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Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 26, 2018 18:53:17 GMT hmca likes this

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Post by mrkrnbrd on Aug 26, 2018 18:53:17 GMT

Lots of great images to choose from this week and I shortlisted three that are similar to images I have taken but are a million times better due to the artistry of the photographer.

taco40 took a great picture of a Canada? goose with a great blurred background the colour of which suggests the colour of the bird itself. The expression on the bird is brilliantly menacing and a great title made me smile: ‘I have but one weapon with which to defend my lady.’

fotofrank ‘Dahlia’ is a beautiful close up of a beautiful flower, the complementary colours make this image pop and the focussing and detail captured is stunning.

pontiac1940 ‘Kestrel. Near Cowley, Alberta. Aug 19, 2018.’ Now I am a sucker for Birds of Prey and I love Kestrels, we have lots in the UK and you normally identify them hovering over local fields. This picture could be straight from a Bird of Prey photography workshop but I believe it is a wild male bird that has got something in its talons. It is my Image of the Week - Well done Clive.

Thanks for all the submissions this week and thanks to hmca Helen for organising IOW.

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Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 26, 2018 19:08:24 GMT

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Post by hmca on Aug 26, 2018 19:08:24 GMT

Thanks for judging, Mark. We all tend to bring our own experience to the judge's bench which helps to shape our choices. Thanks for explaining the reasoning behind yours.

Congratulations to new member, taco40. It is nice to see a new member quickly take an active role and create a gallery .

fotofrank, dahlias are one of my favorite flowers to photograph....yours is a beauty.

pontiac1940 is another new member who's name is quickly becoming recognized due to the active role that he has taken since joining. Congratulations for taking top honors this week.....your bird is beautifully captured!

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Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 26, 2018 21:08:24 GMT hmca likes this

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Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 26, 2018 21:08:24 GMT

Mark

Thanks so much. Congrats too to taco40 and fotofrank!

"wild male bird that has got something in its talons." Yes, Mark, definitely a wild bird and it has a large grasshopper in its talons. Never been that close to a kestrel before that actually sat still for a few seconds. Most pleased.

Thanks for your kind words Helen.

Thanks again,

Clive

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Sydney Senior Contributor Posts: 1,727 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 26, 2018 21:28:36 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sydney on Aug 26, 2018 21:28:36 GMT Great selections! Congratulations to all, especially Clive for such an amazing bird image - beautiful!
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Sepiana Administrator Posts: 19,055 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 27, 2018 12:13:25 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sepiana on Aug 27, 2018 12:13:25 GMT Congratulations to all! Beautiful images!
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Lillias Moderator Posts: 5,936 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 27, 2018 14:23:42 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lillias on Aug 27, 2018 14:23:42 GMT Congratulations Clive for IOW and also to Frank and taco40 for their beautiful images. Well done all.
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whippet Senior Contributor Posts: 3,268 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 27, 2018 17:01:39 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whippet on Aug 27, 2018 17:01:39 GMT I agree with Helen. It is great to see recent new members taking an active part. Yet more very talented people. Three beautiful images.
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jjr1770 (Judy) Established Forum Member Posts: 362	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 27, 2018 20:27:48 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjr1770 (Judy) on Aug 27, 2018 20:27:48 GMT Congratulations everyone!! Stunning images!!!

dandc Senior Forum Member Posts: 1,193 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 28, 2018 19:16:49 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dandc on Aug 28, 2018 19:16:49 GMT Congratulations to Clive for his IOW winner and to everyone chosen this week - all great shots and worthy of recognition!
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alexr Established Forum Member Posts: 555 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018 Aug 29, 2018 7:55:29 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alexr on Aug 29, 2018 7:55:29 GMT A great selection of great images; well done to all chosen and particular congratulations to Clive for an impressive image.
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Image of the Week - August 20 to 26 2018

Post by mrkrnbrd on Aug 26, 2018 18:53:17 GMT

Post by hmca on Aug 26, 2018 19:08:24 GMT

Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 26, 2018 21:08:24 GMT

Post by Sydney on Aug 26, 2018 21:28:36 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 27, 2018 12:13:25 GMT

Post by Lillias on Aug 27, 2018 14:23:42 GMT

Post by whippet on Aug 27, 2018 17:01:39 GMT

Post by jjr1770 (Judy) on Aug 27, 2018 20:27:48 GMT

Post by dandc on Aug 28, 2018 19:16:49 GMT

Post by alexr on Aug 29, 2018 7:55:29 GMT