WPC 1518 - Big Sky RESULTS
May 9, 2015 13:53:16 #
The winners of Big Sky with entries and (377) votes are...
1st place = BasqueLady with 5.49 points and (9) votes (2nd) taken 2014-05-17
2nd place = walbee with 4.61 points and (11) votes (1st) taken 2014-03-23
3rd place = melequus with 3.74 points and (8) votes (3rd) taken 2015-03-13
4th place = chantel with 3.72 points and (7) votes (1st) taken 2014-04-17
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=168 <
- 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, BasqueLady, wowbmw, jim hill, Schwabo, Richtiger, BasqueLady
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, jvcookies, Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse, louelke, Jeep for Larry, DavidT, rgschini, John P Black, melequus
4th = blackbear, Preachdude, O hi O, Photos by Paula, sedwards3, North West Bob, manattee scrubber, jcjr8, bob44044, melequus, Clasina, cat2560, DavidT, plessner, Kalskag2, Just Ducky, Pixelpixie88, chantel
1st place = BasqueLady with 5.49 points and (9) votes (2nd) taken 2014-05-17
2nd place = walbee with 4.61 points and (11) votes (1st) taken 2014-03-23
3rd place = melequus with 3.74 points and (8) votes (3rd) taken 2015-03-13
4th place = chantel with 3.72 points and (7) votes (1st) taken 2014-04-17
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=168 <
- 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, BasqueLady, wowbmw, jim hill, Schwabo, Richtiger, BasqueLady
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, jvcookies, Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse, louelke, Jeep for Larry, DavidT, rgschini, John P Black, melequus
4th = blackbear, Preachdude, O hi O, Photos by Paula, sedwards3, North West Bob, manattee scrubber, jcjr8, bob44044, melequus, Clasina, cat2560, DavidT, plessner, Kalskag2, Just Ducky, Pixelpixie88, chantel
Wind clouds over Mt Saint Helens
Big Night Sky Shows Rare Aurora Colors
Merritt Island, Florida
Big Utah sky on our way to Capital Reef National Park
May 9, 2015 14:04:53 #
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May 9, 2015 17:17:24 #
An interview with walbee,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Started when digital took off.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No training Mostly travel photos
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Unusual subject or catching something commonplace in a unique way.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nikon 5200 and Sony DCS with 30 X zoom. When time permits I will switch to a long lens on the Nikon. Often get a better picture with the Sony because of some special features.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Mostly in Picasa
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My father took great landscape slides comparable to many in Nat Geo. This was a peak Aurora year so spent more time out at night.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I am 72, but still work. I would still like to find time to take some classes because I am going to retire soon and travel more.
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?
Post processing programs.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would like a single lens that covers 35 or less to 300 or more. I carry two cameras that cover 18-55 and the Sony from about 25 to over 300 (30x optical and more using digital). I have take the same shot with the Sony and the Nikon at full zoom, and get about the same quality with both.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None
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? http://picasaweb.google.com/vantravel
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I take the very back of the bus when I tour with groups and shoot from both sides. I get a few great shots that no one else gets and delete most of them. Keeps me busy for the hours on the road when touring.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Started when digital took off.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No training Mostly travel photos
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Unusual subject or catching something commonplace in a unique way.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nikon 5200 and Sony DCS with 30 X zoom. When time permits I will switch to a long lens on the Nikon. Often get a better picture with the Sony because of some special features.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Mostly in Picasa
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My father took great landscape slides comparable to many in Nat Geo. This was a peak Aurora year so spent more time out at night.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I am 72, but still work. I would still like to find time to take some classes because I am going to retire soon and travel more.
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?
Post processing programs.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would like a single lens that covers 35 or less to 300 or more. I carry two cameras that cover 18-55 and the Sony from about 25 to over 300 (30x optical and more using digital). I have take the same shot with the Sony and the Nikon at full zoom, and get about the same quality with both.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None
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? http://picasaweb.google.com/vantravel
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I take the very back of the bus when I tour with groups and shoot from both sides. I get a few great shots that no one else gets and delete most of them. Keeps me busy for the hours on the road when touring.
May 10, 2015 19:35:02 #
I think there were some great sky photos shown. Everyone should be proud of their shots.
May 10, 2015 19:56:55 #
dragonswing wrote:
I think there were some great sky photos shown. Everyone should be proud of their shots.
Amen! S-
May 10, 2015 22:12:36 #
An interview with BasqueLady,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
40 years
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon 1ds III Canon 24-105 L lens. 1/20S F22 ISO 100
The biggest problem was the wind blowing the flowers.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Lightroom opened up the showers closed the highlights. Used the radial filters.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Serge Ramelli
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?
More knowledge about Lightroom and Photoshop
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My lens
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I love my Canon 800MM telephoto.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have studio strobe set plus four speed light and pocket wizards.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Wood working
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not really
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Flickr under BasqueLady http://www.flickr.com/photos/basque_lady_photography
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
always shoot Raw and post process your images
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
40 years
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon 1ds III Canon 24-105 L lens. 1/20S F22 ISO 100
The biggest problem was the wind blowing the flowers.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Lightroom opened up the showers closed the highlights. Used the radial filters.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Serge Ramelli
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?
More knowledge about Lightroom and Photoshop
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My lens
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I love my Canon 800MM telephoto.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have studio strobe set plus four speed light and pocket wizards.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Wood working
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not really
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Flickr under BasqueLady http://www.flickr.com/photos/basque_lady_photography
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
always shoot Raw and post process your images
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