WINNERS! Photo Contest #16 RESULTS!

[Dr Strangelove]

For this contest, I'm looking for portraits with depth, candid or posed, that relay an emotion, a depth of experience, with eyes that could tell stories. I want you to go beyond cute snapshots - take pics of someone telling a story or sharing a moment but their expression should be telling. Tears, laughter, stoicism, wrinkles, twinkles of the eye. It can be one person or many, but their faces must be the photo's subject. Black and white photos often do better in this regard, deemphasizing the color while portraying the human experience. Examples of what I'm looking for may be found in National Geographic or Google "Yousuf Karsh". 85mm is an optimum lens power, and don't forget to use a wider aperature to blur the backround unless it's not distracting to have the backround in focus.

The rules are the same. Two pics max, nothing from prior contests, usual size limit, and pics must be hosted on ifish.

The contest will end midnight October 11. I really want your best folks - pick up the camera and shoot the card full. Be wise shooting street candids - my pro photo doctor friend has gotten himself in trouble more times than I care to remember taking pics of strangers.

Thanks and have fun! Doc

[Ryan Pultz]

ok I will kick this off this is my nephew John at Kells in Seattle rp

[butwhymalemodels]

This picture was taken July 15, 2005 with a Canon Powershot S230 on auto setting.



It's more than a face but I've always liked the photo. She said yes.

[Just_learning]

i got the perfect one for this one...stay tuned... I call it "the disgusted girlfriend".

[Ryan Pultz]

Ok Joyce is going to kill me over this but I have to post this one. Joyce with a mouth full of food Laughing. (If I never post again you will all know she has killed me) rp

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by Ryan Pultz

Ok Joyce is going to kill me over this but I have to post this one. Joyce with a mouth full of food Laughing. (If I never post again you will all know she has killed me) rp

Do they have internet in Heaven? I guess we're gona find out!

[motcha]

My youngest daughter showing dadddy what a scary face looks like! .... I'll let you decide!

[Arrow Flinger]

First entry. My friend Chris's little girl.


Second entry
My beautiful Wife.

[Angler of Repose]

I took this during the Rockaway Beach 4th of July parade. I don't know who she is and didn't realize what a great shot I had until I got home. Maybe someone will recognize her and send the pic to her parents.

[Joe C]

This one's called "first haircut"

[XD40Ranger]

My Dad is going to kill me if he finds out I posted this picture I took of him while camping this summer.....LOL

[bad habit]

a very eager look

[Hook-Line-N-Sinker]

Addie & Barley

[yankemnbankem]

First haircut takes it!

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Ok here is my two

This one just cause she was so cute when she was little, and Happy
I must say I was blessed with a baby that was never grumpy, she is now 6 and starting to show signs of some independancebut still a great Daughter .


This one I made Black and white with photoshop, just thought it looked good that way, she had the cutest profile.





All pictures taken with Kodak DC240 Zoom, one of the first digitals to hit the market

And all pics taken by a very proud Dad.



MD

[wanafish]

Yep, Mom gets a little exicited about fishing Diamond Lake.

[uspolymer]

This picture was taken while during relief work in Iraq in 2003. We visited an elementary school about 1-hour from Baghdad. Take a look closely at this girl's green eyes - not your typical Iraqi girl.

[fishlipper]

Here is my first one:

First one I call, "Who wants some?"

[snowrdr]

First entry from me...

This is my step-daughter Sabrina in her Tualatin High School PowderPuff flag football game from last week. Sabrina's freshman team played the sophomores and she was the middle linebacker. Here, Sabrina just made a tackle and is handing the flag back to the sophomore running back...

[BarroomHero]

My Beautiful Girl and my nephew.

[Pete]

My Kid

D300, 155mm, 1/250sec, f/7.1, EB -0.33, ISO 200, fill flash



Kaz

D300, 70mm, 1/320sec, f/9, EB -0.33, ISO 200

[Dr Strangelove]

In the interest of constructive discussion...
I really like the photos posted, but if not already done, I would ask ifish photographers to consider cropping or color adjustment to really emphasize the finished composition.
For instance, Kaz... I desatured to black/white, upped the sharpness and contrast, slightly unbrightened, and cropped this one to bring the eyes to the top left third quadrant.



You are allowed to adjust any of your entries for more powerful or artistic look, within reason of course.

Or leave them alone. Either way, have fun!

[crazyinoregon]

oh the feeling of coming of age and loosing that first tooth as if it was some sort of medal of honor.....

[Dr Strangelove]

TTT - please don't let this one get to page 4 again! Post em up... or I'll have to put entries in as well! Doc

[ryleysmom]

#1 Entry~ Ryley holding Dakota

Ryley seeing and holding his brother for the first time. Look at the Im a big brother smile, I just love this pic.

#2 Entry~

Ryley and Gramma~ I love my sons hair and smile in this picture..

These were both taken on Auto setting on my Samsung S730~

[Beachbum]

My Nephew A.J. with the "all business" fisherman look.




And the results

[Adjhunt]

Exilim optical 3x
6.3-18.9mm

[latesvak]

here is a friends daughter






luke

[Crayfin]

Originally Posted by Angler of Repose

I took this during the Rockaway Beach 4th of July parade. I don't know who she is and didn't realize what a great shot I had until I got home. Maybe someone will recognize her and send the pic to her parents.

THAT is Mackenzie Thiessen!!!!

[Dr Strangelove]

Remember, "You must be both the person who took the photograph and owner of the copyright in all photos entered in the contest." This rule is back in effect since we have moved past the kid's contest. One very nice pic above has a PM sent.

Also, please include your camera, lens, settings, etc. This is supposed to be educational after all...

Keep em posted!

[FallRiverGuy]

Shameless grandparent photo of my first grandson




FL 6.2mm
Exp 1/60
Iso 200
WB auto

[Dr Strangelove]

If you are a prior winner or just want to be a judge, please please please PM me by the weekend. Thanks, Doc

[fishgirl]

I know this first one probably isn't what Dr. Strangelove had in mind, it's my son at 6 months old, and he doesn't have that "life experience" hiding behind his eyes. But I think it's a great shot of his face, and shows the bright future ahead of him!!



The second one is also my son (what's cuter than a baby face!), and my mother-in-law on the day he was born. I was still in recovery, so my husband was the actual photographer. But he's an ifisher too, so maybe we can just consider it his entry!



Oh, and the first one was taken with my Nikon D50 and the second was our old Fuji point-and-shoot.

[saber_jack]

My little one last year.



My middle one last year.



Not up for entry in the contest but one of my niece last easter.
She has the look down already!!

[abalone-girl]

This is Barney (fishkisser) my husband and I have never seen anyone so happy. This is how he makes me feel inside. It was taken with our digital camera that I had placed on the hood of the truck.



I guess its only fair...
Barney says he does not like this pic of himself so he talked me into putting up one of his favorites.

"Are you talking to ME!" (LOL)

[CATCH AND EAT]

Took this picture of myself with a Kodak 320 digital camera. BTW the tinfoil hat does not help with the government mind readers.

[abalone-girl]

Originally Posted by CATCH AND EAT

Took this picture of myself with a Kodak 320 digital camera. BTW the tinfoil hat does not help with the government mind readers.

I knew you were going to say that!
BTW I'm a government employee...

[Tilla]

Well, at least it's an improvement.

[CATCH AND EAT]

Originally Posted by Tilla

Well, at least it's an improvement.

Careful the comrade floppy ears.

[pdxkevin]

Here's a couple for the pile...

This one is called Mom & Daughter



This one is called Peek

[Cat n Tat's Dusky]

Originally Posted by Arrow Flinger

First entry. My friend Chris's little girl.

WOW!!

[Dr Strangelove]

We can't have this thread drop to page 4! Come on folks, only 3 days to go...

Here's a little inspiration.

Grandpa's Love



Hemingway in another life

[Mokai]

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D40
Image Date: 2007:08:11 13:39:39
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 300.0mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0008 s (1/1250)
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: -0.67
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

[PaPa Jon]

#1
My oldest Granddaughter Courtney showing her Bird Gang pose in her first play
Taken with a Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom on auto setting

#2
Another Granddaughter Sarah showing me her " I’m VERY VERY serious" look
Taken with a Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom on auto setting

[Nalu]

First the tug at the heartstrings one.. Henry and his Great Aunt Linda just after birth....



Nikon D40
F4.5 1/160 ISO 800

Next picture is simply one that I really like. I have other kids ones, etc to tug at heartstrings, but I think this one is just a darn good photo. I simply love the expression on Dane's face, and it captures exactly the element I was going for. Modern Americana.



Nikon D40
1/1000 at f4.0

[Dr Strangelove]

Alllllriiiiiiighty Then! (Jim Carey) A little over 24hrs to go and I need two more judges... anyone want to volunteer? Also a few more entries would be nice. Post your best!

[DAB]

Originally Posted by FallRiverGuy

Shameless grandparent photo of my first grandson




FL 6.2mm
Exp 1/60
Iso 200
WB auto

This one gets my vote.

[Dr Strangelove]

I just got back from my duck opener... looks like the judges have their work cut out for them. Hopefully will have results by the Wed. Thanks to all who posted - there are some great faces here! Doc

[Adjhunt]

Just bumping it to the top so it will be easier to find.

How's the judging going?

[Dr Strangelove]

Gold Medal:

Mokai for his wonderful black and white study of a child's emotion. Outstanding contrast and compostion.




Silver Medal:
JoeC for a childs first haircut. The Look.




Bronze:

Tied between BarroomHero




and Arrow Flinger




Honorable Mention:

Nalu 3 for Modern Americana




Thanks to all who contributed pics and helped with the Judging.
I'll post the next contest by Sunday.
Doc

[Dr Strangelove]

TTT? For the photo contest? Egads.

[pdxkevin]

Lots of tough competition! Congrats to the winners!

[anglingaddict]

Congrats to the winners!!!

Well done everyone! Looking forward to seeing what Doc comes up with next!

Mokai, PM on it's way for your "goodies".


A.A.

[Mokai]

Wow, thanks for the votes ..I am surprised to say the least..I would have picked Arrow Flinger's.

Thanks...