WPC 1441 - Exploration RESULTS
Oct 18, 2014 02:31:58 #
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-252675-1.html
The winners of Exploration with 167 entries and (489) votes are...
1st place = Coolcameragirl with 10.97 points and (24) votes (1st) taken 2013-02-10
2nd place = dandelion with 6.11 points and (16) votes (1st) taken 2014-07-10
3rd place = ptsusan with 4.23 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2014-08-01
4th place = Harmo with 4.21 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2009-10-25
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=139 <
- 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, Coolcameragirl
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, dandelion
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, ptsusan
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, Harmo
The winners of Exploration with 167 entries and (489) votes are...
1st place = Coolcameragirl with 10.97 points and (24) votes (1st) taken 2013-02-10
2nd place = dandelion with 6.11 points and (16) votes (1st) taken 2014-07-10
3rd place = ptsusan with 4.23 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2014-08-01
4th place = Harmo with 4.21 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2009-10-25
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=139 <
- 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, Coolcameragirl
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, dandelion
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, ptsusan
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, Harmo
Exploring ice caves in Southern Iceland glacier
Attempting to figure out the world
Wonder what's down there
The Badlands, Death Valley, at Sunrise
Oct 18, 2014 02:39:58 #
To help this weeks Photo Critique Volunteer please visit http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-253231-1.html
Oct 18, 2014 14:03:26 #
An interview with dandelion,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Approximately 15 years ago, I snapped a shot that is near perfect. It has remained in my mind all these years. I knew there were more shots such as that in me. I have devoted myself to this passion since my 50th birthday in 2013.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
Is a local vo-tech school formal training? I love finding beauty in the ordinary.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
A unique perspective.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I own a Nikon 3200. 18-55mm lens was used. My youngest grandson discovered a picnic basket at our home and wanted to go on a pic-a-nic like Yogi Bear. I had used the magnifying glass earlier in the day to read the phone book. It became his constant companion from that moment on. After lunch, we went for a walk and I was naming the things we encountered and he was intrigued by most everything we strolled upon.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I use Photo Shop Elements. *confession- I am a novice and I occasionally venture to Guided and Expert. Thus the reason I am here with you folks! To learn!
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I loathe Olan Mills photography. The image of a perfect family when, at times, there are ugly secrets behind the fake smiles and the clothing bought just for that photo. (speaking about my story) I wish to capture images of the moments. Not the posed or bogus studio shot, but the child with food on his face, the mother with her head thrown back in laughter, the dad working on the car so he can support his family ..this is REAL. My grandson was simply being a curious and inquisitive three year old. I captured that.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I am unhappy with the lack of lighting on his face. I know, with time, I may be able to add that with PSE or the correct ISO or camera settings. I often say I have patchwork knowledge, I hope to fill in those empty spaces.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Patience. (Im a work in progress)
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
The little elastic lens cap holders I purchased on eBay. I never know what to do with my lens cap. I have lost 2 in a year. These little inventions hold the cap to the lens. GENIUS!
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I love my 55-300mm. I am able to capture nature and not intrude.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None. See question #7.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Somewhere in my soul, is a novel. Even if no one reads it.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The reason this photo worked? My grandson was looking for the individual rooms in the mushroom, thus giving me time to photograph a precocious and active 3 year old.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yall can come for sweet tea and snicker doodles to West Virginia! I have some in an album and lots saved to my laptop. Seriously, I hope to create a webpage. Any suggestions??
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
You are kidding, right? I have been a member of the UHH for about a week or so. I had to use that magnifying glass to read and RE-READ the message that I placed. YAY ME! I joined to increase my photography skills, surround myself with individuals that share my enthusiasm for camera work and grow as a photographer. I appreciate those that voted and each of you that will cross my path in the days ahead and make me into the photographer I desire to be.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Approximately 15 years ago, I snapped a shot that is near perfect. It has remained in my mind all these years. I knew there were more shots such as that in me. I have devoted myself to this passion since my 50th birthday in 2013.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
Is a local vo-tech school formal training? I love finding beauty in the ordinary.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
A unique perspective.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I own a Nikon 3200. 18-55mm lens was used. My youngest grandson discovered a picnic basket at our home and wanted to go on a pic-a-nic like Yogi Bear. I had used the magnifying glass earlier in the day to read the phone book. It became his constant companion from that moment on. After lunch, we went for a walk and I was naming the things we encountered and he was intrigued by most everything we strolled upon.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I use Photo Shop Elements. *confession- I am a novice and I occasionally venture to Guided and Expert. Thus the reason I am here with you folks! To learn!
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I loathe Olan Mills photography. The image of a perfect family when, at times, there are ugly secrets behind the fake smiles and the clothing bought just for that photo. (speaking about my story) I wish to capture images of the moments. Not the posed or bogus studio shot, but the child with food on his face, the mother with her head thrown back in laughter, the dad working on the car so he can support his family ..this is REAL. My grandson was simply being a curious and inquisitive three year old. I captured that.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I am unhappy with the lack of lighting on his face. I know, with time, I may be able to add that with PSE or the correct ISO or camera settings. I often say I have patchwork knowledge, I hope to fill in those empty spaces.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Patience. (Im a work in progress)
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
The little elastic lens cap holders I purchased on eBay. I never know what to do with my lens cap. I have lost 2 in a year. These little inventions hold the cap to the lens. GENIUS!
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I love my 55-300mm. I am able to capture nature and not intrude.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None. See question #7.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Somewhere in my soul, is a novel. Even if no one reads it.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The reason this photo worked? My grandson was looking for the individual rooms in the mushroom, thus giving me time to photograph a precocious and active 3 year old.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yall can come for sweet tea and snicker doodles to West Virginia! I have some in an album and lots saved to my laptop. Seriously, I hope to create a webpage. Any suggestions??
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
You are kidding, right? I have been a member of the UHH for about a week or so. I had to use that magnifying glass to read and RE-READ the message that I placed. YAY ME! I joined to increase my photography skills, surround myself with individuals that share my enthusiasm for camera work and grow as a photographer. I appreciate those that voted and each of you that will cross my path in the days ahead and make me into the photographer I desire to be.
Oct 21, 2014 14:22:55 #
An interview with Coolcameragirl,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've been photographing since I was a teenager, but really got serious in 2001 when I bought my first digital.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No real formal training but lots of seminars, classes here and there, and a camera club. I love macro photography.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The "wow" factor or the surprise in a picture.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon Mark II 5d, wide angle lens, tripod and bracketing.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I used Photomatrix to combine the bracketed pictures, but other than a little lightening, that was it.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My brother is a great photographer and got me into shooting. For the winning shot, I was on a week-long photo trip in Iceland.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Not really.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How much it would cost me!
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My ring flash for my macro lens.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Hard question, I guess my 100mm macro because I'd rather shoot macro than anything else.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Unless it's macro with my ring light, none.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Paint?
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60455347@N06/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've been photographing since I was a teenager, but really got serious in 2001 when I bought my first digital.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No real formal training but lots of seminars, classes here and there, and a camera club. I love macro photography.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The "wow" factor or the surprise in a picture.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon Mark II 5d, wide angle lens, tripod and bracketing.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I used Photomatrix to combine the bracketed pictures, but other than a little lightening, that was it.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My brother is a great photographer and got me into shooting. For the winning shot, I was on a week-long photo trip in Iceland.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Not really.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How much it would cost me!
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My ring flash for my macro lens.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Hard question, I guess my 100mm macro because I'd rather shoot macro than anything else.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Unless it's macro with my ring light, none.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Paint?
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60455347@N06/
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Oct 22, 2014 13:24:07 #
An interview with Harmo,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I started photography about 30 years ago, first as a hobby but in the last 10 years it has become my vocation.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have attended countless workshops and courses. I also view video tutorials constantly.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition, composition, composition.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I shoot Nikon. I used a D700 with a 14 - 24mm 2.8 lens, a Gitzo tripod set low to the ground wit a Really Right Stuff ballhead. We arrived about an hour before sunrise to setup. I took this shot just as the sun was coming up.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes, I post process my images using Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop as well as Nik (now Google) software. Typically I import into a Lightroom catalogue (I have several)do basic editing and for the more complex edits I use Photoshop. Occasionally I'll use Color Effex Pro or
Silver Effex Pro if I'm converting to B&W.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I do all sorts of photography but for me, capturing what I see outside and bringing it into a different space so others can see what I saw is what I like most about landscape photography. As for inspiration, it started with Ansel Adams but includes a number of other photographers including George Lepp.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I don't think I'd change a thing.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
My one regret is not becoming a full time photographer years ago.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My Really Right Stuff ballhead which has proved almost indestructable. It allows me to take pictures a various angles and supports my panoramic work.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
My 2.8 24 - 70mm lens. It 's so versatile and is on my camera 70% of the time.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
It depends on what I'm shooting. For this shot, none, but for other outdoor shots when I want to freeze movement, I use my Nikon SB 900 or my Einstein strobe with a power pack.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I'd be lost! I love the creativity of photography and the fact that it is constantly evolving.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
When composing a shot in Zion, I stepped back from my camera which was on a side of a solid rock hill to get a better perspective of my composition. A gust of wind came up and blew my tripod and camera over backwards onto the rock slab, breaking my lens. I yelled out and people came running thinking I was hurt. My best friend Mark asked if I was OK to which I relied, "I' m OK, I'm insured but my camera isn't!" I wasn't laughing at my response then but I do now.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.gazoorianphotography.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Get out and shoot as much as you can. That is the best way to hone your talent.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I started photography about 30 years ago, first as a hobby but in the last 10 years it has become my vocation.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have attended countless workshops and courses. I also view video tutorials constantly.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition, composition, composition.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I shoot Nikon. I used a D700 with a 14 - 24mm 2.8 lens, a Gitzo tripod set low to the ground wit a Really Right Stuff ballhead. We arrived about an hour before sunrise to setup. I took this shot just as the sun was coming up.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes, I post process my images using Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop as well as Nik (now Google) software. Typically I import into a Lightroom catalogue (I have several)do basic editing and for the more complex edits I use Photoshop. Occasionally I'll use Color Effex Pro or
Silver Effex Pro if I'm converting to B&W.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I do all sorts of photography but for me, capturing what I see outside and bringing it into a different space so others can see what I saw is what I like most about landscape photography. As for inspiration, it started with Ansel Adams but includes a number of other photographers including George Lepp.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I don't think I'd change a thing.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
My one regret is not becoming a full time photographer years ago.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My Really Right Stuff ballhead which has proved almost indestructable. It allows me to take pictures a various angles and supports my panoramic work.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
My 2.8 24 - 70mm lens. It 's so versatile and is on my camera 70% of the time.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
It depends on what I'm shooting. For this shot, none, but for other outdoor shots when I want to freeze movement, I use my Nikon SB 900 or my Einstein strobe with a power pack.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I'd be lost! I love the creativity of photography and the fact that it is constantly evolving.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
When composing a shot in Zion, I stepped back from my camera which was on a side of a solid rock hill to get a better perspective of my composition. A gust of wind came up and blew my tripod and camera over backwards onto the rock slab, breaking my lens. I yelled out and people came running thinking I was hurt. My best friend Mark asked if I was OK to which I relied, "I' m OK, I'm insured but my camera isn't!" I wasn't laughing at my response then but I do now.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.gazoorianphotography.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Get out and shoot as much as you can. That is the best way to hone your talent.
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