WIN a Photography Book — Just Comment on this Post
UPDATE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. I’ve selected the winners. I’ll post a video announcing the winners names shortly. Thanks to all who commented — this has been amazing.
I have several really good photography books on my desk that I either have multiples of, or have already finished reading. So, in the spirit of holiday giving, I’d like to give four of them away! So how do you get one?
To win one, just comment on this post!!
You can only pick one book, and make sure you specify in your comment which book you want. And get this — if you win, I’ll even take care of shipping (US only!)
Of course, all of the books are about photography, but from various photographers’ “perspectives”. Here they are listed, with links over to Amazon.com so you can read their full descriptions (in no particular order):
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remember, to win one of these amazing books all you have to do is write something pithy in the comments area below — and mention the book you want to win. That’s it!
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:04 pm (#)
This is such a sweet thing to do! I would love to have a look at “A World In HDR”. I’m just starting to get into it!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:04 pm (#)
I would really like VisionMongers.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm (#)
Happy Holidays Frederick! Loved the interview you did with Moose. If I win I would love the Photographing Nature book. If not, congrats to however does win.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm (#)
This is so awesome! Thanks so much for your kindness… if it’s not too late, I would love a copy of VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. Thanks again
December 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm (#)
I’d love VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
December 26th, 2009 at 5:07 pm (#)
Hey Fredrick, Just wanted to stop by and say that I am a huge fan or yours and TWIP….also I would love to win the A World in HDR! I asked for this book for xmas but did not recieve it.
Thanks again for all you do!
-Mark
December 26th, 2009 at 5:07 pm (#)
What a nice thing to do! I like the looks of Visual Poetry.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:07 pm (#)
A World in HDR
Thanks for giving, even if I don’t win!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:08 pm (#)
Frederick,
I would love to have the book “VisionMongers:Making a Life and a Living in Photography”. What I enjoy most about David duChemin is his focus on the “Why”. A lot of books focus on the technical aspects and the gear. However, true photographic creativity transcends that. I believe it is also what makes his stories so compelling. I heard on the TWIP podcast he also collaborated with other photographers. Therefore, to compile all those stories into one book is an awesome read.
I’d greatly greatly appreciate the opportunity to have that book. Thanks.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:09 pm (#)
Frederick, I would really love that copy of Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs. I’m some what new to the world of DSLR and think that would help me improve a lot. If it helps I think you are the most awesome-est person to ever!!!! I mean, in ever in the history of the world!!! Is that enough sucking up?
To be completely serious, getting that book would make my weekend.
Thanks!!
Dave Nelson
Sheboygan, WI
December 26th, 2009 at 5:09 pm (#)
Wow..I would love “Visionmongers” as an extra chrismas present!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:10 pm (#)
I’d love Visual Poetry! I’ve just started building a photography book library with a couple books from the wife this Christmas, and that would be a killer addition!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:10 pm (#)
I have #2 and #3 but was hoping to get a copy of Trey’s HDR book for myself and a friend for Christmas, unfortunately B&N didn’t have them in yet.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm (#)
Cool! I would love to read Photographing Nature
Thanks and a happy new year!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm (#)
Visual Poetry would be a great read for me!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:13 pm (#)
Thank you Frederick for TWIP, its a great podcast! Keep up the great work!
I would appreciate a copy of:
Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor
December 26th, 2009 at 5:13 pm (#)
What an awesome gesture! “Visual Poetry” sounds very interesting.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:13 pm (#)
Thanks and happy holidays to you, Fredrick. I’ve only been following your tweets for a short while, and I find that you are a GREAT resource! Thanks for being here for us. Photographing Nature would be my choice: I’ve got a bird feeder outside my office window which attracts A LOT of wildlife, birds included.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:13 pm (#)
Frederick, I would be honored to receive any of your four books.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:14 pm (#)
I have a signed copy of David duChemin’s “Within the Frame”, and it is an awesome book I am sure “VisionMongers” is a great book as well.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:15 pm (#)
Frederick,
Thanks for the opportunity to win a book. I would love to have the “Visual Poetry” book. I enjoy the TWIP podcast. It’s nice hearing you guys discuss photography (and the rat holes) each week. And it’s good to hear the differing opinions that each of you express too. Keep up the great work! Enjoy the holidays!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:19 pm (#)
I’ve enjoyed Chris’s teaching and been wanting to pick this book up but would be nice to get it for free, Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs.
happy holidays.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm (#)
Happy (insert holiday here) Frederick
Would love the nature photo book!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm (#)
You are the man, Frederick Van. The “Visual Poetry” book looks fantastic.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:21 pm (#)
Frederick
Thanks for this great deal. I would love a chance at the book Vision Mongers as I’ve been doing a lot of research on moving beyond a freelance photographer. Keep up the great work!
Aaron
December 26th, 2009 at 5:22 pm (#)
I like the metaphor you create with the fists to the head in the photo. These books are a good smack in the head out of being so gear obsessed. We forget it’s vision, not the latest and greatest gear that makes a good photograph. Visual Poetry would be a great one to have if possible.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:23 pm (#)
Awesome books by awesome authors/photographers that inspire us all. Yes, I would love to win one of the books!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:24 pm (#)
Hey Frederick,
VisionMongers or Visual Poetry would be awesome! HOpe i get one! Thanks so much!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:24 pm (#)
I’d love to have a copy of visual poetry!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:26 pm (#)
VisionMongers. This is great.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:26 pm (#)
Visual poetry sounds like great one!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:26 pm (#)
I’d love Visual Poetry
December 26th, 2009 at 5:34 pm (#)
As an aspiring wedding photographer i would love visual poetry to dig my head into:)
isnt this way better than putting them on ebay?
cheeres
Sam
December 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm (#)
Visual Poetry.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm (#)
Merry Christmas Frederick,
I’d love “Photographing Nature”.
Dan
December 26th, 2009 at 5:40 pm (#)
I would love to read VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. Thanks for the giveaway!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:41 pm (#)
I just listened to the interview with Chris Orwig and a couple of things really struck a cord with me. First, I don’t want to be a laborer, I want to be an Artisan. I love the way I feel when my camera is in my hand, shooting never feels like work, it’s a joy. I would love the book Visual Poetry. Chris mentioned photography as a lifestyle. Learning to capture those moments in time with whatever gear you have sounds great. I don’t have a lot of gear so I think the book would be a great help.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:42 pm (#)
I for one am very thankful what you are doing for all of us that follow you on twitter and facebook. Anything that helps
us along with are photography is always welcome .
December 26th, 2009 at 5:45 pm (#)
I would love visionmongers or visual poetry. I have A world in HDR sitting next to me here at my desk and It’s awesome!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:45 pm (#)
Hi Frederick,
I enjoy watching TWiP on the TWiT network. Photographing Nature: … would be nice.
Enjoy life,
Kim
December 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm (#)
LOL! I actually received three of the four books for Christmas this year! So, I suppose that means, if I win, I would chose Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor. Sweet! And thanks for the opportunity to try to win one.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:50 pm (#)
Fred, one of your biggest fans. Thanks for doing a sweepstakes here!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:52 pm (#)
Great post. I would LOVE the book 3. VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography as this is exactly what I am trying to do: Turn my passion into a profession!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:53 pm (#)
These look like some really great books.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:53 pm (#)
Hey Fred, thanks for this thoughtfulness. Love the podcast and Website! Wishing you all the best in 2010.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:56 pm (#)
I would enjoy reading through “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”
Happy Holidays to you!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm (#)
A few weeks ago I listened and watched a webcast from Chris Orwig about his book “Visual Poetry” and I know I have to have this book. It would very cool to have it sent by you Frederick to me. But even if that doesn’t happen just know that I always enjoy the TWIPs that you are on. So thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:00 pm (#)
Happy Holidays…
Even if I don’t win these are all good books I will have to pick up on my own.
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
Best,
H
December 26th, 2009 at 6:07 pm (#)
VisionMongerS seems to be a great book choice.
If i do not win the book i will definitely order it.
Thank you for the information on available books.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:07 pm (#)
Thanks FV!!! Hope your Christmas was incredible!
Mike Steelman Photographers
December 26th, 2009 at 6:08 pm (#)
I would love a copy of “A World in HDR”
December 26th, 2009 at 6:09 pm (#)
Visual Poetry. I heard the photographer on Matt Brandon’s, depth of field podcast. Sounds like a great book.
I will take care of the US-Oz shipping extra
Cheers,
Rob/Sydney
December 26th, 2009 at 6:20 pm (#)
Great idea Frederick. This year marked my intro into digital photography. It re-ignited my passion which lay dormant for many years. Trey’s HDR stuff was like adding gasoline to fire and now I can’t get enough. Would love to win his book. If not, no problem – there are so many deserving photographers. Take care and thanks for your giving spirit! Happy Holidays to you and yours this year.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:24 pm (#)
Wow! awesome…I need a new photography book.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm (#)
Very nice
A World in HDR
December 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm (#)
The Visual Poetry books looks interesting…
December 26th, 2009 at 6:29 pm (#)
Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor
please!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:31 pm (#)
Visual poetry, fo sho
cheers for the give-away fred.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:33 pm (#)
My eyes see in HDR,
My camera sensor does not.
Using Trey Radcliff’s book,
I can learn to make my photos like I see.
Thanks for a chance to win this book, and the generosity in giving 4 away!! Happy Holidays
December 26th, 2009 at 6:46 pm (#)
I’d like Visual Poetry please!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:47 pm (#)
Vision Mongers would be my choice. I have A World in HDR. It’s amazing. Really.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:50 pm (#)
May I have VisionMongers please, thank you. Have a happy holiday. I met you at Photo East yelling “I NEED YOU DROBO!”, good times.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:50 pm (#)
I would love to be able to use the information in VisionMongers to pursue my dream of a life in photography. Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:51 pm (#)
I am dying to read Visionmongers since the TWiP podcast. Don’t seem to stock in the bookstores around me.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:51 pm (#)
What a great idea, Frederick! Thank you for sharing your books. VisionMongers would be my choice.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:55 pm (#)
I would love a copy of Vision Mongers. It’s on my “must get” list.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:56 pm (#)
Dear Santa:
I’ve been a nice boy this year… ok, at least today. I would like VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography as a late Christmas present. Thanks.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:57 pm (#)
Thank you for offering such generous gifts, Frederick! I would very much enjoy a copy of Visual Poetry.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:57 pm (#)
something pithy. …but seriously, happy holidays.
A World in HDR
December 26th, 2009 at 7:01 pm (#)
The VisionMongers looked like a nice book!
December 26th, 2009 at 7:08 pm (#)
Thanks for being so generous. I do admire the work of David duChemin. It would be an honor if I won VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
December 26th, 2009 at 7:14 pm (#)
VisionMongers
December 26th, 2009 at 7:15 pm (#)
I enjoy photographing nature and could use a book to learn more about it
December 26th, 2009 at 7:16 pm (#)
Here are my reasons for picking:
“A World in HDR”
-”Vision Mongers…” – I am not nor will I ever be a pro’ earning money from my photography…
-”Photographing Nature…” – Though I enjoy Nature photography, it is more of side show for me. I focus on architecture, technology,… kind of an opposite.
-”Visual Poetry…” – strongest competitor. I would like to learn more on inspiration/vision/meta-photography… But, it is something that can come from inside and is ones own expression. As much as this book can help it can damage (losing your own voice). Versus techniques of HDR, which are to be learned. Such knowledge definitely won’t come form “inside”. Technique will never harm your vision, it will help express it.
So, there it is…
Thanks for the opportunity
December 26th, 2009 at 7:19 pm (#)
Thanks for the giveaway. I would choose Vision monger or A world in HDR
December 26th, 2009 at 7:24 pm (#)
You’re so generous Santa Fredrick!
I just read the description of Visual Poetry and I’d love to read it. I’m a beginner and have a fairly good understanding of the technical side of photography but need inspiration in creativity.
December 26th, 2009 at 7:25 pm (#)
Would love to have Visual Poetry from Chris Orwig. Thanks for the giveaway Fred.Love Twip, keep up the god work.
December 26th, 2009 at 7:25 pm (#)
Wow – thanks Frederick!
I’d already ordered “VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography” after listening to your interview with David as I thought he was just a practical chap… Can’t wait to read it!!
So…. if I win, I’d love “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs” as I have done one of Chris’ on-line training sessions and it was so helpful!
BTW, I think its AWESOME that there are so many of you GURUS out there willing to share your knowledge! I lie in a very remote part of Western Australia and have no access to the sorts of training courses I’d like (just getting into a career in photography.
PLEASE know that we are out here in cyber-land sucking up all the info you so generously share with us!!!!
December 26th, 2009 at 7:29 pm (#)
I’d like A World in HDR.
December 26th, 2009 at 7:39 pm (#)
Really getting into HDR, pretty fun stuff
December 26th, 2009 at 7:43 pm (#)
I like your podcasts and blogs. I have learned much from you this past year. So thanks!!!!
In keeping with what I have learned from you, I would like to read VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
December 26th, 2009 at 7:53 pm (#)
I would love to able to take better nature photos. Its one of those things that do indeed seem simple, but isnt.
The brook’s institute photography book would be amazing!
December 26th, 2009 at 7:56 pm (#)
My preference of the three at present would be Photographing Nature. I’m still very much a rookie but I’m learning the lingo as I listen to the TWIP masters…. Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 7:59 pm (#)
Great idea. enjoying the twits and your hosting on TWIP. Have a great Holiday season. Would enjoy a copy of Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:21 pm (#)
I have really been getting into photo books lately. I would love any of them. Great job by the way Frederick.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm (#)
Photographying nature sounds like a wonderful book! Pick Me! Pick Me!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm (#)
Great idea. I think we could start a long distance library. I am most interested in Photographing Nature. If I am fortunate to receive the book from you, I too will try this process when complete so someone else can also learn from the book.
P.S. Love TWIP. Looking forward to more Q&A sessions.
Jeff
December 26th, 2009 at 8:26 pm (#)
To win one of these
Would help me much, I want A
World in HDR
A Haiku for you
Is my own way of saying
Cheers and thanks very much
Alex Jagendorf
December 26th, 2009 at 8:26 pm (#)
Insert pithy statement here!
I’d like VisionMongers.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm (#)
Wish I’d win one.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm (#)
A World in HDR looks pretty sweet
December 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm (#)
Rock on Fred! I’d love a copy of Vision Mongers.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:28 pm (#)
Thank you for the opportunity! I just recently began interested in HDR photography and would love to have the chance to win the HDR book by Trey Ratcliff and become more familiar with what I have to look forward to.
Thanks!
Alan
December 26th, 2009 at 8:28 pm (#)
Found this contest via a Trey Ratcliff tweet so I’d like his HDR book if I win. If this isn’t a drawing and you simply pick the post you like the most, then please know you are the most awesomest person I’ve ever seen run a website. Or something. Cheers.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:31 pm (#)
Frederick,
I appreciate the TWIP fashion photo meets (been to all them) but I still feel more comfortable around the animals, so… it is the Photographing Nature book for me!
Thanks for sharing via SmugMug meetups, podcasts, interviews, blog and now this!
later,
Stuart
December 26th, 2009 at 8:32 pm (#)
You know, books are great at the best of times, but when one can peruse a photography book too? Combining art with relaxation – it doesn’t get much better than that.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:32 pm (#)
We are just getting into photography, and are interested in doing some HDR. I tried to get the book “a world of HDR” for Christmas and was denied due to not being out yet..sniff sniff so all my boyfriend received was a camera bag. He was happy with it, but I wanted to get him more. We would be happy with any book sience…we are just getting into photography any would do. Thanks In advance.
Anna Fowler
December 26th, 2009 at 8:32 pm (#)
Hello! Wow, that’s a lot of photography books. I have been following Trey Ratcliff’s blog for quite some time, and have always been interested in how he managed to conjure out such beauty photos. Hope that I can win the “A World in HDR” book =)
Sincerely,
Liang Jiun
December 26th, 2009 at 8:33 pm (#)
I’d love to get my hands on the photographing nature book. I’m only in the States until the end of the year, but I’d be very happy to pay for the extra postage to England if I won.
Cheers and Snappy Xmas,
Steve
(Keep up the good work with TWIP, it helps make my commute into work less of a chore.)
December 26th, 2009 at 8:35 pm (#)
I comment here, to enter to win, something I would like, from mr fred van…
December 26th, 2009 at 8:37 pm (#)
All cool books…I’d love Visual Poetry.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:38 pm (#)
I’d love the HDR book by Ratcliff. I love HDR!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:40 pm (#)
A World in HDR, by Trey Ratcliff.
I have been a huge fan of Trey’s travel blog Stuck in Customs and have been unable to track down this book locally. So that would be my choice if I am selected. But a great idea and one to be comended. Thanks a bunch!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:41 pm (#)
I would love the HDR book but beggars can’t be choosers. I love any books I can get my hands on
Happy New Year
December 26th, 2009 at 8:45 pm (#)
Live your blog and the podcasts
December 26th, 2009 at 8:49 pm (#)
Very generous Fred! Hope you had a great Christmas. I like the look of the Visual Poetry book.
Cheers from Sydney, Australia
December 26th, 2009 at 8:50 pm (#)
I would like vision mongers. Thanks
December 26th, 2009 at 8:50 pm (#)
This is the book that caught my eye of the four
book 3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321670205?ie=UTF8&tag=globalmobile-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0321670205
December 26th, 2009 at 8:54 pm (#)
A World in HDR looks awesome!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:55 pm (#)
Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck to all.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:55 pm (#)
Great giveaway! I would love VisionMongers.
Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:56 pm (#)
I had a little interest in photography, buth the thing pushed me foreword is the the HDR from Stuck in Costumes.
Therefor my favorite book to win will be “A World In HDR”
December 26th, 2009 at 8:56 pm (#)
I would really love to get a copy of A World in HDR for my hubby! Thx!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:57 pm (#)
I love giveaways! I can’t wait to be in a position where i can do more giving to the photography community!
Jamie
December 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm (#)
Fredrick, this is you subconscious speaking to you. I know I am usually quiet. But today I speak up to let you know that guy who posted that comment number 109 is really a great guy. Yeah, I know I never met him. But look at the elegance and creativity in his post. It’s amazing. Good day, Fredrick.
*jumps up and down
Pick me, ooh, pick me!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm (#)
A World in HDR would be Great!
Thanks for this great giveaway!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:00 pm (#)
Fredrick, this is you subconscious speaking to you, again, I meant 115..
December 26th, 2009 at 9:00 pm (#)
Thanks Fredrick! I’d like VisionMongers.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:01 pm (#)
Any book would be generous and great!
Merry Xmass
December 26th, 2009 at 9:04 pm (#)
Just downloaded Nik plugins for Aperture
It takes HDR to a new height Thanks Trey
December 26th, 2009 at 9:06 pm (#)
If you were to pick me.. i would’ve (will?) like(d) to be given VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
If not, i will settle for the thought of
“The world is alive now, in and outside our home”
also a song for you “Ragged Wood” by the Fleet Foxes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-CEfY9CDLw
December 26th, 2009 at 9:07 pm (#)
Well, since you’re offering, I’ve heard a couple interviews with David and really liking what he has to say, so VisionMongers would be my first choice. Trey’s a close second.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:10 pm (#)
If I happen to win, I’d like A World In HDR!
Merry Christmas!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:14 pm (#)
What a great thing to do… the gifts are just continuing during this season! I’d love to read / study/ be amazed with receiving “Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor”
Thank you!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:16 pm (#)
I’d prefer VisionMongers. Now I’m going to try to stare down your photo at the top of the post.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm (#)
I would really like to take a deeper dive into VisionMongers. From all of the reviews I read, David duChemin wraps up every aspect of photography, including technology and social media. No photography book is complete without photos and this book has no shortage of great pictures. David has a natural way of capturing people in their natural elements.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm (#)
I’d love to be able to read Vision Mongers!! I’ve wanted to get off my duff and order it for some time, but I just haven’t done it. Maybe this is what I need? Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Thanks so much for the opportunity, your generosity is appreciated!!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:21 pm (#)
This is really great of you to do even if I don’t win. Heck, I never win. I say thanks and thumbs up. You keep the community strong.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:21 pm (#)
Bring on A World in HDR. I am such a huge fan of Treys……..and of course, yours too.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:22 pm (#)
How very generous of you Frederick. I should consider the same.
I already have VisionMongers — it is a marvelous book.
Visual Poetry would be my choice should this reply be selected.
Thanks for your hosting TWIP and the great ongoing interview series!
- dave
December 26th, 2009 at 9:26 pm (#)
I would love the book ‘VisionMongers’.
Thanks for the opportunity!!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:27 pm (#)
Frederick, nice idea. I’d really like to get my hands on Trey’s World of HDRi. I have a ton of books myself. Maybe we should work out a trade?
December 26th, 2009 at 9:29 pm (#)
I would love to win the HDR book! I’m looking at new cameras to upgrade from my point and shoot.
Have a great day!!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:30 pm (#)
“A World in HDR” would bring me a world of happiness. Thank you, Frederick!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:33 pm (#)
I really appreciate the work you are doing.
i would like VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography.
Thanks.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:33 pm (#)
I need a good book! Pick Me!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:39 pm (#)
Well, I was looking at a copy of “A world in HDR” in a bookstore, yadda yadda yadda, and well, it turned out her bottom half was a robot.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:40 pm (#)
I would love the HDR book. This is really cool
December 26th, 2009 at 9:42 pm (#)
Love the idea Frederick, love Chris Orwig and would love a copy of Visual Poetry. Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm (#)
I have a lot to learn. Long live TWIP!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm (#)
How very, very kind of you, Frederick!
You’re making this a very difficult decision for us, you know. Since I’ve already got DuChemin’s “Within The Frame”, and I’m currently reading “Fast Track Photographer”, I think the book I would most like to read next would be “Visual Poetry”.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win one of these fantastic books!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:50 pm (#)
TWIP rocks. Books rule. Read on. Surprise me.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm (#)
As much as I love Trey Ratcliffe….my photography equipment of one camera is as simplistic as you get…so I’d love “Visual Poetry”…that is, if I can enter..as I’m in Australia…but understand completely about the US shipping thingy. This is a generous thing u r doing & congrats to whoever gets these awesome books..from this AWESOME guy!!!!
December 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm (#)
Thank you, Frederick. I live on the MS Gulf Coast, and have been engaged in seeking out and photographing the natural beauty as it recovers from Hurricane Katrina. In this endeavor, this book would be useful: Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor.
Thank you.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm (#)
Thanks Frederick
I would love to get a copy of Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor.
December 26th, 2009 at 9:58 pm (#)
Wow! What a generous Santa you are… I would love a copy of Trey’s book “A World in HDR” I told the other Santa I wanted one, but I must have not been a very good girl, because I didn’t have one under my tree….
December 26th, 2009 at 10:00 pm (#)
Vision Mongers Would be a great start to help photography help pay for my tuition.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:02 pm (#)
I would like to get Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor.
Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:08 pm (#)
Oh! Oh! A world in HDR Please! =) I justed attempted An HDR shot just before you posted about your journey to SF and about this book. I was thinking of reading this one!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:12 pm (#)
A World in HDR would be nice.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:14 pm (#)
I would love to learn more about HDR. I love Trey’s work. Thanks.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:18 pm (#)
Hello!
Thank you for your generosity. I would love to have either “Visual Poetry” or “VisionMongers”.
Thanks again!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:21 pm (#)
Would love VisionMongers! Forgot to put it on the Christmas list! Thanks man.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:21 pm (#)
It is true that getting out and taking pictures is the first step to getting them, but sometimes the experience and advice of those who have gone before and succeeded can add a little more to one’s chance of getting it better than before.
Towards this end, I would love to have Ralph Clevenger’s photographing Nature. I have already ordered and received some of the other three books and am proud to be part of the community supporting these photographers.
Not wanting to diminish my chances, but if I am not selected to receive this book, I will purchase it.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:29 pm (#)
I would love any opportunity to learn more about photography. I am beginning to take my hobby to a new level and see all the major talent out there and sit in awe. I only hope one day to be half as good.
We did get a signed copy of the World of HDR and it came on Christmas Eve. The hubby was surprised and excited when I let him have that as his Christmas Eve present to open.
Thanks,
Tania
December 26th, 2009 at 10:30 pm (#)
The Visual Poetry book sounds very interesting!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm (#)
Santa forgot my copy of VisionMongers. Hopefully it’s not an omen of the year to come!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:36 pm (#)
Chanukah is over for me but it’s not too late to sneak in a copy of A World in HDR. That would be a very cool last minute surprise!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:36 pm (#)
I am reading Visual Poetry and I am loving it.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:41 pm (#)
I would love to get Visual Poetry. I am a great fan of Chris and have watched all his videos on Lynda.com.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:42 pm (#)
Happy Holidays! Love the podcast and looking forward to another year of TWIP! Would love the Photographing Nature book.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:45 pm (#)
I recently had a tweetup with David, he is a very interesting guy.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:45 pm (#)
I’m going to have to go with Trey’s book. When it comes to HDR, he is the man.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:49 pm (#)
A world in HDR
Thanks!
Tyler
December 26th, 2009 at 10:49 pm (#)
Photographing Nature. It is something I have yet to explore effectively.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:51 pm (#)
Wow this is such a beautiful deed… May it tenfold!!
If I win would like “A World in HDR”
Thank you and blessings!!!xx
December 26th, 2009 at 10:57 pm (#)
Frederick,
I already have Vision Mongers on my wish list, but if you kicked it down to me I would be that much closer to the new camera body I’m saving up for. Help out out this starving artist! Plus, I can pick it up at the next Smug meeting and save you on shipping…
Thanks!
-joe
December 26th, 2009 at 11:00 pm (#)
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
I was just looking through this book at Barnes & Noble but decided not to purchase it there. I need some inspiration to boost my vision
December 26th, 2009 at 11:02 pm (#)
Thanks! ” A World in HDR”
December 26th, 2009 at 11:05 pm (#)
Thanks Frederick! I would love to get VisionMongers.
Happy Holidays everyone!
December 26th, 2009 at 11:12 pm (#)
Fredrick the Christmas Zen Master!
December 26th, 2009 at 11:22 pm (#)
Aww this is very cool of you. I’d love to get this one: VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. Thanks!
December 26th, 2009 at 11:23 pm (#)
All such good books, Visual Poetry is probably the one that would help me the most. Thanks Fredrick.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:37 pm (#)
Visual Poetry sound like a good complement to The Zen of Photography by the zen master in the Catskills who followed in Minor White’s footsteps.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:41 pm (#)
Christmas just keeps on going. I like Trey’s HDR book. Thanks.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:44 pm (#)
I am currently reading VisionMongers after hearing your interview with David duChemin on TWiP, I immediately ordered it from Amazon. A World in HDR is next on my list as well but I’ll snag a copy at Trey’s workshop.
I’d love to win Visual Poetry, yet another book that sounds essential for the modern photographer!
December 26th, 2009 at 11:45 pm (#)
Hi ,
The visual poetry looks like something I would be happy to have. Frederik, I am a big fun of your work, Keep it coming…
Happy holidays,
Tsadi
December 26th, 2009 at 11:46 pm (#)
Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs is my choice. I certainly like to simplify my photography.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:49 pm (#)
i am new to photography but I enjoy photographing nature and could use a book to learn more about it.
happy holidays
December 26th, 2009 at 11:50 pm (#)
thanks for doing this, so much information is on here.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:51 pm (#)
I’d love to get a copy of Visual Poetry – I bought a Blackbird fly after reading Chris’s blog.
Cheers,
Alex
December 26th, 2009 at 11:53 pm (#)
Hello, I would like to win a copy of VisionMongers. Please follow me on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/obrienstudios
December 26th, 2009 at 11:54 pm (#)
Both Visionmongers and A World In HDR are amazing books. I am already recommending them to anyone who will listen. Living up here in the wilds of North Eastern British Columbia, it would be great to try my hand at some wildlife photography, so please pick me to win that book on nature photography. It is so nice of you to do the give away, no matter who wins, my books usually get so tattered with use that they end up in binders at some point or another.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:59 pm (#)
A World in HDR
Pick me, pick me, pick me!
=]
December 27th, 2009 at 12:00 am (#)
What a wonderful idea – and very generous. If I win I would prefer the “A World in HDR”. I have started “dabbling” with HDRI and find this book very inspiring.
December 27th, 2009 at 12:01 am (#)
A World in HDR. Trey does some awesome work and I would love to learn more about it!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am (#)
I Would love “a world in hdr” as Trey Ratcliff is one of my favorite photographers. Thank you for your generosity in giving away these books!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:13 am (#)
I would love – A world in HDR.
December 27th, 2009 at 12:43 am (#)
Awesome!!! I would like to win the book of nature… I cross My fingers
December 27th, 2009 at 12:44 am (#)
I would love to have Visionmongers. It would let me explore the minds of some of the best professional photographers of our time and see what makes them tick and be extraordinary!
I would love to have World in HDR but I already purchased a copy and waiting for it to arrive.
Thanks and cheers!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:50 am (#)
Hey! I didn’t know you had a blog. Totally in to win a book and adding you to my google reader.
December 27th, 2009 at 12:58 am (#)
I would love World in HDR. Thnx!
Regards,
AC
December 27th, 2009 at 1:05 am (#)
I’d love to win Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor! THanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 1:28 am (#)
Hey Fredrick,
I’d love a copy of Trey’s book a world in HDR.
I’m living in france, so maybe you pay the shipping to New York, and i’ll pay from New York to France, can’t be fairer than that, if i win of course?????
Great site by the way some great stuff here.
All the best
Mike
December 27th, 2009 at 1:32 am (#)
I’d love to have those amazing books. Thnks
Mykgo
December 27th, 2009 at 2:02 am (#)
whoa, what a funny expression in the shot above
) I’d like to read the Photographing Nature book. I’ve checked the table of contents on Amazon, looks like and awesome book with very interesting stuff. Will send the photos to you after i’ve applied those techs on my works ^^!
Have a great day!
December 27th, 2009 at 2:05 am (#)
What a great gesture during the season of peace and love. I have received many offers like this. But your gesture has warmed my heart. Lokk forward to hearing from you, even if I dont deserve one oif your give aways. It is the gesture in letter is more than enough.
God bless you.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:16 am (#)
You are truely right, those are really good photography books. Should you bless me with any of them, you would surely make it a wonderful post-Christmas gift.
Thank you for an amazing time with TWIP, you’re blog and the tweets, I do hope you can keep up next year with the same passion and energy
December 27th, 2009 at 2:27 am (#)
I can personally say that both Vision Mongers and Visual Poetry are fantastic books, as I’ve read them recently. I would really like to read Trey’s new book, World in HDR after watching the live podcast with him.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:28 am (#)
Frederick,
how nice of you! I feel that ‘Visual Poetry’ could help me improve a lot and I’d love to win it!
happy holidays,
Ghislain
December 27th, 2009 at 3:07 am (#)
That’s great! I would love to get Trey Ratcliff’s book. He’s a master in HDR and I just started learning that technique. That would be the best present ever!
Monica
December 27th, 2009 at 3:28 am (#)
A World in HDR
Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 3:34 am (#)
What a great idea!
I would love to win the VisionMongers book and I will pay the whole postage to EU where I live.
Best regards,
Stig
December 27th, 2009 at 3:37 am (#)
Excellent set of four, it’s really hard to pick only one of them. I’d love to collect the entire set, will add them to my wishlist. For now, I’d pick “A World in HDR” as a first.
Merry Christmas, Frederick! Nice initiative here.
December 27th, 2009 at 3:53 am (#)
Excellent gesture to share like this.
If I was fortunate enough to win one it would be the one about `Photographing Nature.
I will gladly pay the postage to Ireland – no problem.
Thanks in any event amd good luck to all.
Ian
December 27th, 2009 at 3:53 am (#)
Very generous offer.
I would be interested in reading “A World In HDR”.
Thanks-Marcel
December 27th, 2009 at 4:04 am (#)
I’m from the Netherlands, so if you would charge me for the shipping that’s fine by me. I would prefer Visual Poetry.
I agree with the people above: very generous of you Frederick! Wish you the best for 2010.
Bas
December 27th, 2009 at 4:16 am (#)
Hi Freedy V,
There is a Santa Claus afterall, being an avid lover of the great outdoors, and a photography enthusiast I think the book “Photographing Nature” would provide great insight to me and hopefully give my amateur photos that pop the desperately need.
Please find it in your heart this Hoilday season to bless me with “Photographing Nature”
Thank you so much keep up the great work.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:32 am (#)
A World in HDR
As you lay looking at me directly in the eye, I would like to thank you and wish you a happy holidays.
I am a big fan of HDR and trying to learn the techniques – it is not easy.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:32 am (#)
After I saw Trey’s HDR work on Flickr,and also from other well respected users, such as Ragstatic, Kris Kros, Erroba, Artie, WisoNet, and some others, I fell in love with this type of making photos. If you don’t try tonemapping procedure, you don’t know, what you are missing, I can tell you!
So, reading Trey’s tutorials and watching his photos, I upgraded my knowledge and work flow, when making my own photos.
His book, “A World In HDR”, would be great, to have in my book shelf and read it over and over again.
Thanks,
Boris
December 27th, 2009 at 4:50 am (#)
Hi, I am starting photography and would love World in HDR by Trey Ratcliff. Thanks a lot!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:07 am (#)
I would love “A World In HDR” by Trey Ratcliff! Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:14 am (#)
How festive of you!!! Well, Santa, I would love Trey’s World of HDR cos I’ve been such a good boy
December 27th, 2009 at 5:26 am (#)
Trey said he’d give you all a high five if I win his awesome book.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:34 am (#)
Visual Poetry, without a doubt.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:36 am (#)
How could anybody pick just one, they all look interesting. But I think A World in HDR looks most interesting to me.
This is a wonderfully nice thing to do. Thanks so much.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:40 am (#)
A World in HDR
Found your blog because Trey Ratcliff posted a link on twitter. Am now a subscriber.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:48 am (#)
Thank you so much for this opportunity. For me, I would love to win Photographing Nature. Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:52 am (#)
Having read three already I’d like to complete the set with Photographing Nature!
Happy Holidays Fred!
December 27th, 2009 at 6:00 am (#)
‘Phtographing Nature’ for me, please and thank you!
December 27th, 2009 at 6:21 am (#)
I think that it is altruistic of you to be so generous during this holiday season. I would love to have a copy of
Photographing Nature, as I am interested in capturing the gems that Mother Nature has to offer. I have a signed book by Trey. He gave a talk at B&H in NYC. The photos in the book are awesome. Thanks again for making the books available to the lucky winners.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:28 am (#)
I do a bunch of HDR but Visual Poetry is my gig. Thanks for the contest!!! DJ
December 27th, 2009 at 6:28 am (#)
Just now getting into Nature Photography and would love to read more about this field from a true pro.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:37 am (#)
Oh great!! I would really like to win “A World in HDR”.
Thanks for this kind “contest”.
Merry Christmas!
December 27th, 2009 at 6:49 am (#)
Visual Poetry. I want to learn how to feel the photo out BEFORE I shoot. It’s frustrating to take what you think is a great shot and find out that a slight change would make the difference! Thanks.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:53 am (#)
Another one for VisionMongers! I just love the stuff David does, big fan of his “Within the Frame” Podcast…
December 27th, 2009 at 6:56 am (#)
Photographing Nature, is what I think I would like. Although they all look great. Thanks for the give aways.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:56 am (#)
would love a copy of visual poetry….too much gear does get it my way and my simple shots are my favorites.
thank you
December 27th, 2009 at 6:58 am (#)
What a great idea – I’ll take either one.
Happy Holidays!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:00 am (#)
A World in HDR!!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:04 am (#)
I A World In HDR is on my shopping list so i would love to receive that one
December 27th, 2009 at 7:08 am (#)
Greetings and happy holidays!
I would love a chance at the book “A World In HDR”. What a wonderful holiday treat.
Take Care and be Safe!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:28 am (#)
Now that’s a really though choice to make… they’re all equally very interesting!
Even thought of not participating cause it’s really hard to choose. But then I thought I shouldn’t be that silly! So… “how to participate in the story… &… having a vision, and finding inspiration…” did it for me.
Visual Poetry!!
Great gesture of yours, Frederick!
Have a very nice day!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:31 am (#)
FrederickVan is thinking; My better half would like me to make space by depleting some of my extra stock
…. I would like the copy of “A world in HDR” Thanks!!!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:35 am (#)
Thanks Frederick. I always get a kick out of learning about other photographers. Learning more about your work and reading Visual Poetry will really help me in my studies. If you get a chance I would love for you to check out my portfolio.
Thanks again.
Eleazar Paradise
December 27th, 2009 at 7:41 am (#)
In a world where we are constantly exposed to new gadgets and programs that can improve our photographic potential, I really would like to lean back and read “Visual Poetry”. Far to many believe that the secret of great pictures lies in the equipment and programs – have a vision, a story and the images are bound to reveal a good story.
Visual Poetry would be highly appreciated reading.
Happy hollidays to all
Martin
December 27th, 2009 at 7:42 am (#)
“A World in HDR” would be the ultimate holiday gift for me, I could use it all year long.
December 27th, 2009 at 7:45 am (#)
Visual Poetry is on top of my wish list, so would love to win it! I’m from the UK but would be happy to pay the shipping if I did win.
Wishing everyone an inspiring creative 2010!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:48 am (#)
I would love Trey’s HDR book. Thanks for doing this.
December 27th, 2009 at 7:48 am (#)
I would be glad if I could take a look into “Photographing Nature”.
December 27th, 2009 at 7:50 am (#)
You’re a leader Frederick!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:59 am (#)
Would love the photographing nature book – that’s my favorite kind of photography. Love hearing you on the TWIT podcasts from time to time Frederick!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:03 am (#)
A world in HDR would be nice.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:04 am (#)
Cool idea, Frederick, and quite generous – but how will you choose?!?
December 27th, 2009 at 8:05 am (#)
I would love to read the Visionmongers. This is a great thing to do… Thanks
December 27th, 2009 at 8:14 am (#)
That’s a very generous way to share what you like to read. I’d really like the book about HDR photography, if I’m chosen. Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:22 am (#)
FV, I’d lose in a stare contest w/you…but I’ll gladly enjoy reading any photography book! I shoot lots of HDR….one of my fav styles! Kudos to Trey for his HDR book! Pete Talke
http://www.places2explore.wordpress.com
December 27th, 2009 at 8:31 am (#)
What a conundrum! I’m asking myself which would best enhance my current collection of photography books. I am trying to engage the more visionary and artistic me, (I was a type A for 50+ years) and photography is my medium to do so. I believe Chris Orwig’s Visual Poetry would best help me to move to the next step – not only in photography but in my daily approach to life.
Thanks for your generous offer.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:44 am (#)
True spirit of giving Fred !Am a big fan of HDR (aka Trey)and have been recently shooting and learning about HDR. Its a real cool concept and am totally in awe ! Hope to win the book “A World in HDR” !
250 comments in 2-3 days !!!,WOW, Good Luck and Happy Holidays to all !! Click away !
December 27th, 2009 at 8:46 am (#)
I would love to get a book
December 27th, 2009 at 8:48 am (#)
Oh i forgot.. The second one!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:54 am (#)
A World in HDR
Trey’s work got me interested in photography. I’d love a copy of his book. Plan to buy it, but diverting that money to a copy of Photoshop would be nice. :p
December 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am (#)
It’s a big toss up. I’m a great fan of Trey and his master chef recipes for HDR but yet I heard Vision Mongers is a kick ass book with a plethora of great photographers and their advise. Sorry Trey, I will get your book later but my choice at this moment is Vision Mongers.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:02 am (#)
I’d love to win a world in HDR, I think Trey is an amazing photographer !!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:05 am (#)
Thanks for the generous offer Fredrick. The Photography Nature is my choice but all of these books would be wonderful additions to anyone’s library. Happy Holidays
December 27th, 2009 at 9:08 am (#)
Wow, lot’s of responses on this one! The Photographing Nature book would be great. Am in Canada though.
Happy Holidays and thanks for all your great work and information you share all the time to help us all become better photographers!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:09 am (#)
You da man, Mister Frederick Van. With the book named below, I know I can… make better photographs, that is. (hopefully my “visual poetry” is better than my attempt literary poetry.)
Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
Thanks for doing this. Best to you and the TWIP gang in the coming new year.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:16 am (#)
Hi Frederick,
It’s very nice of you to do this. What a great idea.
I found out about this through Trey Ratcliff. I am a big fan of his work and am learning hdr myself. I would love to have A World in HDR. Thanks for your generosity – even if I do not win.
Happy New Year!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:18 am (#)
I’ll take either one. Thanks for giving. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am (#)
Now that is the spirit of giving!!! A World in HDR and God Bless you and yours!!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:25 am (#)
I would love the HDR book. I love the saturation of colors and would like to use more of this look in my shoots. Thank you being such a sharing person.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:27 am (#)
Of course I would love this book. I was going to buy it last week but was bogged down with Christmas, Maybe to win it would be even better, LOL
December 27th, 2009 at 9:32 am (#)
Wow that’s a lot of comments already! I’m for Visual Poetry. I’m a fan of Chris Orwig, especially after listening to him for 10 hours at lynda.com on the Lightroom tutorial. Very knowledgeable guy.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:34 am (#)
I would love Visionmongers! Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:39 am (#)
This is so cool of you. The book I would love to win is “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs” I have checked this book out several times at the book store, but just haven’t had the money to buy it. It would totally be cool to win it.
Thank you for being so generous.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am (#)
I got 2 book lites for Christmas. One lite is on Treys book; Visual Poetry would be great on the other!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am (#)
I just listened to your interview with Chris Orwig. Excellent interview. Since I already have Trey’s book, I would love to add Chris’s book to my new collection of photography books. Trey Ratcliff mentions in his book that photographers are some of the nicest people you will meet. I believe that to be true.
Thanks and have a Happy New Year!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am (#)
I would love to read A World in HDR
December 27th, 2009 at 9:52 am (#)
Visual Poetry sounds really cool! I could use some vision.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am (#)
Would love the Visual Poetry book. I believe in “simple is best”!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am (#)
#4 (doesn’t get any pithier than that)
December 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am (#)
I would love to own a copy of VisionMongers. Want to learn from the pros. Blessings
December 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am (#)
I would like the vision mongers book! I want a lifelong vacation please! It’s my New Years resolution.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:07 am (#)
Everyone should listen to TWIP.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:07 am (#)
Hi Frederick— I’ve listened to twip since day one and love your sense of humor,you always bring it one the show.I would love to have the Photographing Nature book. Thanks,Bob,
December 27th, 2009 at 10:10 am (#)
I’d love Photographing Nature! Great thing to do Fredrick!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am (#)
Merry Christmas, Frederick. That is very nice of you. Photographing Nature would be a Godsent for me.
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December 27th, 2009 at 10:17 am (#)
I’d really like Visual Poetry.
Happy Holidays.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:21 am (#)
I would love to have Visual Poetry. I need some help!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:33 am (#)
Wow, what a very fine way to end the year. I don’t see how a person could go wrong with any of these four choices. My favorites would be the first two, but if I had to narrow it down to just one, then it would be ” Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs.” Several good reasons apply. First, I think the messages about simplicity, clarity of focus, and storytelling would apply to nature as much as anything else. Second, I don’t have a lot of gear to complicate the issue, so I like the idea of a book that is more focused on approach than on tools. Third, that main vision of the book — its emphasis on visual poetry — resonates. What a lovely, apt metaphor for photography. I love to write and create images with words, and I’m falling more and more in love with being able to exercise that same creativity and evoke beauty with a camera.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:35 am (#)
Sweet! I would love to win “A World in HDR”, please!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am (#)
visual poetry sounds delightful. thanks for hosting this give away. happiness to you in this new year!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:46 am (#)
I would love to have the book “Photographing Nature”. The talent and eye it takes to make truly spectacular images in nature is amazing. I love nature and landscape photography and would like to learn how to take it to the next level. Love the show TWIP, keep up the great work!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:49 am (#)
After 27 years, I’m retiring from the Air Force and now look forward to having more time to devote to photography. I love doing HDR images and would really like to study Trey Ratcliff’s HDR book. I’m hoping his advice can help me put my images over the top! Thanks for the great stuff you do on TWIP!–BULLY!!–Gary
December 27th, 2009 at 10:52 am (#)
Wohoo! I’d love the Vision Mongers book
December 27th, 2009 at 10:53 am (#)
Frederick, I could really use the “visual poetry” book. I am a budding photographer who needs all the guidance that I can get. I listen to all the podcast and hope you will consider giving me this book. Warning! I intend to wear it’s pages out.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:56 am (#)
Wow! Trey was right…such an intense stare=)
I always enter but have never won anything…but still here I am commenting=) hoping. Thanks for the opportunity – all those books offer something I could learn. Since I MUST only pick ONE – Trey’s! A World in HDR
Hope you have a grand 2010!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:00 am (#)
I am always interested in viewing a book I looked into Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs and VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography both of which had a interesting title and after checking them out I would like to read both of them I am always interested in how photographer see and interrupt what they see. Thanks for sharing
December 27th, 2009 at 11:02 am (#)
I would love to check out Trey’s HDR book. I am just startting to create HDR images and I’m looking for good instruction and tips.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:03 am (#)
A World in HDR please!
(Great Idea by the way…)
December 27th, 2009 at 11:03 am (#)
Wow. This would be so awesome to get because I have lately been getting into photography a lot. I want to start my own business. Got my Nikon D90 with a sb-600 flash. These books would be great to continue my education in photography.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:04 am (#)
I would not take a book even if you tried to give me one. Go ahead, I dare you to try and give me “Visionmongers” and see if I keep it!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am (#)
fred – hook it up w/the visionMongers brosef – i’ll take you out for some coffee down in the sj or something – i’d love to meet ya and let you give me a book!!!
peace,
nick
December 27th, 2009 at 11:09 am (#)
Wow, thanks for doing this!
“VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography” is something I need right now…
December 27th, 2009 at 11:13 am (#)
“something Pithy”
Would love a copy of A World in HDR”
December 27th, 2009 at 11:16 am (#)
Would love either Photographing Nature or World in HDR
December 27th, 2009 at 11:17 am (#)
Stephen at #69 post stole my line AND my book choice. Great minds think alike?
I’d love Trey’s HDR book. I’m a little bored with my regular photo shots and would love to learn something new to spark things up a bit.
Thanks and Happy New Year!!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:19 am (#)
I live in Belgium, but I’ll take care of the shipping. I’d be very, very happy with ‘Photographing nature’ since I just bought a Nikon d5000 with a 70-300mm VR and I really would like to start doing wild-life photography!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:20 am (#)
Would be great reading a nice book like “Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor” If I get such a great gift I will add it to our University library (in Iraq), so more will get the benefit of it and no such book in our library.
Thanks for such activity, and good luck to all
December 27th, 2009 at 11:22 am (#)
Cool..! This is one area where e-books will have to develop a LOT before they’re a viable alternative.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am (#)
Vision Mongers>> Happy Holidays, to good health and success for all!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am (#)
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography PLEASE
December 27th, 2009 at 11:25 am (#)
I’d love to win a copy of VisionMongers.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:31 am (#)
I would love a copy of VisionMongers
December 27th, 2009 at 11:38 am (#)
Starting to take HDR pictures, so any help in this area is always welcome. I have A World In HDR on my list of wants, so winning it would be wonderful.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:44 am (#)
I’d love a copy of Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
Happy Holidays!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:44 am (#)
Chris Orwig has opened up so much to us through his teaching, [lynda.com] his passion for photography is infectious. His teaching style is straight ahead and, seeing and hearing him I feel like I know already. Having a copy of visual poetry on the reading list would be a great way to become a vision monger, all in HDR whilst taking a walk to photo nature. Thanks Frederick for the opportunity. all the best for 2010. Dom
December 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am (#)
visionmongers for me please
December 27th, 2009 at 11:54 am (#)
After hearing the authors discuss the topics in interviews, I’m very interested in the Vision Mongers and World in HDR books!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:07 pm (#)
Awesome, I would like one thank you!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:11 pm (#)
What a great gift to all of us! Thanks so much!
I’d love “VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography”
December 27th, 2009 at 12:19 pm (#)
I wish I could learn HDR with ‘A World in HDR’, a goal for 2010….
luc
December 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm (#)
Fred, would love to win Visionmongers! Hook it up!!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm (#)
Visual Poetry is my choice. I found your link via Trey Ratcliff’s site. His HDR book rocks.
December 27th, 2009 at 12:49 pm (#)
I just starting with HDR photography, this is a great opportunity to get a copy of Trey Ratcliffs book “World in HDR”
Happy New Year to all of you.
December 27th, 2009 at 12:50 pm (#)
I would love to have Visual Poetry! I already have the rest of those books and I’m almost finished with the last of them. I like to give away inspiring books when I’m done with them too!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:53 pm (#)
I ust found your site today via a Google Alert. Never know what it will find, sometimes a real gem I would never have found on my own. You have a lot of good info, I’ll be back. Graet idea too. I could use VisionMongers as I am now working towards a photography based retirement business.
Thanks, I’ll be back
December 27th, 2009 at 1:01 pm (#)
A World in HDR, please!
December 27th, 2009 at 1:17 pm (#)
Do you suppose “Photographing Wildlife” would help me apply the “Nikon Nitro Express”?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/tagchips/4157459120/
December 27th, 2009 at 1:17 pm (#)
id like number 4, HDR!:D
December 27th, 2009 at 1:28 pm (#)
The moment I read the book title ‘Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs’ I knew thats what I’m striving for. Can I have it please huh! Huh! Just like the image at ther top of your post, of you and the books, I want that ‘catch’ to draw the observers eye. I think the book may help me improve my photography.
December 27th, 2009 at 1:34 pm (#)
That’s holiday spirit! Happy Holidays Frederick
I’d love to own a copy of VisionMongers
December 27th, 2009 at 1:36 pm (#)
I’d love the World in HDR! I’m dying to learn how to do it better.
December 27th, 2009 at 1:44 pm (#)
I’ve already received “World in HDR” for Christmas, so I’d like to see “Photographing Nature”, since that’s where I’d like to spend most of my time. Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 1:47 pm (#)
oh man VisionMongers would be such a good after christmas gift. Ive been wanting to buy it but cant afford it at the moment. I tried going to barnes and noble to just read it but they dont have it in store….Sadness…
December 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm (#)
Me want HDR.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm (#)
A World in HDR, please!
Thank you.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:27 pm (#)
This is great! Thanks for sharing these books. Would love to win VisonMongers!
December 27th, 2009 at 2:40 pm (#)
Wow. A copy of “World in HDR” would be awesome!
December 27th, 2009 at 2:52 pm (#)
A World in HDR! Thanks <3
December 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm (#)
Photographing Nature would be great. Such a wonderful idea. Thanks for doing this. Happy holidays!
December 27th, 2009 at 3:16 pm (#)
What a great way to put into practice the spirit of the Christmas season. If chosen I will read my book and do like wise — paying it forward. I would love to read “A World in HDR” by Trey Ratcliff
December 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm (#)
Oh man I would love A World in HDR! and since it is my birthday on the 29th it would make a GREAT birthday present.
Thanks so much,
Marc
December 27th, 2009 at 3:32 pm (#)
Hi Frederick,
I like your pictures, especially the “Photowalk Shots” in your Galleries section. I’d love to get a copy of Trey Ratcliff’s A World in HDR. This is a very nice gesture you’ve thought of. Sort of a “Pay it Forward” idea.
December 27th, 2009 at 3:38 pm (#)
Happy Holidays. Bookmarked VisonMongers a couple of weeks ago, tried to bookmark it again 2 days ago and it said I already had it listed. Now it is mentioned on your blog as well.
Keep up the great work on the blog.
December 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pm (#)
Hi Frederick,
I enjoy watching TWiP on TWiT.tv. Visual Poetry would be a fine choice.
Thank you,
Chuck
December 27th, 2009 at 3:45 pm (#)
I’d love Vision Mongers!
December 27th, 2009 at 4:07 pm (#)
I would like “A World in HDR”, thanks for asking.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:22 pm (#)
I would choose Visionmongers by David DuChemin. We both live in Vancouver and I admire his photographic philosophy.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:28 pm (#)
Wow, thanks for the opportunity! I’ve always wanted “A World In HDR” book. I love taking HDR shots! And I can’t seem to find that book around here
December 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm (#)
Fredrick, that is truly the meaning of the holidays. I would love to read the Visual Poetry book. And I must admit that every book there is awesome and it is hard to pick, but I think that Chris has some really cool images and stories, and the inspiration is what interests me most. Again, thank you for your incredible offer to let others read this truly wonderful books.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:49 pm (#)
I’m a big fan of Trey Ratcliff’s work.
Hope I’m not late. My choice would be “A World in HDR”
December 27th, 2009 at 5:07 pm (#)
The book VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography would make an excellent addition to my book collection
December 27th, 2009 at 5:07 pm (#)
I would love to read VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. Thanks for the opportunity.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:17 pm (#)
HDR helps capture the beauty of the world around us as we see it. It’s visceral, emotional, vibrant. I want to read “A World in HDR” – Trey has done such beautiful work and I would love to learn more about his approach to HDR photography.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:30 pm (#)
I would love the opportunity to have Trey’s “A World in HDR.”
Thanks!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:32 pm (#)
Like you say on TWiP, we gotta get out there, take the lens cap off, and shoot. We all need to make Visual Poetry. Beyond all the gear that is so easy to obsess about, we need to learn how to see what we are framing. I think that I would enjoy reading Visual Poetry. It’s already on my shopping list. Merry Christmas Frederick.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:32 pm (#)
Just happened upon your site and find it to be really helpful and interesting. Definitely a new bookmark for me!
Just getting into HDR, I would love Trey’s book “A World in HDR”.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:04 pm (#)
Starting to get into HDR myself. Would love a copy of AWiHDR!
December 27th, 2009 at 6:04 pm (#)
“A World in HDR” would definitely look good on my coffee table.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:33 pm (#)
i’m sure they’re all great books, but i would climb over the other three to get my hands on A World in HDR. please and thank you. oh, and… ‘something pithy’ (just in case)
December 27th, 2009 at 7:08 pm (#)
Visual Poetry would be my pick
December 27th, 2009 at 7:17 pm (#)
i reread my original post and i forgot to put in which book i would like to win.
i would like to win Photographing Nature.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:00 pm (#)
Loved your interview with David Duchemin.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:02 pm (#)
Thanks for sponsoring the contest. I’d love to win The World in HDR.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:09 pm (#)
Hi Frederick,
Thank you for giving a opportunity to win some wonderful photography books. I would love to read “A World in HDR”. I think it would be neat if you could put your name in all the books and ask for everyone to pass it on to other photographers. But for each photographer to sign below your name and see how many times the book was read.
Again Many Thanks!
Sheila
December 27th, 2009 at 8:31 pm (#)
I would love to get my hands on a copy of A World in HDR!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:43 pm (#)
As a ridiculously ambitious novice photographer, I found both you and Trey’s websites moments ago. If I’m not too late, A World in HDR would be the most spectacular Christmas present this year!
Thank you for the titles mentioned, any help I can get is appreciated.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:43 pm (#)
A comment to win a book. Trey Ratcliff;s World in HDR would be a wonderful post Christmas Gift!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:59 pm (#)
I would like “A World In HDR”. Thanks, nice site.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:00 pm (#)
From one USAF vet to another I like Trey Ratcliff’s World in HDR.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:08 pm (#)
Visionmongers all the way! I loved Within the Frame – this one should be just as excellent!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:14 pm (#)
oh tough choice I think though the world of HDR I haven’t tried this technique yet so I would love to read up more on it and thentry it out.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:15 pm (#)
VisionMongers would preeeeeetty cool… Thanks Fred!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pm (#)
As a total HDR noob I would love a copy of Trey’s book. Thanks for the contest!
December 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pm (#)
oo wow.. this is like a nightmare. I will definitely go with Trey Ratcliff’s “world in HDR.” Thanks for this amazing post. looking forward to meet Trey in future
December 27th, 2009 at 9:32 pm (#)
“A world in HRD”. This book it ahead of time, true innovation and a whole new way to do photography, and this is why is My Pick. I want to also comment on “Visual Poetry”. It look like an indispensable tool, a must read book. Is perfect for Pro who thought they knew everything.
December 27th, 2009 at 9:35 pm (#)
I would love to win a copy of A World in HDR, by Trey Ratcliff.I’ve been a Flickr friend & fan for over 3 years
December 27th, 2009 at 9:38 pm (#)
I’d like the Photographing Nature book. I already own Trey’s HDR book and it’s GREAT!! Thanks for the contest.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:14 pm (#)
My first choice would be A World in HDR……..but i’d be cool with any of them, thanks.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:41 pm (#)
I agree with swisharoo. I too would like A World in HDR. It’s on my list of books to purchase, but even more now after seeing your Golden Gate Bridge in HDR. But it would be great to have any of them.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:53 pm (#)
Oooh awesome idea. I would love any of these books. Trey Ratcliff is the man though. I would love A world in HDR
December 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm (#)
Trey’s book would be great … as long as there’s a paragraph or to about masking out nude people walking in front of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Already have Visionmongers. Great book for some lucky winner.
December 27th, 2009 at 11:30 pm (#)
“VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography”
That’d be my pick of this lot! Great of you to offer mate, and i’m sure you’ll find more photo-authors willing to help you out on this!
Cheers!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:39 pm (#)
A World in HDR sounds great!
Awesome contest Frederick. Thanks so much!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:47 pm (#)
Photographing Nature Looks like something right up my ally!
Cheers!
December 27th, 2009 at 11:54 pm (#)
Frederick, I’d love to have any of those books, I didn’t get one Photography related gift this year, all I got were socks!
Hope yours was better than mine.
December 28th, 2009 at 12:04 am (#)
Tough choice; Nature or Visionmongers in that order. So much to learn and what a great way to help out the photo community.
Thanks!!!
December 28th, 2009 at 12:11 am (#)
A world in HDR would complete my collection. Great contest.
December 28th, 2009 at 12:36 am (#)
Will you be reviewing bookcases soon? Photography books are taking over my home!
December 28th, 2009 at 12:43 am (#)
Hi Frederick,
When I saw the tweet I thought you where giving away YOUR BOOK! I was excited to hear you’ve released a book for Christmas. Anyway, kindly send me “VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography” if I’m the lucky winner, otherwise my sincere congrats to the winner.
Keep up the good work with twip
Martin
December 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am (#)
Visual Poetry sounds like it would be a great book to read. Hope you had a good Christmas.
December 28th, 2009 at 1:13 am (#)
I’d love to peek inside that “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs” book.
Thanks Federick for sharing the love. And good luck to all other participants. Happy new year!
December 28th, 2009 at 1:27 am (#)
Hey! This is awesome! How do you get such cool things to give away? “Photographing Nature” would be awesome to win, because I went to Brooks
or “Visual Poetry”, those both look like great books, but then they all do! Grats to whoever wins them.
December 28th, 2009 at 1:38 am (#)
One dictionary definition of imagery:
A group or body of related images, as in a painting or poem.
How sweet to consider the imagery of a wedding as a poem of their day.
(You might guess that I like the Visual Poetry title!)
December 28th, 2009 at 1:40 am (#)
Visionmongers…I need more books!
December 28th, 2009 at 1:53 am (#)
Visual Poetry is a great book..this is a generous offer..happy holidays to you and your family
December 28th, 2009 at 2:22 am (#)
All four books look great.
Thanks for the giveaway!
December 28th, 2009 at 2:36 am (#)
I bought VisionMongers for myself as a Christmas present and it’s great! At the moment I’m halfway through “Photoshop CS4 for Photographers” on Lynda.com taught by Chris Orwig and I’m learning so much. Makes me wish that at almost 60 I could go back to college.
I’d love to win his book although the others look good as well. But as a beginner learning on my own, books that teach how to take good photographs without the most expensive gear are high on my wish list.
Thanks for sharing your books!
December 28th, 2009 at 3:29 am (#)
#3 would be a big help since I’m attempting to do just that. Might have to pick up all of them eventually.
December 28th, 2009 at 3:44 am (#)
Vision Mongers
December 28th, 2009 at 4:19 am (#)
VisionMongers is a great book. I am more than halfway through it. The next book on my list to purchase is “A World in HDR”.
Frank
December 28th, 2009 at 4:41 am (#)
I would love to get a copy of Trey’s new book “A World in HDR.” You ROCK Frederick!!!!!
December 28th, 2009 at 4:54 am (#)
I’m in a rut with my photography right now. Visual
Poetry is just the right thing to get me out of it.
Thanks
December 28th, 2009 at 5:20 am (#)
Sweet deal! Have my fingers crossed. Thank for all you put out there Fred!
December 28th, 2009 at 5:39 am (#)
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
Thanks and Merry Xmas
December 28th, 2009 at 5:40 am (#)
I would love to get a copy of David’s book VisionMongers!
December 28th, 2009 at 6:10 am (#)
Hi! Thank you for TWIP and the knowledge you provide. I would love to win VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. Peace!
December 28th, 2009 at 6:17 am (#)
I would love to get the Visual Poetry book.
December 28th, 2009 at 6:19 am (#)
I would love The World in HDR book. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
December 28th, 2009 at 6:25 am (#)
Frederick,
I’m a big fan and really miss you’re video podcasts that I used to watch on my Apple TV via iTunes. Haven’t had the time to listen to any off you’re audio podcasts yet, but will try to soon.
My interest would be Chris’s book – Visual Poetry.
With kind regards,
Niels Roetert (The Netherlands)
I’m in the States the first week of February, maybe you could ship it to my hotel
December 28th, 2009 at 6:26 am (#)
I would love “The World in HDR”. Sounds very interesting!
December 28th, 2009 at 6:45 am (#)
Hey Fred,
Listen to TWiP every week and would love to read Vision Mongers. I am working hard everyday to make a living from my photography and living a photographic life. Thanks for everything.
Paul
December 28th, 2009 at 7:25 am (#)
Hello Fredrick,
Great book giveaway! I have been interested in reading Visual Poetry for a while now; perhaps I’ll get the chance sooner than later
Happy New Year!
Mh
December 28th, 2009 at 7:35 am (#)
I would love “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs” Thanks for the giveaway!
December 28th, 2009 at 7:40 am (#)
a signed copy by mr. Orwig sounds great to me!
December 28th, 2009 at 7:44 am (#)
Fredrick:
Here’s my attempt to write something pithy. I just hope I don’t pith all over myself.
I love TWIP. It’s my go-to podcast. You are doing a great job.
As for the book selection, I’d love to travel ‘A World in HDR’.
Thanks,
Brad
December 28th, 2009 at 8:05 am (#)
Ho Frederick. There are probably wayyyy too many posts in this thread for you to actually read. And seeing as to how I am way down to number 400 and something you will miss my humble post about how much I like your work and your approachable demeanor on your live broadcasts. So with that said Thanks again for keeping it real.
And if by chance you get this far, I’m really digging Trey’s new HDR book.
TA
December 28th, 2009 at 8:06 am (#)
You couldn’t give me the HDR book if you forced it on me with a gun in hand!
NEVER MIND.
ms7
December 28th, 2009 at 8:11 am (#)
Keep up the good work, Frederick! I’d love to win Visual Poetry!
December 28th, 2009 at 8:48 am (#)
Learning should never stop. Those who “know it all” no nothing.
What a great idea for spreading the knowledge. Thank you. #4
December 28th, 2009 at 9:00 am (#)
I really hope to win, Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
December 28th, 2009 at 9:16 am (#)
I have both Visual Poetry and A World in HDR. They are great books for anyone’s library.
I’d love to add Vision Mongers too!
Thanks Frederick for sharing all your knowledge!
December 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am (#)
I love signed copies of books. Chris is the man!
December 28th, 2009 at 9:56 am (#)
I already own ‘A world in HDR’ and it is a great book. All of these books are on my buy list but the next is probably ‘VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography’
–MikeD
December 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am (#)
This is a great idea!
I’d really like the “Photographing Nature” book.
Thanks!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am (#)
What a wonderful thing to be doing. I’m very interested in visual poetry and vision mongers. Since visual poetry is on my amazon list vision mongers would probably be best for a me trying to bring my love for photography into a full time gig! Ps love you and Tasra! Always very inspiring!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am (#)
Got here from Trey’s link, but I think what I need as a newbie is Visual Poetry after reading the descriptions. I stuggle with feeling coming through my pics (and my camera sucks). BTW I turn 38 on Dec 30! Thanks.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am (#)
I’m interested in the book Visual Poetry.
Getting engaged and improving the result is something you talked to us about at the model shoot, but few participants seemed to adopt. More input welcome.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am (#)
Thanks for offering this Frederick Van. Peace to all throughout 2010. I would like to have “A World in HDR”.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:39 am (#)
I would love the Visual Poetry book!
December 28th, 2009 at 11:06 am (#)
I wish I knew more about “Photographing Nature” so I can improve my work!
December 28th, 2009 at 11:39 am (#)
I would love “A World In HDR”
December 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm (#)
Hello. This is a great thing you are doing. I would much appreciate this gesture of your kindness to provide a young learner of outdoor photography.
1. Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor?
December 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm (#)
I just bought my first DSLR – a Canon T1i and learning a lot. I love photographing nature and have been given hell by my family ever since I was a kid for having more pictures of trees, flowers, sunrises, sunsets, etc than people in any trip we went.
So, it would be lovely to win the Photographing Nature book so I can piss them off further with more nature photographs but may be something they will like looking at.
Again, thank you!
December 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm (#)
Frederick,
Thanks for the cool offer. I’d like to win the copy of “Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor”. I already have a copy of “Visual Poetry”, so any of the other books would interest me. I’m trying to rebuild my photo book library since Hurricane Katrina wiped me out.
Thanks,
Irving
December 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm (#)
Awesome Frederick!
December 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm (#)
I saw “Visual Poetry” at an associates apartment previously. And since it reminds me of my “writing impressions”, it seems like a good fit!
Have a good year end!
Thank you for the opportunity.
December 28th, 2009 at 1:56 pm (#)
Winning a copy of Visual Poetry would be cool!
December 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm (#)
Hey Frederick, you’re a super host. I really enjoy TWiP. I can’t wait til you guys are on video.
December 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm (#)
Hey Frederick, you’re a super host. I really enjoy TWiP. I can’t wait til you guys are on video.
Vision Mongers
December 28th, 2009 at 5:14 pm (#)
I have been looking to pick up a copy of VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography for a while, free would be even better!
December 28th, 2009 at 5:25 pm (#)
I so look forward to browsing through a new photography book,and you can read through them multiple times and see something new each time. I would love the copy of Visual Poetry.
December 28th, 2009 at 6:36 pm (#)
I would be interested in
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
I am looking for ways to turning my passion in photography into a career and I understand that David’s book has some valuable insite about his and others experiences in doing that.
Thanks Frederick for sharing the wealth of information.
And thank you Trey Raycliff for leading me here.
Happy New Year to all that read your post.
Hope To See You At The Top – Please Wait For Me
Joe McDonald
December 28th, 2009 at 6:46 pm (#)
A World in HDR would be a nice addition to my library…
December 28th, 2009 at 10:32 pm (#)
This is a definitely awesome thing to do for sure… Though, I find it funny that because you mentioned this, EVERYONE wants to comment! haha Awesome stuff. Keep up the great photo work and the awesome episodes of TWiP!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:33 pm (#)
I would love to start posting HDR photos of my own on my site – but first need to learn to do it right! “A World In HDR” – would be awesome for this since I’m just starting to get into it! Thanks so much!
December 29th, 2009 at 12:16 am (#)
This is awesome!
Something pithy, eh?
Well uh…
Fred is awesome,
As a photographer I shall blossom,
A photo book contains more knowledge than a cargo ship,
And you are the king of TWIP!
Thanks Fred, I would love the Visual Poetry book!
December 29th, 2009 at 12:16 am (#)
Being a reporter and photographer, loving people’s stories, I think VisionMongers is meant to be in my hands! I saw your post on fb a minute ago!
December 29th, 2009 at 12:17 am (#)
I’m pretty interested in Visual Poetry.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:19 am (#)
A difficult choice, but I’ll choose VisionMongers which hopefully will help me afford to buy the rest (and so many other photography books I want) next year.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:22 am (#)
I’d like a copy of Visual Poetry. If it is already gone and my name happens to be drawn after that I’d also really be pleased with either VisionMongers or Trey’s Word in HDR.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:26 am (#)
A World in HDR is an intriguing book to me…especially after seeing your first try at HDR. I still have a hard time believing that that was a “first” try. As good as the book is, I am sure being a fantastic photographer helps.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:38 am (#)
I would love to have Trey’s book.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:43 am (#)
Great this to do Frederick. Merry Christmas to you. If lucky enough to win I’d really appreciate A World in HDR. Thanks!
December 29th, 2009 at 1:14 am (#)
Vision Mongers sounds interesting! Nice interview w/ Chase.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:49 am (#)
I would love to have Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs! I really need to work on getting involved with my subjects.
Thank you Frederick for awesome posts and great info!
December 29th, 2009 at 2:56 am (#)
Fredrick , happy new year and please don’t forget to sing the Mana mana..song:) Keep on the good job for 2010 and I need all four of you books please!!
December 29th, 2009 at 4:10 am (#)
Gimme gimme gimme a book after midnight
Won’t somebody help me chase the bad photos away
Gimme gimme gimme a book after midnight
Take me through the amateur to the pro right away.
Big cheers to every one. May the 2010 be a new and better 2009 :\
December 29th, 2009 at 4:28 am (#)
I cannot belive the response, as I am sure you cannot either. Thanks for giving. It is the season.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:53 am (#)
Happy Holidays Frederick !! and if I am the chosen one, I would be astounded !!! 3,2,1 in that order would be my preference. And thanks for doing a wonderful thing.
December 29th, 2009 at 5:32 am (#)
I am very new to photography, I have been listening to TWiP for almost an entire year not even owning a good camera so I was doing assignments with my iPhone at times. I have just purchased a D90 for Christmas and have taken more pictures of my son in the last week than in the last year (poor kid). I would love to read any of these books however 2. Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs sounds like the best start as a budding photographer. Thank you so much for everything you are doing with photography. You and Alex are such a great pair. Cheers.
December 29th, 2009 at 6:00 am (#)
Thanks for the chance to win. I think I’d love that book “A world in HDR” since I’m getting into that and want to do more in 2010. Of course anything would be appreciated. Love watching you and Alex on the podcast. Keep up the good work. Oh and I took your advice and got two of those Lexar UDMA 16G CF flash’s for my Canon 7D.
December 29th, 2009 at 6:06 am (#)
Any book by a Brooks Institute instructor should not be ignored. I’d like that one.
Love the podcast – every week – frivolity included.
December 29th, 2009 at 7:23 am (#)
Fred,
This is a great idea that you have come up with as usual! I have been listening to TWiP since the very first episode and have to say that I am addicted – so please don’t stop.
I concentrate mostly on landscape and nature photography, so “Photographing Nature” would be a great gift. But, I really need to get more comfortable photographing other subjects and above all (like you guys say) I need to make the subjects more comfortable. So, “Visual Poetry” would probably make the greatest impact on my photography.
Hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy new year! My theory is the more you celebrate, the better the following year will be for you.
Ryan Gibbs
December 29th, 2009 at 7:31 am (#)
Dude, Frederick V, I had to scroll all the way to the bottom to say you rock and I would love Treys book? Mannnnn, thank you! LOL, keep up the good work.
December 29th, 2009 at 7:37 am (#)
Frederick,
Great idea for a giveaway. I really enjoyed “Within the Frame”, so my choice would be “VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography”.
December 29th, 2009 at 7:46 am (#)
Those look like some really good books. It would be a shame for them to get dusty on the shelf. I however would hold them and love them and call them George. I love George! George is my best friend!
December 29th, 2009 at 7:58 am (#)
This is great. I would love the visual poetry book!
December 29th, 2009 at 8:03 am (#)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
I’ve just started playing with HDR, and would love Trey’s book. On the other hand, ANYTHING that would help my step up my photography game would be appreciated!
December 29th, 2009 at 8:20 am (#)
It is always a pleasure to see someone willing to help others by giving away a great source of knowledge. My choice would be “World in HDR”
December 29th, 2009 at 8:21 am (#)
I just realized I mentioned two in my last post, and never decided which I prefer… Here’s my pick:
VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography
Fingers crossed!
December 29th, 2009 at 9:00 am (#)
Hey Frederick,
Thanks for this contest, it’s a really neat idea doing it this way! I just finished reading “Vision Mongers” and it’s an absolutely amazing book. The others are almost all on my wish list… Thanks for all your work on TWIP and others and all the best and success for the new year from Vancouver!
Oh, and I would like “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”
December 29th, 2009 at 9:05 am (#)
I would like to win a copy of “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”
Happy Holidays & thanks for the opportunity!
December 29th, 2009 at 9:16 am (#)
I’ll throw my hat in the ring for Visionmongers. Thanks Frederick, and Happy Holidays.
December 29th, 2009 at 9:37 am (#)
I will take “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”!!!! =)
December 29th, 2009 at 9:46 am (#)
I would like to win VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. It looks like an awesome book.
December 29th, 2009 at 10:00 am (#)
Such a great thing to do, Taking after the great Scott Borne with giveaways. I would be happy with any of the books.
December 29th, 2009 at 10:28 am (#)
Hey Frederick! Hope you’ve had a terrific holiday, thanks for a shot a winning a book!
December 29th, 2009 at 10:59 am (#)
This comment is pithy. Because I say it is.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:13 am (#)
great job giving back to the community!
A World in HDR looks pretty great to me . . .
December 29th, 2009 at 11:22 am (#)
Sounds like a great, late Christmas present for me.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:47 am (#)
Hi Frederick,
I have been following Trey’s work for sometime now without having the guts to try HDR by myself. Seing you take the plunge have given me the inspiration I needed to finally do it. Thank you so much. (I would love the get “A World in HDR”)
Sylvain
December 29th, 2009 at 12:10 pm (#)
After listening to your interview with David duChemin I went out and got Visionmongers and am currently about a 3rd of the way through it. A great book for anyone thinking about turning this art into a business.
I would like “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”, since I am striving to be a minimalist photographer who can make great photos with little gear.
December 29th, 2009 at 1:59 pm (#)
Fred, I love following your work. You inspire me every week to get out there a shoot. Thanks for hosting the weekly TWIP podcast, I never miss it.
I’d love to read Chris Orwig’s Visual Poetry.
-Scott
December 29th, 2009 at 2:13 pm (#)
Always enjoy the TWIP podcast and it has definitely influenced my photography. Since I already own the other three books I would love the one on photographing nature. Thanks.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm (#)
Photographing Nature for sure. Ir’s amazing how much nature is available for photography around San Jose.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm (#)
I would love to have a copy of ” A World In HDR”. Although any of the books would be a welcome addition to my library. I’m a long time listener to the podcast, TWIP, and have learned quite a bit from the podcasts. I very much appreciate the hands on tips, tricks, and information that you share.
Mike
December 29th, 2009 at 3:00 pm (#)
I’d like to fill the negative space above my coffee table with VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography. I am now resisting the urge to suck up in order to win. Please recognize my integrity.
December 29th, 2009 at 3:24 pm (#)
Hey Frederick,
This is a very kind idea. Would love to win a copy of “Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs”. Always looking to develop my style.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Wendy
December 29th, 2009 at 4:07 pm (#)
What a generous gesture! I would love to win a copy of “VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography.”
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!
December 29th, 2009 at 5:11 pm (#)
Happy Holidays everyone!!
December 29th, 2009 at 6:02 pm (#)
Would love VisionMongers, give me some more insight if I want to make a drastic change in jobs for the new year
December 29th, 2009 at 7:02 pm (#)
Ooh! Sweet. Particularly VisionMongers. I’ve been very good this year.
December 29th, 2009 at 8:15 pm (#)
Happy New Year!
Thank you for clearing off your desk.
Photographing Nature would be very appreciated.
Thank you
December 29th, 2009 at 8:48 pm (#)
Ooh! Photographing Nature would be my pic – they all look good but this one would have to be #1 for me.
Thanks for the chance.
December 29th, 2009 at 9:19 pm (#)
Not sure if it’s too late to enter…I’d love VisionMongers.
December 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm (#)
VisionMongers has been on my Amazon wish list for a while. Thanks for all that you do and happy holidays Frederick.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:29 pm (#)
Thanks Everyone!!! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. I’ve selected the winners, and I’ll post a video announcing the names shortly. Thanks to all who commented — this has been amazing. Stay tuned for more of this!
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