Best photographs 2003

MIKE BURN · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject: Best photographs 2003

...and I think every single one deserves a 1st. prize! :aw

MIKE

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MIKE BURN · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Best photographs 2003

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MIKE BURN · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: Best photographs 2003

HKRockChick · No More Peas! Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 1513

how about that one with the shark in the background! But all of them are fantastic... remarkable.

:ww

bbchris · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Best photographs 2003

That lightning one is INCREDIBLE! And the cloud on the mountain. Amazing. So where do these best photographs come from???

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

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how about that one with the shark in the background!

Debbie, I googled the photographer's name (Kurt Jones) and came up with this interesting page:

Kurt Jones - alleged surfer with shark

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That lightning one is INCREDIBLE! And the cloud on the mountain. Amazing. So where do these best photographs come from???

They are pretty cool, Chris! Looks to my eye a bit like some of the pics may have been enhanced with FX/Photoshop. However a photographer can also get amazing pics just using the right filters, angles and existing light when shooting. I love good photography, especially black&white pics.

Great visuals here, Mike!

hkrockchkck · Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 1

Good point there Ron! I missed the bottom half of the tail fin.

These pics are, as Ace would say, "eye candy". hen.

Netjams · Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 2308

That last one has an artistic appeal.

All of them are astounding!

Damien Project · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 257

The surfer photo was a great fixed shot...would say holding the sun was the best

Mark

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markhewer · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 246

AMAZING MIke! They're all so good, I can't even pick a favourite. Thanks for sharing these. :yo

MARK

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RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

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Good point there Ron! I missed the bottom half of the tail fin.

You couldn't tell by what I know, lol. Minnesota is pretty landlocked in the middle of the US. Though I've been to both coasts, I think the only place I've seen a shark is at "SeaWorld" when I was in San Deigo. A local zoo does dolphin shows, tho.

Pobably the most sad, but inspiring, stories this year re:surfers and sharks is of Bethany Hamilton, a 13 year old girl who is a competive surfer. A shark came out of nowhere and tore off her left arm while she was on her board. 10 weeks later, she's back to surfing meets. I think the lass is amazing.

Shark attack victim back on board - CNN

Bethany Hamilton Support Website

I think the "Holding the sun" pic here is a great composition photo.

Edited by: RonOnGuitar at: 2/1/04 5:53 pm

HKRockChick · No More Peas! Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 1513

I saw a lot of the girl on TV when I was in the US. Truly amazing.

How about that mountain climber guy who cut of his arm to save himself? now THAT is superhuman. My GOD! I don't know if I'd ever have the guts to do that.

:ww

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

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I saw a lot of the girl on TV when I was in the US. Truly amazing.

Yeah, I imagine there will be a book & a movie about her, but she deserves the attention. Young girls looking for a role model should forget Britney and keep this lass in mind!

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How about that mountain climber guy who cut of his arm to save himself? now THAT is superhuman. My GOD! I don't know if I'd ever have the guts to do that.

The instinct to survive is astounding, I suppose we've all heard how a trapped animal will chew off a leg to escape the trap. But the guy must possess incredible cool under pressure to self-amputate and still manage to survive.

I think people can have "superhuman" capabilities that sometimes surface in emergency situations. Like the stories of a mom who finds the strength to lift a car that her child is trapped under. Adenalin and a focused will can be an awesome combination!