So, late last year, I entered the Wisconsin Trails magazine photo contest, submitting three of my favorite Wisconsin landscapes images. Since you're allowed to enter up to five photos per submission, I decided to throw in one of my favorites for the "people" category, just for grins. So, guess which one was selected for a second place award? Yeah, the funny people photo - go figure! ;)
That's my father-in-law in the local pool from last summer.
Now, I'd encourage you to run out to your local magazine rack and buy a copy, but since most of you don't live that close to Wisconsin, I'll understand... ;)
Congrats, Tim! I think the pic is very cool, with a very nice composition and a very positive, happy summer feel to it. I can see why the judges loved it! Do you have an underwater kit for your DSLRm and if so, which one? Thanks for sharing the pic and the news!
Thank you very much for your kind comments - I appreciate them!
I shot this with a Pentax K20D, using an Ewa-Marine underwater housing. I don't remember any of the other tech details of the photo, and the file is buried on my backup harddrive. All that I can really remember about the moment is that the lifeguards called for a pool check and I asked my father-in-law to jump into the deep end with me for some quick fun shots. My in-laws visit most every summer from their home in Lithuania. My father-in-law is turning 70 in just a few days, so this is an early birthday gift for him... ;)
Tim, I love the story even more now that you've filled in the family details (and equipment info). I'm half Lithuanian myself - both maternal grandparents were born in Lithuania, emigrating just before WWI. Wish your father in law a happy 70th for me!
Congratulations! I guess there is a place for "snaps". I'm heading up to our family's summer place to open it up, this week-end, I will purchase and more than likely subscribe as I'm not familiar with this publication. Can't wait to get out of the city!! Good job
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That's my father-in-law in the local pool from last summer.
Now, I'd encourage you to run out to your local magazine rack and buy a copy, but since most of you don't live that close to Wisconsin, I'll understand... ;)
Tim!
Thank you very much for your kind comments - I appreciate them!
I shot this with a Pentax K20D, using an Ewa-Marine underwater housing. I don't remember any of the other tech details of the photo, and the file is buried on my backup harddrive. All that I can really remember about the moment is that the lifeguards called for a pool check and I asked my father-in-law to jump into the deep end with me for some quick fun shots. My in-laws visit most every summer from their home in Lithuania. My father-in-law is turning 70 in just a few days, so this is an early birthday gift for him... ;)
Tim!