WPC 1512 - Multiple Exposure RESULTS
Mar 29, 2015 21:10:43 #
The winners of Multiple Exposure with 57 entries and (360) votes are...
1st place = BigEasy with 10.11 points and (22) votes (2nd) taken (unknown)
2nd place = turtlepond with 9.07 points and (21) votes (1st) taken 2015-02-19
3rd place = qhorse with 8.56 points and (18) votes (1st) taken 2012-12-01
4th place = cat2560 with 7.02 points and (18) votes (1st) taken 2013-04-13
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-294938-1.html
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=162 <
- Click (ratings) to see all the entries at once
Running Totals - Underlined equals multiple time winners
1st = Mobad58, Nosaj, Kalina54, CaptainC, smd25, jcjr8, mcdykes, Nikocarol, O hi O, Photon, Cathy Russ, BigEasy
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse
4th = blackbear, Preachdude, O hi O, Photos by Paula, sedwards3, North West Bob, manattee scrubber, jcjr8, bob44044, melequus, Clasina, cat2560
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1st place = BigEasy with 10.11 points and (22) votes (2nd) taken (unknown)
2nd place = turtlepond with 9.07 points and (21) votes (1st) taken 2015-02-19
3rd place = qhorse with 8.56 points and (18) votes (1st) taken 2012-12-01
4th place = cat2560 with 7.02 points and (18) votes (1st) taken 2013-04-13
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
From VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-294938-1.html
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=162 <
- Click (ratings) to see all the entries at once
Running Totals - Underlined equals multiple time winners
1st = Mobad58, Nosaj, Kalina54, CaptainC, smd25, jcjr8, mcdykes, Nikocarol, O hi O, Photon, Cathy Russ, BigEasy
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse
4th = blackbear, Preachdude, O hi O, Photos by Paula, sedwards3, North West Bob, manattee scrubber, jcjr8, bob44044, melequus, Clasina, cat2560
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"Dancer" This was shot "in camera". 4x5 format ~ Slit-Scan motorrized back High speed MonoBloc II for main images, and Tungsten SpotLight for the Smear
I had so much fun shooting this multiple exposere theme. It worked out great.
Multiple images used
Into the Woods
Mar 29, 2015 21:20:51 #
The quality was excellent this week there are a number of very nice entries which were unlucky not to have placed higher than they did. It is worth taking the time to view all the entries if you haven't already.
Mar 29, 2015 21:23:08 #
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Mar 30, 2015 15:00:53 #
An interview with turtlepond,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I am 65 and have always loved to take photos. I have been a golf course superintendent for over 30 years. I have used a camera to keep track of projects and progress of the golf course.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training. I am on the board of our local Audubon society. So I do mostly bird photography.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The story the photo tells. To me a picture should be telling a story.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I used my canon T2I. For this photo, I used my cheap tripod and a remote. The day I did the shoot was the day after seeing a you tube video on masking using elements 10. It looked like it would be fun to try. I really didn't know what I was doing. I just kind of winged it. I tried to see in my minds eye what the final photo would look like as I was moving from position to position. I sat and tried to imagine the a person sitting next to me.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes, I did some post processing. Not so much of each photo, because the photos looked pretty good right out of the camera. But the masking took a little bit of time.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My sister. She was very much into photography when she was alive. She even did some of her own darkroom developing. This was back in the 80's n 90's. UHH inspired me to take this shot. I enjoy the photo contest that you do weekly. I have submitted photos in the weekly contest in the past and have seen what it takes to take great photos. By the way, thank you for doing this. I know it must take a tremendous amount of time to do. I also have a small group of friends that are photographers. Not professionals, but we learn from each other.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Yes! I think what I would do differently would be the lighting or I should say the position of the sun. I thought it would be a good day. It was perfectly clear sky. But I was so much thinking about what I was going to do that I didn't take into account the sun's location in the sky.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How to use my cameras to their fullest. Understanding ISO, F-stops and shutter speed. Like I said, I have no formal training. I did a lot of shoot adjust the settings and shoot again.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My camera lens.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
ummm!!! I guess my 55-200. I do mostly outdoor/birding shots. Now if you are asking me which lens I wish I had?
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have an inexpensive shoe.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Play golf or recreational kayaking
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I once watched/photographed a river otter attacking a harbor seal and killing it. The otter drug this seal up on the rocks and started eating it's face. Morbid, yes. Mother nature being mother nature, Yes.
I also climbed up a hill to get some photos of my golf course from an elevated view. Never thinking that they would have any value. Well as it turned out, we had heavy rains which cause the local dam to release 10,000 csf of water. This caused flooding to our course. We ended up loosing over a 1,000.000 cubic yards of soil. Since I had the elevated photos of the golf course before the flooding and then climbed back went back the hill and took photos of the course after the flooding. These photos were used by our insurance company to show the lose of turf, golf greens, golf tees, fencing, cart paths, etc. We were able to collect 100 of thousand of dollars through our insurance co.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have photos on "flicker".
Jody Picconi http://www.flickr.com/photos/77429170@N05
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Always take your camera with you when you leave your abode. Being in the right place and time are critical in getting that "one shot". I don't care if I'm just going to the market, I bring my camera.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I am 65 and have always loved to take photos. I have been a golf course superintendent for over 30 years. I have used a camera to keep track of projects and progress of the golf course.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training. I am on the board of our local Audubon society. So I do mostly bird photography.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
The story the photo tells. To me a picture should be telling a story.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I used my canon T2I. For this photo, I used my cheap tripod and a remote. The day I did the shoot was the day after seeing a you tube video on masking using elements 10. It looked like it would be fun to try. I really didn't know what I was doing. I just kind of winged it. I tried to see in my minds eye what the final photo would look like as I was moving from position to position. I sat and tried to imagine the a person sitting next to me.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Yes, I did some post processing. Not so much of each photo, because the photos looked pretty good right out of the camera. But the masking took a little bit of time.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My sister. She was very much into photography when she was alive. She even did some of her own darkroom developing. This was back in the 80's n 90's. UHH inspired me to take this shot. I enjoy the photo contest that you do weekly. I have submitted photos in the weekly contest in the past and have seen what it takes to take great photos. By the way, thank you for doing this. I know it must take a tremendous amount of time to do. I also have a small group of friends that are photographers. Not professionals, but we learn from each other.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Yes! I think what I would do differently would be the lighting or I should say the position of the sun. I thought it would be a good day. It was perfectly clear sky. But I was so much thinking about what I was going to do that I didn't take into account the sun's location in the sky.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How to use my cameras to their fullest. Understanding ISO, F-stops and shutter speed. Like I said, I have no formal training. I did a lot of shoot adjust the settings and shoot again.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My camera lens.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
ummm!!! I guess my 55-200. I do mostly outdoor/birding shots. Now if you are asking me which lens I wish I had?
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have an inexpensive shoe.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Play golf or recreational kayaking
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I once watched/photographed a river otter attacking a harbor seal and killing it. The otter drug this seal up on the rocks and started eating it's face. Morbid, yes. Mother nature being mother nature, Yes.
I also climbed up a hill to get some photos of my golf course from an elevated view. Never thinking that they would have any value. Well as it turned out, we had heavy rains which cause the local dam to release 10,000 csf of water. This caused flooding to our course. We ended up loosing over a 1,000.000 cubic yards of soil. Since I had the elevated photos of the golf course before the flooding and then climbed back went back the hill and took photos of the course after the flooding. These photos were used by our insurance company to show the lose of turf, golf greens, golf tees, fencing, cart paths, etc. We were able to collect 100 of thousand of dollars through our insurance co.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have photos on "flicker".
Jody Picconi http://www.flickr.com/photos/77429170@N05
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Always take your camera with you when you leave your abode. Being in the right place and time are critical in getting that "one shot". I don't care if I'm just going to the market, I bring my camera.
Mar 30, 2015 15:02:30 #
An interview with qhorse,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I got sort of serious about it about 5 years ago
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I took a course in 35 mm at a tech school about 30 yrs ago
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
after you decide on the composition, lighting, rule of thirds, sharp focus, I think it's a matter of opinion and subject matter. (that's a guess on my part, it's all subjective )
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I was using a Canon my daughter gave to me after upgrading her equipment, an EOS Rebel. No special set up, my neighbor is a horse instructor and I was playing around trying to get some shots for her. Roddy, the chestnut gelding, was in a great mood and wanted to play. I got a couple of good shots, stacked and blended them in photoshop C3, I was fortunate it turned out looking pretty good.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do post process, lightroom for culling and adjustments to exposure and focus. Then to photoshop C3 to tweak and add watermark.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I love horses, always have, it was a great opportunity to play with my camera. My daughter and just the beauty that surrounds me have influenced me. I am always trying to capture the magnificence of my surrounds, sometimes you can get lucky and get a nice capture.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
This shot? Sure, I would probably have been more particular about the time of day and the background. But this was a fun day, we were both playing, me with my camera and my neighbor with her horse. It just fell together despite my lack of planning!
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
There are days when you will delete every shot you take because they are not what you were trying to capture. You always learn from every single click of the shutter, sometimes it's what not to do rather than what to do, those lessons are just as important, for me they have been many times been more important/instructive.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
tripod/ 70-250 zoom
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
70-250 lens, I use it all the time, all the time!!!
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I am just beginning to learn about lighting, so right now I take one external flash which is in my camera bag but I haven't really used it yet.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I do a lot of paper crafting, a little drawing.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Many years ago when my husband and I were headed to CA we stopped at the Grand Canyon. I had a 35 mm and took what seemed like a hundred pictures. It never occurred to me I had an endless roll of film that just kept taking photos. You guessed it, there was no film in the camera and I came home without one photo of the Grand Canyon, didn't realize it until I opened the back of the camera and it was empty!!
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.facebook.com/donna.c.moore.10/media_set?set=a.2392313970918.2115527.1342973314&type=3
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
don't become discouraged, that "perfect" shot is out there!!
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I got sort of serious about it about 5 years ago
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I took a course in 35 mm at a tech school about 30 yrs ago
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
after you decide on the composition, lighting, rule of thirds, sharp focus, I think it's a matter of opinion and subject matter. (that's a guess on my part, it's all subjective )
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I was using a Canon my daughter gave to me after upgrading her equipment, an EOS Rebel. No special set up, my neighbor is a horse instructor and I was playing around trying to get some shots for her. Roddy, the chestnut gelding, was in a great mood and wanted to play. I got a couple of good shots, stacked and blended them in photoshop C3, I was fortunate it turned out looking pretty good.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do post process, lightroom for culling and adjustments to exposure and focus. Then to photoshop C3 to tweak and add watermark.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I love horses, always have, it was a great opportunity to play with my camera. My daughter and just the beauty that surrounds me have influenced me. I am always trying to capture the magnificence of my surrounds, sometimes you can get lucky and get a nice capture.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
This shot? Sure, I would probably have been more particular about the time of day and the background. But this was a fun day, we were both playing, me with my camera and my neighbor with her horse. It just fell together despite my lack of planning!
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
There are days when you will delete every shot you take because they are not what you were trying to capture. You always learn from every single click of the shutter, sometimes it's what not to do rather than what to do, those lessons are just as important, for me they have been many times been more important/instructive.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
tripod/ 70-250 zoom
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
70-250 lens, I use it all the time, all the time!!!
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I am just beginning to learn about lighting, so right now I take one external flash which is in my camera bag but I haven't really used it yet.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I do a lot of paper crafting, a little drawing.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Many years ago when my husband and I were headed to CA we stopped at the Grand Canyon. I had a 35 mm and took what seemed like a hundred pictures. It never occurred to me I had an endless roll of film that just kept taking photos. You guessed it, there was no film in the camera and I came home without one photo of the Grand Canyon, didn't realize it until I opened the back of the camera and it was empty!!
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
http://www.facebook.com/donna.c.moore.10/media_set?set=a.2392313970918.2115527.1342973314&type=3
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
don't become discouraged, that "perfect" shot is out there!!
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