WPC 1430 - Concerts RESULTS
Aug 1, 2014 23:18:56 #
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-231950-1.html
The winners of Concerts with 110 entries and (223) votes are...
1st place = manofhg with 5.89 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2012:10:27
2nd place = charben with 3.59 points and (9) votes (2nd) taken (Unknown)
3rd place = Jbranum with 3.58 points and (7) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
4th place = greg vescuso with 3.29 points and (10) votes (2nd) taken (Unknown)
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=128 <
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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, DavidT, Indy5, Nikocarol, alissaspieces, fes22, manofhg
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, Jstreet, regionabove, Lorima, Tony R, greg vescuso, charben
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, freeseframe, j_c42, melequus, take5, Lorima, Jbranum
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, alissaspieces, taylorzacre, LPigott, Dan Copeland, Shaughnessy, greg vescuso
The winners of Concerts with 110 entries and (223) votes are...
1st place = manofhg with 5.89 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2012:10:27
2nd place = charben with 3.59 points and (9) votes (2nd) taken (Unknown)
3rd place = Jbranum with 3.58 points and (7) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
4th place = greg vescuso with 3.29 points and (10) votes (2nd) taken (Unknown)
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=128 <
- 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, PhotosBySteve, gene McKinnon, aerials, Mr T, Paradox, freeseframe, charben, 111USMC, DavidT, Indy5, Nikocarol, alissaspieces, fes22, manofhg
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, Jstreet, regionabove, Lorima, Tony R, greg vescuso, charben
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, freeseframe, j_c42, melequus, take5, Lorima, Jbranum
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, alissaspieces, taylorzacre, LPigott, Dan Copeland, Shaughnessy, greg vescuso
The bass player
Street concert in Toronto - Hard rockin' virtuoso with his electric violin
Ian Anderson
Bass Jump!
Aug 1, 2014 23:31:13 #
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Aug 2, 2014 14:03:02 #
An interview with greg vescuso,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
About 8years
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No most rescently people photography
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Capturing emotion
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
A canon 5dII with a Tamron 70-200 2.8
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do , I bring the raw files into light room and after color balance and lighting adjustment I will transfer the image to photo shop for any further adjustments
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Was just taking some shots of this band performing and the base player decided to jump off the top platform of the stage and I focused and took the shot.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I don't think so.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That I didn't new eye glasses to be able to manually focus a lens, If I did I wouldn't have given up photography with a SLR when I was 17
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My camera back pack, because I can always have a couple lens and flashes with me even if I'm on my motorcycle.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Which ever one is on the camera at the time. I like to use a new lens for around a year and only switch it out if there isn't another way of getting the shot.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
2 ex600rt and a couple diffusers
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Something more dangerous
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not really
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Shoot what makes you happy and have fun with it.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
About 8years
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No most rescently people photography
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Capturing emotion
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
A canon 5dII with a Tamron 70-200 2.8
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do , I bring the raw files into light room and after color balance and lighting adjustment I will transfer the image to photo shop for any further adjustments
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Was just taking some shots of this band performing and the base player decided to jump off the top platform of the stage and I focused and took the shot.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I don't think so.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That I didn't new eye glasses to be able to manually focus a lens, If I did I wouldn't have given up photography with a SLR when I was 17
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My camera back pack, because I can always have a couple lens and flashes with me even if I'm on my motorcycle.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Which ever one is on the camera at the time. I like to use a new lens for around a year and only switch it out if there isn't another way of getting the shot.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
2 ex600rt and a couple diffusers
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Something more dangerous
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not really
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Shoot what makes you happy and have fun with it.
Aug 2, 2014 14:05:17 #
An interview with manofhg,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've enjoyed photography ever since I can remember, but have only been going more seriously for the past 5 or so years.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I don't have formal training unless trial and lots of error count. I mainly shoot landscape, but want to branch into portraits and weddings among other things.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
As I've seen expressed by so many, it really is up to each person what they like or find good. I generally try to make my landscape shots something that makes the viewer want to go there or if they have been it is how they remember.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
The picture in the contest was at a Boy Scout event where they had some stage performers. I walked up to the base of the stage and set up my tripod. I shot it using a Canon T2i.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I use LR and am learning PSE, but did not take it through Elelments. If I pulled up the shadows the bass player's face would appear some, but not much. I preferred to keep the rest of the picture at about the right exposure. Having his face visible didn't add to the picture and without it, made it stand out a little more.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Don't know who has inspired me, but just took the opportunity to shoot dozens of pictures at that concert, only a couple of that individual.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I like that shot okay, but would have tried other angles ISO settings, etc. Tried to balance amount of light so as to get sharp images (not blurred by motions of the performer) that weren't too dark.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Much more than I know now.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I guess actually the camera bag I use has allowed me to take it backpacking, serves as a fanny pack or wear it on my front while my backpack is on my back. That way it is always handy, but not swinging or getting in the way.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I only have two and probably use the 18-55 the most, but would not want to be too long without my 55-250 either.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I recently purchased a Canon 430exii and an umbrella. I have rarely used the flash and still learning on the umbrella. Generally, I don't take lighting equipment with me right now.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
The Boy Scouts is where I spend the most time. Photography easily fits with it though on outings. recording events, etc.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Went to a motorcycle race once and shot many what I thought were pretty good shots until I realized the film didn't engage on the take up spool. Glad to go digital.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have posts on Facebook and Flickr.
http://www.facebook.com/eric.manneschmidt/photos_albums
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30090498@N05/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Thanks for your votes. I feel honored especially after seeing so many other's work and reading critiques. For that matter, I would love for others to critique this pic. I'm sure there is a lot of good advice out there. I'm not afraid of criticism. I had rather get an honest opinion than someone just saying "great pic".
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've enjoyed photography ever since I can remember, but have only been going more seriously for the past 5 or so years.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I don't have formal training unless trial and lots of error count. I mainly shoot landscape, but want to branch into portraits and weddings among other things.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
As I've seen expressed by so many, it really is up to each person what they like or find good. I generally try to make my landscape shots something that makes the viewer want to go there or if they have been it is how they remember.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
The picture in the contest was at a Boy Scout event where they had some stage performers. I walked up to the base of the stage and set up my tripod. I shot it using a Canon T2i.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I use LR and am learning PSE, but did not take it through Elelments. If I pulled up the shadows the bass player's face would appear some, but not much. I preferred to keep the rest of the picture at about the right exposure. Having his face visible didn't add to the picture and without it, made it stand out a little more.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Don't know who has inspired me, but just took the opportunity to shoot dozens of pictures at that concert, only a couple of that individual.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I like that shot okay, but would have tried other angles ISO settings, etc. Tried to balance amount of light so as to get sharp images (not blurred by motions of the performer) that weren't too dark.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Much more than I know now.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I guess actually the camera bag I use has allowed me to take it backpacking, serves as a fanny pack or wear it on my front while my backpack is on my back. That way it is always handy, but not swinging or getting in the way.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I only have two and probably use the 18-55 the most, but would not want to be too long without my 55-250 either.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I recently purchased a Canon 430exii and an umbrella. I have rarely used the flash and still learning on the umbrella. Generally, I don't take lighting equipment with me right now.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
The Boy Scouts is where I spend the most time. Photography easily fits with it though on outings. recording events, etc.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Went to a motorcycle race once and shot many what I thought were pretty good shots until I realized the film didn't engage on the take up spool. Glad to go digital.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have posts on Facebook and Flickr.
http://www.facebook.com/eric.manneschmidt/photos_albums
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30090498@N05/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Thanks for your votes. I feel honored especially after seeing so many other's work and reading critiques. For that matter, I would love for others to critique this pic. I'm sure there is a lot of good advice out there. I'm not afraid of criticism. I had rather get an honest opinion than someone just saying "great pic".
Aug 2, 2014 14:07:21 #
An interview with Jbranum,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started? Iv had a love for photography as long as i can remember
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most? no formal training
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? I was using a nikon P7000..not what normally use but small enough to carry in my pocket
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
On this one just a little contrast and color.I had to use a high ISO because of the lighting so i also used some noise reduction in PP
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I just want my photos to stand out.To look like they are mine
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
my SB700 flash
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Nikon 105mm2.8 Because i can go from macro to portrait in a instant.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Something to do with wildlife.not sure
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
This photo was taken at a concert i won tickets to on the radio best seats in the house to my favorite artist. front row center stage.. best show ever
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcbranum/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep shooting every day..
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started? Iv had a love for photography as long as i can remember
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most? no formal training
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? I was using a nikon P7000..not what normally use but small enough to carry in my pocket
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
On this one just a little contrast and color.I had to use a high ISO because of the lighting so i also used some noise reduction in PP
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I just want my photos to stand out.To look like they are mine
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
my SB700 flash
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Nikon 105mm2.8 Because i can go from macro to portrait in a instant.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Something to do with wildlife.not sure
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
This photo was taken at a concert i won tickets to on the radio best seats in the house to my favorite artist. front row center stage.. best show ever
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcbranum/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep shooting every day..
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