WPC 1416 - Earth RESULTS
Apr 26, 2014 00:06:57 #
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-204558-1.html
The winners of [b]Earth/b] with 201 entries and (621) votes are...
1st place = ptipton with 6.72 points and (24) votes (1st) date taken 2012-06-11
2nd place = Raz Theo with 5.85 points and (22) votes (1st) date taken 2013:08:02
3rd place = Zulu inc with 4.17 points and (12) votes (1st) date taken 2012-10-14
4th place = bob44044 with 3.92 points and (11) votes (1st) date taken 2012:05:21
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=114 <
- Click (ratings) to see all the entries at once
Running Totals - Underlined equals multiple time winners
1st = fad2000, u02bnpx, PW4GDF, edlcsre, mcdykes, lifenprism, zuke, Robeng, Shaughnessy, gwigley, Pixelpixie88, Shaughnessy, qhorse, louelke, melequus, ptipton
2nd = Fuzzycoach, GreyGeek, abby, Beaubeau, KWKathy, howlynn, DavidT, PeterM, gpro111, DavidT, mcdykes, lensbaby007, phys406, dragonswing, JimGuy, Raz Theo
3rd = mcdykes, Moonsey, Ken Mahar, roger2012, plessner, mopinia, Gary K, Shaughnessy, Nikonian72, PW4GDF, bob44044, Tony R, jimmya, abby, wowbmw, Zulu inc
4th = tjoyce0528, pithydoug, catfish252, plessner, kirk s, xen, DrPhrogg, Captain Tom, cat2560, bhatch, plessner, KWKathy, JoeS, ColdSnap, Wild Life, bob44044
The winners of [b]Earth/b] with 201 entries and (621) votes are...
1st place = ptipton with 6.72 points and (24) votes (1st) date taken 2012-06-11
2nd place = Raz Theo with 5.85 points and (22) votes (1st) date taken 2013:08:02
3rd place = Zulu inc with 4.17 points and (12) votes (1st) date taken 2012-10-14
4th place = bob44044 with 3.92 points and (11) votes (1st) date taken 2012:05:21
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=114 <
- Click (ratings) to see all the entries at once
Running Totals - Underlined equals multiple time winners
1st = fad2000, u02bnpx, PW4GDF, edlcsre, mcdykes, lifenprism, zuke, Robeng, Shaughnessy, gwigley, Pixelpixie88, Shaughnessy, qhorse, louelke, melequus, ptipton
2nd = Fuzzycoach, GreyGeek, abby, Beaubeau, KWKathy, howlynn, DavidT, PeterM, gpro111, DavidT, mcdykes, lensbaby007, phys406, dragonswing, JimGuy, Raz Theo
3rd = mcdykes, Moonsey, Ken Mahar, roger2012, plessner, mopinia, Gary K, Shaughnessy, Nikonian72, PW4GDF, bob44044, Tony R, jimmya, abby, wowbmw, Zulu inc
4th = tjoyce0528, pithydoug, catfish252, plessner, kirk s, xen, DrPhrogg, Captain Tom, cat2560, bhatch, plessner, KWKathy, JoeS, ColdSnap, Wild Life, bob44044
Wave of Earth
Multi-colored hues of Denali (no PhotoShop)
Ploughing the Good Earth
Earth to Earth
Apr 26, 2014 00:19:26 #
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Apr 27, 2014 09:05:51 #
An Interview with Raz Theo,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
All my life I seem to have had some kind of camera attached to my right hand.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No. Landscapes, street, critters, fauna.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
All things being equal, composition and....mystery. Leave the viewer pondering what's on the other side of the frame.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nothing special: Nikon D7000, 18-200 3.5-5.6.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Very little to not at all. I may add some contrast or sharpen a very special image but coming from film where every shot demanded consideration, I tend to shoot what and how I want at the time.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Every person that has ever pushed that shutter button inspires me and has my respect. An hour or so circling North America's most beautiful mountain was inspiration enough. I just wanted to show a different view of Denali's environs.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I'd pay for another hour in the air over Denali.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
It's not necessarily what I knew but what I would do. If you see a great shot and pass it by because it might be inconvenient or too much work to go back and get it, you'll suffer regret the rest of your life. And then the regrets pile up, you know, like the fish stories. I've passed up my share but now, if I see that 'great shot', I will run over or thru anything to get it. And I feel a lot better.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My carbon fiber Sirui monopod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
If I was shooting FF, without question it wolud be the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. Since I'm shooting a crop camera, I'll stick with my 18-200. So far it works for what I shoot these days - landscapes, night scenes - and portraits, believe it or not. There's so much hype about FF and 2.8 that I sense many an amateur will never be happy or satisfied with the gear they've got. That's a load of horse-hooey. Folks are humbling a lot of us and turning out some really nice stuff with iPhones.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Lately, none. But when I need it, an SB-900.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Haven't got a clue.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Some of my friends think my photography is a pretty good joke.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Not really. I'm too lazy and insecure to develop my own website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
If you have a camera - use it. And when you take a shot - plan it. You'll be much happier. In this digital age where 6 fps is routine I watch people fire away, barely watching the viewfinder, filling up the most efficient buffers and then keeping on firing. "Fix it in post...." used to be the saying us old-time LIVE broadcasters used with the advent of videotape (mid 60's). I remember the first time I announced grandly, "let's do another take" just because we could.
To me that''s a lousy way to run a camera - and still truly love what you're producing. Enjoy your work.
Thanks.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
All my life I seem to have had some kind of camera attached to my right hand.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No. Landscapes, street, critters, fauna.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
All things being equal, composition and....mystery. Leave the viewer pondering what's on the other side of the frame.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nothing special: Nikon D7000, 18-200 3.5-5.6.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Very little to not at all. I may add some contrast or sharpen a very special image but coming from film where every shot demanded consideration, I tend to shoot what and how I want at the time.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Every person that has ever pushed that shutter button inspires me and has my respect. An hour or so circling North America's most beautiful mountain was inspiration enough. I just wanted to show a different view of Denali's environs.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I'd pay for another hour in the air over Denali.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
It's not necessarily what I knew but what I would do. If you see a great shot and pass it by because it might be inconvenient or too much work to go back and get it, you'll suffer regret the rest of your life. And then the regrets pile up, you know, like the fish stories. I've passed up my share but now, if I see that 'great shot', I will run over or thru anything to get it. And I feel a lot better.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My carbon fiber Sirui monopod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
If I was shooting FF, without question it wolud be the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. Since I'm shooting a crop camera, I'll stick with my 18-200. So far it works for what I shoot these days - landscapes, night scenes - and portraits, believe it or not. There's so much hype about FF and 2.8 that I sense many an amateur will never be happy or satisfied with the gear they've got. That's a load of horse-hooey. Folks are humbling a lot of us and turning out some really nice stuff with iPhones.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Lately, none. But when I need it, an SB-900.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Haven't got a clue.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Some of my friends think my photography is a pretty good joke.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Not really. I'm too lazy and insecure to develop my own website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
If you have a camera - use it. And when you take a shot - plan it. You'll be much happier. In this digital age where 6 fps is routine I watch people fire away, barely watching the viewfinder, filling up the most efficient buffers and then keeping on firing. "Fix it in post...." used to be the saying us old-time LIVE broadcasters used with the advent of videotape (mid 60's). I remember the first time I announced grandly, "let's do another take" just because we could.
To me that''s a lousy way to run a camera - and still truly love what you're producing. Enjoy your work.
Thanks.
Apr 29, 2014 00:45:53 #
An interview with ptipton,
You are a winner in the Weekly Photo Challenge and as such if you would like to answer the following questions I will post them. (Please type your answer after each question)
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Since the late sixtys in college. Took a course in B&W. Really liked it.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No formal training beyond my college courses at Baylor. I like landscapes best.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Singular focus, and that is not in the camera, it is the image.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Pentax K5 with an 18-250 Pentax lens. No special set up.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Minimal post processing with Photoshop Elements.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
All the B&W photograpers like Adams, Westin, etc. They knew who to use light effectively.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I spent a lot of years trying to include too much in a photograph. Simple is better and practice really helps.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Tripod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Pentax 18-250. I do not like changing lenses. I am usually in wet or dusty places. I like to travel light.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Whatever God gives me.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Painting.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I could probably write a book. Had a Ranger tell about a time he was collecting trash at a Canyonlands camp. He heard a bunch of crashing around and the sound or metal being smashed. He thought the bears were in the trash cans again. When he got there it was a Subaru Outback trying to get up the 4 wheel drive trail. He said it was not a pretty sight.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.paultiptonphotography.com and http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/paultipton
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Get out there and take pictures.
You are a winner in the Weekly Photo Challenge and as such if you would like to answer the following questions I will post them. (Please type your answer after each question)
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Since the late sixtys in college. Took a course in B&W. Really liked it.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No formal training beyond my college courses at Baylor. I like landscapes best.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Singular focus, and that is not in the camera, it is the image.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Pentax K5 with an 18-250 Pentax lens. No special set up.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Minimal post processing with Photoshop Elements.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
All the B&W photograpers like Adams, Westin, etc. They knew who to use light effectively.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I spent a lot of years trying to include too much in a photograph. Simple is better and practice really helps.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Tripod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Pentax 18-250. I do not like changing lenses. I am usually in wet or dusty places. I like to travel light.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Whatever God gives me.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Painting.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I could probably write a book. Had a Ranger tell about a time he was collecting trash at a Canyonlands camp. He heard a bunch of crashing around and the sound or metal being smashed. He thought the bears were in the trash cans again. When he got there it was a Subaru Outback trying to get up the 4 wheel drive trail. He said it was not a pretty sight.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.paultiptonphotography.com and http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/paultipton
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Get out there and take pictures.
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