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Self-portrait entitled "Thinking of Swimming"




Dec 03, 2007 at 09:13 AM
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Hi Andrew,

Swimming seems definitely out of place. You have done a nice job of capturing this scene. The snow on the spruce and cedars makes it clear how cold it is. Good luck this week.

Steve S.



Dec 03, 2007 at 09:23 AM
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What a cool idea! (Pun intended. ) Now get back inside before you catch your death of cold!!! (Sorry, the mother in me kicked in when I saw this image.)

First of all, you're so lucky to have snow!! Great concept, and execution. I think the snorkel is a bit distracting, however. The angle makes it seem as though you have something growing out of your head. (Clone out?) It's a minor contribution to your concept, anyway. Just my 2 cents.






Dec 03, 2007 at 01:12 PM
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Wimp! Why werent you out in bare feet? Great execution and concept.


Dec 03, 2007 at 04:07 PM
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Great idea, I'm so jealous, it never snows here anymore!


Dec 03, 2007 at 04:37 PM
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Great shot Andrew,
Quite funny, it doesn't really look like a good day for the beach, your plans are out certainly of place. I really like the snorkel and swim mask, it's a nice touch
-Nick



Dec 03, 2007 at 07:09 PM
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Funny Clever take on the theme! -Amy


Dec 03, 2007 at 09:09 PM
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Amusing shot and very brave of you. Hope you didn't have to do too many retakes out there.


Dec 03, 2007 at 09:51 PM
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This is to funny. :D love the thought process. Good luck

Steve R.



Dec 04, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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Wow, makes me cold looking at it. I like the blue accents at various locations in the image. The snow on the fence, trees and chair really adds to the feel. Great idea for this week's WA.

Jamie



Dec 04, 2007 at 01:46 PM
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Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Andrew,

Swimming seems definitely out of place. You have done a nice job of capturing this scene. The snow on the spruce and cedars makes it clear how cold it is. Good luck this week.

Steve S.


Thanks Steve. The idea came to me on Friday night as it was snowing... and cold it was!

Philly Rains wrote:
What a cool idea! (Pun intended. ) Now get back inside before you catch your death of cold!!! (Sorry, the mother in me kicked in when I saw this image.)

First of all, you're so lucky to have snow!! Great concept, and execution. I think the snorkel is a bit distracting, however. The angle makes it seem as though you have something growing out of your head. (Clone out?) It's a minor contribution to your concept, anyway. Just my 2 cents.


I see your point however I'm not about to go out and reshoot this one

hhski wrote:
Wimp! Why werent you out in bare feet? Great execution and concept.


I am a wimp! Thanks hhski, I did consider taking the shoes off, or at least burying my feet in the snow, however my wife pressing the shutter button demanded she spend no more than 20 seconds outside (in her parka no less).

shinysun wrote:
Great idea, I'm so jealous, it never snows here anymore!


Be careful what you're jealous for. It gets old quick... shovelling driveway, wiping snow off of the car, tracking in cold wet water into your house, having to load up with jackets and gloves, gloomy gray skies all the time...

... but I do occasionally enjoy the snow

nlamendo wrote:
Great shot Andrew,
Quite funny, it doesn't really look like a good day for the beach, your plans are out certainly of place. I really like the snorkel and swim mask, it's a nice touch
-Nick


Thanks Nick, I was going for maximum effect with the props. I thought about standing in the front yard with the fins on, but then I'd have to deal with the funny looks from the neighbors

MichAg92 wrote:
Funny Clever take on the theme! -Amy


Thanks Amy

Bill Sutherland wrote:
Amusing shot and very brave of you. Hope you didn't have to do too many retakes out there.


Fortunately I was only outside for ~1 minute, I actually didn't get that cold. The wind wasn't blowing at the moment which helped tremendously.



Dec 04, 2007 at 01:59 PM
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Nice one Andrew!!!




Dec 05, 2007 at 02:24 AM
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How did you manage to take this shot without "pink" skin tones? I'd have been freezing my pink ass off

Great set-up and composition of shot.

Chad



Dec 05, 2007 at 03:32 AM
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Congratulations, Andrew!! You're a finalist, even with a snorkel growing out of your head, AND are a wimp.

Great job, my friend!



Dec 05, 2007 at 10:26 PM
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Philly Rains wrote:
Congratulations, Andrew!! You're a finalist, even with a snorkel growing out of your head, AND are a wimp.

Great job, my friend!


Wow, look at that! I guess I got points for creativity Thanks Philly.

Edited by Andrew Welsh on Dec 10, 2007 at 11:44 AM GMT



Dec 06, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Karen Gilligan
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Andrew,

Nicely done, great job with the now and brave too, you had to be freezing.

Karen



Dec 06, 2007 at 09:09 AM





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