Photo #4

"Flag"

Aperture: 6.0

Shutter Speed: 1/430

Photo #3

"Taking the Lead"

Aperture: 4.8

Shutter Speed: 1/210

Photo #2

"Fly By"

Aperture: 6.7

Shutter Speed: 1/620

Photo #1

"Flowers"

Aperture: 4.5

Shutter Speed: 1/400

Photo#4 If I only had a Brain

Rule of Thirds

Exposure Mode: Portrait

Shutter Speed: 1/280

Aperture 6.0

Description: This the famous Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, on display at Storybook Land. About a 1/4 of my shoot was taken in the Land of Oz, simply because it's my family's favorite movie, and I have a lot respect for it too, it's held up very good over the years. The Scarecrow was my favorite character in the movie, so my plan for this photo was to have his corn field to take up the majority of the photo and have him in the corner of it, taking up a 1/3 of the photo.

Photo#3 Enter if you Dare

Close up from with points of interest

Exposure Mode: Portrait

Shutter Speed: 1/35

Aperture: 2.7

Description: This is the famous Haunted Forest sign from The Wizard of Oz that is on display at Storybook Land. I thought is would be a perfect close up with the haunted forest part right in the middle, the ghost head up top, and have half of the turn back if you dare part, and then have some trees in the background to make it a little authentic instead of just the sign itself.

Photo#2 Glory

Close up Frame Point's of Interest

Exposure Mode: Portrait

Shutter Speed: 1/570

Aperture: 4.8

Description: This is the golden eagle statue that is on display at story book land. I went to Aberdeen Central High School, I'm a golden eagle so i figure i should have a little school spirit in my photo shoot. My intension for this photo was to have the golden eagle taking up the entire photo, while having the trees and sky in the background visible.

Photo#1 American Beauty

Worms Eye View

Exposure Mode: Portrait

Shutter Speed: 1/640

Aperture:4.8

Description: This is the big american flag that is on display at Wylie Park, you can see it from a very far distance. I thought it would be a perfect worm's eye view do to the fact that its big, the sun was shining on it, and there was a few clouds surrounding it too. I took the shot laying on my back next to the pole.

Hero's of Art

"Grand Prix at Monaco", George Ham 1933

#5. George Ham:

During the mid 20th century, auto racing was in full swing, Monaco, Grand Prix, Le Mans, and Indianapolis. George Hams advertising work truly reflected on the times and how the racing scene was captivating the world. I own a couple of his prints and their just fantastic.

"The Foosestang", 2007 by Chip Foose

#4. Chip Foose

One of the greatest automotive designers of my generation, Chip Foose's career is culmination of sensational designs and damn cool cars. I love his process of design (a process that i have done and getting pretty good at), it's all free hand with pens, design markers, air brushes and sheer imagination. Every one of them is truly fantastic.

"The Man", Harley Earl 1959

#3. Harley Earl

Considered the "Leonardo Da Vinci" of automobiles (in my opinion), Harley Earl has made a name for himself as one of the best automotive designer's in history. During the early 1950's, automotive designers were still cranking out cars that were designed before WWII. At General Motors design department, Harley Earl was designing cars that would define American cars through out the 50's and 60's. His designs included the bubble windows, sexy lines, hot colors and chrome and the iconic air plane wings of the cars. He is also the father of the first and true American sports car, "THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE"; first unveiled at the new york auto show in 1952.

Amazing Fantasy Comics #15 (August 1962), Stan Lee

#2. Stan Lee

Now why would an artist want a comic book creator as a art hero, well there's a lot. Stan Lee's comics from the 60's, 70's and 80's were truly inspiring, when I read these comics as a kid I would go gaga over his creativity for his characters. The designs, the sequences, the colors, and the story all inspired me to make my own comics based off his work, and I couldn't have pulled that off with out the help of my number 1 hero.

#1 Linda Stogsdill (a.k.a My Mom) (Sorry no photo!)

My mother is the reason I'm an artist, and pursuing a career in the field of art. Ever I was a kid she would buy me coloring books, paper, pencils, and box's, and box's, and box's of crayons. Normally when kids are that young they ask their parents to read them a book, not for me, when I was young I would ask my mother draw and color pictures for me and then I would go and do it my self over and over till I got the hang of it. She has always been there for me when I needed help she was always there, when people gave me hell for my work , she was there to help get out of the slump and make it better, she gave me encouragement when no one else would, and that's why my mother is my number one art hero. "I love you Mom!!"

My Name: Paul "Bud" B. Stogsdill

Childhood Ambition: Become an Artist, go to a NASCAR race, own a cool car.

Fondest Memory: Sitting in my Great Uncle's Stock Car, Getting stuck in Murdo South Dakota during a massive Blizzard.

Proudest Moment: "Passing Math Class!!!"

Biggest Challenge: Getting a lot work done in a small amount of time.

Alarm Clock: Someone slams the door and a book falls off my self and smacks me on the head.

Perfect Day: Sunny summer day, 80 degrees outside, having fun with my friends at the speedway.

Indulgence: Pizza, watching The Simpsons and Family Guy, Halo 3.

Favorite Movie: Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Gone in 60 Seconds, Days of Thunder.

Soundtrack: AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Aerosmith.

Inspirations: Family, first hand experience, reading.

My life is: what I make of it, so don't screw it up!

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