11 Jul 2011 - 8:04 PM
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Superb Smile Congratulations Smile
Mike

billydo
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:21 PM
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Well deserved awards Si. It's a cracker...


Neal.

AshTree
11 Jul 2011 - 9:16 PM
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Outstanding image - both the bird and the man seem to be looking at each other out of the corner of their eye.
Theresa

JaneMIchelle
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:38 PM
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would love to see this, lovely capture in the low light

Eviscera
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:51 PM
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Wu is cool Smile

Splendid trademark light Si , lovely.

PhillipMinnis
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12 Jul 2011 - 8:03 AM
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Absolutely amazing! Words fail me!

Congratulations on all the awards! They're well deserved!


Cheers

Phil

SteveH1978
12 Jul 2011 - 8:54 AM
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Absolutely stunning shot, the lighting, composition, everything just perfect.

Steve

Lesley1959
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12 Jul 2011 - 8:54 AM
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Stunning!! - congratulations on awards!!

Lesley

megamuff8
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13 Jul 2011 - 8:53 AM
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Congratulations on your win, Simon......Your image is full of character, which makes for a Brilliant shot.
Cheers,
Suzan Smile

A Booth
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13 Jul 2011 - 10:02 AM
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superb character detail -excellent composition and use of the light.

Phil_Morgan
13 Jul 2011 - 2:37 PM
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Congrats mate GrinGrin

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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13 Jul 2011 - 2:41 PM
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How could I not award this one Si Smile

BURNBLUE
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13 Jul 2011 - 3:37 PM
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Hey Sarah thank you so much for UA! Means alot Smile

Si.

DarylH
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13 Jul 2011 - 5:56 PM
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Stunning

wyatturp
13 Jul 2011 - 10:36 PM
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Very well done

DougSmile

MarioV
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Australia
14 Jul 2011 - 12:49 AM
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Most impressive. This shot looks like fantasy artwork. Engrossing and mysterious. Well done.

ivhenx
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Indonesia
14 Jul 2011 - 2:39 AM
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Good job

LizH
6
Australia
14 Jul 2011 - 6:48 AM
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Wonderful capture. Light is wonderful. Great processing.

Redadmiral
14 Jul 2011 - 11:59 AM
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This must have been taken in Guilin China where the fishermen use the Cormorants
to catch the fish, there necks have a string around there throats to stop them from
swallowing the fish but they do get fed at the end of the day, I was there some years
ago and wish an image like this was possible, wonderful photo, captures the moment
perfectly, to take a photo like this doe's not come around very often, well done, look
forward to seeing more of your Images.
Redadmiral

davidjleyland
14 Jul 2011 - 8:07 PM
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These images of the fishermen are stunning you really should be going professional. Is it possible to buy any of these photographs?
David

Dyl001
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15 Jul 2011 - 11:24 AM
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AMAMZING Smile

celestun
15 Jul 2011 - 10:51 PM
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Brilliant shot Si. This is up there with your best. The lighting is breathtaking. You really have to live a shot like this and your descriptions of the journey measure up perfectly.

Tim

BURNBLUE
BURNBLUE (e2 Member)
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16 Jul 2011 - 1:42 PM
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Hey Martin, thank you so much for your UA! Means alot SmileSmile

Si.

WesternRed
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17 Jul 2011 - 6:10 AM
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This certainly deserves photo of the week. Well done

MikeRC
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17 Jul 2011 - 4:03 PM
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...I don't always agree with Pete's choice for POTW...but he sure got it right this time.
.....Mike

BURNBLUE
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17 Jul 2011 - 4:38 PM
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Thanks alot Mike for the UA! GrinGrin

Regards Simon.

Outlander
18 Jul 2011 - 7:45 AM
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let me add my contracts to all the others. very well done indeed.

MikeRC
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19 Jul 2011 - 4:59 PM
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...I don't understand how this amazing picture can earn POTW but not be "Highly Commended".

If it's the given weeks best picture and I'm sure it is then surely it follows that it warrants a "Highly Commended" too.

.....c'mon Pete...get it right Smile

....Mike

shinyredmx5
20 Jul 2011 - 4:26 PM
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Amazing photograph, you have captured a wonderful moment, the lantern shows it is still very early but have still managed to get the limestone karsts in the background and of course the cormorant. Have been there but missed this guy!

Delbon
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24 Jul 2011 - 10:55 PM
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Outstanding!!!!!! superb photography

Del

Glostopcat
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24 Jul 2011 - 11:05 PM
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An outstanding image Simon, this one fully deserves all the accolades it has received

viscostatic
28 Jul 2011 - 8:13 PM
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Fascinating and beautiful.

Phil.

stevieasp
4 Aug 2011 - 6:14 PM
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Work of art, superb.

March5
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Georgia
31 Oct 2011 - 9:38 PM
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Such a beautiful tones Smile

sailfin
24 Feb 2012 - 10:08 PM
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brilliant

take it easy

mugshotmyk
5 Oct 2012 - 8:55 AM
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Only 191 votes!!! That's almost an insult for a shot of this quality.....Grin

mbeghidaxz
19 Jan 2013 - 1:49 PM
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Love this Portrait!!

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