Photography Book Comment CONTEST WINNERS!!
The response to this contest has been overwhelming. I mean… over 480 comments is way beyond anything I expected to see on this post. The response is a testament to just how good, and in demand, these four books are. A huge thanks to all who participated and took the time to comment on the post. I can tell you that each author has seen the post, and read your comments — and I’m sure each was beaming with pride. Read on to find out who won! …
If I were to run another contest like this, which books would you like to see as prizes? No promises, I’m just askin’. Enter your responses in… you guessed it… the comments area of this post.
Here are the books again if you’d like to check em’ out on Amazon.com:
1. Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor
This is a book about making outstanding and stunning images of the natural world around us. If you’ve ever considered becoming a nature photographer, you know that it’s not nearly as easy as it looks. In this book the author takes you on a visual trip, shows you what gear he takes… and why. And how he’s able to make some of the most stunning nature shots you’ve ever seen. WINNER – JOHN SOKOL
2. Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
A riveting book about how to “simplify” your photography. Chris teaches the reader how to participate in the story they’re photographing, rather than just capturing it. For lots of shooters, having too much gear just gets in the way. Chris talks about having a vision, and finding inspiration… then how to use the tools you have to effectively capture an image you’re proud to show off. Check out the audio interview I did with Chris here. WINNERS – JUDITH & J. CLARK
3. VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
A candid revelation of wisdom, ideas, and inspiration for photographers wanting to transform their photographic passions and hobbies into a full-time vocation. In this book the author shares stories from other noted photographers like Chase Jarvis, Zack Arias and more. Check out the audio interview I did with David, here. WINNER – JUSTIN SMITH
4. A World in HDR
See the world from Trey’s perspective as he takes you into the world of HDR – High Dynamic Range photography. Not only does this book take you through the mechanics of creating convincing HDR images, but the Trey also takes you “behind the scenes” of how he created some of his most noted HDR images. WINNER – AMIE LARSON
December 30th, 2009 at 12:43 am (#)
Hey Frederick,
That was pretty cool. I’m curious, what tools did you use to record the screen and video at the same time?
Jesse
December 30th, 2009 at 12:48 am (#)
How fun! I didn’t win but I enjoyed seeing the others get their books. Congratulations to the winners!!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:57 am (#)
@Jesse, I used Camtasia for the video. Get this — I downloaded it about an hour before I recorded the video. It’s easy to learn/use.
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasiamac/
December 30th, 2009 at 7:28 am (#)
Frederick,
That was a GREAT way to announce the winners. Fun to watch. And thank you for posting a format I can watch on my iPhone. When is the next contest? I’ll definitely participate.
BTW, I heard about the contest on Twitter from both you and Trey.
John
December 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am (#)
Fred,
That was really enjoyable to watch. I felt like watching Academy Awards but I was one of the nominees
Even though I didn’t win, I am happy to be a part of this community!
~Vitaliy
December 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am (#)
Congrats to the winners and Thank you so much for offering up the giveaway!
December 30th, 2009 at 9:39 am (#)
Hehe – cool awards show. I like doing it on video – I am gonna do that next time too.
Hey, btw, THANKS A LOT for sending people over to my blog to ask for a free book. That was a GREAT idea of yours. haha… you son-of-a-gun… !!
December 30th, 2009 at 9:50 am (#)
didn’t win but it was fun watching the video. congrats to all the winners.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:43 pm (#)
Hey Frederick this contest was awesome. Just another great way that you are helping photographers! Hope to see another one soon, any of these book would be great again. And thanks for the comment above about the video software, was wondering the same thing!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:18 pm (#)
Frederick,
Thanks for the doing the contest again. I am really excited to read VisionMonger. I was so excited that I won but then wonder if it was really me I searched my name just in case it was another Justin Smith. After VisionMonger I really want to read Fast Track Photography so that might be a good book for your next giveaway.
January 3rd, 2010 at 3:50 pm (#)
Great Stuff Fredrick! Thanks for the chance to enter! I am looking forward to my new book ‘Photographing Nature’
Keep up the great work!!
January 3rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm (#)
Frederick,
Great Job. I appreciate all you do for Twip and your blog.
Thumbs Up!
January 11th, 2010 at 12:17 am (#)
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January 21st, 2010 at 8:33 pm (#)
I didn’t participate, but I really enjoyed watching. Random thingy was cool!!!!