WPC 1531 - Moonlit Landscape* RESULTS
Aug 8, 2015 02:00:45 #
The winners of Moonlit Landscape* with 34 entries and (225) votes are...
1st place = jr168 with 14.61 points and (29) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
2nd place = actigner with 13.69 points and (24) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
3rd place = Barbwire with 7.98 points and (12) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
4th place = jims203 with 7.58 points and (16) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
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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, roadking11, Skip Murphy, BasqueLady, Robeng, BasqueLady, Beercat, DavidT, RogueStorm, DWU2, pjarbit, jr168
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee, mopinia, BasqueLady, fnolte, Captain Tom, jcjr8, DavidT, Captain Tom, kizzyk, ofwiah, wowbmw, mffox, actigner
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], Shaughnessy, BigEasy, Howard5252, BasqueLady, debbie wrazen, Edas, photobyal, Indy5, DavidT, dsherwood3, Barbwire
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, dragonswing560, DavidT, plessner, Kalskag2, Just Ducky, Pixelpixie88, chantel, mdcoram, jwaderker, Gypsy T, Beaubeau, BigEasy, LPigott, Captain Tom, sleepydrdr, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Photos by Paula, jims203
1st place = jr168 with 14.61 points and (29) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
2nd place = actigner with 13.69 points and (24) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
3rd place = Barbwire with 7.98 points and (12) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
4th place = jims203 with 7.58 points and (16) votes (1st) taken 2015:07:31
Congratulations everyone - especially those who added a little more by telling us about their photos!!!
> http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest.jsp?pcnum=181 <
- 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, roadking11, Skip Murphy, BasqueLady, Robeng, BasqueLady, Beercat, DavidT, RogueStorm, DWU2, pjarbit, jr168
2nd = FrodoBaggins, Shaughnessy, patcarls47, BigEasy, Bridgeman, Coolcameragirl, melequus, manofhg, charben, wowbmw, tavares, turtlepond, jcjr8, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Beercat, DavidT, Moosewoods, walbee, mopinia, BasqueLady, fnolte, Captain Tom, jcjr8, DavidT, Captain Tom, kizzyk, ofwiah, wowbmw, mffox, actigner
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], Shaughnessy, BigEasy, Howard5252, BasqueLady, debbie wrazen, Edas, photobyal, Indy5, DavidT, dsherwood3, Barbwire
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, dragonswing560, DavidT, plessner, Kalskag2, Just Ducky, Pixelpixie88, chantel, mdcoram, jwaderker, Gypsy T, Beaubeau, BigEasy, LPigott, Captain Tom, sleepydrdr, [/u]jvcookies[/u], Photos by Paula, jims203
Moonlit Storm
Blue moon rising over Little Current
Moon River
Moon Rise Over Long Island Sound From Fairfield CT Tamron 200-500mm Nikon D7100 w Tripod
Aug 8, 2015 02:09:00 #
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Aug 8, 2015 12:42:45 #
An interview with jr168,
1. 1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I have been into photography for just over 4 years. I started by photographing my girls as they got into doing sports.
2. Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
All of my training consisted of Google, Youtube, podcasts, and forums such as Ugly Hedgehog. I mainly do sports photography and portrait photography. I like to dabble with landscapes but don't always get the chance.
3. In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
In my opinion, composition and lighting are the keys.
4. What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I used a Nikon D810 with the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 lens. The photo was shot at 15mm so that I could include the moon along with the lighting storm. I used an aperture of f/4.5 so that I could balance my time and ISO. I didn't want my ISO to go too high, so I felt 400 should be the number. I shot at 10 seconds because any longer made the clouds too blurry since they were moving. I felt that with a super wide angle lens, the f/4.5 should still give me decent enough depth of field. I set everything up on a tripod, used a remote, and also had the camera in mirror up mode. I would just continue to trigger the shutter and hope I would get a burst of lighting in the shot.
5. Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do post process my images. I shoot in RAW and use Lightroom for 99% of my work. When I bring photos into Lightroom, I have Lightroom apply one of my preset to it. In this case it was my "landscape" preset which set the camera calibration to "landscape", it applies sharpening, a bit of vibrance, and clarity. From there I tweak the exposure and color. I also used the "graduated filter" and the "brush" tool to bring a bit more exposure to the ground.
6. Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I would say my influence has come from all of the beautiful work that I have seen others produce. I will see an image on the internet and say to myself, I want to be able to get a shot like that. I then go about trying to dissect the image and figure out how it was done.
7. Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I should have taken a shot that exposed for the moon so that I could have combined the the two shots in Photoshop. I'm not sure if it would have been any better, but it would have at least given me the opportunity to see. I was just so excited about the lightning that I forgot to do that.
8. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
When I started photography, I thought the hardest part was going to be about how to use the camera. How naive I was. I find the hardest part it learning composition, seeing how the light/ shadow affect the shot, and posing. I find those with an art background really have an advantage. I wish I would have had more art training.
9. What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I would have to say my flash(s).
10. If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would have to say it would be my 24-120 f/4. I can shoot landscapes, portraits, and some sports with it. It is just a good all around walking lens for me.
11. What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I will always take at least one speed light. You never know when it might come in handy. I will use Paul C. Buff Einsteins with battery packs to shoot outdoor portraits.
12. If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I would go back to playing golf. That was my passion before photography. It has now taken a back seat.
13. Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I was hired to take portrait shots of a basketball team during media day. I had a funny feeling something was going to go wrong. I got all of my lights set up and went to test fire them with the remote and find out the battery in the remote is dead. Of course I didn't bring any extra batteries. So now I'm fretting because I only have about 10 minutes before the players start coming in. I then remember that I can set my strobes into slave mode and fire the lights with my on camera flash. The problem is, there are six other outfits in the gym also using flash, so every time someone else took a shot, my flashes would fire. My spot looked like a discotech with the flashes going off constantly.
14. Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have a Smugmug site at www.jimmyrashphotography.com and Jimmy Rash Photography on Facebook.
15. Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Learn from your mistakes. I have learned much more from my bad pictures than I have from my good pictures. Be willing to learn new things, don't become stagnant.
1. 1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I have been into photography for just over 4 years. I started by photographing my girls as they got into doing sports.
2. Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
All of my training consisted of Google, Youtube, podcasts, and forums such as Ugly Hedgehog. I mainly do sports photography and portrait photography. I like to dabble with landscapes but don't always get the chance.
3. In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
In my opinion, composition and lighting are the keys.
4. What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I used a Nikon D810 with the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 lens. The photo was shot at 15mm so that I could include the moon along with the lighting storm. I used an aperture of f/4.5 so that I could balance my time and ISO. I didn't want my ISO to go too high, so I felt 400 should be the number. I shot at 10 seconds because any longer made the clouds too blurry since they were moving. I felt that with a super wide angle lens, the f/4.5 should still give me decent enough depth of field. I set everything up on a tripod, used a remote, and also had the camera in mirror up mode. I would just continue to trigger the shutter and hope I would get a burst of lighting in the shot.
5. Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do post process my images. I shoot in RAW and use Lightroom for 99% of my work. When I bring photos into Lightroom, I have Lightroom apply one of my preset to it. In this case it was my "landscape" preset which set the camera calibration to "landscape", it applies sharpening, a bit of vibrance, and clarity. From there I tweak the exposure and color. I also used the "graduated filter" and the "brush" tool to bring a bit more exposure to the ground.
6. Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I would say my influence has come from all of the beautiful work that I have seen others produce. I will see an image on the internet and say to myself, I want to be able to get a shot like that. I then go about trying to dissect the image and figure out how it was done.
7. Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I should have taken a shot that exposed for the moon so that I could have combined the the two shots in Photoshop. I'm not sure if it would have been any better, but it would have at least given me the opportunity to see. I was just so excited about the lightning that I forgot to do that.
8. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
When I started photography, I thought the hardest part was going to be about how to use the camera. How naive I was. I find the hardest part it learning composition, seeing how the light/ shadow affect the shot, and posing. I find those with an art background really have an advantage. I wish I would have had more art training.
9. What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
I would have to say my flash(s).
10. If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I would have to say it would be my 24-120 f/4. I can shoot landscapes, portraits, and some sports with it. It is just a good all around walking lens for me.
11. What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
I will always take at least one speed light. You never know when it might come in handy. I will use Paul C. Buff Einsteins with battery packs to shoot outdoor portraits.
12. If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
I would go back to playing golf. That was my passion before photography. It has now taken a back seat.
13. Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
I was hired to take portrait shots of a basketball team during media day. I had a funny feeling something was going to go wrong. I got all of my lights set up and went to test fire them with the remote and find out the battery in the remote is dead. Of course I didn't bring any extra batteries. So now I'm fretting because I only have about 10 minutes before the players start coming in. I then remember that I can set my strobes into slave mode and fire the lights with my on camera flash. The problem is, there are six other outfits in the gym also using flash, so every time someone else took a shot, my flashes would fire. My spot looked like a discotech with the flashes going off constantly.
14. Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
I have a Smugmug site at www.jimmyrashphotography.com and Jimmy Rash Photography on Facebook.
15. Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Learn from your mistakes. I have learned much more from my bad pictures than I have from my good pictures. Be willing to learn new things, don't become stagnant.
Aug 8, 2015 15:23:50 #
An interview with Barbwire,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Seriously, probably the last ten years, but I got my first camera, an Instamatic and my dad gave me his old Argus a few years later. My dad got me started.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training and I do primarily nature photography, but your forum has forced me to branch out, just the reason I joined.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
I think first off it has to be sharp, and then tell a story.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I have a Nikon D300 with a 18-300mm lens. I use this for just about everything. I did use a tripod, but I hate to carry equipment.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do not shoot RAW ( sorry Fro) I use Photoshop CS5. I did use shadows/highlights adjustment and I think thats it for this photo.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My husband has influenced it greatly he is a great photographer and puts up with my repeated questions. The site was close by and I thought there was just enough there with the dock and boat to make it a little different. I try to submit shots that are just a little different from the other photographers. Think out of the box. I never took a night shot there before.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I probably wouldn't change anything, it has inspired me to get out and do some more night shots, even if I have to take a tripod.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That some day I could take as many shots as I wanted and see them instantly! No expensive processing. I can get creative with photoshop and and make something really unique.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
A ring light for doing macro photos of insects.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I like my 18-300 for most of my nature shots and vacation.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None if I can get away with it, a flash if I have to.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
This was the hardest question and I saved it for last. Maybe play around with images that could be used as quilt designs, or other needle crafts.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences? We went to Turkey this spring and we where returing home throught the airport in Instabul. It has very heavy security, lots of security checks and xray, even when we entered our gate we had to do another security check and my husband and I where pulled out to have our hand luggage searched. Well they found the Rocket air blaster and were very intested as to why this was in our photo equipment bag.( You may have to be a little older to get this.)
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes I have a few photos on the Focal Planes Foto Club website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I enjoy my on line photo challanges I look forward to it in fact. But I also enjoy belonging to a club where fellow photographers of all levels get together and teach/learn from one another. And take a chance and enter a contest, you just might win!!
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
Seriously, probably the last ten years, but I got my first camera, an Instamatic and my dad gave me his old Argus a few years later. My dad got me started.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I have no formal training and I do primarily nature photography, but your forum has forced me to branch out, just the reason I joined.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
I think first off it has to be sharp, and then tell a story.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
I have a Nikon D300 with a 18-300mm lens. I use this for just about everything. I did use a tripod, but I hate to carry equipment.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
I do not shoot RAW ( sorry Fro) I use Photoshop CS5. I did use shadows/highlights adjustment and I think thats it for this photo.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
My husband has influenced it greatly he is a great photographer and puts up with my repeated questions. The site was close by and I thought there was just enough there with the dock and boat to make it a little different. I try to submit shots that are just a little different from the other photographers. Think out of the box. I never took a night shot there before.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I probably wouldn't change anything, it has inspired me to get out and do some more night shots, even if I have to take a tripod.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
That some day I could take as many shots as I wanted and see them instantly! No expensive processing. I can get creative with photoshop and and make something really unique.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
A ring light for doing macro photos of insects.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
I like my 18-300 for most of my nature shots and vacation.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None if I can get away with it, a flash if I have to.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
This was the hardest question and I saved it for last. Maybe play around with images that could be used as quilt designs, or other needle crafts.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences? We went to Turkey this spring and we where returing home throught the airport in Instabul. It has very heavy security, lots of security checks and xray, even when we entered our gate we had to do another security check and my husband and I where pulled out to have our hand luggage searched. Well they found the Rocket air blaster and were very intested as to why this was in our photo equipment bag.( You may have to be a little older to get this.)
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Yes I have a few photos on the Focal Planes Foto Club website.
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
I enjoy my on line photo challanges I look forward to it in fact. But I also enjoy belonging to a club where fellow photographers of all levels get together and teach/learn from one another. And take a chance and enter a contest, you just might win!!
Aug 9, 2015 22:10:25 #
An interview with jims203,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
At age 16 I was given a Nikkormatt FTN by my dad for my birthday.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
College- Basic, Advanced and Zone System.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
A good picture is something that attracts your interest and draws you in as well as being somewhat unique from the rest.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nikon D7100, Tamron 200-500mm lens, GV2 Acratech Ball Head & Leveler, Gitzo tripod.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Minor touch ups in Elements10 and Lightroom 6
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Impressionists win my heart and sometimes I think I see through their eyes.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I had a darker water and more orange moon picture I wanted to submit but was halted at one entry.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I never imagined it would be a 40 year hobby learning something new every day.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Acratech ball head and Gitzo tripod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
18-200mm good all purpose travel lens.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Sometimes a flash usually nothing.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Be a full time ski instructor.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The Creativelive.com free courses have given me a new passion for improving my photography.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Spartacusparta@flickr.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep taking pictures and enjoy having fun.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
At age 16 I was given a Nikkormatt FTN by my dad for my birthday.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
College- Basic, Advanced and Zone System.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
A good picture is something that attracts your interest and draws you in as well as being somewhat unique from the rest.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Nikon D7100, Tamron 200-500mm lens, GV2 Acratech Ball Head & Leveler, Gitzo tripod.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Minor touch ups in Elements10 and Lightroom 6
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
Impressionists win my heart and sometimes I think I see through their eyes.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
I had a darker water and more orange moon picture I wanted to submit but was halted at one entry.
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I never imagined it would be a 40 year hobby learning something new every day.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Acratech ball head and Gitzo tripod.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
18-200mm good all purpose travel lens.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
Sometimes a flash usually nothing.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Be a full time ski instructor.
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
The Creativelive.com free courses have given me a new passion for improving my photography.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Spartacusparta@flickr.com
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Keep taking pictures and enjoy having fun.
Aug 14, 2015 00:19:25 #
An interview with actigner,
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I am 67 and have been actively taking photographs since I was a teenager.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I do not have any formal training and I like landscapes, wildlife, macro, micro, but not people.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Difficulty to duplicate and has an impact immediately.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon 5D III, tripod, cable release. Nothing special with that shot.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Always. Crop is needed, adjust exposure, and other factors, sharpen, and remove noise. That's it.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I spend my summers cruising on a 40' trawler in the North Channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. With that said, I try to capture the beauty that I'm exposed to each day. I'm also influenced by the best wildlife photographers and try to apply their techniques.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Nothing really as I dove in pretty deep starting with darkroom work right away.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
None that I can think of other than the great software I use for post processing.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
16-35 f2.8 Canon EF wide angle.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None as I don't do indoor or portrait photography.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Play golf
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not at this time.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Not at this time
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Enjoy photography and let it be an extension of your visual senses. Don't get wrapped up in the technology.
1) How long have you been into photography and what got you started?
I am 67 and have been actively taking photographs since I was a teenager.
2) Do you have any formal training and what kind of photography do you do most?
I do not have any formal training and I like landscapes, wildlife, macro, micro, but not people.
3) In your opinion, what makes a good picture stand out from the rest?
Difficulty to duplicate and has an impact immediately.
4) What equipment did you use and was there any special setup? Can you walk us through it?
Canon 5D III, tripod, cable release. Nothing special with that shot.
5) Do you post process your final images, and if so can you describe your workflow?
Always. Crop is needed, adjust exposure, and other factors, sharpen, and remove noise. That's it.
6) Who or what has influenced your photography and what inspired you to take your winning shot?
I spend my summers cruising on a 40' trawler in the North Channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. With that said, I try to capture the beauty that I'm exposed to each day. I'm also influenced by the best wildlife photographers and try to apply their techniques.
7) Would you change anything if you could do it again, and if so what?
Nope
8) What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
Nothing really as I dove in pretty deep starting with darkroom work right away.
9) What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
None that I can think of other than the great software I use for post processing.
10) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
16-35 f2.8 Canon EF wide angle.
11) What lighting equipment, if any, do you take on a shoot?
None as I don't do indoor or portrait photography.
12) If you couldn't do photography what else would you do?
Play golf
13) Do you have any funny or interesting stories about your experiences?
Not at this time.
14) Is there somewhere we can see more of your work?
Not at this time
15) Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
Enjoy photography and let it be an extension of your visual senses. Don't get wrapped up in the technology.
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