WPC 1446 - Orton Effect RESULT
Nov 22, 2014 03:10:30 #
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-261680-1.html
The winners of Orton Effect with 84 entries and (366) votes are...
1st place = Aussiecan with 16.70 points and (31) votes (1st) taken 2014-03-24
2nd place = KWKathy with 7.58 points and (11) votes (4th) taken 2014-11-15
3rd place = Allen Hirsch with 7.14 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2012-04-22
4th place = sleepydrdr with 6.81 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2014-01-11
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=144 <
- 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, YPhotoGuy, aerials, Fuzzycoach, grubnide, Aussiecan
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, coach44, Cooper45, KWKathy, John1286, KWKathy
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, MontanaTrace, mrjcall, photomomma, erickter, Allen Hirsch
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, fjrwillie, Bobster, RJM, mrjcall, sleepydrdr
The winners of Orton Effect with 84 entries and (366) votes are...
1st place = Aussiecan with 16.70 points and (31) votes (1st) taken 2014-03-24
2nd place = KWKathy with 7.58 points and (11) votes (4th) taken 2014-11-15
3rd place = Allen Hirsch with 7.14 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2012-04-22
4th place = sleepydrdr with 6.81 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2014-01-11
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=144 <
- 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, YPhotoGuy, aerials, Fuzzycoach, grubnide, Aussiecan
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, coach44, Cooper45, KWKathy, John1286, KWKathy
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, MontanaTrace, mrjcall, photomomma, erickter, Allen Hirsch
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, fjrwillie, Bobster, RJM, mrjcall, sleepydrdr
dreaming..
Osprey
Dreamy Plantation swamp landscape
Misty stream
Nov 22, 2014 03:19:34 #
To help this weeks Photo Critique Volunteer please visit http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-262207-1.html
Nov 22, 2014 12:06:31 #
An interview with Allen Hirsch,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I had my interest in photography rekindled in 2007 by a trip to Malawi and Zambia. I took a sophisticated digital point-and-shoot on that trip, and when I got back, got my first DSLR, set up bird feeders in my yard, and got hooked.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I still do more bird photography than any other subject, but have done more landscapes the last couple years, and also have done some sports. I've done a couple short workshops, but I'm mostly self-taught, thanks to the internet and forums like UHH.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The "wow" factor for me in a photo usually comes from the combination of composition and light.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I use a couple Canon 50Ds and have a 40D (which is what I started with 7 years ago). This image was taken with my 50D and Canon 17-55 lens. (I have a couple long lenses, a 400L and a 500L for bird photography.)
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I started out using Elements, then got Photoshop, but now do 97% of my pp work in Lightroom. The Orton effect on this image was created in Lightroom.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My bird photography has been influenced by Art Morris, and my landscapes and night photography have been influenced by Michael Frye. I also belong to a local camera club. The club's image competitions (and judging critiques) have helped me "see" better compositions, and improve my photography. A visit to South Carolina's plantations gave me an opportunity to see landscapes like this that I've not photographed before.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Maybe I should have entered contests here at UHH before - I've been a forum member since Feb, but this is the first time I've entered the weekly contest. I only did so after seeing the Orton effect thread, and realizing one of my swamp landscapes would lend itself well to that effect.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I've been lucky to acquire good glass, nearly all of it used - the glass lasts forever, the camera body is a computer chip that gets technologically obsolete over time (although I stick with my camera bodies nearly forever, too). I wish I'd learned about Lightroom sooner - LR 3 was the first version I used.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My Gitzo tripod (bought used) is essential for bird photography and night photography (or any other long exposures).
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
One lens is tough, since I need very different lenses, depending on what I'm shooting (wide for landscape, long for birds & wildlife, fast for sports, etc). But if I could only take one lens, it's probably my Canon 70-200L f2.8, since it's fast, sharp, and pretty versatile.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I normally don't take lighting equipment with me - shoot 99% with natural light.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Photography is the only "artistic/creative" thing I do - it probably appeals to me because of the technical element in it, combined with the creative. Not sure there's another hobby for me that could replace it.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Photography is the only "artistic/creative" thing I do - it probably appeals to me because of the technical element in it, combined with the creative. Not sure there's another hobby for me that could replace it.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have a website: http://allenh.zenfolio.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep shooting, practicing, and learning. Most of my bird images come from patience and practice. I always say, the longer I shoot, the luckier I get (because luck is preparation meeting opportunity).
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I had my interest in photography rekindled in 2007 by a trip to Malawi and Zambia. I took a sophisticated digital point-and-shoot on that trip, and when I got back, got my first DSLR, set up bird feeders in my yard, and got hooked.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I still do more bird photography than any other subject, but have done more landscapes the last couple years, and also have done some sports. I've done a couple short workshops, but I'm mostly self-taught, thanks to the internet and forums like UHH.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The "wow" factor for me in a photo usually comes from the combination of composition and light.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I use a couple Canon 50Ds and have a 40D (which is what I started with 7 years ago). This image was taken with my 50D and Canon 17-55 lens. (I have a couple long lenses, a 400L and a 500L for bird photography.)
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I started out using Elements, then got Photoshop, but now do 97% of my pp work in Lightroom. The Orton effect on this image was created in Lightroom.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My bird photography has been influenced by Art Morris, and my landscapes and night photography have been influenced by Michael Frye. I also belong to a local camera club. The club's image competitions (and judging critiques) have helped me "see" better compositions, and improve my photography. A visit to South Carolina's plantations gave me an opportunity to see landscapes like this that I've not photographed before.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Maybe I should have entered contests here at UHH before - I've been a forum member since Feb, but this is the first time I've entered the weekly contest. I only did so after seeing the Orton effect thread, and realizing one of my swamp landscapes would lend itself well to that effect.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I've been lucky to acquire good glass, nearly all of it used - the glass lasts forever, the camera body is a computer chip that gets technologically obsolete over time (although I stick with my camera bodies nearly forever, too). I wish I'd learned about Lightroom sooner - LR 3 was the first version I used.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My Gitzo tripod (bought used) is essential for bird photography and night photography (or any other long exposures).
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
One lens is tough, since I need very different lenses, depending on what I'm shooting (wide for landscape, long for birds & wildlife, fast for sports, etc). But if I could only take one lens, it's probably my Canon 70-200L f2.8, since it's fast, sharp, and pretty versatile.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I normally don't take lighting equipment with me - shoot 99% with natural light.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Photography is the only "artistic/creative" thing I do - it probably appeals to me because of the technical element in it, combined with the creative. Not sure there's another hobby for me that could replace it.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Photography is the only "artistic/creative" thing I do - it probably appeals to me because of the technical element in it, combined with the creative. Not sure there's another hobby for me that could replace it.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have a website: http://allenh.zenfolio.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep shooting, practicing, and learning. Most of my bird images come from patience and practice. I always say, the longer I shoot, the luckier I get (because luck is preparation meeting opportunity).
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