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Azza Khalil Kalfat
{K:-351} 12/25/2009
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Great one...
Congratulations:)
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Dave Rhodes Jr
{K:15} 7/23/2009
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I really love the fisheye. It's not too wide what so ever.
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Aylin ATASAGUN
{K:13273} 7/15/2009
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Superb! Congratulations!
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Miguel Marques
{K:1374} 3/21/2009
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wow... what an impact...!!!! The fisheye worked perfectly and the pure b&w is perfect...
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Aylin ATASAGUN
{K:13273} 2/17/2009
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Amazing and perfect!
7/7
Congratulations
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Ako Salemi
{K:415} 12/12/2008
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very exiting
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. B
{K:1815} 7/29/2008
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Hugo! So excellent and well deserved award:) I love the sharpness and clarity of each building, perfect detail, awesome work!
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abdallrahman al malki
{K:-161} 4/26/2008
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good job man .
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Stan Ciszek
{K:56854} 11/17/2007
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Very, very well deserved triple award,
My best congratulations,
Stan
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 7/18/2007
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fantastic.
direct to my favorite.
H.A
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 7/18/2007
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Amazing shot, Hugo...Congratulations!:)
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Ahmed Alawwad
{K:239} 5/22/2007
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WOOOOOW!
Amaaaaazing
I love it
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j esford
{K:13518} 5/22/2007
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Oh Hugo, now you've gone and set the bar far too high my friend! Three "Hugo" Awards......... in one day? You are unbelievable (and so by the way is the perspective of this shot!) Mere "Congratulations!" doesn't quite seem like enough...I believe with this you've achieved "Cult Status" Best regards, john
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Michael de Wijn
{K:1648} 5/22/2007
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Great Shot Hugo... I find it a real shame that they don't let tripods up there... I would have had some great shots. As I was up there, the sun was setting behind showers of snow over the hudson river and jersey...
Well Done on the awards
MdW
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Anderson Miranda
{K:1231} 4/4/2007
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Hi Hugo!
I am very impressed with all your beatiful photographic work!!!!
I would like to invite you to be a contributor artist of my online fineart store:
www.andersonmiranda.com
Fell free to email me: fineart@andersonmiranda.com
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amir said
{K:151} 3/28/2007
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wow i cant say any thing wonderful
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sarah motallebi
{K:1759} 2/11/2007
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great work
++++++++++++++++++++7
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Nabil Sami
{K:94} 1/25/2007
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nice shot... wish to view it with colors
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louis Michael
{K:4210} 1/2/2007
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Wow, That is some view. Great shot.
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Amit Saha
{K:3131} 1/2/2007
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congrats on the multiple awards..
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Ahmed Fahmy
{K:1172} 1/1/2007
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WOW thats all what i can say beside well done.
Ahmed
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Maram mohamed
{K:1700} 1/1/2007
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wow, great capture. well done :)
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Francisco Pinto
{K:250} 9/6/2006
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Awesome!!!
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 9/6/2006
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Great to see this on the front page again, Hugo! One of your best!
Cheers
Phil
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Amir Mohammadi
{K:4258} 8/19/2006
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so great,
congratulations.
I love it,
Amir
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Benedetto Riba
{K:15792} 8/16/2006
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A Masterpiece!!!
Non words
MANY COMPLIMENTS dear Hugo.
Best regards.
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Mani Mobini
{K:1073} 7/18/2006
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Another view of NYC that I had never imagined possible
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Avi
{K:70138} 7/4/2006
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Old is Gold !!.. Many congrats, dear Hugo !
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Agnes Lemley
{K:427} 5/9/2006
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Well deserved recognition for a fine photo and a fine photographer. Best wishes, Agnes
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Mohsen Moossavi
{K:425} 5/4/2006
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I love it.
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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30463} 4/16/2006
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Excellent shot!
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ISMAEL MARCOS
{K:10535} 4/14/2006
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excellent and nice vision
b/w, perfect
thanks for your support
ismael.
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 4/5/2006
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Lovely shot. Great detail super sharp.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/29/2006
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Thanks Eleonora, Much appreciated!
Cheers,
Hugo
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eleonora frago
{K:2472} 3/29/2006
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wooooooooow! i see this image only today. great cityscape. in my favorites and on my desktop ;-)
eleonora
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Jan Symank
{K:22030} 2/3/2006
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A dynamic circle !It perfectly shows the character of the city.
Three well deserved awards, thats absoulutely great !
Complimenti i saluti :)
Jan
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Elzbieta
{K:3153} 1/30/2006
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great shot
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FatiH KirtisH
{K:1181} 1/19/2006
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I Like to see fisheye magnification. Also this photo is best place to get this kind of stuff I guess. Huge and wonderful choice to B&W and to strong composition..
Best regards.
Fatih
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Melanie Schembri
{K:1531} 1/17/2006
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oh wow oh wow oh wow, nothing else I can say about this, it's astounding!!
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Terry Ward
{K:-926} 1/8/2006
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Awesome work. The whole scope of this is superb. T
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Adelino Barreto
{K:12661} 1/8/2006
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Excellent photo!
My best regards.
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marco lambruschi
{K:580} 1/8/2006
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WOW! I wonder how it would look like the same picture taken at night! New York has never been so charming!
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Gina Barone Oliver
{K:1011} 1/7/2006
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This shot is unbelievable...! Magnificent! So clear and amazing. Congratulations, Gina
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THEODORE STAMOULIS
{K:2507} 1/7/2006
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I absolutely love it !
It could cause height fear in a large screen. The choice of black and white is so interesting. Playfull contrast between round (the fisheye effect) and geometrik squares of the buildings. It addresses so many issues in our sub conscience. Height. Size from distance.Horizon. Shape of a flower and much more!
Sincerely,
Theodore Syamoulis
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Mustafa Unsal
{K:176} 1/7/2006
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This is a bit scary for me..I like the way world have its own spherical shape.
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Gil Draper
{K:3194} 1/6/2006
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About 10 years ago I was in love with a woman from Doorn. She was the best in every way. I visited Netherlands and loved the people. Unfortunately she didn't want to leave her land to move here. Her name was Elsa Hofkes. She brought music to the old beautiful church in Doorn. Regards, Gil
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 1/6/2006
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my dear friend Hugo ,i remember you sentence on my image I Love UseFilm " It Is Nice To Have Your Images On The First Page From Time To Time" well you deserve it alot my friend for such a beautiful 10.5mm fish eye result . great capture from a great site Moderator. all of the best my friend .
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/6/2006
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Hi Gil, Thanks. Yeah, I've paid an occasional visit to Doorn.... Why? Just curious...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Gil Draper
{K:3194} 1/6/2006
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I really enjoy seeing Manhattan from this view. Techniqually excellent and curiously interesting. Well done. Regards thanks for your comments. Have you ever been to Doorn?
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/6/2006
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Hi Mireille, Many thanks for your feedback! Also highly appreciated! I sure hope were in for a bit more snow this winter...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/6/2006
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Thanks for your feedback and indepth analysis, Ina, Much appreciated!
Cheers,
hugo
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Kurt LaRue
{K:5067} 1/6/2006
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Excellent image, Hugo! Congratulations on the awards. Best wishes, Kurt
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i 4 it
{K:58} 1/5/2006
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Simply Awesome, to isolate the composition from what they eye must have been taking in.
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Ralf Denguth
{K:3353} 1/5/2006
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Congrats Hugo..very well done my friend! Thanks for your comments on my pics! Many greetings...Ralf
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1023292
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/5/2006
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Hi Martin,
I think this just proved your point...:)
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1023292
Cheers,
Hugo
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 1/5/2006
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Hi Hugo,
oh wow, the front page is loaded with friends... 1400 vciews, 17 (!) faves, 144 critiques, triple awards... there is nothing more to add.
"You made it. The ultimate view down from the Empire State. That's a fave for me. THE fave"
best wishes,
Thilo
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34237} 1/5/2006
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CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FIRST PAGE
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Mireille Heirendt
{K:7258} 1/5/2006
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Hi Hugo,
Although I have already posted a comment on this INCREDIBLE pic, I just have to do it again:
!!! Congrats on the 3 awardS !!!
VERY well deserved!!!
Thanks for your latest comments on my snow series-highly appreciated!!...will think of all your words when shooting again in snow...unfortunately no whiteness anymore :-((
Regards, Mireille
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 1/5/2006
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Hello Hugo, and multiple congratulations on the well deserved triple awards: EC, SC and BIP! And what a great picture this is! Not only the perspective is tremendous, but also the clarity is fantastic all the way to the horizon line and the sky! The B & W buildings form geometric patterns of light and dark, with all the dynamic range present. I find the clarity even across the Hudson river amazing, and the orientation of the skyscrapers through the fisheye lens extremely pleasing. This is a fantastic poster for NY, and a true classic! My warmest congratulations, Ina
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Mohamed Ezz
{K:2170} 1/5/2006
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WOW..so perfect shot..
very Unique shot .. I like the use of fisheye lense .. I hope I get one soon..
thx alot 4 ur comment and advice ..
M.Ezz
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 1/5/2006
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Good morning Hugo,
I remember this fine image from awhile back. Just wanted to stop by and say CONGRATULATIONS on your recognition. Good to see you on front page once again!
Have a GR8 day/evening,
Lori :)
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JC Flowed
{K:1068} 1/5/2006
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Yes... Yes... This is truely spectacular. Congrats on being on the main page.
Bye,
JC
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 1/5/2006
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CONGRATS for first page and all awards 
Jeanette
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Donato Colucci
{K:649} 1/5/2006
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Many people live to shot a picture like this one.
Congratulations
Donato
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 1/5/2006
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Congratulations my friend. I love this shot. The fisheye distortion the use of B&W, and the composition are all spot-on.
Sal
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Rodrigo Gonzalez
{K:281} 1/5/2006
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Just wonderful!!!
Great choice of lens
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Francesco Francesco
{K:8101} 1/5/2006
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Ciao Hugo,
great use of my favorite lens, great image, really I must follow You! Congratulations! Ciao
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 1/5/2006
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spectacular view!!!! no wonder you got 3 awards for it dear Hugo!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!
my best wishes
Marian
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Kamran
{K:3526} 1/4/2006
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WOW..3 awards ..great..they must like u that much ha..anything with nyc wins ..i guess i have to go there and take some pics and win an award ..what im saying ..it is a great pic .
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K P
{K:3499} 1/4/2006
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All thngs over this photo are told! I simply Agree!!
Wow
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Marco Maresca
{K:14418} 1/4/2006
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Fantastic photo!!Excellent!!!!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/4/2006
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Hi Martin,
Again, agreed. but notwhithstanding this photo has that 4th dimension or not, how tangible does that 4th dimension need to be? I think a different approach than one would expect, a different point of view than is common can also take any subject out of the ordinary, and for me, that would also qualify as a 4th dimension.
In other words, I think that 4th dimension is not necessarily something that makes a photo irreproducable.
I'm not arguing whether this photo qualifies, as that's very subjective, and I do respect your opinion on it.
Cheers, and thanks for making me think:)
Hugo
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Martin Wedelsbaeck
{K:294} 1/4/2006
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I just think an excellent picture should have the 4th dimension in it. But that is a hard thing when photographing cityscape!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 1/4/2006
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Hi Martin, I quite agree, this shot can be repeated quite easily, On a sunny day, the shadow of the empire state will be almost exactly like that, but that's besides the point, I guess. What I'm curious about is - in general - why the fact that a photo can be repeated with ease change anything about the rating or viewers' appreciation of such a shot? Interesting point.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Martin Wedelsbaeck
{K:294} 1/4/2006
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Good choice of lens and brave climbing. I dont really understand the UF rating.. There is no critical timing in this picture what I can see; it can be repeated quite easily.
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Aivar Mikko
{K:573} 1/2/2006
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Fantastic fisheye panorama!
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Zé Ovo
{K:7579} 12/29/2005
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perfect!!!!
wonderful composition!!!
regards from Brazil!
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JC Flowed
{K:1068} 12/29/2005
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Hi Hugo, This is spectacular! The fish eye really rocks.
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Luís Lobo Henriques
{K:9002} 12/25/2005
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This is wonderful, reminds me my simple work in:
http://www.1000imagens.com/foto.asp?idautor=685&idfoto=155&t=&g=&p=
Merry Christmas, Hugo!!!
Cheers!
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Mireille Heirendt
{K:7258} 12/22/2005
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Hi Hugo. And another one where I would like to look at constantly and that goes into my favs. The details in the buildings are incredible. I tried to add this comment already yesterday, but in vain...hoping that it works now...
Well deserved awardS!
Won't be able to look at your whole portfolio but will do so in due course and all I can say right now: Outstanding.
Thanks for your comments on my pics and so glad you like them especially as they are far away from yours.
As I like the "waiting" serie myself, I will post more of this subject in the near future but for now this is all I have.
Cheers and thanks again, Mireille
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vladimir antic
{K:3307} 12/6/2005
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10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Diego Ruggiero
{K:10659} 11/25/2005
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is this the sight you can see from Empire state building?
Great shot and so appropriate awards, congrats.
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Paolo De Maio
{K:34932} 11/24/2005
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If we can define NYC like the Big Apple this is really the visual example.
Superb!!!
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Ferran Rial
{K:6670} 11/7/2005
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Outstanding shot Hugo. The fisheye fits perfectly for this photo. Very wise choice of DOF. Congrats for the awards!!
ferran
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sunrise
{K:6651} 10/17/2005
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Very very good1
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Golboo Fiuzy
{K:2359} 10/14/2005
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Wow!
It's really great.
THanks a lot for this beutiful shot.
Golboo.
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Peter De Rycke
{K:41212} 9/19/2005
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Perfect application for a fisheye lens ! Just awesome this view Hugo !!
Peter
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 9/5/2005
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Wowwwwwwwwwwww, a three awards for a superb photo... wow, bravo,
Khaled.
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Peggy Christine Skinner
{K:26936} 9/2/2005
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This fish-eye view bowls me over and as judged by the comments, everyone else is quite amazed as well. The choice of B/W was great, as colour would have been busy and distracting. I am impressed by the detail and clarity of the highrises.
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Virginia Howard
{K:342} 8/24/2005
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WOW! Great shot- 20-20 vision. Virgina Howard
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/21/2005
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Hi Carlos, Thanks for your comment.... I still haven't figured out which album cover either. It's beginning to nag me, so if the album title comes to mind, please let me know...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Carlos
{K:12969} 8/19/2005
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There was an album with a similar graphic vibe but memory fades here as well?
But this definitely belongs in an album cover ? not the puny space accorded to cd?s? but the great canvases of the old vinyl albums. A smart artistic director would use it as the cover choice for a re-issue of a grand classic tune? Mozart?s Requiem?
This is a big, impressive picture Hugo, well worthy of all accolades.
C
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Ehdae (Abullha AL Hazza)
{K:4725} 8/16/2005
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Excellent
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Di Ciuccio Maurizio
{K:57398} 8/16/2005
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esemplar photo and fisheye use...fantastic view of wonderfull crop..very very interesting job...absolute meritate awards...a soon
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 8/16/2005
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fantastic fisheye view
really cool effect
the city looks in a souvenir glass dome
the clarity, sharpness and BW tones are excellent
very well done, congrats for the awards deserved
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/16/2005
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LOL! I missed it too, Antonia....:) I guess it was only on for a brief moment.... Thanks for your comments, always a delight to hear from you!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 8/16/2005
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p.p.s...I hate it that I missed your featured EC...so sorry my friend. Congrats on that as well!
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 8/16/2005
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One of my all time favorite albums from Supertramp!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/16/2005
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Hi Bruce, Thanks for your comment. Now there's an interesting thought....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 8/16/2005
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Oh my goodness! Look at what YOU did!!!!!! Nothing more to say after 101 comments but FANTASTICO!!!! Bravo! Congratulations Hugo for the triple decker awards. Warmest personal regards.
Oh, and also, I LOVE IT!
Antonia
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Bruce Harper
{K:5305} 8/16/2005
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Great tonality in the B&W & the distinctive shadow of the Empire State building shows exactly where you were when taking the photo. Congrats on the awards - perhaps you could put it in the 'Best picture of 2005' if UF create one & pick up another award!
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Helena Gustafsson
{K:417} 8/13/2005
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A great picture with amazing perspective and lovelly greyscale.
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Riny Koopman
{K:19998} 8/13/2005
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GONGRATULATIONS DEAR HUGO FOR THE DOUBLE BIP!!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU.
rINY
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Patrick Jacobson
{K:29151} 8/12/2005
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King of perspective! Awesome view! Awesome toning and composition! 7++
Regards,
Patrick J
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/12/2005
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Hi Todd, thanks for your comment, and I appreciate your suggestion. I've posted the original shot, with the cropped sky in my reply to Manu. Interesting suggestion, which I guess would also work well. I chose to post process it as is mainly because of the square format. It's one out of a series of 45 square B&W shots, mostly shot with a 6x6 medium format camera. The consistency throughout the series made me square this one too.
What I like most about the suggestion is that (once again) I realise how subjective composition is, within the series, I don't think there's an alternative but to crop it square, but as a stand alone, I think you have a very good point.
Thanks again,
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/12/2005
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Hi AJ, Thanks for your "vote of confidence" Much appreciated!
Cheers,
Hugo
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 8/11/2005
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Didn't comment when I looked the first time as I was just over-awed. Now look: EC, SC AND BIP!!! This reminds me of the sort of posters we used to put up when we were students. Time to do the decent thing and add you to my Friends - I appreciate very much the honesty and integrity of your comments (and your photos of course!)
AJ
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 8/11/2005
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This is very gorgeous!!!Congratulation for the awards
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 8/10/2005
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Hi!....Hugo!....You're Hitting the Headline...with this...Super Fisheye Photograph..
...I think I can Score a 7/7+++!!!
Best Regards:
Jeff.
Nice to hear..for you Hugo!...thank you for your Visit...and Comment!!!
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Bobby Mun
{K:3709} 8/10/2005
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Congratulation for all the awards, Hugo.
Beautiful shots.
Cheers! Bobby
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Burak Tanriover
{K:16610} 8/9/2005
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Hello Hugo,
a scene classic of NY very well captured with your fish-eye,I like it,
best wihes,
Burak
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Todd Miller
{K:16464} 8/9/2005
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beautifully shot Hugo....love that fisheye too, works perfectly here. i think i personally would have cropped the top a bit-for me the drama is in the city, and the sky here almost distracts. it's quite a wonderful shot as is...
and thanks for your input on my recent photo. your advice is greatly appreciated.
cheers,
todd
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 8/9/2005
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wow what can i say! stunning image congratulation!
Paolo
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Bart Aldrich
{K:7614} 8/9/2005
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Dyno-mite! And a clean sweep of the awrds to boot. Congrats
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/9/2005
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Hi Keith, I would really like that. Need to see if I can combine it with a business trip to the UK. From what I see from your meetings, you guys have alot of fun. I'll let you know as soon as I know when my next trip will be.
Thanks,
Cheers,
Hugo
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Keith Saint
{K:13784} 8/9/2005
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Wow three well deserved awards
Great shot
Steve Bowden told me you would of liked to come to the meet in Northumberland, would of been great to have met you
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moataz k. elkateb
{K:4971} 8/9/2005
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Very well seen and captured dear Hugo. Fantastic work.
Congratulations for the very well deserved awards.
BEST REGARDS
M O A T A Z
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Zeev Scharf
{K:25603} 8/9/2005
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Wow !!! Hugo
Beautifulllllllllll
What a spectacular view,magnificent capture,
I feel like I am standing there watching...
Many congrats on well deserved awards
Many thanks for nice words on "First year"
Best regards
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Rodulf Gomez
{K:1243} 8/9/2005
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Wow! You really know how to use your Nikkor fisheye lens. Great capture Hugo! It trully is awesome!!!
Regards,
Ray
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Kessia & Morgan UVA
{K:7265} 8/9/2005
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WOW!!! the view from the empire state building is already awesome but the way you've captured it with the fisheye and in b&w make it a million times more interesting! it looks like manhattan stretches on forever beyond the horizon! really great perspective and an amazing take on what could easily turn out as a very ordinary shot! into my favs for sure! Kessia
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 8/8/2005
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Hi Hugo, yes, I?m a bit quiet lately, too many things to do in my family and the rest of the time spent taking shots ;) This photo gives me the sensation to be an eagle flying over the city, not only for the height, but also for the great angle of your lens, it would not have been the same with a 50 mm ;) I like the richness of details that make me think to the many people working, talking, walking, laughing and crying down there? Bye, Max
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Ameed El-Ghoul
{K:42215} 8/8/2005
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This is an outstanding picture Hugo, simply perfect, excellent angle as well,
Very well composed and captured,
Regards,
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 8/8/2005
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This shot as of a ceremonial dance, where the pattern created by the tall buildings draw you into the picture and sweeps you around the frame. I think you did very well and obviously spotted the potential for creating a striking with the group of skyscrapers, then capturing the proceeding from the perfect angle view not too low so that you can?t see the circular shape, but IMO a bit high that you begin to loose the energy of the real altitude feelings of the buildings. Saying that the way shot fills the frame and how low building patch of earth is slightly off-center, approcited method and superbly executed.
You have 3 titles here, its time to hire one of them at least: )
Saeed
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 8/8/2005
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wow. wow dear Hugo. what a view!
Bravo!
Congratulations!!!
Biliana
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 8/8/2005
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...ditto...
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Neil Dolman
{K:26883} 8/8/2005
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Hi Hugo, i always knew the world was round, and now thanks to Huge de Wolf i finally have proof. Nice shot and deserving of the recognition.
Thanks also for the comment on "Henry Moore", next time your in Zürich give me a call, OK?
Best wishes Neil
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Alastair Bell
{K:29571} 8/8/2005
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Superb Hugo! That fisheye really has come into its own in this shot... There is such a feeling of being on top of the world. Or perhaps this is a manmade porcupine with quills poking out in all directions? Currently in defensive more following 9/11?
Its a wonderful image and easy to see why it has attracted all the awards it so richly deserves.
Congratulations on your foresight to take this, your skill in achieving it and your winning of the three awards...
Alastair
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Neal Nye
{K:15827} 8/8/2005
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Congratulations on all the awards! They are well deserved.
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Miguel Torres
{K:3998} 8/8/2005
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WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Definetly you are the best, i wish that i can take pictures like yours!!!!,
Best regards, your friend
Miguel Torres
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Clifton Jones
{K:10688} 8/8/2005
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AMAZING....wonderful capture.....perfect composition....to my favs......
Clifton............
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 8/8/2005
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Hi Hugo,this is a true WOW picture :)Absolutely fantastic view,NY seems to be an island. Sorry for being so behind with comments...and my congratulations for the awards! You well deserve it.
Cheers,Ursula
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Angelo Villaschi
{K:49617} 8/7/2005
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Nothing left to say except "Congratulations", Hugo.
Congratulations!
You seem to have photographed some previously undetected magnetic field. It has attracted all known UF award badges to the picture! :))
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 8/7/2005
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Spectacular shot Hugo - would love to borough that lense of yours. Great work and congratulations!
Joggie
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 8/7/2005
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magnificent. great composition.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Hi Pat, that Hattrick was quite a surprise....:) I do agree, the title is rather off, three corners seems a bit far fetched with this shot. Then again, the selection of images swiched in due course. Thought of renaming this one to "pin cushion", but Vertigo would also be appropriate. Need to think of an appropriate name for the entire series, though. I'm working on it...:(
Cheers,
Hugo
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Patrick Ziegler
{K:21797} 8/7/2005
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Looks like three for three to me. We call that a "Hat Trick" Congrats/Congrats/Congrats
Vitigo may have been a good title. Now I'm off to shop for a fish eye....
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Mine too.... Good to hear from you again!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Telmo Domingues
{K:9639} 8/7/2005
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Well... The three awards take my words away! ;))))
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 8/7/2005
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congrats on all of the awards.. wish I had a fisheye.. heck, did not even have a wide angle with me when I went to the top of the empire state building before....great capture again
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 8/7/2005
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Hi Hugo,
what can I say? Triple award, this says something ;-)
I'm really envious somehow. You made it. The ultimate view down from the Empire State. That's a fave for me. THE fave.
Speechless.
Thilo
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Richard Thornton
{K:26442} 8/7/2005
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Hey, Hugo . . . You got WAY up there! Consider the vertigo as being induced in many of us. You chose a pretty good time of day so that the suns angle made the buildings stand out in relief. The shadow of the building (the one you occupied?) in the foreground is especially interesting. I will put this lens on my "wish list" (it's a long list).
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PK- Photos
{K:13099} 8/7/2005
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Bravo Hugo, its special and unique, optimal choice of the 10,5mmNikon. And Congrats:)
Nice sunday,
Pia:)
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Debarshi Duttagupta
{K:26815} 8/7/2005
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Wow ! Superb ! Brilliant photography.
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Carsten Ranke
{K:14476} 8/7/2005
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Outstanding shot, technically and compositionwise. Breathtaking prespective. Congrats !
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Shane O'Neill
{K:3054} 8/7/2005
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holy sh?t Hugo!!! 3 awards! that has to be a first .. a very well done ..
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Tiro Leander
{K:19060} 8/7/2005
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no... no it's not this one....hehehe... i will let you know as soon as my slow head show some signs of life... :-D
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 8/7/2005
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Ineed this photo deserve all awards. Oustanding and unique composition. One day I would love to take a similer photo for my city.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Hi Tiro, Following up on Tom's solution, I had to look it up. Is this the one you're referring to? (per attached)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Hi Tom, That might well be it...:) Is this the one you're referring to?
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Ah, yes, I see... I really do, As a foreigner and a tourist, I looked at it differently, and I did like what I saw...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Hi John, I haven't used despherizing in Nikon caputure yet, but heard some good things about it. I'll have a go at tit sooner or later, though. Have you? And what do you think? (or was that the reason you asked?)
Cheers,
Hugo
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mike donovan
{K:3698} 8/7/2005
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Unbelievable view!!!!!
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34237} 8/7/2005
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just want to add my comgratulations and my 7
speechless
after that
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 8/7/2005
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EH Eh Eh...
absolutely truth..!
really the 3 awards my friend!..
is natural and just!
cheers..
i'm so happy!
for my lucky i'm returned in your photo.. was in the favs, but now i see that is not present!
now is ok!!
roby
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 8/7/2005
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Wow! A triple award! You don't see too many of those!!
Well deserved though, Hugo!
You're a top man with the old D100!
Best regards, Chris
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Lee Harris
{K:14694} 8/7/2005
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O'Man......
Hugo you have the eye my freind.
My complements, this is a fantastic capture.
Lee
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Cheryl Ogle
{K:24494} 8/7/2005
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Trifecta! Well done on this worthy-of-3-awards shot Hugo! This is amazing - what a great use of a fisheye. Beautiful work.
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John Lamb
{K:9687} 8/7/2005
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Congrats on the awards Hugo. Great picture worthy of the recognition. The 10.5 mm certainly has the field of view. Have you tried despherizing any of the images in Nikon Capture? Just curious. Regards John
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p e t a .
{K:18700} 8/7/2005
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Impressive Hugo, well done on all the awards...inspires me to buy a fisheye!
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Kelly
{K:20268} 8/7/2005
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WOW hugo.... what a photo... great to see the city from a different view..( where were you ?)....
i really like the sky left in, gives me more of a perspective.. the b/w is perfect too.. addds more depth and drama to the perfect composition....
CONGRATS on all the awards.. well deserved....
great shot, thanks for sharing...
cheers
kel
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 8/7/2005
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What a great photo Hugo!!!Looks like the inside of one of those snow bubbles you shake!!!LOL
The lighting is fantastic!!Just enough sky and great composition!!
And where were You when You took this???
CONGRATS on the TRIPLE award Hugo!!!
Really super!!! My best..............John
7 !
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tom rumland
{K:14874} 8/7/2005
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tiro, i believe you are thinking of "breakfast in america" by supertramp, no?
tom
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/7/2005
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Hi Bradley, I shot this through the eyes of a foreigner, like the rest of the NYC series. Really loved being there.... Somehow, the B&W fitted / fits with the way I experienced my time in New York.
I enjoyed reading your description a lot. In respect to this shot, I never looked at it that way, as I got rather frustrated with my fellow tourists pointing their nifty little cameras through the grating flashing happily at the city (to no avail) at the exact same point where I had planned to take a shot. So when the spot was vacant, I took my shot, and rushed down.... Don't think I'll ever get up there again, but I'll surely return to NYC.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/7/2005
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wow...
It takes large vision to capure the expanse of NYC in such an encompassing way! When I sit back, admiring the way you see the city, I cannot help but feel like I have a better understanding of what this medium is all about. Your presentation is as comfortable as popcorn in a big bowl. It's all there, it's wonderful to look at, and there is an overwhelming sense that NOTHING is being missed. That's huge.
This shot spectacular, and is so deserving of the awards. Congrats, Hugo! ...Brad
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 8/7/2005
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I have no desire to visit NY. We get three NY TV stations and sure don't need anything that they have there. Besides I am getting too old for that ratrace. Thanks Don.
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Khalid Saif
{K:1074} 8/6/2005
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Congrats for the 3 in 1 award :)
& it well deserved!
Really nice capture there...
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Nour El Refai
{K:12481} 8/6/2005
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this is just perfect, it deserve all the awards with no thinking, one of the best cityscapes i've seen
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 8/6/2005
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Oh mamma mia - another one - congrats again!!!!
Jeanette
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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 8/6/2005
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You came back with a bang... and to a nice welcome! An ideal scene for the fisheye... that 10.5mm lens is enough to get me thinking about a DSLR to use it on!!
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Manu
{K:13082} 8/6/2005
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That's exactly what I was thinking, Hugo. But I think both versions carry their own merits. The original has an eliptical appearance whilst the BW version has more depth and feeling of claustraphobia....once again photography like most art forms can be interpreted in so many ways.
Cheers for now
Manu
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James Hager
{K:6285} 8/6/2005
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Very nice. The B&W really works, and I love the shadow from your shooting platform. :)
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 8/6/2005
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I agree with Tim. I get a enough dizzy feeling ad want to look another direction ;) Even though i?m not sensitive for hights, but this is far too much :) Excellent Hugo and congrats for well deserved awards!!!!
Jeanette
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Bea Friedli
{K:10189} 8/6/2005
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fabulous !!!!!!! kudos on the well deserved awards. great shot ! 7 ++
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 8/6/2005
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Hi Hugo,
Long time 'no see'!
And I see you are really 'flying high' with the awards, literally also....
You are really having a great time with your fisheye lense. (I'm so jealous!) LOL
REally a spectacular view, I prefer the black and white over the color, and I also prefer the view as you have it here.
Very nice image, Hugo
Have a GR8 day and evening!
Lori :)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/6/2005
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Hi Don, your comment intrigues me... Why wouldn't you get / go there? Just curious...;)
Cheers,
hugo
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 8/6/2005
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That is a wonderful view. Glad to see it here as I will never get there. Thanks for sharing. Very well done. Don.
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karen clarke
{K:18893} 8/6/2005
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It just doesn't get any better than this. I feel as if I am on the edge about to make the leap. I love the curve as if you are viewing the planet from outerspace using a magnifying glass over the city. Exceptional piece~
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 8/6/2005
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I like the full sky view best. This is one amazing shot, and the full sky version supports the vastness of the New York cityscape.
Hugo, this shot, along with all your other recent city shots, is sure to sell a few fisheye lenses!
A real treat!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/6/2005
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Ah.... I took this shot from the top of the Empire state building, holding the camera through the fence. You'll see a part of the ESB in the lower left (and right) corner. Camera was pointing almost vertically down...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 8/6/2005
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hi..
your fantastic possibility of the wideangle effect..
in the up of the skyscraper..
your idea and mood are so perfect!
the details and the clearness so good!
I like it..
have a nice week end my friend
roby
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Carolyn Wiesbrock
{K:14051} 8/6/2005
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Yes I realize all that by looking at this, but how did you gain this perspective from what level, height, etc?
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Renato Renato
{K:4759} 8/6/2005
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fantastica!
congrate ciao R
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 8/6/2005
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Super shot!!!! Now this is the way to use a fisheye (I don't usually like fe shots... but love this one... ;-D), superb view, wonderful in B&W!!!! Big Apple indeed!!! Great tones, excellent composition... well done!!!!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/6/2005
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Hi Tiro, now you mention it, that CD cover does ring a bell. Can't remember which one either.... That'll keep bugging me, until I remember... Thanks...:) heheheheh.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Tiro Leander
{K:19060} 8/6/2005
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The minute i saw it in reminded me of a cover of a CD that i once saw, but i can't remember which one. Anyway, this is so great - and New york seem suddenly a bit smaller... :-)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/6/2005
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Hi Manu, Thanks, my friend! Cropping the sky? hmmm. Interesting thought. I'd need to try that... Per attached, the original shot, straight out the camera, with a cropped sky. I maintained the full width of the shot, primarily because I think with a cropped sky, the width emphasises the vastness of Manhattan even more. Is this what you had in mind?
Cheers,
Hugo
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NN
{K:26787} 8/6/2005
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Hi Hugo! This is my favourite of the fisheye shots so far. The chosen lens makes this big city look even bigger, like a huge part of our globe :) Fascinating!
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Manu
{K:13082} 8/6/2005
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Well, well, well, Hugo...easily my favourite shot I've seen from your portfolio. Full of detail, excellent composition, power and inspiration...excellent stuf. Spot on conversion to BW making full use of the lens...congratulations, my friend.
Cheers
Manu
PS Crop a bit of the sky? Not sure..?
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/6/2005
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Hi Carolyn, I didn't do much to this shot. The distorted skyline is the effect of the super wide angle 10.5 mm lens, straight out of the camera. All I did was crop it square, desaturate and work on the levels a bit.
Cheers,
Hugo
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s s
{K:-413} 8/6/2005
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awesome!
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Carolyn Wiesbrock
{K:14051} 8/6/2005
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An amazing shot, what more can I say..but I would like to know how you accomplished this.
Exceptional work!
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greg collins
{K:12273} 8/6/2005
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Nice shot. Heaps to look at. Love the round effect. Nothing like this in little Dunedin NZ.
Greg
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/6/2005
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Amazing perspective - the use of the fisheye helps emphasize the shape of the earth. Love the use of black and white, excellent tones. Great shot Hugo.
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 8/6/2005
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great shot from the empire state building.. the fish eye lens really makes the image.. great capture
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Riny Koopman
{K:19998} 8/6/2005
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I like the way you angled this very nice details and clarity.
My regards Riny
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 8/6/2005
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What a great shot Hugo! Could stare and atare at this...day after day. On top of the world.
Randy
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 8/6/2005
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Excellent shot Hugo , Great use of fisheye , very well done .
Galal
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 8/6/2005
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Spectacular fisheye shot, Hugo!!
Magificent clarity and detail in the buildings!
A classic shot of NYC!
Best regards, Chris
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Carol Cefalu
{K:8388} 8/6/2005
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WOW!
Amazing shot!
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Tim Schumm
{K:29196} 8/6/2005
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WOOOOOT! what a photo....love the perspective and in B/W. Really gives this image drama.
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