WPC 1440 - Magazine Cover RESULTS
Oct 11, 2014 02:12:28 #
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-250852-1.html
The winners of Magazine Cover with 52 entries and (273) votes are...
1st place = DavidT with 10.28 points and (26) votes (5th) taken 2014-05-06
2nd place = Bobbee with 7.46 points and (9) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
3rd place = JoeS with 7.25 points and (10) votes (3rd) taken 2014-09-01
4th place = jvcookies with 6.48 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=138 <
- 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, gemartin, melequus, gjoseph302, maryln, melequus, Wrongway1947, mcdykes, Double E, isisthecat, DavidT
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, Angishore, Captain Tom, blairt, cat2560, chantel, sxripps23, BruinsFan, glenntuma, DavidT, Bobbee
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, kpassaur, Sefferdog, Shaughnessy, Nikocarol, BasqueLady, jvcookies, alissaspieces, counselor1938, Hoops12751, JoeS
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, warogers, JoeS, ChunOn, fad2000, mffox, CarolynP, fyrlife, BigEasy, Bobster, jvcookies
The winners of Magazine Cover with 52 entries and (273) votes are...
1st place = DavidT with 10.28 points and (26) votes (5th) taken 2014-05-06
2nd place = Bobbee with 7.46 points and (9) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
3rd place = JoeS with 7.25 points and (10) votes (3rd) taken 2014-09-01
4th place = jvcookies with 6.48 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=138 <
- 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, gemartin, melequus, gjoseph302, maryln, melequus, Wrongway1947, mcdykes, Double E, isisthecat, DavidT
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, Angishore, Captain Tom, blairt, cat2560, chantel, sxripps23, BruinsFan, glenntuma, DavidT, Bobbee
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, kpassaur, Sefferdog, Shaughnessy, Nikocarol, BasqueLady, jvcookies, alissaspieces, counselor1938, Hoops12751, JoeS
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, warogers, JoeS, ChunOn, fad2000, mffox, CarolynP, fyrlife, BigEasy, Bobster, jvcookies
Metalwork Magazine Cover
Super Star Bride
The Opera Sydney House - Sydney, Australia
BLACK AND WHITE CAN SPEAK VOLUMES
Oct 11, 2014 02:20:10 #
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Oct 11, 2014 09:41:33 #
An interview with Bobbee.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Have been shooting since 1969. I have always had a love for the technical and artistic sides of photography. Loved the idea of freezing time.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
Have taken classes in many aspects of photography, individual training sessions and online education. I have always loved shooting people. I did whatever I could to center on that. Currently I target only weddings.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
'difference'. The persons look in a portrait, the composure that is slight above the norm or something new and fresh. Even taking an old idea and repainting it.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I use Nikon, I rely on my D800 most of the time. I use Quantum flashes. I love these guys. I shoot mostly weddings and this equipment allows me to shoot at 100 MPH, have easy control and lots of LONG power. Also my Boomerang bracket.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
RAW is my start. I only shoot RAW. I edit these in Adobe RAW. These then go to PS for some individual 'special' processing. Then selective photos end up on OnOne and Portrait Professional. Final edits are on the ones the customer selects for the album.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I have learned a lot from online instruction. I do have to admit that I have learned quite a lot from both PPSOP and Brian Peterson and postings on UHH. UUH has a good group of people that have knowledge and experience.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
True formal education and working with another professional early on.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Marketing and how to get the mountain to come to me.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My understanding and compassion for my clients. I like to believe that after dealing with customers across 4-5 different business for 44 years I can somewhat read them and understand their concerns. Oh, and my Quantum Flashes.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Nikon 24-70 f2.8. Pretty much my standard lens on my camera for weddings. My fall guy is the 70-200 f2.8. Canot beat the quality these two produce.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Mostly my Quantum's. They can handle most of my requirements. For my Green Screen setup I have studio strobes and fluorescents.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I have two loves Photography and Information Technology. Not needing much sleep I currently do both. I am a world wide Middleware Solutions Architect during the daylight walking hours photographer on the weekends.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Yes, I was shooting a NY Jets fan club group shot in a sports bar. I was standing on my photographers ladder, up in front of 90 plus people. The weight of all the equipment on my belt, holding up my shorts, let gravity exercise it's full potential. Next thing I knew I heard 90 people going 'OMG!!'. Thank God for BVD.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.bb-photography.org
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Exercise your passion and don't let others tell you what you cannot do !!!!!!!! Be yourself, sing out loud when you can, be that different person people love and talk about.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Have been shooting since 1969. I have always had a love for the technical and artistic sides of photography. Loved the idea of freezing time.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
Have taken classes in many aspects of photography, individual training sessions and online education. I have always loved shooting people. I did whatever I could to center on that. Currently I target only weddings.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
'difference'. The persons look in a portrait, the composure that is slight above the norm or something new and fresh. Even taking an old idea and repainting it.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I use Nikon, I rely on my D800 most of the time. I use Quantum flashes. I love these guys. I shoot mostly weddings and this equipment allows me to shoot at 100 MPH, have easy control and lots of LONG power. Also my Boomerang bracket.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
RAW is my start. I only shoot RAW. I edit these in Adobe RAW. These then go to PS for some individual 'special' processing. Then selective photos end up on OnOne and Portrait Professional. Final edits are on the ones the customer selects for the album.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I have learned a lot from online instruction. I do have to admit that I have learned quite a lot from both PPSOP and Brian Peterson and postings on UHH. UUH has a good group of people that have knowledge and experience.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
True formal education and working with another professional early on.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Marketing and how to get the mountain to come to me.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My understanding and compassion for my clients. I like to believe that after dealing with customers across 4-5 different business for 44 years I can somewhat read them and understand their concerns. Oh, and my Quantum Flashes.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Nikon 24-70 f2.8. Pretty much my standard lens on my camera for weddings. My fall guy is the 70-200 f2.8. Canot beat the quality these two produce.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Mostly my Quantum's. They can handle most of my requirements. For my Green Screen setup I have studio strobes and fluorescents.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I have two loves Photography and Information Technology. Not needing much sleep I currently do both. I am a world wide Middleware Solutions Architect during the daylight walking hours photographer on the weekends.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Yes, I was shooting a NY Jets fan club group shot in a sports bar. I was standing on my photographers ladder, up in front of 90 plus people. The weight of all the equipment on my belt, holding up my shorts, let gravity exercise it's full potential. Next thing I knew I heard 90 people going 'OMG!!'. Thank God for BVD.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.bb-photography.org
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Exercise your passion and don't let others tell you what you cannot do !!!!!!!! Be yourself, sing out loud when you can, be that different person people love and talk about.
Oct 11, 2014 09:43:06 #
An interview with DavidT,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
About 40 years - off and on.
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?
Could be many things including originality, timing, emotional impact, and creativity. Proper exposure, good composition, sharpness are a given, but are only a means to an end.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
To shoot the jewelry piece, I used a Canon 5D Mk III with a 90mm tilt-shift lens mounted on a tripod. I also used tungsten lighting reflected off a white board to illuminate the piece and to prevent blown-out highlights. The exposure was 2.0 seconds @ f/25 to get a relatively large depth-of-field. The pseudo magazine cover was made in Photoshop Elements 9.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Normally, I use only Lightroom 95% of the time for minor post-processing (e.g., tone, presence, and sharpening). For this week's contest, I used LR5 for minor adjustments of the jewelry image and PSE 9 to make the magazine cover.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
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?
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
About 40 years - off and on.
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?
Could be many things including originality, timing, emotional impact, and creativity. Proper exposure, good composition, sharpness are a given, but are only a means to an end.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
To shoot the jewelry piece, I used a Canon 5D Mk III with a 90mm tilt-shift lens mounted on a tripod. I also used tungsten lighting reflected off a white board to illuminate the piece and to prevent blown-out highlights. The exposure was 2.0 seconds @ f/25 to get a relatively large depth-of-field. The pseudo magazine cover was made in Photoshop Elements 9.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Normally, I use only Lightroom 95% of the time for minor post-processing (e.g., tone, presence, and sharpening). For this week's contest, I used LR5 for minor adjustments of the jewelry image and PSE 9 to make the magazine cover.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
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?
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
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