Picture of the Week: AVweb’s Flying Photography Showcase
Submissions dropped off just a bit in this week (perhaps in the wake of our oddball Sun ‘n Fun schedule), but thankfully the quality of reader photos is as high as ever – which you can see from this week’s top photo, from Rene Benzonana of Grand-Lancy, Geneva (Switzerland). We realize we say this a lot, but it bears repeating: You really are missing some terrific photos if you don’t visit AVweb‘s home page and check out all the bonus photos that don’t fit here. (And for those who may not have realized it: You can see large-size versions of all the pics in the slideshow by clicking on them.)

Each week, we go through dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of reader-submitted photos and pick the very best to share with you on Thursday mornings. The top photos are featured on AVweb's home page, and one photo that stands above the others is awarded an AVweb baseball cap as our "Picture of the Week." Want to see your photo on AVweb.com? Click here to submit it to our weekly contest.
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Submissions dropped off just a bit in this week (perhaps in the wake of our oddball Sun 'n Fun schedule), but thankfully the quality of reader photos is as high as ever. We realize we say this a lot, but it bears repeating: You really are missing some terrific photos if you don't visit AVweb's home page and check out all the bonus photos that don't fit here. (And for those who may not have realized it: You can see large-size versions of all the pics in the slideshow by clicking on them.)
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What better way to follow a sunset than with a sunrise? Rusty Eichorn of Grand Rapids, Minnesota delivers quite ably, serving up this shot of his '76 Supercub sitting patiently while the morning fog clears. | |||||||||||||
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We weren't familiar with this monument before this photo from Dennis Karoleski of Portsmouth, New Hampshire showed up in our submission box - but what a tribute. This shot was taken on "a cold, windy December day on the Wassercapi," Dennis tells us.
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Daniel Valovich of Hot Springs, Arkansas flies us home this week with a wildlife photo that could almost be mistaken for a painting - a "great blue heron landing on foggy Lake DeGray, Arkansas." | |||||||||||||
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You'll find more reader-submitted photos in the slideshow on AVweb's home page, many of which we really do wish we could've run here. It's a great crop this week, so please - go look!
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A quick note for submitters: If you've got several photos that you feel are "POTW" material, your best bet is to submit them one-a-week! That gives your photos a greater chance of seeing print on AVweb, and it makes the selection process a little easier on us, too. ;)
A Reminder About Copyrights:
Please take a moment to consider the source of your image before submitting to our "Picture of the Week" contest. If you did not take the photo yourself, ask yourself if you are indeed authorized to release publication rights to AVweb. If you're uncertain, consult the POTW Rules or or send us an e-mail.
