Image of the Week: 9 to 15 Jan

[alexr]

Hope you don't mind me posting slightly early but its a cold, wet and dreary Sunday afternoon here so what better way to cheer myself up than considering the lovely images on show.
Another high quality week showcasing the great talent in the forum meant some difficult choices but my honourable mentions, in no particular order, go to:

The Fiddler by Sydney.
Really subtle use of popping, I love how both the mono background and coloured subject have been treated to create an artistic and coordinated whole; the fiddler stands out from the background but he doesn't dominate. And a background which might otherwise seem cluttered actually enhances the image with the onlooker's reaction.



Upwards by Sepiana.
This subject matter is right up my street. Architectural. monumental and graphic. Symmetrical but with texture and interest created by the shadows. Beautifully positioned in the frame and against a lovely sky.



Sundown advice by srmoment
What a beautiful image. Firstly, the subject matter - perfectly caught in time with the mother seemingly guiding the youngster. Secondly the quality of the image - what exceptional detail you have captured and brought out in the feathers. And finally the light - beautiful golden rays caught in the water. This would have been my banker for IOW, if only you hadn't just clipped her tail. If only, if only...

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But my Image Of the Week this time around goes to:
Sunrise on the Bay by dandc
What a stunning image of an iconic structure, that could so easily have been 'yet another image' but you have made it interesting. Beautiful graduation of colour and light across the scene, great composition allowing each element (the bridge, the island, the reflection) room to breathe and gorgeous texture in the water. Yummy.



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[hmca]

Thank you for judging, Alex.....glad to see you didn't need my late arriving reminder! Congratulations to Sydney, Sepiana and Pat for their images selected this week. Special congrats to Dan for his San Francisco sunrise and choosing a perfect location to shoot from.

[Sydney]

I always love your rich and colourful commentary Alex. Thank you very much for including my image in the mix this week and congrats to the others mentioned as well, especially Dan for his beautiful IOW.

[Deleted]

Thank you for judging this week Alex, love your choices this week. Congratulations to everyone picked this week and special congrats to Dan for the wonderful IOW!

[Sepiana]

Alex, thanks for including my image in your selections! Congratulations to the other members! Your work is inspirational.

[whippet]

Quack, quack. Even though you have had your tail slightly docked, I think you are stunning.

Congratulations to all.

[srmoment]

ahaha.....those darned northern pintails have such long, long tail feathers, and it was really inconsiderate of these two not to swim right into the picture!

I LOVE the IOW and would love to get a shot like that!

[dandc]

Thank you Alex for your insightful comments, for judging this week and for picking my shot for the IOW! With all the images to pick from it's an honor to have one chosen at all. Congratulations everyone who was also selected - the creative use of lighting, color and composition made them all winners in my book! Oh yeah - to get the vantage point of my shot you need to be on the bay itself - we were coming into port after a cruise - at sunrise - which was a beautiful way to end a journey.

[jjr1770 (Judy)]

Congratulations, Dan, on your IOW. A stunning image.
Congratulations to the runners-up - well done everyone.