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Uploaded: July 05, 2006

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Monthly theme - "Summer Fun" - July 2006
As it's winter in the hemisphere where I live, I had to search my archives for an image for the monthly theme. This is a resubmit - boys competing in a surf carnival event in Sydney last January. Cropped, levels, buzzed.

Comments

Al G. Juniarsam July 05, 2006

WOW, you've captured this moment at the right time, Robyn!! I really like the composition, colors, and the "buzz" effects! #477729

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 05, 2006

Perfect theme entry, Robyn!! Wonderful catch and capture!! #2986895

Paul E. Earl July 05, 2006

I'm glad you resubmitted this. It is fantastic. Love the way the frame is divided into sections.
Summer is but a distant memory here but this capture brings it back to life. #2986899

Margaret Sikora July 05, 2006

Yes definitely a summer fun activity Robyn,and it is but a memory at the moment,lovely shot. #2986993

Donald K. Cherry July 05, 2006

Excellent comp and PoV, Robyn! #2987013

Ray Clarke July 05, 2006

Great summer fun shot Robyn!!!(R) #2987141

William C. Raco level-classic July 05, 2006

Wow, this is wonderful, Robyn
Love the colors, the scene and the action
Very nice work!

Bill #2987318

Christian P. Nicolas July 05, 2006

superb frame Robyn. :) #2987354

Carla Metzler July 05, 2006

Wow, great shot, Robyn! #2987476

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 05, 2006

This is Outstanding Robyn! Great compostion and colors! Well done! Jeff #2987504

Pat Worster July 05, 2006

Awesome Robin. #2987634

Terri L. Scribner July 05, 2006

Love the buzz on this wonderful and colorful shot! #2987916

Lynne Morris July 05, 2006

WoW what a fantastic image Robyn, great capture and nicely worked! #2987974

Bridgette B July 05, 2006

A perfect representation of summer!! I really love this one! #2987995

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 05, 2006

A perfect theme entry, Robyn!! #2988605

Karen Engelbreth July 05, 2006

LOL - fantastic - perfect theme entry, Robyn! #2989386

Dan Holm July 05, 2006

Wow! Sure looks like a winner to me, Robyn! #2989403

John Connolly July 05, 2006

This is a very innovate POV, Robyn! It certainly has a summer atmosphere to me! #2989896

Janine Russell level-deluxe July 05, 2006

Robyn, great colors, detail, lighting, clarity and effects. #2989942

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 05, 2006

Nice capture. Love the colors and the effect. #2989987

Jill Odice level-classic July 06, 2006

What a fun shot! Colorful and full of great energy! #2992962

Renee Doyle July 06, 2006

How funny! You and I both were thinking the same thing - and went back to the archives.
I remember this from before - loved it then and still love it now!!
Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend!! #2994827

Dennis Flanagan level-classic July 06, 2006

Yes, but your winters are very much like our summers once you get up to the Gold Coast or Pilbarra on the west side. I love this photo. #2994848

Robyn Mackenzie July 08, 2006

Thanks, Al, Susan, Paul, Margaret, Donald, Ray, Bill, Christian, Carla, Pat, Jeff, Terri, Lynne, Bridgette, Rakesh, Karen, Dan, John, Janine, Kay, Jill, Renee and Dennis. #3002100

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 26, 2006

Congratulatons on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3218261

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 26, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #3220843

Paul Sikora August 26, 2006

Fabulous, congratulations #3220846

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 26, 2006

Great clarity, colors and timing!!! A big congrats! #3222341

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 26, 2006

Robyn, Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist!! #3223233

Carolyn J. Connolly August 26, 2006

Ah, Robyn - SUMMER!! ;o) This is a WONDERFUL stopped action capture, and I LOVE the buZZ!! FABULOUS colours, lighting, details, composition, AND perspective!! Sincere CONGRATULATIONS on this most deserved Finalist recognition, and ALL the best with 'Go!' from now on!! :o) #3223464

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 27, 2006

Love this, Robyn! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist! #3228964

Sharon Day August 27, 2006

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Robyn!!! Good luck next round! #3229456

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 28, 2006

Congratulations, Robyn! #3231012

Tonya R. Boles August 28, 2006

Congrats Robyn.. #3234303

Sylvia Rossler August 28, 2006

Bi congrats on your win Robyn :O) #3234770

Robyn Mackenzie August 28, 2006

Thanks very much, Kay, Candice, Paul, Donna, Susan, Carolyn, Terry, Sharon, Rakesh, Tonya and Sylvia! This was a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning! :o) Robyn #3235000

Ray Clarke August 28, 2006

A big congraulations Robyn #3235161

Jenny Bosmans August 28, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Robyn! :) #3235303

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 28, 2006

Huge Congratulations on this outstanding Winner, Robyn!! #3236269

William C. Raco level-classic August 28, 2006

Congratulations, Robyn
Very well done!

Bill #3236437

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 28, 2006

Robyn, congratulations on your Second Place Win. #3236555

Paul E. Earl August 28, 2006

Well done, Robyn! A big congratulations! #3236640

Carolyn J. Connolly August 28, 2006

WOW, Robyn - way to go!! Sincere C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S on this FABULOUS Second Place win with 'Go!'!! :o) #3237021

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 29, 2006

Great win, congrats, Robyn!! #3237488

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 29, 2006

Congrats Robyn on this well deserved Winning image! Jeff #3239059

Colette M. Metcalf August 29, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Robyn!! #3239086

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 29, 2006

Robyn, congratulations on this excellent second place win!!! #3240023

Kate Jackson August 29, 2006

Congratulations Robyn! Wonderful capture and win! #3240479

Dennis Flanagan level-classic August 29, 2006

Fantastic job on this one Robyn. WTG #3241274

Donna Roberts August 29, 2006

Wooo Hooo - go the Aussies.
Fantastic result Robyn........a wonderful choice by the judges.
Well done!
:-) ddu
#3242355

Stanley J. Contrades August 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on this superb win, Robyn!! Bravo!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3247527

Sharon Day September 02, 2006

Big congratulations, Robyn!!! #3259450

Robyn Mackenzie September 03, 2006

Thanks very much for all your kind words, R&A, Jenny, Susan, Bill, Janine, Paul, Carolyn, Rakesh, Jeff, Colette, Terry, Kate, Dennis, Donna, Stan and Sharon!

Nice to hear from you, Stan - when are you coming back to BP??? :o) #3260049

Darryl Wilkinson September 07, 2006

I remember this one from way back when? Robyn. Great choice for the theme. Congratulations! #3281633

Renee Doyle September 20, 2006

Huge belated congratulations Robyn!!!!
Thrilled to see this one win gold!!!!
#3333356

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