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Determination

© Paul Michko

Determination

Uploaded: July 18, 2007 01:43:19

Description

Shot raw format with Sigma 70-399mm lens at ISO 200. The Criterium intensifies.

Comments

Paul E. Earl July 18, 2007

Such a great series, Paul! Another fantastic image in this set! #693424

Paul Michko July 18, 2007

Thanks, Paul. By-The-Way that is a 70-300mm lens. I haven't discovered some magical new lens. ;) #4520979

Alan L. Borror July 18, 2007

WOW! Great action image, Paul! Really like the full frame. Great series! #4520989

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 18, 2007

Paul, the high-intensity of these cyclists is beautifully captured in this wonderful action shot!! #4521003

Pat Gamwell July 18, 2007

Wowzaaa! These bike shots are incredible, Paul! Fabulous work, my friend! #4521007

Margaret Sikora July 18, 2007

I have been looking at the photos Paul and they are fantastic, I have been following the Tour De France on the T V and Im so in awe of any one that can be involved in Bike Racing,these are wonderful captures. #4521014

Ray Clarke July 18, 2007

Another wonderful image Paul, love the full frame!!!(R) #4521023

Donald K. Cherry July 18, 2007

Terrific action capture, Paul! #4521032

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 18, 2007

Super!! I love this!!! #4521061

Glenn E. Urquhart July 18, 2007

Amazing capture, Stunning Image, Paul!!! Outstanding camera work, color, lighting, pov and contrast, WELL Composed... Magnificent Action Composition!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4521082

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 18, 2007

Great action and sports image here Paul...Dominick #4521126

Colette M. Metcalf July 18, 2007

Fantastic capture, Paul!!! #4521138

Les Rhoades level-classic July 18, 2007

Great action shot! #4521314

Aimee S. McMaster July 18, 2007

....pure excellence...Aimee #4521330

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 18, 2007

Terrific capture Paul! Jeff #4521429

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 18, 2007

Wow - such clarity for moving targets!!! #4521489

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Excellent action capture, Paul! The full frame is terrific here! :) #4521519

Chua Wee Boo July 18, 2007

Superbly captured,Paul! #4521622

Murry Grigsby July 18, 2007

Oh, I even like this one better Paul! Terrific lean and DOF!! #4522011

Joy Rector July 18, 2007

awesome capture #4522092

Carla Metzler July 18, 2007

Great capture, Paul! #4522172

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe July 18, 2007

Great action capture, Paul! #4522414

Karen Engelbreth July 18, 2007

Another super action shot, Paul! #4522480

Karen Bacon July 18, 2007

Fantastic image Paul!This picture really does tell a story! #4522898

Nadya Johnson July 18, 2007

Fantastic action capture, Paul! I love the rich colors and your timing (and your framing) were superb! #4522908

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 18, 2007

Wonderful action shot as are the others, Paul!!!!! Wonderful colors and clarity!!!!!! SUPER job!!!!! k #4523051

Stephen Zacker July 18, 2007

This is fantastic Paul. Great capture and intensity #4523255

Judyann Plante July 18, 2007

wow, Paul, great capture! Terrific color and composition. Love the intensity of it.

Judyann <>< #4523420

Manuel Barrera July 18, 2007

Excellent focusing and composition, Paul #4523536

Jessica Jenney July 18, 2007

Terrific capture, Paul! Wonderful angle and colors! #4523579

Shirley L. Carpenter July 18, 2007

WOW!! Excellent capture, composition and colors Paul!! #4523602

Colleen Braun July 18, 2007

great capture, love bike races... #4524128

Cyn Valentine July 18, 2007

Fantastic color and comp Paul!! #4524135

Paul G Slate July 18, 2007

Wow Paul This is great! the colors really pop! great capture Paul!! #4524271

Roger Bernabo July 18, 2007

SUPER action shot Paul!!! this is a WINNER! #4524782

Paul Michko July 18, 2007

Thanks so much, Everyone. #4524832

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 19, 2007

Bet we see this again!!!!! #4525732

Kathy Reeves July 19, 2007

Awesome capture!! #4526394

Autum Rhoades July 19, 2007

Super action shot, Paul! I can definitely feel the intensity in this! Great series you have going here! #4526711

Ronald F. Fischer July 19, 2007

Awesome series of captures! #4526801

Ross Throndson July 19, 2007

Fantastic Capture, Paul....Great Image....Winner!! #4526924

Pamela Shane July 19, 2007

Wow Paul!! Superb capture of expression,
emotion, & motion. Great color, & clarity!!!! :) #4527107

Dr Silly level-classic July 19, 2007

Super action shot. :O)
#4527156

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 19, 2007

Outstanding capture of an action, Paul! #4527707

Bill Houghton July 19, 2007

Great action shot Paul. Nice work. Bill #4527967

Anita Hogue July 19, 2007

Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528277

Anita Hogue July 19, 2007

Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528278

Anita Hogue July 19, 2007

Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528279

Tressie Davis July 20, 2007

Love the comp on this one, and the simple dark BG. Great shot! #4530880

Jill Odice level-classic August 27, 2007

This is fabulous! Another congrats Paul! #4705015

Paul G Slate August 27, 2007

Congrats on your finalist Paul!! #4706387

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 27, 2007

Congrats Paul on your Finalist! Jeff #4707685

Anna Diederich August 27, 2007

Congrats on your finalist Paul! #4708530

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 28, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Paul!! #4711179

Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your award, Paul!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711244

Tressie Davis August 28, 2007

Great image, congrats! #4711957

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 28, 2007

Congrats on your Finalist Paul!!!! #4711961

Laura Clay-Ballard August 28, 2007

awesome! congrats! #4712358

Dr Silly level-classic August 28, 2007

Congrats Paul. :O)
#4712362

Tarun Bose August 28, 2007

Congrats Paul, on your excellent finalist. #4713060

Renee Doyle August 29, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Paul!
#4715731

Margaret Sikora August 29, 2007

Huge congratulations on this finalist Paul. #4716466

Darryl Wilkinson August 29, 2007

Super shot, Paul! Congratulations on all your awards this month!! #4721904

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