{"id":8344,"date":"2012-04-17T08:23:29","date_gmt":"2012-04-17T17:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/?p=8344"},"modified":"2012-04-17T09:24:04","modified_gmt":"2012-04-17T18:24:04","slug":"spring-photography-giveaway-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/spring-photography-giveaway-winners-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Photography Giveaway Winners Announced!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>And the winners are<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

Before I announce the winners of my Spring Photography Giveaway, I’d like to thank everyone who entered and say that this was a really awesome promotion.<\/p>\n

Not only did I connect with a large number of new followers who also have a distinct passion for exploring life with a camera, I really enjoyed reading all the entry forms and seeing what YOU love to photograph.<\/p>\n

Plus, I have the distinct pleasure of giving away some really cool gear to a few select photographers. Hopefully you guys enjoy your prizes!<\/p>\n

For those of you who are also interested in reading some or all of the entry forms, check out this list of\u00a0The<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/a>Coolest thing that everyone has photographed<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now, without further delay, here are the randomly selected winners and their entries:<\/p>\n

1. Grand Prize: A Lowepro Photo Sport 200 Photo Backpack<\/span><\/h2>\n

William Sinkins<\/strong>: “Riding on a train in Bulgaria that was simular to the orient express and snaping pictures and videos going through the mountains\u2026”<\/p>\n

2. Lumiquest Softbox III & Ultra Strap<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tina Lagrotteria: <\/strong>“A live Frog under a large tree at nighttime.\u00a0WOW!”<\/p>\n

3. Manfrotto Pocket Series DSLR Tripod<\/span><\/h2>\n

Matt Fulkes: <\/strong>“Castles,cathedrals and ruins in the United Kingdom.”<\/p>\n

4. Landscape Photography: The Four Seasons, by Chris Gatcum<\/span><\/h2>\n

James Ritchie: <\/strong>“My daughter or The Colosseum in Rome.”<\/p>\n

5. A copy of my eBook, “Going Fast With Light”<\/span><\/h2>\n

Connie Johnson: <\/strong>“Without a doubt, my grandchildren.”<\/p>\n

If you didn’t win, fear not, this isn’t the last time I’ll be giving away stuff… Stick around to be notified the next time I get a pile of gear to raffle off.<\/p>\n

Also, let’s all take a minute to say THANK YOU!! to my wonderful sponsors who all donated the items for this promotion. PLEASE visit their websites, they all make excellent gear that I personally use and highly recommend. Seriously, you couldn’t go wrong owning any of this stuff.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u00a0Lowepro<\/a>\u00a0gear has long been standard equipment for adventure and outdoor photographers worldwide. They make a wide selection of durable camera bags, packs, pouches, lens, media and computer cases.<\/p>\n

As one of my readers, you get a special deal on Lowepro gear:\u00a0Click this link<\/a> and enter code LP20<\/strong> in your shopping cart to save 20%<\/strong> when you purchase anything on the Lowepro website. Follow Lowepro on Facebook<\/a> for special webinars, specials and Free Bag Friday.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u00a0Lumiquest<\/a>\u00a0makes ultra lightweight flash gear and light modifiers. They’re used by the best shooters around, guys like David Hobby, Joe McNally and Dave Black, to name a few. When it comes to going fast with light, you really can’t get any lighter. If you’re going to own one Lumiquest item, it should be the Softbox III.<\/p>\n

Shop the Lumiquest Store<\/a>\u00a0and enter discount code SOCIAL MEDIA <\/strong>in your cart to save an addition $5 off of their already $10 off April special. Plus get free shipping on select orders. Follow Lumiquest on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for special deals.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u00a0Manfrotto<\/a>\u00a0makes awesome tripods and other camera support systems. I’ve been using their tripods and light stands for years; they do the job and hold up to rigorous outdoor conditions. Ask any pro and there’s a very good chance they’ve got some Manfrotto gear.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u00a0Focal Press<\/a>\u00a0publishes a wide selection of media technology books, ebooks, videos and tutorials. They have a full selection of excellent photography books by authors such as Martin Evening and Michael Freeman, as well as large catalog of film & video, audio, broadcast and web titles as well. Follow Focal Press on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to see the latest releases.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u00a0Dan Bailey Photo<\/a>. That’s me. I take pictures and write article and ebooks. You’re already here, so you probably know that stuff.. Have a look around and check out some of my archived posts, sign up for my newsletter and follow me on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks again for your support and excitement. Have a GREAT SPRING!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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