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Alexander Hinman
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Wow. Some really impressive stuff there.
I'd have to say Herbert Schmidt's composition with the PJ longsword is my favourite, followed closely by Sean Flynt's border basket hilt.
All of the photos are really, really good... Some in different ways than others.
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Austin Bailey
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 Hat's off to Christian Fletcher! The categories are great 
My favorites so far (apart from my own of course  ) would have to be Nathans' Honor composition, and Chris Jones' "man in white".
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Greyson Brown
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There are several really great ones. I like Nathan's "chivalry" piece (though it is labled as having a Crecy in the picture, and I'm fairly certain that it is a Steward), but the two that really pull at me are Addison's Crecy with the flower resting on the hilt, and Chad's Soveriegn with the cat. In the end, the cat wound up on my desktop. I do think that picture is a little better when just slightly darker, though. Overall, there are a lot of really nice pistures that have been submitted. Next year, I'll have to try my hand at a couple.
Chad, what inspired you to combine the sword and the cat in the same picture? How did you get the cat to sit still for the picture? And, of course, what's the cat's name?
-Grey
"So long as I can keep the path of honor I am well content."
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company
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Patrick Kelly
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What's the big deal about the cat?
That's no criticism of Chads photo, but a sincere question. Several people have mentioned the cat so I'd like to know why people seem to have a preference for it. The fact that I'm not a cat person (really can't stand the things) may have something to do with my perspective. Then again, I wouldn't be overly moved by a photo with a dog, parakeet, ferret, jersey cow, or your fauna of choice. On the other hand, being a former thespian the rule of "never work with small animals and children" may have had lingering effects.
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Addison C. de Lisle
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| Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Greyson Brown wrote: | | but the two that really pull at me are Addison's Crecy with the flower resting on the hilt, and Chad's Soveriegn with the cat. In the end, the cat wound up on my desktop. |
Thanks; glad you like it! Chad's cat picture one is one of my favorites too, but I like the one with the sugarloaf-esque helm by MRL better...a solution: put the cat inside the helm next to the Sovereign
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | What's the big deal about the cat? |
Amen, brother.
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | ... Then again, I wouldn't be overly moved by a photo with a dog.... |
 What? How could you not be moved by a photo with a dog? 
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Patrick Kelly
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | What? How could you not be moved by a photo with a dog? |
Well, I am a dog lover more than anything else. I still miss my dobie and he's been dead for 5-6 years now. Still, I'm just not Mr. Warm and Fuzzy when it comes to photos of furry animals.
Don't get me started on small rodent dogs. 
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Pamela Muir
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| Greyson Brown wrote: | | ... really pull at me are Addison's Crecy with the flower resting on the hilt,.. |
I really like that one too. But, I hope those plants aren't what they appear to be. (Leaves of three, let it be.) 
Beautiful pictures, Addison. I especially like the one in the moss.
Wow, some really great photography. I am so glad I'm not one of the judges! How could anyone possibly choose the best out of all of those?
Pamela Muir
Founder/Lead Instructor
Academy of Chivalric Martial Arts
"I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night. He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight." ~Steinman/Pitchford
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Greyson Brown
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| Posted: Thu 17 Aug, 2006 9:43 am Post subject: |
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I don't really know why the cat grabs my attention, just like I can't explain why I find swords so facinating; I just like them.
| Addison C. de Lisle wrote: | | put the cat inside the helm next to the Sovereign |
I like it, it's almost an homage to Albion the Armoured Cat!
-Grey
"So long as I can keep the path of honor I am well content."
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company
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Addison C. de Lisle
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Thanks Pamela, it's not poison ivy though...not that desperate for a good shot...well maybe I am
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Edward Hitchens
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| Posted: Thu 17 Aug, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | What's the big deal about the cat?
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What I'd like to know is how did Chad get Sam (cat's name) to stay there long enough to have his picture taken with the sword! 
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Patrick Kelly
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Addison, I especially like your photo of the Crecy lying in that green flora, whatever it is. Green is one of my favorite colors and your photo appeals to me.
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Bill Grandy
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Ha! Pamela's new AT1520 picture had me laughing out loud!
Patrick, your pic with the new cutting stand is also a good one!
I've got to say, Christian Fletcher's scheme is working on me a bit too well... I keep going back to his site every day to look for new great photos... and then I start browsing the rest of his site and thinking, "You know, I could use one of those..."
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Nathan Robinson
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Patrick Kelly
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Patrick, your pic with the new cutting stand is also a good one!
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Thanks Bill. That's why I have more than one child!
I got a chuckle out of Pamelas new photo. I hate to say it but in years past I've actually done something like that.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Bill Grandy wrote: |
Patrick, your pic with the new cutting stand is also a good one!
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Thanks Bill. That's why I have more than one child! |
Yes but the important thing is: Did you resist the temptation to make the cut after this picture was taken 
Hmmmmmm ........... if the sword has a lot of motion blur: Time to worry !
I also like the picture by Austin Bailey of what I assume is a sword given as an anniversary gift to his wife.
Some people know no fear.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Patrick Kelly
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Yes but the important thing is: Did you resist the temptation to make the cut after this picture was taken
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Yes, but I think I made him sweat a little. I did make his mother cut his hair after that photo was taken!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Thu 17 Aug, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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My new favorite is Kirk Spencers image of his MRL Irish ring hilt. Nice photo and the text says it all.
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Nathan Robinson
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Austin Bailey
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| Posted: Fri 18 Aug, 2006 8:04 am Post subject: |
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I also like the picture by Austin Bailey of what I assume is a sword given as an anniversary gift to his wife.
Some people know no fear. |
Thanks  I appreciate the feedback!
I am toying with doing a sequel to this photo:
Keep an eye out!
(I know I will)
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