WPC 1449 - Portrait RESULTS
Dec 12, 2014 23:54:41 #
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The winners of Portrait with 235 entries and (599) votes are...
1st place = alissaspieces with 6.58 points and (19) votes (4th) taken 2014-11-12
2nd place = bob44044 with 4.71 points and (10) votes (3rd) taken 2013-08-19
3rd place = willowpix with 4.35 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2012-01-12
4th place = Atchy with 4.33 points and (7) votes (1st) 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=147 <
- 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, BeaverNewby, Judy1900, alissaspieces
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, wowbmw, wowbmw, bob44044
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, ajnorby, melequus, willowpix
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, abby, CEAA, Atchy
The winners of Portrait with 235 entries and (599) votes are...
1st place = alissaspieces with 6.58 points and (19) votes (4th) taken 2014-11-12
2nd place = bob44044 with 4.71 points and (10) votes (3rd) taken 2013-08-19
3rd place = willowpix with 4.35 points and (14) votes (1st) taken 2012-01-12
4th place = Atchy with 4.33 points and (7) votes (1st) 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=147 <
- 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, BeaverNewby, Judy1900, alissaspieces
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, wowbmw, wowbmw, bob44044
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, ajnorby, melequus, willowpix
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, abby, CEAA, Atchy
Snow Angel
An Old Cowpoke
In the sheepskin
Bearded man
Dec 13, 2014 00:06:57 #
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Dec 13, 2014 14:27:09 #
An interview with willowpix,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've always had an interest in taking pictures and wanted to have pictures worthy of hanging on the wall. I shot film, but I didn't get really serious until I finally broke down and went digital with a Canon 40D. Once I bought the camera, I didn't have the cost barrier of film development any longer and it freed me to experiment and through the trial and error method, became a little better.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training. I started reading library books and then wanted my own books, so went to the bookstore. From there, I hit the "on line" stuff pretty heavily. Primarily I do people, but I really love landscape as well.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
There are so many genres, that from a technical perspective, I don't think that's an easy answer. From a broad perspective, it's what I call the WOW factor. No matter the style, or subject, when you look and the picture and your response is WOW. It's beyond the technical and into the visceral. There is the creative aspect, which give us something beyond the norm. There is a story, and beneath it is the high technical quality. That's not to take away from the fact that sometimes everything falls together and you simply get delightfully surprise regardless of your intent.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? For this picture, I used a Canon 60D with two 580 EX speed lights remotely fired through umbrellas.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I shoot in RAW, so always post process. I use PS, so first, I get the color balance to where I want it, then start working the sliders, especially the blacks and highlights to get the base of what I'm looking for. Once I've made the RAW adjustments, I start removing blemishes, brightening the eyes, if they seem to be shadowed. In this instance, I thought the picture could benefit from post processing through Portrait Professional, but that software is not necessarily a part of my normal work flow.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
That is a hard one to pin down, but I really enjoy the old Dutch Masters' style of lighting. I have no talent as a painter, but I know what I like. From an inspirational perspective, I was simply working to get some reasonably good pictures of my grandkids and my wife said, "Let's wrap the kids in our sheepskin. It might look cute." We did, and it worked.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope, I would't change a thing. I'm pleased with the picture as it is.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That's tough, because there is so much to learn from a technical perspective. But as a beginner, I wish I knew a really good photographer, who could guide me. With that in mind, I try to always be in a teaching mode when I'm with others who express an interest in photography. I hate to think of how many people have not delved into a delightful hobby because of some elitist attitudes of those who are part of the "in" crowd. I try to really watch my attitude and strongly encourage the "point and shoot" folks too.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My pocket wizard and flash set up, which let's me fire an off camera flash.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
That's tough. In events, my 70-200 f2.8 lens is the one I go to the most, because it allows me to be a part of what's going on, and yet be far enough away that I'm not a distraction. I also am quite fond of my 16-35 f2.8, which get me perspectives that are a bit more "artsy". Both are Canon.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
If am doing an on site shoot for some thing like senior pictures, I carry along a couple speed lights I put on stands. That make them easy to move. I fire remotely with Picket wizards. I put diffusers on them for a better quality of light. I also like using studio lights, because of the consistency once things are in place. So, the really important thing is to take my wife who is not only a good VAL (Voice Activated Lightstand), but is helpful in seeing shots I should take.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I also enjoy woodworking.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Actually, it's a caution to photographers. The military calls it Situation Awareness. Know where you are and where everyone and everything else is. It prevents you from tripping over wires, running into other people, falling down steps, or crashing into wedding decorations...
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://willowpixphotography.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
As with any other craft, Practice, Practice, Practice, and with that practice, keep trying new things.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I've always had an interest in taking pictures and wanted to have pictures worthy of hanging on the wall. I shot film, but I didn't get really serious until I finally broke down and went digital with a Canon 40D. Once I bought the camera, I didn't have the cost barrier of film development any longer and it freed me to experiment and through the trial and error method, became a little better.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training. I started reading library books and then wanted my own books, so went to the bookstore. From there, I hit the "on line" stuff pretty heavily. Primarily I do people, but I really love landscape as well.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
There are so many genres, that from a technical perspective, I don't think that's an easy answer. From a broad perspective, it's what I call the WOW factor. No matter the style, or subject, when you look and the picture and your response is WOW. It's beyond the technical and into the visceral. There is the creative aspect, which give us something beyond the norm. There is a story, and beneath it is the high technical quality. That's not to take away from the fact that sometimes everything falls together and you simply get delightfully surprise regardless of your intent.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? For this picture, I used a Canon 60D with two 580 EX speed lights remotely fired through umbrellas.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I shoot in RAW, so always post process. I use PS, so first, I get the color balance to where I want it, then start working the sliders, especially the blacks and highlights to get the base of what I'm looking for. Once I've made the RAW adjustments, I start removing blemishes, brightening the eyes, if they seem to be shadowed. In this instance, I thought the picture could benefit from post processing through Portrait Professional, but that software is not necessarily a part of my normal work flow.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
That is a hard one to pin down, but I really enjoy the old Dutch Masters' style of lighting. I have no talent as a painter, but I know what I like. From an inspirational perspective, I was simply working to get some reasonably good pictures of my grandkids and my wife said, "Let's wrap the kids in our sheepskin. It might look cute." We did, and it worked.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope, I would't change a thing. I'm pleased with the picture as it is.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That's tough, because there is so much to learn from a technical perspective. But as a beginner, I wish I knew a really good photographer, who could guide me. With that in mind, I try to always be in a teaching mode when I'm with others who express an interest in photography. I hate to think of how many people have not delved into a delightful hobby because of some elitist attitudes of those who are part of the "in" crowd. I try to really watch my attitude and strongly encourage the "point and shoot" folks too.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My pocket wizard and flash set up, which let's me fire an off camera flash.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
That's tough. In events, my 70-200 f2.8 lens is the one I go to the most, because it allows me to be a part of what's going on, and yet be far enough away that I'm not a distraction. I also am quite fond of my 16-35 f2.8, which get me perspectives that are a bit more "artsy". Both are Canon.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
If am doing an on site shoot for some thing like senior pictures, I carry along a couple speed lights I put on stands. That make them easy to move. I fire remotely with Picket wizards. I put diffusers on them for a better quality of light. I also like using studio lights, because of the consistency once things are in place. So, the really important thing is to take my wife who is not only a good VAL (Voice Activated Lightstand), but is helpful in seeing shots I should take.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I also enjoy woodworking.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Actually, it's a caution to photographers. The military calls it Situation Awareness. Know where you are and where everyone and everything else is. It prevents you from tripping over wires, running into other people, falling down steps, or crashing into wedding decorations...
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://willowpixphotography.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
As with any other craft, Practice, Practice, Practice, and with that practice, keep trying new things.
Dec 14, 2014 14:11:05 #
An interview with alissaspieces,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I have been doing it for 2.5 years. A family trip to Italy sparked this passion of mine.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have taken continuing education courses, workshops at a local photography store and some online courses. But mostly I have read a lot, watched videos and experimented. I experiment with all types of photography- macro, landscape, portrait. I can't say that I have a favorite at this point.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
One that makes me stop and want to keep looking at it.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
This was natural light just before sunset and I used my nikon d7100 and an 80-200 2.8 mm lens. This little muchnkin was tired and not willing to sit or stay in one position so I was doing a lot of following and shooting.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes- I start out processing in lightroom and recently have been teaching myself photoshop. This photo was then further edited in photoshop.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I am influenced by looking at photographs online via UHH and other sites and seeing what I like and what pulls me in.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
No- I was very happy with this photo.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I don't really know...learning photography is a process of building knowledge upon knowledge. I just wish I would have known that I would love this when I was younger.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Depends upon the situation- sometimes a strong ND filter for slowing down shutter speed, sometimes my speedlight and umbrella. Really depends.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Love my 85mm portrait lens but I have to say the 80-200 2.8 nikon lens is also fantastic.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Outdoors I use 1-2 speedlights in umbrellas and indoors I use the speedlights in a softbox and I also use my amazing 5 in one reflector.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Not sure
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.alissabethphoto.com and http://www.alissabeth.weebly.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Do what you love, be passionate, stay humble and never stop learning!
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I have been doing it for 2.5 years. A family trip to Italy sparked this passion of mine.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have taken continuing education courses, workshops at a local photography store and some online courses. But mostly I have read a lot, watched videos and experimented. I experiment with all types of photography- macro, landscape, portrait. I can't say that I have a favorite at this point.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
One that makes me stop and want to keep looking at it.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
This was natural light just before sunset and I used my nikon d7100 and an 80-200 2.8 mm lens. This little muchnkin was tired and not willing to sit or stay in one position so I was doing a lot of following and shooting.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes- I start out processing in lightroom and recently have been teaching myself photoshop. This photo was then further edited in photoshop.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I am influenced by looking at photographs online via UHH and other sites and seeing what I like and what pulls me in.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
No- I was very happy with this photo.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I don't really know...learning photography is a process of building knowledge upon knowledge. I just wish I would have known that I would love this when I was younger.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Depends upon the situation- sometimes a strong ND filter for slowing down shutter speed, sometimes my speedlight and umbrella. Really depends.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Love my 85mm portrait lens but I have to say the 80-200 2.8 nikon lens is also fantastic.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Outdoors I use 1-2 speedlights in umbrellas and indoors I use the speedlights in a softbox and I also use my amazing 5 in one reflector.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Not sure
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.alissabethphoto.com and http://www.alissabeth.weebly.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Do what you love, be passionate, stay humble and never stop learning!
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