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This week's installment of Money Shots is a tad tardy, through no fault of this week's judge, Ian Hylands. It was all me. Yup, me.
Anyway, it's here now, and it's tasty. I'm fairly certain you'll agree. This week's winner picks up a set of Syncros Cro-moly Mental Pedals and some other goodies from Syncros. Email stuart@nsmb.com with your coordinates to claim your loot.
Here's what Ian had to say about his picks for the week: "This was a really tough one to judge. I really like Stephen Rowe's shot - the location is sick and I like the lighting, it's a style I've used a lot myself. I also really liked the shots from Johnny Smoke and Joshua Foreman. They both make me want to ride my bike. I think I'm going to go with Stephen's for a winner though.
The official word on the winner...
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I like the lighting and the location is sick. Might have been nice to see a little more light on the background, but hey that's personal preference, the shot is still sick. Stephen's other shot of Jordie is pretty nice as well, I just liked the water in this one more than the treetops in the other one. |
and the runner up.
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I love the way the blur makes the slats look almost invisible, like the berm is
almost not even there. And even though Smoke says he thinks the framing is crap,
I like it. something about it works for me. |
1st runner up. Rider ~Barb Haley. Photo ~ Johnny Smoke Click image to see original file.
| This makes me want to ride my bike. It reminds me of places I've been and want to go back to. No trick lighting, just a beautiful shot of a great looking trail with some crazy trees on a cool fall day. |
2nd Runner up. Rider ~ Jo. Photo
~ Joshua Foreman Click image
see larger version.
| This shot almost could have won this month. It was my favourite for quite a
while, but for some reason it didn't seem to have the same soul that the others
did. |
3rd Runner up Rider ~Phil Mahoney. Photo
~ PhotoBret Click image
to see larger version.
| Bloody elbow. Everyone gets them occasionally. I just like the light and the out of focus bike shape. |
4th Runner up Rider ~ Dave Danger Parks. Photo ~ Steve Seeley Click image
to see larger version.
Honorable mentions to both Jasper Leenarts and Rene Gouin. They're both shots that made it to my final selection. And Jasper, just for your info, the rider in the shot is Thomas Vanderham. |
Honorable Mention ~ Rider ~ Thomas Vanderham Photo ~ Jasper Leenarts Click image to see larger version.
Honorable Mention Rider ~Samy Boucher Photo ~ Rene Gouin Click image to see larger version.
Stay tuned for the Week Ten winner. I promise - it will come much sooner in the week.
And as I've said before, submit now. Do it!!! For more info on the contest, go here.
Money Shot prizes were provided by the following sponsors - thanks very much!
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