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This is... AMAZING!
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Don,t think I have seen this before,it is of course a fantastically wonderful image.
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Still one of the coolest sports shots I've ever seen.
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here's the "unbroken" link to the bubbles backstory .
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I love this shot, for one because you changed it to black and white which adds to the shot so much and the bubbles down the middle of the picture are awesome especially since you changed to B&W it makes the bubbles "pop" even more! Great shot!!
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This is amazing! I aspire to be this great someday
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Congratulations on your recent recognition for this shot. It's truly well-deserved. This is just one incredible image! Fan-friggin-tastic!
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Amazing shot Skip. Thats all there is to say about that.
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great choice of making this black & white. it is that much more powerful. terrific shot.
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Really a cool shot. Glad to see it did so well. Congrats on fourth place in a free study!
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Glad to see this up on the recently commented page again. This is just spectacular. I have such a soft spot for swimmers too. This is excellent!!
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I know that one-word comments are pretty useless, but all I have to say about this is: "stunning".
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don't know how i missed this one...it's amazing! nice work, skipper! :)
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Skip, I keep coming back to this one. And honestly, I never do that. I believe this is one of the best on the site. No really, I know it is cliche to say, but this is one of the best. I will now add this to my short list of favs.
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Great picture! Congrats on your 4th place!
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One of the best images I`ve seen around here for some time.
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what kind of housing do you have for your camera?
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Excellent stuff Skip. Keep it up superstar!
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great shot..wonderful processing too..congrats..
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Congrats Skip. Great work.
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This is Awesome!!! i would like to know how you got the above shot tho..... great work!!
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I only voted on four in the Top Ten. This one was my top pic out of all the ones I did vote on (around 20-30%), so you can say that's a Blue Ribbon from me. ;-)
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Very awesome shot! Would love to have seen this ribbon/ Man... I like how you described this to us. Makes it even more interesting.
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That's awesome! I think the b&w is what made the shot! Congrats!
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You rock....as always! :)
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Wow, Skip, this is a real stand-out shot! Congrats!
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My highest vote in the study. Its a wonderful photo. Going into my favs.
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I can only stare in amazement. Excellent crop and great tones. Love it. A fave.
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Seriously, you should get them to put this up for the World Press Photo - not least because they seem to love swimming shots in that competition. This is marvellous my friend, and by far the most striking image in the study. And, oh, the worst of all possible placings, to quote JJ.
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Awesome shot Skip! It will make a great poster, I was thinking that before I read your comments.
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fantastic shot, skip! congrats!
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Outstanding! Congratulations on your 4th placing.
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Congratulations Skip, it's an awesome capture.
Message edited by author 2006-02-08 00:51:24.
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sheesh, congratulations skip!
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freakin awesome! this should have ribboned. The small photos in the composite look pretty outstanding too.
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Just stunning, the B&W is a nice touch, and thanks for posting the original.I think I like the hands in the shot even better. Both are very nice, how did you get the shot?
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Fantastic photo Skip! Dynamic processing. I'm still trying to picture how you took this. Were you hanging from the ceiling? :-)
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Congrats on top 5! Awesome image.
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You got robbed... i wanna print of this... would u like to trade prints with me?
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so close! congrats on 4th!
Comments Made During the Challenge
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Gorgeous capture of a most beautiful form, both water and body, 10
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What an unusual exploration of the human form, straight into favorites--thanks for helping me rethink what's possible! The water's reflection on only one side really adds to the composition, as do her mirrorshades. 10
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very much like this,great capture.
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Wonderful picture. Love the B&W. Really brings out the subject well. The reflection on the googles and color of the bubles seem to almost match.
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I really love the bubbles going in the same line as her body. you did a great job and I wonder how you've managed to take this shot. bumping to a 10! :D
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What a striking photograph. The swimmer's expressionless face, the reflective goggles, and of course the trail of air bubbles combine to create a slightly alien feel. The composition/crop is terrific as well. I can't work out why the pattern visible between her arms is not seen in the general background. But I don't particularly care about that. 9.
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WOW, great capture; hey, I mean, great planning and staging, great timing and unique image captured. This rocks. HARD! 9
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Great idea and stunning execution - Well done 10!
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Really good photo. The bubbles and the focus are right on. Nice! 10.
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This one is the winner for me. Outstanding vision and technique. 10.
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very cool shot. really enjoy the bubbles, makes her look like she in in total control of herself and her elements.
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I have no choice but to give this a 10 and add it to my favorites. Nice to see something so different, so graphic, and yet so classical.
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Copyright this moment! Well done..
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Now that is just brilliant! Please describe your setup for us. 10
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This is one of the best photos I have seen in quite a while... excellent work :) 10 +fav
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Interesting! Very cool shot. Where was this taken that you could get an angle like this?
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This is AWESOME! I love everything about this shot...the comp, crop, bubbles, use of B&W....simply wonderful! I think this is a 10 all the way!
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Exciting! What a fabulous photograph. Maybe four full pages ad for speedo. Hands appearing, full body to feet.
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Outstanding shot! The consistency of the lines (arms, bubbles, pool bottom, goggle reflection) is really compelling. The cropping is perfect. Classic study in photography - nicely done!
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Excellent capture. So clear and crisp. I think the air bubbles coming from the nose look so cool. You took great care with this one, and now you have an awesome image to show for it.
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EXCELLENT! Looks like an ad lay out. 10
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holy cow! an instant classic. stunning work - 10 because it's all I can give
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great shot, I like the symmetry, 7
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First shot to reach out and grab me. Excellent work, the black and white was a great choice.
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