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Clayphish

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Edited by Clayphish on Aug 28, 2006 at 05:52 PM GMT

Aug 28, 2006 at 12:46 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Let me know if my image isn't showing; pbase is acting a bit sluggish for some reason. (hmm bad choice of words...)

comments are very much welcomed!!

Aug 28, 2006 at 12:48 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Glorious. Just wish I hadn't put my money on number 5...

Reckon this is a finalist for sure.

:-)

Aug 28, 2006 at 01:01 PM

Clayphish

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

yea, number 5 been eating one too many of my tomatos, that'll teach him!

Thanks for the kind words!

Aug 28, 2006 at 05:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Excellent work Clay...love it.

Aug 28, 2006 at 05:56 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

What a great shot! Where did you find all of the entrants? Garlic and butter sauce followed

Escargot anyone

Jane

Aug 28, 2006 at 06:25 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Great idea and great shot. How did you get them all to go in a straight line? Are there hidden wires?
I like the Title. A comedic bent, and the title is appropriate, right from the Marx Brothers classic, " A day at the races" .

Tynorth

Aug 28, 2006 at 07:01 PM

Clayphish

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Hey, great to hear you all like the shot. It took me a bit of time to come up with it, but when the idea hit me I knew I had to do it!!

As for my friendly critters.. they're just coming out in droves right now! I guess with the cool weather and my 15 or so Tomato plants, they can't resist. I basically just rounded them up and thanked them for their services after.

Believe it or not, they were really easy to work with. I just put them on their track and used my fingers as guides. Since they're so slow, and dislike light, they were pacing nicely.

Tynorth, you're right-on on the name. I'm a HUGE marx brothers fan and the title just hit me without even having to think about it.

Thanks again for the support! Escargot on the house (kidding).

Aug 28, 2006 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

this is one of the best shots i have seen lately.
the concept, angle, composition, light, dof...just puuurrrrfect. absolutely love it!!!

Aug 28, 2006 at 09:31 PM

Clayphish

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Hey thanks a lot Abstract. That seriously means a lot.

Cheers!

Aug 29, 2006 at 01:47 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

'Agree with all the comments above.....just a superbly executed shot and a great idea as well. I love the faint trail behind the winner, the white tones are very nice, and the composition is perfect. I've learned a few things from this image!!
thanks
Peter

Aug 29, 2006 at 09:49 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Great image - really high quality. The lighting is great.

It's the idea, tho' that makes it - just wonderful.

Aug 29, 2006 at 11:12 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

wow...my first thought was this was too good to have been done this week. Just seems like all the really good shots we see lately were taken at other times (honest mistake or not). Its good to see a really well thought out shot that has great execution as well.

BUT I must add one negative comment. Whoever did the lane asignments really must be a newbie. Don't they know that the fastest entrants go in the middle lanes and the outside lanes are for the slower racers! Hmmmm, the fix is on.

Aug 29, 2006 at 12:28 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

Bravo, Clayton!

This is jut perfect. I bet it wins 1st. Great idea and execution.

All the best,

Endre

Aug 29, 2006 at 04:07 PM

Clayphish

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative

ahh.. 1st? I dunno.. theres so many other good ones. I'm just happy got off my butt and tackled this theme. (Yeah, its been a while since I've submitted anything.)

I'm really glad that everyone likes it.

CTYankee to answer your concerns: I take full responsability in my failure to coordinate the lines according to the slugs current standings. Please accept my apology. It will never happen again.

Aug 29, 2006 at 05:23 PM


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