WINNERS: one of 5 copies of my book!
Right, the winners for the competition have been picked! By deadline, there were 151 competition entries, and I used Random.org to pick the winners.
The winners are:
#2 – ryan97ou
#88 – Luís Brás
#120 – John Jimenez
#116 – Tim Norris
#98 – Aaron Snowden
I’ll e-mail you all as soon as to get your addresses so I can ship the books out to you. CONGRATULATIONS!
Original competition for posterity:
I know I keep harping on about it, but I’m rather proud of this thing – loads of you have already bought the book (just saw the latest report from the publisher – incredible!), but if you fancy winning one completely for free, then here’s your chance!
I’ve got 5 copies to give away completely for free, and I’ll even sign them for you, if you’re interested. To enter, simply add a comment to this post.
The winner will be drawn on May 5th this year, at random from the commenters (so make sure that you’ve entered a working e-mail address so I can contact you to get your mailing address!).
If you’re not sure what to leave a comment about, why not just post a link to your DeviantArt gallery, Flickr profile, or website? I’d love to learn a little more about you lovely people!
As an aside, would you guys be interested in more competitions on Photocritic?
My day job, if it can be called that, is being a writer. I've got one book out there so far and it's awesome, so go ahead and buy a copy! It's available from 
In front of you, five hyperactive men with guitars, drums, and microphones. Behind you, five thousand fans. In your hands, a camera... You're going to need more than just a little bit of good luck to pull this one off. That's where this book comes in.
Take a Canon EOS 450D. Attach a Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens. Hit the streets of London. See what happens.
Insights, suggestions and comments
I’d love a copy of the book. Have never done any macro though…
As per your suggestion, here’s my Flickr page. I don’t have much, but hopefully I will have time in the next month to process many more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agraboso/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryan97ou/
First!
I never win anything, but it doesn’t hurt to try.
http://flickr.com/photos/gunsotsu/
Defiantly worth a shot!
count me in!
Hey, this sounds like a cool idea. I guess I’ll give it a shot. I do want to read your book.
I’d love a copy – just got myself a new 105mm macro lens, so now I just need to learn to use it!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hillwaaa/
Let the game begins!
I’m in the the macro frenzy, try to learn as much as I can. I would love to get this book so I can learn even more.
Odds are looking pretty good so far. ;-)
Would love to have one. Is there a chapter about dead bugs ;?
I’d love to check out the book.
Hi! I read your blog, but have never commented before. There’s nothing like free stuff to get people to poke their heads, up, though! :-)
This Canadian living in the province of Alberta would love the opportunity for a signed book on macro photography–oops “the book on macro photography”.
You can’t win without trying…
I want one! I want to take pictures of things up close!
I like free stuff!
I am keen to get your book. Even if I dont win, I am going to get myself a copy soon. Thanks.
Sure, I’m game for a free book.
Sounds like a great book. Macro looks like fun
I love macro photography so I’d LOVE to win a copy of your book.
Sure, macro photography has always interested me, just never got around to it yet… Count me in :)
Sweet, sound good! I love Macro!
Sounds awesome, love the site!
i have never won anything from a blog either – but that never stops me from trying. :)
I’m sure I’d enjoy your book… and hopefully somebody reading this will enjoy some of my photos. http://gkhphoto.com/
Crossing my fingers … http://www.jbhaber.com
Absolutely love your stuff. I could definitely improve on my macro photography too.
Cool idea – Great site and good luck with your book!
Oh “Pick me, Pick me”, but i never win anythign either. Buuut my birthday is the day after the draw, so i might get lucky.
Trains to Mars at http://www.mannii.com : )
Would love to know more about Macro!
I’d love to win a copy of your book – looks wonderful!
I do love photography books.
And I really, really love Marco photos, especially flowers. Yay
Thanks for your blog. Go Macro!
Figured I’d try as well, though my site’s pretty boring. Some pics are on it, though.
Here’s hopin’ for a win!
I’m with Will. Your chances of winning increase by 100% just be entering. :-)
Throwing my hat into the ring too – the book looks great!
Always been a big fan – would love a signed copy of the book, Haje. :)
Maybe I’ll finally win something.
Cool contest.
been wanting to check out the book since i came across your blog a couple weeks ago. still working on reading everything thats here!
anyways, some of my better stuff can be found at pdxcabby.deviantart.com
To win a copy of your book would be great!
Wow!!! And if I win, I definitely want it signed!
Sounds great. I’ve been meaning to get into the macro world more.
If the book is written at all like the blog, I’d love a copy. And signed, to boot!
Keep up the good blog ! :)
I really like taking macro photos, and I would like to learn more about it. :D
Your website is very interesting !!! thanks for all your posts
Great!
Long time reader, firt time posting!
I would really like to get started with macro photography.
Just in case someone wants to take a look at my pics from my last trip to NYC:
http://flickr.com/photos/mcflainez/sets/72157603272936345/
Check out my High Dynamic Range, Infrared, and Panoramic experiments on my photostream: http://gallery.mac.com/simnick#100008&view=mosaic&sel=1
Come on no whammies!
i feel lucky ;-)
Long time reader from Macedonia.
http://minephotos.blogspot.com/
Wow, great opp for a quality freebie!..
thanks and keep up the great articles
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john_x/
thanks for the chance to win one of your books. Great site, I refer back here often
http://afocusinthewild.blogspot.com
Great site! I’m a newcomer and must found the site because of a link to the original pringles extension tube. Already I have learned a ton.
I am glad that you’ve been posting more lately. I do enjoy reading the posts. Also, my web site is still under construction, but it will be soon ready!
Ohohoh! I must have that book! :) fingerscrossed
wow. that’s really nice of you! =)
keep up with the good work!
Hi Haje, interested in your book!
Also like to plug my new dutch blog about Photography, with links to other interesting blogposts and some translations.
its http://www.2punt8.nl which you will understand is two-point-eight for a fast zoom aperture.
Thanks Lawrence
Keep up the good work.
http://flickr.com/photos/fredodupoux
I like macro photography.
Hi, it’s so interesting!
this site is like a firend who knows exactly what you need to know! I really learnt a lot of useful tips, so I have to thank you for your work here :)
I have not a photography site because I mostly use analogic-old fashioned-film cameras and I’m too lazy to convert them into 0s and 1s..
..but you can check out this: http://www.myspace.com/00fleo and listen to my experimental/electronic mental trips..
ps: compliments are true, not for the competition ;)
I would love to learn about this style of photography. Thank you for the chance to win your book.
ehehe, that would be lovely but even buy a copy won’t be a problem for me I think it is worth every cent!
I finally found a reason to leave a comment to thank you with the huge useful work you are doing with this blog :D
I try and do macro work whenever possible. Would love to learn more from your book!
I agree with Elisa (same Elisa of self taught fame????). I too would like to take this opportunity to say thanks for this blog. Have yet to read everything yet but I am working on it. I would love to learn macro and is something I have yet to try. Still trying to find my niche in photography but some of the macros I have seen in cyberland are magnificent. I am hoping to start entering a few competitions soon and maye make a name in the market.
Thanks Photocritic.org.
I never did Macro photography before. Hope that this will inspire me to do more macro photography
pick me! pick me!
I’ve done some macro work with close up lenses. I’m saving for a nice macro lens. I’d love a copy of the book!
hope you ship to switzerland :-)
regards, marco
This book is one of the best book of this genre. I would like to recommended it to anyone who interest in macro photography. Keep up the good work Haje.
I have a tons of reversed lenses technique shot on flickr that may or may not be
a good example of this technique, but here you are http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_beaver/
hey, man, I love your blog and I’d love to win your book and I’d be honored if you could visit my gallery and advance criticize one of my photographys.
Sure, I’ll give it a shot
Count me in!
I barely got an EOS 30D and I am loving it, I could use all the advice your book has. Thanks for your consideration.
Love the site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14799789@N08/
Of course, if I win I might have to actually buy a macro lens.
I am sure I am going to win a copy of this book… but if not… then I will buy a copy myself and send it to you for a signature :)
http://www.myspace.com/sharizadel
http://sharizadel.deviantart.com/store/
http://my.photoshelter.com/giannibianchini
i love capturing the little details!
Hi Haje,
Sharing your book with readers is a great idea.
I’d love to get one of those books.
Cheers,
- udi
so i would put my flickr accout on but i seem to have forgotten my yahoo ID but my username is glass_eye. , if you happened to have a few moments.
Yes more competitions! ;)
http://www.willbl.com
Looks like a great books!
That would be a great read, I sometimes play with close-up filters and it’s pretty cool. It seems interesting to upgrade to a DSLR and a macro lens, I’d like to see what I could do with that setup.
I adore marco photography, specially working with water droplets. Haha, getting a free book on that subject would be sweet. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zebert/
I’d love to win the book!
Love the blog, btw.
Cheers,
Joao
Books area always a great source of knowledge…and such.
visit me at wingedbeaux.deviantart.com
Okey, I’ll give it a try… Love your work, just started to read your blog, but I will became a regular!
I like your work and articles a lot. They really help keeping the spirits for photography up :) Would be happy if you take a look at my flickr portfolio and my macro shots :)
take good care
greets from Austria
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annia316/sets/72157594497106224/
If your book is as good as your site, I want a piece of it :)
Yes, competitions are great! :)
http://www.ebass.nl/sanderfotos
More competitions is the way to go!
I love to read inspiring books about photography and the world of macro fascinates me a lot!
I would love to get a copy of your book! while going through your archives I found your post on Extreme Macro on a budget and that whet my appetite.
Http://www.aaronsnowden.com is my website
thank you for all the great advice you’ve dispensed on this blog!
Done a little macro stuff, but would really like to explore the subject more. Thanks for the chance to win one of your books, especially signed!
I’d love a copy, and I think I would actually make time to read it as well.
Woo – yes please!
I’d like a copy of that book. I don’t do any macro photography, but I’m keen to learn and have my eye on a lens…
Crossing my fingers
Your book has been on my list of “must buys”, but due to my wife quitting her job to become a stay at home mom for our two daughters, my funds are VERY limited. I recently started uploading to some micro stock sites (hoping to make a little extra income) and found your article on the problems with micro stock and the comments on it informative.
I listed my web site in the reply portion, but my flicker page is http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjmgrafx
I always look forward to updates on your blog, keep up the great work.
I’d love to get into macro photography more than I do.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniesiao
Really enjoy the blog. Don’t really have stuff that I want to show off though…
Hey, more contests would be awesome :D
by the way, if you’re interesting in wasting some 5 minutes, you can see my deviantart account ^^
http://www.static-13.deviantart.com/gallery
Hello! <——-This is a comment.
and this, http://wolfe-gtp.deviantart.com/art/USB-Banana-83358838 <—— is a usb banana!
Great site, always look forward to new articles. Keep up the great work.
I just bought a new macro lens a month ago and would love a copy of your book.
Thanks!
That’s one way to get comments!!!
Seriously, the book looks great. I’m just starting to dabble in macro photography.
count me in… please!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bacr33
If your books as good as your site I’d love a copy.
I’ve tried some macro, you can check them out at http://pix.ie/bradnailer
I have really been enjoying your website and the book on exposure from the same series. Keep up the amazing work of this site as I find the articles top notch.
Hey great contest. ;D
Here my DA gallery: http://eisnexus.deviantart.com/gallery/ Not the best pictures but i am still learning.
Saw your article on DIY macro extension, great idea! Cool example shots too with close up matches. Would love to see more macro shots on your book!
I often take a look at this website but don’t comment… I have recently started my own blog and I know the value of feedback on websites. I don’t do much Macro – mainly cos I have just started out – but would love to learn more…
oh yeah and my blogg address is http://me-and-my-canon.blogspot.com/
Keep up the good work. Some more competitions would be great!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slkarns
I would like to win a copy of your book
jreville@cogeco.ca
It would be great to get a copy of this book free. It is on my list of books I need to buy. Right now I am reading the DAM Book, and then it is on some lighting books, then landscapes, and finally this one.
Either way, good luck to all!
I loved the picture on the cover.. Would love to know what’s inside… Am sure I would be able to take a similar picture of high standards once I get to read that book… My fingers crossed for the random draw!
My Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhaskardutta/
Let’s try the contest ;-)
With so many books on macro photography around and with loads of information on this subject available on the internet, why would I bother to read this book of yours? Anyway, this is just a post — DO NOT COUNT ME INTO THE DRAW –
BTW, did I tell you that I liked many of your postings in this site…Thanks for those.
Long time reader, first time poster. Macro photography is my favorite to look at and shoot. If only I really knew how to do it. lol
Thumbs up to photocritic.org, the only blog which I’ve read all of the posts!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rednuht/
I just found this page today , and I love it , so if the future is like the present count me in …
I’ve always enjoyed macro photography. I would love to learn more about the how!
Love your site, no cash for your book :(
I would love to win a copy though!
Great website!!! Very informational for us amateurs!
I’d love a copy of the book…there is always more to learn with photography!
Love to read this book!
sounds great! i’d love a copy!
Regular reader, keep up the good work!
I commented already, but since you reposted does that mean we can do it twice. LOL (wink)
I’m in!
And thanks for your work on this blog
Love your blog. Lots of good info and inspiration.
Thanks
This is great, I’d love to win one of your books :)
I enjoy your blog, I bought the lighting and the portrait and candid photography books and I love the series. I also recently purchased a macro lens and I would love to see the advice and tips you have written about.
Wow, that’s a sweet sweet deal, I would love to learn macro seriously. Thanks!
Hey free things are always good, keep the contests coming.
http://lotuseaterphotography.com
Great site !! I’ve spent many hours reading here … I’d love to read your Macro book too :)
If I don’t win a copy, I’ll probably end up buying a copy at some point anyway… but random numbers, if you’re listening that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t rather win one! If I win a copy, I’ll have more money to buy a shiny new macro lens too!
Hey, i could have say “No, I never win anything anyway” because its true, i never won anything in my whole life… actually no, i’ve won once a leather jacquet worth £300 in a club when i was 14, and it wasn’t even my ticket but one i found on the floor… ok that was lucky but that it, nothing for the last… 14 years or so;
So i give it a try… because as we said “100% of the lottery winners have actually played!”
I feel like i’m gonna win this time! bring on the book!
by the way, i have to say i love your website, really.
“Longue vie a Photocritic!!!”
a bientot!
S
Don’t know if only is for a certain country, or it’s open to all the world.
But here I am getting in the list to get a copy of your book.
I too would love a copy! I’m looking forward to reading your article about web traffic as well – keep up the great work!
Bruce
I’d love a copy of the book…I’ve always been curious about macro photography but don’t really know where to start in terms of equipment, learning, etc. Thanks!
Ami
I’d really love a copy too! :) I’ve done so little macro photography so far… better say almost none! :)
Do you ship to Italy too? ;)
Here is my website link : http://www.photo-sil.com . There you will find links to my photoblogs as well.
Ciao!
It doesn’t hurt to try and I would love to learn about Macro:)
Of course I’d love a copy — I absolutely love to learn, especially topics that I love as much as photography (and yes, learning about learning is one of them too!). I’ve been reading your blog for a while and keep coming back to it. Thanks for the writing! I just recently started a blog of my own — http://www.justajot.com
Would love to have your book in my collection!
I would love to read your book, I’m quite addicted to macro ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivapelcova/
http://ivy046.deviantart.com/
Eeee… I’m probably too late. But I’d love to state my case. I need to learn more tips to get the best out of macro-ing my jewellery (which I also create) for my website. Plus I love up-close-y-ness.
“The winner will be drawn on May 5th this year”
So, who won?
Awesome! I guess next week I’m trying the lottery :-D. Thanks again, Haje!
WooHoo! Thank you very much!
Congrats to the winners….you lucky so-and-so’s. LOL….seriously congratulations, I am envious.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait!
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