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WPC 1424 - Fathers RESULTS
Jun 20, 2014 22:14:16   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-220176-1.html

The winners of Fathers with 120 entries and (360) votes are...

1st place = 111USMC with 5.16 points and (9) votes (1st) date taken 2013-06-27
2nd place = DrPhrogg with 5.05 points and (12) votes (2nd) date taken Unknown
3rd place = Daleg with 4.68 points and (13) votes (1st) date taken 2011-02-12
4th place = Mr T with 3.54 points and (7) votes (2nd) date taken 2014-03-15

Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!

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Running Totals - Underlined equals multiple time winners
1st = fad2000, u02bnpx, PW4GDF, edlcsre, mcdykes, lifenprism, zuke, Robeng, Shaughnessy, gwigley, Pixelpixie88, Shaughnessy, qhorse, louelke, melequus, ptipton, PhotosBySteve, gene McKinnon, aerials, Mr T, Paradox, freeseframe, charben, 111USMC
2nd = Fuzzycoach, GreyGeek, abby, Beaubeau, KWKathy, howlynn, DavidT, PeterM, gpro111, DavidT, mcdykes, lensbaby007, phys406, dragonswing, JimGuy, Raz Theo, photojack, rps, cat2560, kirk s, wowbmw, Captain Tom, SQUIRL033, DrPhrogg
3rd = mcdykes, Moonsey, Ken Mahar, roger2012, plessner, mopinia, Gary K, Shaughnessy, Nikonian72, PW4GDF, bob44044, Tony R, jimmya, abby, wowbmw, Zulu inc, Songalolo, Scoutman, Captain Tom, cifuent, Indy5, Gryffon, firtree, Daleg
4th = tjoyce0528, pithydoug, catfish252, plessner, kirk s, xen, DrPhrogg, Captain Tom, cat2560, bhatch, plessner, KWKathy, JoeS, ColdSnap, Wild Life, bob44044, Fuzzycoach, ColdSnap, Hoops12751, susano, Zelle, Nikonian72, Captain Tom, Mr T

Spur of the moment, father and son
Spur of the moment, father and son...

Hold my hand, Daddy
Hold my hand, Daddy...

matching tan lines
matching tan lines...

this is a photograph of my step son and his daughter
this is a photograph of my step son and his daught...

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Jun 20, 2014 22:24:26   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
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Jun 20, 2014 23:13:38   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
An interview with DrPhrogg,

1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Been into photography since HS. Old enough to get Social security

2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
A few classes in community college

3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
A good photo has a story and a focal point in the picture

4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon 3Ti with Kit lens 18-55mm. Nothing special, almost a snapshot

5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
No post at all

6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I shoot what I like. This is my son in law & Granddaughter

7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Sun was a little high. Golden hour would have been better

8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
It took a long time to understand the rule of 3rds

9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Macro lens
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Depends on purpose. 70-300mm is my go to walk-around

11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Outdoors, generally none

12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
teach photography, paint

13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Got a chance to shoot a red-tail hawk that landed in my yard with a squirrel that was too heavy to carry while still alive. Stayed 45 minutes while I shot about 100 photos.

14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Not posted, no web site

15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Don't leave home without your camera.

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