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?
Have you read my Macro book?
I am rather proud of the fact that I have written a book about macro photography. It looks like that →
Hang on, did I just say a book? Sorry about that. All modesty aside, it's the book on macro photography. It's got a huge chapter on equipment, tons of info about the various styles and topics, a chapter on lighting, and even a chapter on digital darkroom stuff especially for macro photography.
Seriously, this book is 288 pages long, and it's got everything you ever wanted to know. And loads you probably didn't want to know, but that might come in useful anyway.
Get your copy of the book from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk today! If you prefer, you can buy a signed copy directly from me from this page.
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#1 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:10
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/
#2 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:14
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryan97ou/
#3 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:16
First!
#4 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:16
I never win anything, but it doesn’t hurt to try.
http://flickr.com/photos/gunsotsu/
#5 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:17
Defiantly worth a shot!
#6 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:19
count me in!
#7 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:21
Hey, this sounds like a cool idea. I guess I’ll give it a shot. I do want to read your book.
#8 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:23
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/
#9 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:24
Let the game begins!
#10 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:26
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.
#11 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:27
Odds are looking pretty good so far. ;-)
#12 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:30
Would love to have one. Is there a chapter about dead bugs ;?
#13 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:33
I’d love to check out the book.
#14 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:37
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! :-)
#15 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:37
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”.
#16 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:38
You can’t win without trying…
#17 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:43
I want one! I want to take pictures of things up close!
#18 - April 10th, 2008 at 00:43
I like free stuff!
#19 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:02
I am keen to get your book. Even if I dont win, I am going to get myself a copy soon. Thanks.
#20 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:06
Sure, I’m game for a free book.
#21 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:20
Sounds like a great book. Macro looks like fun
#22 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:26
I love macro photography so I’d LOVE to win a copy of your book.
#23 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:28
Sure, macro photography has always interested me, just never got around to it yet… Count me in :)
#24 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:40
Sweet, sound good! I love Macro!
#25 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:44
Sounds awesome, love the site!
#26 - April 10th, 2008 at 01:56
i have never won anything from a blog either - but that never stops me from trying. :)
#27 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:03
I’m sure I’d enjoy your book… and hopefully somebody reading this will enjoy some of my photos. http://gkhphoto.com/
#28 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:06
Crossing my fingers … http://www.jbhaber.com
#29 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:10
Absolutely love your stuff. I could definitely improve on my macro photography too.
#30 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:12
Cool idea - Great site and good luck with your book!
#31 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:22
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 : )
#32 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:22
Would love to know more about Macro!
#33 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:23
I’d love to win a copy of your book - looks wonderful!
#34 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:35
I do love photography books.
And I really, really love Marco photos, especially flowers. Yay
#35 - April 10th, 2008 at 02:43
Thanks for your blog. Go Macro!
#36 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:04
Figured I’d try as well, though my site’s pretty boring. Some pics are on it, though.
#37 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:12
Here’s hopin’ for a win!
#38 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:12
I’m with Will. Your chances of winning increase by 100% just be entering. :-)
#39 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:16
Throwing my hat into the ring too - the book looks great!
#40 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:41
Always been a big fan - would love a signed copy of the book, Haje. :)
#41 - April 10th, 2008 at 03:46
Maybe I’ll finally win something.
#42 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:13
Cool contest.
#43 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:21
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
#44 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:29
To win a copy of your book would be great!
#45 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:42
Wow!!! And if I win, I definitely want it signed!
#46 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:47
Sounds great. I’ve been meaning to get into the macro world more.
#47 - April 10th, 2008 at 04:53
If the book is written at all like the blog, I’d love a copy. And signed, to boot!
#48 - April 10th, 2008 at 05:00
Keep up the good blog ! :)
#49 - April 10th, 2008 at 05:32
I really like taking macro photos, and I would like to learn more about it. :D
#50 - April 10th, 2008 at 06:21
Your website is very interesting !!! thanks for all your posts
#51 - April 10th, 2008 at 06:35
Great!
#52 - April 10th, 2008 at 07:17
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/
#53 - April 10th, 2008 at 09:05
Check out my High Dynamic Range, Infrared, and Panoramic experiments on my photostream: http://gallery.mac.com/simnick#100008&view=mosaic&sel=1
#54 - April 10th, 2008 at 21:51
Come on no whammies!
#55 - April 20th, 2008 at 00:31
i feel lucky ;-)
#56 - April 20th, 2008 at 02:01
Long time reader from Macedonia.
http://minephotos.blogspot.com/
#57 - April 20th, 2008 at 03:23
Wow, great opp for a quality freebie!..
thanks and keep up the great articles
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john_x/
#58 - April 20th, 2008 at 03:24
thanks for the chance to win one of your books. Great site, I refer back here often
http://afocusinthewild.blogspot.com
#59 - April 20th, 2008 at 05:42
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.
#60 - April 20th, 2008 at 07:07
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!
#61 - April 20th, 2008 at 07:52
Ohohoh! I must have that book! :) fingerscrossed
#62 - April 20th, 2008 at 08:03
wow. that’s really nice of you! =)
keep up with the good work!
#63 - April 20th, 2008 at 08:27
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
#64 - April 20th, 2008 at 09:15
Keep up the good work.
http://flickr.com/photos/fredodupoux
#65 - April 20th, 2008 at 09:21
I like macro photography.
#66 - April 20th, 2008 at 09:56
Hi, it’s so interesting!
#67 - April 20th, 2008 at 10:22
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 ;)
#68 - April 20th, 2008 at 10:36
I would love to learn about this style of photography. Thank you for the chance to win your book.
#69 - April 20th, 2008 at 11:44
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
#70 - April 20th, 2008 at 12:07
I try and do macro work whenever possible. Would love to learn more from your book!
#71 - April 20th, 2008 at 12:30
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.
#72 - April 20th, 2008 at 13:54
I never did Macro photography before. Hope that this will inspire me to do more macro photography
#73 - April 20th, 2008 at 14:28
pick me! pick me!
#74 - April 20th, 2008 at 14:36
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!
#75 - April 20th, 2008 at 14:43
hope you ship to switzerland :-)
regards, marco
#76 - April 20th, 2008 at 15:10
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/
#77 - April 20th, 2008 at 15:34
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.
#78 - April 20th, 2008 at 16:04
Sure, I’ll give it a shot
#79 - April 20th, 2008 at 17:11
Count me in!
#80 - April 20th, 2008 at 17:34
I barely got an EOS 30D and I am loving it, I could use all the advice your book has. Thanks for your consideration.
#81 - April 20th, 2008 at 18:00
Love the site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14799789@N08/
Of course, if I win I might have to actually buy a macro lens.
#82 - April 20th, 2008 at 18:02
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
#83 - April 20th, 2008 at 18:17
i love capturing the little details!
#84 - April 20th, 2008 at 20:30
Hi Haje,
Sharing your book with readers is a great idea.
I’d love to get one of those books.
Cheers,
- udi
#85 - April 20th, 2008 at 23:16
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.
#86 - April 21st, 2008 at 00:05
Yes more competitions! ;)
http://www.willbl.com
#87 - April 21st, 2008 at 01:48
Looks like a great books!
#88 - April 21st, 2008 at 01:50
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.
#89 - April 21st, 2008 at 02:18
I adore marco photography, specially working with water droplets. Haha, getting a free book on that subject would be sweet. :)
#90 - April 21st, 2008 at 02:52
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zebert/
#91 - April 21st, 2008 at 04:44
I’d love to win the book!
Love the blog, btw.
Cheers,
Joao
#92 - April 21st, 2008 at 05:06
Books area always a great source of knowledge…and such.
visit me at wingedbeaux.deviantart.com
#93 - April 21st, 2008 at 05:57
Okey, I’ll give it a try… Love your work, just started to read your blog, but I will became a regular!
#94 - April 21st, 2008 at 06:18
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/
#95 - April 21st, 2008 at 06:46
If your book is as good as your site, I want a piece of it :)
#96 - April 21st, 2008 at 06:46
Yes, competitions are great! :)
http://www.ebass.nl/sanderfotos
#97 - April 21st, 2008 at 07:04
More competitions is the way to go!
I love to read inspiring books about photography and the world of macro fascinates me a lot!
#98 - April 21st, 2008 at 07:05
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!
#99 - April 21st, 2008 at 08:26
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!
#100 - April 21st, 2008 at 08:26
I’d love a copy, and I think I would actually make time to read it as well.
#101 - April 21st, 2008 at 08:53
Woo - yes please!
#102 - April 21st, 2008 at 09:16
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…
#103 - April 21st, 2008 at 10:48
Crossing my fingers
#104 - April 21st, 2008 at 11:38
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.
#105 - April 21st, 2008 at 11:49
I’d love to get into macro photography more than I do.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniesiao
#106 - April 21st, 2008 at 13:28
Really enjoy the blog. Don’t really have stuff that I want to show off though…
#107 - April 21st, 2008 at 14:46
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
#108 - April 21st, 2008 at 15:15
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.
#109 - April 21st, 2008 at 16:27
I just bought a new macro lens a month ago and would love a copy of your book.
Thanks!
#110 - April 21st, 2008 at 17:20
That’s one way to get comments!!!
Seriously, the book looks great. I’m just starting to dabble in macro photography.
#111 - April 21st, 2008 at 18:03
count me in… please!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bacr33
#112 - April 21st, 2008 at 18:11
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
#113 - April 21st, 2008 at 18:25
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.
#114 - April 21st, 2008 at 20:31
Hey great contest. ;D
Here my DA gallery: http://eisnexus.deviantart.com/gallery/ Not the best pictures but i am still learning.
#115 - April 21st, 2008 at 20:42
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!
#116 - April 21st, 2008 at 21:09
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…
#117 - April 21st, 2008 at 21:10
oh yeah and my blogg address is http://me-and-my-canon.blogspot.com/
#118 - April 21st, 2008 at 23:23
Keep up the good work. Some more competitions would be great!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slkarns
#119 - April 21st, 2008 at 23:58
I would like to win a copy of your book
jreville@cogeco.ca
#120 - April 22nd, 2008 at 02:43
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!
#121 - April 22nd, 2008 at 05:51
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/
#122 - April 22nd, 2008 at 12:14
Let’s try the contest ;-)
#123 - April 22nd, 2008 at 13:40
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.
#124 - April 22nd, 2008 at 13:40
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
#125 - April 22nd, 2008 at 14:10
Thumbs up to photocritic.org, the only blog which I’ve read all of the posts!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rednuht/
#126 - April 22nd, 2008 at 18:53
I just found this page today , and I love it , so if the future is like the present count me in …
#127 - April 22nd, 2008 at 19:18
I’ve always enjoyed macro photography. I would love to learn more about the how!
#128 - April 22nd, 2008 at 20:27
Love your site, no cash for your book :(
I would love to win a copy though!
#129 - April 22nd, 2008 at 20:43
Great website!!! Very informational for us amateurs!
#130 - April 22nd, 2008 at 21:18
I’d love a copy of the book…there is always more to learn with photography!
#131 - April 23rd, 2008 at 08:48
Love to read this book!
#132 - April 23rd, 2008 at 11:00
sounds great! i’d love a copy!
#133 - April 23rd, 2008 at 12:58
Regular reader, keep up the good work!
#134 - April 23rd, 2008 at 13:28
I commented already, but since you reposted does that mean we can do it twice. LOL (wink)
#135 - April 23rd, 2008 at 17:25
I’m in!
And thanks for your work on this blog
#136 - April 23rd, 2008 at 17:30
Love your blog. Lots of good info and inspiration.
Thanks
#137 - April 23rd, 2008 at 21:18
This is great, I’d love to win one of your books :)
#138 - April 24th, 2008 at 00:29
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.
#139 - April 24th, 2008 at 02:22
Wow, that’s a sweet sweet deal, I would love to learn macro seriously. Thanks!
#140 - April 25th, 2008 at 03:41
Hey free things are always good, keep the contests coming.
http://lotuseaterphotography.com
#141 - April 26th, 2008 at 05:09
Great site !! I’ve spent many hours reading here … I’d love to read your Macro book too :)
#142 - April 27th, 2008 at 01:06
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!
#143 - April 27th, 2008 at 23:31
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
#144 - April 28th, 2008 at 04:09
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.
#145 - April 28th, 2008 at 22:08
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
#146 - April 29th, 2008 at 16:02
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
#147 - April 30th, 2008 at 16:26
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!
#148 - April 30th, 2008 at 20:13
It doesn’t hurt to try and I would love to learn about Macro:)
#149 - May 1st, 2008 at 19:10
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
#150 - May 3rd, 2008 at 18:46
Would love to have your book in my collection!
#151 - May 4th, 2008 at 17:00
I would love to read your book, I’m quite addicted to macro ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivapelcova/
http://ivy046.deviantart.com/
#152 - May 6th, 2008 at 11:26
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.
#153 - May 6th, 2008 at 14:33
“The winner will be drawn on May 5th this year”
So, who won?
#154 - May 6th, 2008 at 22:46
Awesome! I guess next week I’m trying the lottery :-D. Thanks again, Haje!
#155 - May 7th, 2008 at 09:12
WooHoo! Thank you very much!
#156 - May 8th, 2008 at 02:04
Congrats to the winners….you lucky so-and-so’s. LOL….seriously congratulations, I am envious.
#157 - May 13th, 2008 at 02:23
Thank you so much! I can’t wait!