05-05-2005, 19:00
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Consigliere
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2005 Best Picture
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05-05-2005, 19:55
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That pic should be on the front page of every newspaper in the world for a week and on the cover of Life.
Excellent choice.
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05-06-2005, 08:56
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
That pic should be on the front page of every newspaper in the world for a week and on the cover of Life.
Excellent choice.
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It certainly beats the shit out of one of "the Best" pictures of Vietnam - a little girl running, crying and burning up from napalm! 
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05-06-2005, 11:34
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I agree, that picture captures much more then just what you see.
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05-06-2005, 12:37
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This is the website (blogspot) for the photographer who took that photo:
Michael Yon's website
He has many other great photos and stories on the site.
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06-12-2005, 18:13
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12-22-2005, 14:01
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Post any additional nominees soon so I can do the poll, please.
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12-29-2005, 12:14
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Screw the poll, we have a winner . . .
Casey, congrats. You win.
Your prize is a cheese steak and crab fries at Chickie & Pete's next time I'm in town.
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12-29-2005, 12:31
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shotout.JPGI didn't want to nominate myself, but I've got some cool pictures.
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12-29-2005, 12:33
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VelociMorte:
Did you notice that we already have declared a winner? 
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12-29-2005, 12:42
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
VelociMorte:
Did you notice that we already have declared a winner? |
WTF is this?
A Shark-ocracy?
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12-29-2005, 12:42
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Originally Posted by mz73t
This is the website (blogspot) for the photographer who took that photo:
Michael Yon's website
He has many other great photos and stories on the site. |
The unfortunate part is that Yon is selling prints of that picture for a lot of money. Its sad to see him selling out a picture that is extremely important and captures a lot of meaning. Hopefully the integrity of the photo will not be lost.
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12-29-2005, 12:45
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
VelociMorte:
Did you notice that we already have declared a winner? |
Instantly. Just wanted to post my picture is all.
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12-29-2005, 13:40
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Consigliere
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Originally Posted by Air.177
WTF is this?
A Shark-ocracy?
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Yes.  
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12-29-2005, 15:21
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
Casey, congrats. You win.
Your prize is a cheese steak and crab fries at Chickie & Pete's next time I'm in town.
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LOL Counselor, the depth of your pockets never fails to amaze me.
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