Thanks all!

Congratulations, David, on post #500!

The lights in the background of #4 are navigation buoys, showing the way into the harbour entrance (they look really fab on a quiet evening, never came round to take a photo, though).

Andrew: Yes, it is a star (or rather a planet, I believe) trying to balance the big hotel on the other side in #1. That hotel is the only high rise building, no planning permission for anything above four floors is given now. That big hotel was built in the former GDR and served many politicians and business people from around the world when visiting this part of the country. Over the years it has become the town's landmark. The shot demonstrates how dominant it is in the view of Warnemuende.

I'm not worried about your comments on #3, I can understand your reservations. Still, I do like it somehow.

Prieni

It's nine days too late for me... Will fly in on the 9th and out on 11th. Would have been nice to meet up with you. There always is a next time...

Prieni

#2 certainly is the one! Great shot!

Prieni

Following on from Peter's thread I thought I may show some more winter pics from here.
We just have some more snow so I might get out and grab a few more tomorrow.

This is Warnemuende seen from the West
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And here a kitschy one
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Some islands on the ice
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/Winter/_PRI8967fc.jpg[/IMG]

and the groynes once more
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/Winter/_PRI9045fc.jpg[/IMG]

Prieni

Excellent set, my favourite would be #3 followed closely by #7.

Prieni

Thanks Peter,

that's warming the heart. I like the detail on the blossoms.
Here we have another snow storm that will last well into the weekend. At least I can watch warm Vancouver on telly...

Prieni

Loosing that bit of sky is good, but not much between #2 and #3. Excellent shot and well worth pondering a bit about the best crop for it.

Prieni

I know that David did say he didn't need a tripod this round. Just imagine him using one for this shot

Sorry Tim, I had taken some shots today and hadn't really expected to find so many entries already. Then reading this thread I thought I better submit quick.
I'm sure you can find a new and great angle on the Rolex

Prieni

Just read the discussion thread and in it someone threatening to use some Apple gear. Thought I better get in early, just in case... (sorry, Tim)

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Two design icons in this one, the iPod shuffle and the MacBook Pro (used as the background).

Lens: Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG Macro
EXIF:
Camera Make: PENTAX
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D
Image Date: 2010:02:07 11:05:26
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 105.0mm (35mm equivalent: 157mm)
Exposure Time: 0.300 s (1/3)
Aperture: f/16.0
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: 1.50
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Exposure Mode: Manual

I would have loved to get a group of my fellow countrymen with a towel over the shoulder ready to reserve a deckchair. But with so much snow around I didn't find any

Prieni