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StachRogalski — Laid Back

Published: 2011-07-26 11:31:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 863; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Description The photo that saw me as a finalist here in a local photo competition.

I named it "Laid Back" as I found it best described one of the main things that Bunbury is known for, it's great laid back, relaxing lifestyle
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StachRogalski [2011-08-07 09:08:48 +0000 UTC]

Had the pleasure of attending the Bunbury / Setagaya sister cities photographic comp night last night and got to meet some very interesting people including a japanese doctor who had been over in Japan helping with the disaster that happened not that long ago, it was very deep and saddening to hear of what has been going on there, and still goes on there to this day. I was able to check out a lot of very cool images as well, both from here and Japan. There was two categories for the comp, one being the "Student" category and the other, the "Open" category. Third and second place went to one photographer, we all thought he had taken out all three prizes/places, but I was very taken back when they announced first place, to which my name was mentioned! . Felt like I was dreaming and all seemed very surreal!, I couldn't believe I had taken out 1st place with this above image , all three judges were very impressed with the photo and came and spoke to me after i had my pic taken for the local paper. First place saw me walk away with a nice cheque for $1000!, humbled, I was .

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moniquemariehodge In reply to StachRogalski [2012-01-25 05:49:46 +0000 UTC]

That's so good to hear! This is an excellent image, and you definitely deserved the prize!

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imperfect6 [2011-08-04 21:37:52 +0000 UTC]

your eye is just getting better and better

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StachRogalski In reply to imperfect6 [2011-08-05 01:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Cheers matey

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joerayphoto [2011-07-26 16:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Very awesome shot! I'm guessing that's your daughter right? If so, what does she think about it?

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StachRogalski In reply to joerayphoto [2011-07-27 09:00:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Joe! , it is and she remembers it every time i show her . She loves the colours and whole feel of it.

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small-sk8er [2011-07-26 12:00:52 +0000 UTC]

wow mate! this is amazing! worth being a finalist...unbelievable shot

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StachRogalski In reply to small-sk8er [2011-07-26 12:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Sk8er , A few pushed me to enter it to begin with, glad i did now .

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small-sk8er In reply to StachRogalski [2011-07-26 13:46:58 +0000 UTC]

yea definatetly glad u did. I have a few people telling me to enter a competition for 'photos of brisbane' and i think i may now. this is an amazing image and even more amazing it wasnt done with a DSLR right?

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StachRogalski In reply to small-sk8er [2011-07-26 13:51:29 +0000 UTC]

Im selling my 24-105 F4 L IS at present, will only have my 50mm 1.8II for the DSLR after that, I reckon it'll help improve a few things shooting without a zoom only .

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small-sk8er In reply to StachRogalski [2011-07-26 14:11:41 +0000 UTC]

oh nice yea should be good. would be a bit challenging though with no zoom. well depends wat ur shooting.

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StachRogalski In reply to small-sk8er [2011-07-26 14:40:58 +0000 UTC]

Exactly, makes one really think about how to go about capturing images without a zoom

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small-sk8er In reply to StachRogalski [2011-07-27 03:11:42 +0000 UTC]

yea. put it this way. u can always crop if need be. but would be interesting.

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StachRogalski In reply to small-sk8er [2011-07-26 13:49:35 +0000 UTC]

I would do it dude!, start smal and grow big . Yes this was taken on my Sony point n shoot

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small-sk8er In reply to StachRogalski [2011-07-26 14:12:15 +0000 UTC]

yea will do. and thats awesome getting picture quality like that with a standard camera. goes to show ya dont need the best stuff.

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Kengami [2011-07-26 11:46:38 +0000 UTC]

serene... amazing!

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StachRogalski In reply to Kengami [2011-07-26 12:06:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kengami , its like nothing else matters!

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c1rcu1tn3rd [2011-07-26 11:32:29 +0000 UTC]

great job! definitely worth being as a finalist.

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StachRogalski In reply to c1rcu1tn3rd [2011-07-26 11:33:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate , have got nothing but great feedback on it thus far . Also proves that one doesn't always need a DSLR for a great photo

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