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Old 01-04-2010, 09:01 PM
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Default New Years Day Swim

In Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, Wales, there is a 25yr old tradition of a fancy dress swim......always fun.

This year our teams theme was 'Haiwaii' (although it was only 2 Deg C) and we had palm trees, bananas, hats, shirts etc.

There were thousands of people on the beach and through the thong I spotted my friend and took this shot through the masses. I fettled around with Elements to make him stand out more.

Jake

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Old 01-04-2010, 09:09 PM
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What an awesome shot, I love it! this is one of the best uses of selective colouring I have seen.
But I have to say you have got to be nuts to go in the sea at this time of the year
Brrrrrr......
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But I have to say you have got to be nuts to go in the sea at this time of the year
Brrrrrr......
Or Just plain banana's
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Old 01-04-2010, 09:39 PM
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Ummm, he looks shell shocked!
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Old 01-04-2010, 09:40 PM
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I fettled around with Elements to make him stand out more.

Outstanding fettling results in a top quiality picture, great job GSter
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Now that's an awesome shot...what a creative way to make him stand out. Nicely done
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Old 01-04-2010, 10:48 PM
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I love the selective coloring in this....sounds like a freezing swim.
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Great use of selective coloring, what a fun shot!
 

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