A Fantastic Response From My Moment In Time Experiment!

Posted by David Peterson on 04 Jul 2010 as Competition, Tips

Wow, what a response!

Thanks to everyone who participated in my Moment In Time experiment. If you don’t remember, it was where I asked my subscribers to take a photo around them at 10:30am, Saturday 19th June. In the end, there were over 600 gorgeous photos uploaded and they really show the diversity of our world.

And The Winner Is

As part of this experiment, I promised to give away a camera to a randomly selected photo from those uploaded with an email address. That winner is Michael Greer from Boonville, Indiana. Michael’s photo is a wonderful shot of a bee close to a lavender tree.

Michael said “Saturday, June 19th found me running late as usual, 10:15 and I’m still sitting behind the computer. I quickly grabbed the tripod, camera and shutter release and headed for the backyard, knowing there’s always a photo to be found in ones backyard.

“The Lavender Bush was alive with bee activity, so using the watering bucket for a seat, I sat up the tripod, focused on what looked like a good flower and waited.

“I shot several images for the next 15 minutes or so, figured if I didn’t have a keeper by then, well I tried. I was never able to get a head-on shot of a bee, hard to get a perfect pose from Wildlife.

His camera is a Canon 50D and the photo was taken with a shutter speed of 1/500, F6.3, ISO 200, Focal Length 99mm with a Canon 24-105 is USM lens. Congratulations Michael. Your camera will be sent to you soon.

You can see Michael’s original uploaded photo, and while you are on the site, look at the different types of photos uploaded. Click on the ‘more’ link below the images to show another 24 random images from all those uploaded. Who knows, it may even give you some inspiration for YOUR next photo.

Thanks again to everyone who participated. I’ve had a number of email from subscribers asking me to repeat the experiment as they either didn’t receive my email in time, or were busy that day. So I’ll definitely do it again – maybe next season when the fall leaves are falling, or even winter. Stay tuned!

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14 Responses

Ann says:

July 25, 2010 at 9:18 am

Congratulations Michael a neat snap.

Thank you David for this great challenge, it was fun to take part and a delight to see the world at the same time of day.
reza says:

July 23, 2010 at 9:28 am

سلام لطفا در صورت تمایل با شماره تلفن من تماس بگیرید خوشحال میشوم بیشتر با شما آشنا شوم
ممنون رضا از ایران
Yvonne Day says:

July 23, 2010 at 12:25 am

absolutely awesome!!!!!
Willie Nel says:

July 22, 2010 at 10:36 pm

The experience will stay for a long time, this was my 1st photo on the net I placed myself.

I did ask about the size to upload, so I went ahead took the photo, got home and started the process, lol, had to reduce twice before my photo actualy appeared.

I would have loved to have posted the same photo but at early evening when the Ball gets lit and you have nice rich & lightly dark sunset background (will still take that photo)

Nelspruit was one of the Host Cities in South Africa, and we were quite proud in hosting the spectical, so I just had to find something to show, the water tower/ball was what I went for.

Thanks for the giving us this unique chance to see the rest of the world at time “same” time

May this site grow & grow.

Willie
photodesigner says:

July 12, 2010 at 11:45 am

Congratulations Michael Greer!
I hope to participate participate next time.
photodesigner says:

July 12, 2010 at 11:42 am

David, I am new to SLR photography and the internet. I have so much to learn!
I didn’t know how to contact until now, so I’m over due with my thanks.
I received your photography tips and wanted you to Know I greatly appreciate you, for sharing your wealth of information!
God bless you,
Anne/photodesigner
Toni says:

July 8, 2010 at 11:28 am

I wasen’t ready….I wasen’t ready….Hope you do it again :) Soon
Jerry says:

July 5, 2010 at 9:29 pm

Your contest was a very good idea(original).I took a picture of two clumps of grass,but couldn’t find the address to send it to you.Maybe next time.Keep up the good work.Jerry
Nitin says:

July 5, 2010 at 11:43 am

great photo Michal. Nice shot
Susan says:

July 5, 2010 at 8:21 am

It was fun participating in the exercise. I was out shopping on the day but still managed to grab a shot from street where I parked my car. I took a picture of something that I would normally not have shot…a building with glass walls reflecting the surroundings.
The idea of the event was a good one and I look forward to participating in the next one…maybe even winning the prize next time round :-)
Ken says:

July 5, 2010 at 4:54 am

Great choice for a winner
David Peterson says:

July 4, 2010 at 11:10 pm

Remember it wasn’t about who took a better photo, it was all about the experience. Michel’s photo was chosen randomly. It could just as well have been you Baz.

Better luck next time!

David.
Baz says:

July 4, 2010 at 11:08 pm

There’s a moral here !

As I sat on a wall in my garden, lavender and bees in front of me – I thought, “No ! They’re looking for something out of the ordinary ….. “.

So, I didn’t enter the competition. Not for a moment do I think I could do as well as Michael, I merely want to illustrate the point that you can never tell ! If you have a gut feeling, go with it.

Congratulations, Michael. Superb shot.
Natalia says:

July 4, 2010 at 7:48 pm

Ohhh so sorry I couldn’t participate! I hope to do it next time. Great shots!!! :)