The Vikings Event winners are
1st Place. Andre
2 Place Igi & Lynx
3 place maghda& Maaddi
and dark
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1st place Andre
congrats on 1st place Andre
Thank you for sharing your photo with
us
Monocle Man Team
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2 Place Igi
1 what brought you to second life
For me it was simple, I just saw on Flickr images of some lady from my country and she told are from SL and conviced me come and try do photos in SL
2 how long have you been doing art
Before I made photos in my Pc games, not sure if I can call it art, but for sure my photography passion started before SL than about 10 years or more
3 tell us about your photo in your own words
Usually my images are just like dream, for everyone different, for me mystical fantasy or portrait with some emotions or beauty view of places, but for sure all are very shine and usually full of lighta
4 where are you from in rl
I'm from Poland
5 do you rl photos
Sadly no, never tried it
6 would like to do an exhibit monocle man
Always with pleasure
7 how did you learn the basics in photos
First tried something by myself, than met many people who helped me with that which was awesome how many people are open share what learned
8 .
do you use photo editors
what ones do you use
Yes, I use Gimp with Nik collections sometimes Photoscape X
9 ) do you use any any special wind lights
Sometimes yes, before I was able make some custom WLs, what is not possible now, but still I have them saved and use them
10 who do you look up to in art
Many people for me make art, hard say as style can be totally different, I love dark images other do, with some deep meaning in it, for me art need say something. Sometimes someone I not know I think all Flickr community bring something and inspire other
Thank you igi for sharing your photo with us
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congrats to you lynx on 2 place
and sharing your photo with us
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3 Place maghda
where are you from in rl
Denmark
5 do you rl photos
I do, i have worked as a commercial photographer for 30+ years
6 would like to do an exhibit at monocle man
I have done before yes, however i chose to do less exhibitions that gives me the freedom to keep inspirement and maybe even renew myself.
7 how did you learn the basics in photos
Through education, i am a trained photographer
8 . do you use photo editors what ones do you use
I use Photoshop
9 ) do you use any any special wind lights
I use different windlights, depending on the mood i want to bring to the picture, lumipro and light/projectors i make myself.
10 who do you look up to in art
For inspiration i use paintings. sculptures, literature and music... the list would be long
In photography i can mention Helmuth Newton, Jan Saudek, Anton Corbijn
Congrats on 3d place
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3 place Maaddi
1 what brought you to second
life
I came to SL to fill my social life and to make friends across the world.
2 how long have you been doing art
I have been doing art all my life, I have done water color painting, and other mediums, I have done photographs from the time I could pick up a camera and click the button.
3 tell us about your photo in your own words
The Warrior, she is a strong , protective woman, who will defend to the Death. it was fun a very challenging subject, I liked that.
4 where are you from in rl
I am in California The land of Sunshine
5 do you rl photos
I am hobbyist photographer in Real life, love the Idea you can capture a feeling, a look, an animal, a child
for all times.
6 would like to do an exhibit at monocle man
solo no with others yes
7 how did you learn the basics in photos
taking photos in Second Life is alot different than in real life, So learning to take pictures in SL was a seek and find mission, and had to learn basics, but with a lot of friends and watching YOU Tubes , million questions, made lots of mistakes. I am still learning and finding new subjects to take pictures of.
8 .
rather not say , but I do not ever use any kind of AI system.
9 ) do you use any any special wind lights
Wind light , EEP, PBR ect, has made it very difficult to have any thing special. its usually what ever I stumble around and find.
10 who do you look up to in art
In Real life I admire Ansel Adams for his amazing Black and Whites and landscaping.
In Second life, So many talented people here To many to Name.
Congrats on 3d place
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3place dark
1. what brought you to second life?
I have seen a report on Second Life and it's creativity and was curious - so I joined and got hooked up
2. how long have you been doing art?
Honestly I don't really feel like an artist - there are people doing much more artful things - but I've started with RL photography with about 16 and always been taking photos since then.
3. tell us about your photo in your own words
I was fascintated by the topic and enjoyed a lot to create a Viking character - for me it was clear he has to be strong and powerful - so I've imagined it should be kind of an action shooting.
4. where are you from in rl?
I'm kinda a digital nomad and change my places quite frequently - well you could call me an European - from my sources I'm from South Germany and Switzerland
5. do you rl photos?
Yes - almost every day - sometimes just for memories but often as well like more serious photography
6. would like to do an exbit at monocle man?
I think that would be awesome :-)
7. how did you learn the basics in photos?
From the basics I have been a long time in a photographer circle and studied the different rules of composition and other stuff like that. In SL, mostly learning by doing - trying to play with all features SL (Firestorm) offers.
8. do you use photo editors what ones do you use?
Most of my captures are RAW images without any post processing - If needed I mostly use Gimp
9. do you use any any special wind lights?
Usually I start with a day circle I made myself with different settings - and when I think I found one which matches I adjust it to the final settings.
10. who do you look up to in art?
There are a lot of artists which are impressing me - in Photography, like Don McCullin or Annie Leibovitz and others - in painting from Miro over Dali to Andy Warhol - actually there are also some really great artists here in SL - like Hermes Kondor or CountChanel