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The Judges of the Cafe Choice Award are pleased to announce the sixth presentation of this highly rated award:  is awarded to memberKevin McNealfor his image"Pathway to the Peaks"
The photographer, although new to the Photography Cafe, is obviously not new to photography. The technical difficulties of this shot, its basic mastering of exposure, composition and picture taking is thorough. The classic sweeping "S bend" running through the image guides the viewer through that wonderful mountain vista either in or out of the scene of incredible depth.
The snow retains its whiteness and crispness in and on the trees, smoothly changing to the cold blue of the shadows which could easily have dominated the scene to its detriment. Most photographers would probably have concentrated the image on the distant mountain view, however Kevin has masterly included the long sweeping, and mostly featureless foreground, the whole combining to produce an image of incredible depth and beauty.
Congratulations on receiving the sixth Photography Choice Award.
Congratulations Kevin, from the Judges.!
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2008, 2:54 AM » |
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Many congratulations Kevin on your thoroughly-deserved award  An utterly magnificent photograph! |
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2008, 3:38 AM » |
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I'd like to give it another award - 'Picture Of The Year', because I can't foresee anything better getting posted.
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Photographers should never fall out over a small TIFF.
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2008, 5:27 AM » |
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 A surefire winner for me from the moment I saw it! I am so pleased to see it being given this award! |
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If you post a shot in the Gallery, please stop a few moments and leave a comment or two on some shots you see. It's so encouraging to get comments.
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2008, 6:34 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2008, 11:51 AM » |
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A magical shot that I could sit and stare at for hours. With out a doubt worthy of the highest!
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2008, 12:01 PM » |
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Big Al has thrown down a challenger to all for POTY 2008
quote....I'd like to give it another award - 'Picture Of The Year', because I can't foresee anything better getting posted.
Get taking them pictures folks
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2008, 12:38 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2008, 12:39 PM » |
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Congratulations, Kevin! I'm so very happy for you getting this top award that the Cafe has! I really like your image and would love to have it hanging on my wall! It matches my living room just fine!  Now, we're looking for more and more great images from you in your albums. Again, congratulations on a wonderful image! |
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2008, 12:52 PM » |
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Yep, one of my favourite pictures I've ever seen. Love it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2008, 8:38 AM » |
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Well done Kevin, a fine image, congrats on being awarded the CCA  |
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Kind regards
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2008, 3:20 AM » |
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Congratulation's Kevin, This had to get the Cafe Choice Award in my opinion, A superbly taken image,  Keep them coming mate, Regards Rob, |
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« Reply #12 on: March 3, 2008, 9:26 AM » |
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A wonderful image mate. Snow catches so many people out but you nailed it well and truly. Well worthy of the award.
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2008, 8:33 PM » |
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Congrats on your award, it is a truly stunning picture
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