WPC 1519 - Mom RESULTS
May 16, 2015 09:48:51 #
The winners of Mom with 85 entries and (362) votes are...
1st place = photoshack with 8.34 points and (15) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
2nd place = mopinia with 5.79 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2013-03-09
3rd place = jvcookies with 5.37 points and (17) votes (2nd) taken 2015-03-11
4th place = dragonswing with 4.22 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2011-07-11
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=169 <
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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, photoshack
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee, mopinia
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse, louelke, Jeep for Larry, DavidT, rgschini, John P Black, melequus, [/u]jvcookies[/u]
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, dragonswing
1st place = photoshack with 8.34 points and (15) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
2nd place = mopinia with 5.79 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2013-03-09
3rd place = jvcookies with 5.37 points and (17) votes (2nd) taken 2015-03-11
4th place = dragonswing with 4.22 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2011-07-11
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=169 <
- 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, photoshack
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee, mopinia
3rd = LovePhotography330, fjrwillie, KTJohnson, Bushpilot, garthurdavis, LovePhotography330, Skip Murphy, roxiemarty, jcjr8, jcjr8, (removed), qhorse, louelke, Jeep for Larry, DavidT, rgschini, John P Black, melequus, [/u]jvcookies[/u]
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, dragonswing
Life Starts Here - this lovely Mom weeks away from giving birth to her son
Mother and son
PURE JOY..EYE TO EYE WITH MOMMY
female mallard with her ducklings shortly before she chased a male away
May 16, 2015 09:56:50 #
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May 17, 2015 15:16:39 #
[quote=St3v3M]The winners of Mom with 85 entries and (362) votes are...
1st place = photoshack with 8.34 points and (15) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
2nd place = mopinia with 5.79 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2013-03-09
3rd place = jvcookies with 5.37 points and (17) votes (2nd) taken 2015-03-11
4th place = dragonswing with 4.22 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2011-07-11
[quote]
How does 15 votes earn 8.34 points, while 17 votes earns only 5.79 and 5.34 points. How is the grading done?
1st place = photoshack with 8.34 points and (15) votes (1st) taken (Unknown)
2nd place = mopinia with 5.79 points and (17) votes (1st) taken 2013-03-09
3rd place = jvcookies with 5.37 points and (17) votes (2nd) taken 2015-03-11
4th place = dragonswing with 4.22 points and (10) votes (1st) taken 2011-07-11
[quote]
How does 15 votes earn 8.34 points, while 17 votes earns only 5.79 and 5.34 points. How is the grading done?
May 18, 2015 00:31:25 #
John_F wrote:
How does 15 votes earn 8.34 points, while 17 votes earns only 5.79 and 5.34 points. How is the grading done?
How does 15 votes earn 8.34 points, while 17 votes earns only 5.79 and 5.34 points. How is the grading done?
From WPC 1519 - Mom VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-308123-1.html
- Please note the way voting works
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-1-1.html#98691
- scroll down to Voting
You can vote as many times as you like, but only have one (1) voting point.
If you vote for multiple entries, your (1) point gets divided among them all.
May 18, 2015 20:51:09 #
St3v3M wrote:
From WPC 1519 - Mom VOTING http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-308123-1.html
- Please note the way voting works
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-1-1.html#98691
- scroll down to Voting
You can vote as many times as you like, but only have one (1) voting point.
If you vote for multiple entries, your (1) point gets divided among them all.
- Please note the way voting works
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-1-1.html#98691
- scroll down to Voting
You can vote as many times as you like, but only have one (1) voting point.
If you vote for multiple entries, your (1) point gets divided among them all.
Thanks for the clarification. Now I understand.
May 22, 2015 00:27:41 #
An interview with photoshack,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
- Since I was a teenager; I had a crush on my tennis partner and photographed her with my dad's old rangefinder. She let me down easy, but the love of photography stayed with me. I'm 55 so this was 38 years ago.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I taught myself quite a bit, then took a black and white photography course at nightschool when I was with a flight test program at PAX River Naval Airstation. I was probably the oldest student; other students had photos of barns, cars and woods; I had nudes. I aced the class.
Since then I was a PPA member and did a series of seminars, and have done self-study on my own.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Well, if it can catch your eye when it is viewed the size of a postage stamp, it has the makings of a great image. The composition makes the difference, seeing what you are supposed to see and not seeing what is irrelevant. Great use of depth of field is key for most work I think. And drama in an image is exciting to me; putting shadows in the right places is just as important as composition I feel.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
My photography for the past 10 years has been with Canon EOS system, and typically using Paul C. Buff strobes. I use softboxes with grids to keep the light from going where it shouldn't. I typically will shoot with just enough depth of field to cover face and shoulders, trying to make the subject pop from the background.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Nowadays you must post process digital images to get anything that resembles what your eyes saw My process is a. import all raw files into lightroom, b. do a pass through to reject obvious duds by hitting "x", c. take a pass through for "interesting" by hitting 1 (makes a 1 star rating), d. take a second pass after filtering to the 1 stars, and mark 2 for the ones I want to adjust and finish for print, then filter on 2 so I am only looking at those. This weaning process takes very little time depending on how large a shoot. From there, I add clarity, warm it up, or whatever works depending on the image. Often portraits require a warming white balance adjustment, and punch up Vibrance. Landscapes, much more vibrance, a bit more saturation, and add more Clarity. I do make presets for various "film simulations".
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Honestly, without a formal art degree I'd say my work has been influenced mostly by what I see every day versus a study of a particular photographer and his works. I like looking at my own work, and I like looking at the work of others. There are so many wonderful photographers out there. I do very much like Henri Cartier-Bresson for his street work.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I would go to Pasadena Art Center and make my career in art.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I wish I knew that this was going to be the single most gratifying thing I could do, and that I could go to art school and make a career of it.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My computer. Really, I cannot do without this Mac, Lightroom and Photoshop.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Oooh...I'd love the 500mm f4. I can't justify the cost, but that lens is the best for shooting those far away things that I'm trying now to get good at.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Well, if I'm doing a shoot with an assistant I prefer to take an Einstein strobe with battery pack, light stand and beauty dish. If it's just me, I'd take the TTL speedlight and stand.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
This is a scary question for me. The thought of going blind so I couldn't see photographs again is just too much to bear. I suppose I'd try music, but I have no skill there.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
While in Kings Canyon, Sequoia National park I had a bear break into my car by smashing the window, rip out the back seat to get at an orange peel in the trunk. I wish I had been around to take the photos of that bear!
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes, please! http://www.weathermon.com and http://www.viewbug.com/member/photoshack
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I think that to be very good at photography you have to practice...every day if you can. No photographer is too good to practice. Failure can be inspiration in itself when you experiment, but have to try it again to nail it.
Thank you...
vin
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
- Since I was a teenager; I had a crush on my tennis partner and photographed her with my dad's old rangefinder. She let me down easy, but the love of photography stayed with me. I'm 55 so this was 38 years ago.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I taught myself quite a bit, then took a black and white photography course at nightschool when I was with a flight test program at PAX River Naval Airstation. I was probably the oldest student; other students had photos of barns, cars and woods; I had nudes. I aced the class.
Since then I was a PPA member and did a series of seminars, and have done self-study on my own.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Well, if it can catch your eye when it is viewed the size of a postage stamp, it has the makings of a great image. The composition makes the difference, seeing what you are supposed to see and not seeing what is irrelevant. Great use of depth of field is key for most work I think. And drama in an image is exciting to me; putting shadows in the right places is just as important as composition I feel.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
My photography for the past 10 years has been with Canon EOS system, and typically using Paul C. Buff strobes. I use softboxes with grids to keep the light from going where it shouldn't. I typically will shoot with just enough depth of field to cover face and shoulders, trying to make the subject pop from the background.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Nowadays you must post process digital images to get anything that resembles what your eyes saw My process is a. import all raw files into lightroom, b. do a pass through to reject obvious duds by hitting "x", c. take a pass through for "interesting" by hitting 1 (makes a 1 star rating), d. take a second pass after filtering to the 1 stars, and mark 2 for the ones I want to adjust and finish for print, then filter on 2 so I am only looking at those. This weaning process takes very little time depending on how large a shoot. From there, I add clarity, warm it up, or whatever works depending on the image. Often portraits require a warming white balance adjustment, and punch up Vibrance. Landscapes, much more vibrance, a bit more saturation, and add more Clarity. I do make presets for various "film simulations".
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Honestly, without a formal art degree I'd say my work has been influenced mostly by what I see every day versus a study of a particular photographer and his works. I like looking at my own work, and I like looking at the work of others. There are so many wonderful photographers out there. I do very much like Henri Cartier-Bresson for his street work.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I would go to Pasadena Art Center and make my career in art.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I wish I knew that this was going to be the single most gratifying thing I could do, and that I could go to art school and make a career of it.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My computer. Really, I cannot do without this Mac, Lightroom and Photoshop.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Oooh...I'd love the 500mm f4. I can't justify the cost, but that lens is the best for shooting those far away things that I'm trying now to get good at.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Well, if I'm doing a shoot with an assistant I prefer to take an Einstein strobe with battery pack, light stand and beauty dish. If it's just me, I'd take the TTL speedlight and stand.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
This is a scary question for me. The thought of going blind so I couldn't see photographs again is just too much to bear. I suppose I'd try music, but I have no skill there.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
While in Kings Canyon, Sequoia National park I had a bear break into my car by smashing the window, rip out the back seat to get at an orange peel in the trunk. I wish I had been around to take the photos of that bear!
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes, please! http://www.weathermon.com and http://www.viewbug.com/member/photoshack
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I think that to be very good at photography you have to practice...every day if you can. No photographer is too good to practice. Failure can be inspiration in itself when you experiment, but have to try it again to nail it.
Thank you...
vin
May 22, 2015 00:30:04 #
An interview with mopinia,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Over 20 years. Started w/ slide film and then got into digital 10 years ago.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No formal training. Learned a lot from other photographers. I do mostly people - portraits, candids, events.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition. Rule of 3rds helps out to make an image hold your interest.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
This image was shot using a digital camera 28-70mm lens using 3 strobes - main, fill & background w/ red jell.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I used Lightroom for batch processing then used Photoshop to darken the edges.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Seeing other people's shots on flickr. Very inspiring place to view wonderful images.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
No.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How to compose a picture. Never knew anything about rule of 3rds, composition, etc. Point & shot w/o thinking about compo.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My strobes and lightstand.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
A 35mm. Great lens for photojournalism. Like a good nifty-fifty but w/ wider umph.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have 2 strobes (1 used as a slave) that I always take w/ me and 1 light lightstand.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Improving my tennis game and playing guitar pieces by memory rather than relying on sheet music.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
For this shoot I couldn't stop staring at the cowlick on the kids forehead. It was quite fascinating to see a cowlick in front rather in back of the head.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes. Itsagoodting.smugmug.com.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Explore Youtube. You can find a ton of instructional videos on how to improve your photography and anything else! It's an amazing tool for all photographers.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Over 20 years. Started w/ slide film and then got into digital 10 years ago.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
No formal training. Learned a lot from other photographers. I do mostly people - portraits, candids, events.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Composition. Rule of 3rds helps out to make an image hold your interest.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
This image was shot using a digital camera 28-70mm lens using 3 strobes - main, fill & background w/ red jell.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I used Lightroom for batch processing then used Photoshop to darken the edges.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Seeing other people's shots on flickr. Very inspiring place to view wonderful images.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
No.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
How to compose a picture. Never knew anything about rule of 3rds, composition, etc. Point & shot w/o thinking about compo.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My strobes and lightstand.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
A 35mm. Great lens for photojournalism. Like a good nifty-fifty but w/ wider umph.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I have 2 strobes (1 used as a slave) that I always take w/ me and 1 light lightstand.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Improving my tennis game and playing guitar pieces by memory rather than relying on sheet music.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
For this shoot I couldn't stop staring at the cowlick on the kids forehead. It was quite fascinating to see a cowlick in front rather in back of the head.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes. Itsagoodting.smugmug.com.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Explore Youtube. You can find a ton of instructional videos on how to improve your photography and anything else! It's an amazing tool for all photographers.
May 22, 2015 00:32:01 #
An interview with dragonswing,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I started as a little kid with a boxy Brownie Hawkeye camera (I still have that camera!). During the years, I had an instamatic, a polaroid, and then a 35mm once I was stationed in Korea during my military stint. I was late to get into the digital age--only getting into it about 8 yrs ago. I don't really remember what started me into the field. I believe the Brownie was a Christmas gift and I have always had a camera ever since.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
All my training has been trial and error. I recently bought the Topaz series so I hope to watch those videos and learn to do something creative. I love doing wildlife and nature photography. And if I can find a beach, my camera goes along.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
I think I good picture is an individual opinion. Clarity and composition is important but if it doesn't touch the viewer's heart, it may not be perceived as a good picture. I know from personal experience because others will say what a great photo a particular still life is, but still life has never really intrigued me. I like something that causes an emotion or connection (like when I see a cute animal photo that makes me think "awwww, so cute" or scenery that makes me think "oh, wow".
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? I used my Sony Cybershot for this photo. It is a very basic camera--can't even put a filter on it!! Hand held, I was walking around the lake, watching the ducks. The female mallard kept having to chase away a male that seemed to be getting too close to them. I took several shots and was lucky enough to get a cute family portrait.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I am a newbie to the post processing world. I have Photoshop Elements and have purchased the Topaz series. I really like the way using Topaz Adjust can make a photo's contrast really pop out.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Photography is my escape from reality. I like getting lost in nature. I had been watching the mallard family swimming around for awhile. Mama gathered the ducklings close to her because there was a male who kept trying to get too close. They happened to be all together at just the right angle so I snapped a few shots and got a nice family portrait.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I love the photo as it is and wouldn't change it.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Shutter speeds because a lot of my wildlife photos caught the animal right as it decided to move, so there is blur.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I would say my tripod with remote in order to stabilize my camera.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would love to get the Sigma 150-600mm to be able to catch wildlife. My 150-300mm just doesn't seem to have enough reach.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I do not have any flashes or other lighting equipment. Everything I take is by natural light.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I do a lot of crafting with different mediums.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The funniest photo incident occurred a couple of years ago when I found a praying mantis. He reared up on his back legs with his hands waving like he was trying to scare me off. I had my camera very close to him, so he decided he had enough. He climbed on my lens, over my face and sat on my head. Then after a few minutes flew off to another nearby bush.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I do not have a website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Follow your heart. Let nature show you the wonders that can be found in the smallest creation, whether it be an animal, flower or seed or something inanimate. Too many times, people look at the big picture and miss something small that can be quite unique.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I started as a little kid with a boxy Brownie Hawkeye camera (I still have that camera!). During the years, I had an instamatic, a polaroid, and then a 35mm once I was stationed in Korea during my military stint. I was late to get into the digital age--only getting into it about 8 yrs ago. I don't really remember what started me into the field. I believe the Brownie was a Christmas gift and I have always had a camera ever since.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
All my training has been trial and error. I recently bought the Topaz series so I hope to watch those videos and learn to do something creative. I love doing wildlife and nature photography. And if I can find a beach, my camera goes along.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
I think I good picture is an individual opinion. Clarity and composition is important but if it doesn't touch the viewer's heart, it may not be perceived as a good picture. I know from personal experience because others will say what a great photo a particular still life is, but still life has never really intrigued me. I like something that causes an emotion or connection (like when I see a cute animal photo that makes me think "awwww, so cute" or scenery that makes me think "oh, wow".
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup?
Can you walk us through it? I used my Sony Cybershot for this photo. It is a very basic camera--can't even put a filter on it!! Hand held, I was walking around the lake, watching the ducks. The female mallard kept having to chase away a male that seemed to be getting too close to them. I took several shots and was lucky enough to get a cute family portrait.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I am a newbie to the post processing world. I have Photoshop Elements and have purchased the Topaz series. I really like the way using Topaz Adjust can make a photo's contrast really pop out.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Photography is my escape from reality. I like getting lost in nature. I had been watching the mallard family swimming around for awhile. Mama gathered the ducklings close to her because there was a male who kept trying to get too close. They happened to be all together at just the right angle so I snapped a few shots and got a nice family portrait.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I love the photo as it is and wouldn't change it.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Shutter speeds because a lot of my wildlife photos caught the animal right as it decided to move, so there is blur.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I would say my tripod with remote in order to stabilize my camera.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would love to get the Sigma 150-600mm to be able to catch wildlife. My 150-300mm just doesn't seem to have enough reach.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I do not have any flashes or other lighting equipment. Everything I take is by natural light.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I do a lot of crafting with different mediums.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The funniest photo incident occurred a couple of years ago when I found a praying mantis. He reared up on his back legs with his hands waving like he was trying to scare me off. I had my camera very close to him, so he decided he had enough. He climbed on my lens, over my face and sat on my head. Then after a few minutes flew off to another nearby bush.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I do not have a website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Follow your heart. Let nature show you the wonders that can be found in the smallest creation, whether it be an animal, flower or seed or something inanimate. Too many times, people look at the big picture and miss something small that can be quite unique.
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