Determination [Contest Finalists July 2007]
Uploaded: July 18, 2007 01:43:19
Shot raw format with Sigma 70-399mm lens at ISO 200. The Criterium intensifies.
Paul E. Earl July 18, 2007
Such a great series, Paul! Another fantastic image in this set! #693424Paul Michko July 18, 2007
Thanks, Paul. By-The-Way that is a 70-300mm lens. I haven't discovered some magical new lens. ;) #4520979Alan L. Borror July 18, 2007
WOW! Great action image, Paul! Really like the full frame. Great series! #4520989Su Sana E. P July 18, 2007
Paul, the high-intensity of these cyclists is beautifully captured in this wonderful action shot!! #4521003Pat Gamwell July 18, 2007
Wowzaaa! These bike shots are incredible, Paul! Fabulous work, my friend! #4521007Margaret 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. #4521014Ray Clarke July 18, 2007
Another wonderful image Paul, love the full frame!!!(R) #4521023Donald K. Cherry July 18, 2007
Terrific action capture, Paul! #4521032Carolyn M. Fletcher July 18, 2007
Super!! I love this!!! #4521061Glenn 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. #4521082Dominick M. Dimacale July 18, 2007
Great action and sports image here Paul...Dominick #4521126Colette M. Metcalf July 18, 2007
Fantastic capture, Paul!!! #4521138Les Rhoades July 18, 2007
Great action shot! #4521314Aimee S. McMaster July 18, 2007
....pure excellence...Aimee #4521330Jeff Robinson July 18, 2007
Terrific capture Paul! Jeff #4521429Agnes Fegan July 18, 2007
Wow - such clarity for moving targets!!! #4521489Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007
Excellent action capture, Paul! The full frame is terrific here! :) #4521519Chua Wee Boo July 18, 2007
Superbly captured,Paul! #4521622Murry Grigsby July 18, 2007
Oh, I even like this one better Paul! Terrific lean and DOF!! #4522011Joy Rector July 18, 2007
awesome capture #4522092Carla Metzler July 18, 2007
Great capture, Paul! #4522172Mike D. Perez July 18, 2007
Great action capture, Paul! #4522414Karen Engelbreth July 18, 2007
Another super action shot, Paul! #4522480Karen Bacon July 18, 2007
Fantastic image Paul!This picture really does tell a story! #4522898Nadya Johnson July 18, 2007
Fantastic action capture, Paul! I love the rich colors and your timing (and your framing) were superb! #4522908Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 18, 2007
Wonderful action shot as are the others, Paul!!!!! Wonderful colors and clarity!!!!!! SUPER job!!!!! k #4523051Stephen Zacker July 18, 2007
This is fantastic Paul. Great capture and intensity #4523255Judyann 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 #4523536Jessica Jenney July 18, 2007
Terrific capture, Paul! Wonderful angle and colors! #4523579Shirley L. Carpenter July 18, 2007
WOW!! Excellent capture, composition and colors Paul!! #4523602Colleen Braun July 18, 2007
great capture, love bike races... #4524128Cyn Valentine July 18, 2007
Fantastic color and comp Paul!! #4524135Paul G Slate July 18, 2007
Wow Paul This is great! the colors really pop! great capture Paul!! #4524271Roger Bernabo July 18, 2007
SUPER action shot Paul!!! this is a WINNER! #4524782Paul Michko July 18, 2007
Thanks so much, Everyone. #4524832Gail Vitikacs July 19, 2007
Bet we see this again!!!!! #4525732Kathy Reeves July 19, 2007
Awesome capture!! #4526394Autum Rhoades July 19, 2007
Super action shot, Paul! I can definitely feel the intensity in this! Great series you have going here! #4526711Ronald F. Fischer July 19, 2007
Awesome series of captures! #4526801Ross Throndson July 19, 2007
Fantastic Capture, Paul....Great Image....Winner!! #4526924Pamela Shane July 19, 2007
Wow Paul!! Superb capture of expression,Dr Silly July 19, 2007
Super action shot. :O)Rakesh Syal July 19, 2007
Outstanding capture of an action, Paul! #4527707Bill Houghton July 19, 2007
Great action shot Paul. Nice work. Bill #4527967Anita Hogue July 19, 2007
Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528277Anita Hogue July 19, 2007
Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528278Anita Hogue July 19, 2007
Wow, I love this series, and this is absolutely fabulous, Paul! #4528279Tressie Davis July 20, 2007
Love the comp on this one, and the simple dark BG. Great shot! #4530880Jill Odice August 27, 2007
This is fabulous! Another congrats Paul! #4705015Paul G Slate August 27, 2007
Congrats on your finalist Paul!! #4706387Jeff Robinson August 27, 2007
Congrats Paul on your Finalist! Jeff #4707685Anna Diederich August 27, 2007
Congrats on your finalist Paul! #4708530Su Sana E. P August 28, 2007
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Paul!! #4711179Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007
A Big Congratulations on your award, Paul!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711244Tressie Davis August 28, 2007
Great image, congrats! #4711957Laurence Saliba August 28, 2007
Congrats on your Finalist Paul!!!! #4711961Laura Clay-Ballard August 28, 2007
awesome! congrats! #4712358Dr Silly August 28, 2007
Congrats Paul. :O)Tarun Bose August 28, 2007
Congrats Paul, on your excellent finalist. #4713060Renee Doyle August 29, 2007
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Paul!Margaret Sikora August 29, 2007
Huge congratulations on this finalist Paul. #4716466Darryl Wilkinson August 29, 2007
Super shot, Paul! Congratulations on all your awards this month!! #4721904Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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