2014 “Abandoned” Photo Contest

Photo: Dylan Bauer

PictureCompete presents “Abandoned.” There is something terribly intriguing with deserted structures. Perhaps we are drawn to the mystery of the past purpose and function of these buildings. Perhaps we wonder about the individuals who once occupied these dwellings. Possibly, as photographers, we are drawn to capturing the “bare bones” and the essence of a subject and allowing our viewers to use their imaginations. PictureCompete invites you to submit your best representations of what “Abandoned” means to you.

Cash prizes:

• First Place: $250 (USD)

• Second Place: $100 (USD)

• Third Place: $75 (USD)

All winners will receive:

• Winner’s gallery exhibition

• Social media exposure

• PictureCompete™ newsletter exposure

Entry Deadline: April 8, 2014

To enter: http://picturecompete.com/

TeraBella Media Presents: “What Happens at Night, Part II” Photo Contest

 

Photo: Eleonora Ronconi

After the sun sets an entirely different world arises. The natural light is replaced with man-made illumination and all new shadows are cast. The world at night can be a very different place from the day time world. While the work may be ending for some, it is only beginning for others. Moreover, the night often calls for celebrations and other activities. TBM invites you to submit your interpretations and visions of the nocturnal world.

Awards:

First Place: $400 (USD)
Second Place: $200 (USD)
Third Place: $100 (USD)
Three (3) honorable mentions will also be chosen.

Copyright: All submitted images remain sole property of artist/photographer.

Entry Fee(s):

$20 (USD) for first 4 images

(Up to 8 image entries may be submitted for additional fees)

Both color and/or black and white images will be accepted.

Eligibility:

Open to all individuals 18 years and older, worldwide.

Entry Deadline:

March 13, 2014 (11:59PM CST)

Submit your entry: http://terabellamedia.com/photo-contest 

Reflections 2013 photo contest – deadline extended

The deadline of the Reflections 2013 photo contest has been extended until October 30, 2013.

 

Photo: Gabor Dvornik

Reflections are defining. They are capable of revealing so much about ourselves, an event or a moment in time. The likenesses that are mirrored sometimes reflect the true reality in this world. At other times they are nothing more than pure illusions. TeraBella Media invites you to submit your own interpretations and experiences regarding “reflected” images.

Prizes:

First Place: $400 (USD) cash prize
Second Place: $200 (USD) cash prize
Third Place: $100 (USD) cash prize
Three (3) honorable mentions will also be chosen.Copyright: All submitted images remain sole property of artist/photographer.

Entry Fee(s):

$20 (USD) for first 4 images

(Up to 8 image entries may be submitted for additional fees)

Color and/or Black and White images will be accepted.

Eligibility: Contest is open to all individuals 18 years and older, worldwide.

Entry Deadline: October 30, 2013 (11:59PM CST)

To Enter: http://terabellamedia.com/photo-contest/

2013 “Abandoned” finalist chosen…

The Finalists have been chosen! PictureCompete is pleased to present the following winning entrants in the 2013 “Abandoned” call for entry:

First Place: Gregoire Cachemaille , “Untitled”

First Place: Gregoire Cachemaille , “Untitled”

Structures and buildings that are in a state of decay are often intriguing. They arouse our curiosity. Some of these dwellings are plain and mundane while others reveal hints of having more elaborate architectural details. We ponder their history and wonder why they were left alone. The following images are the recognized winners of the competition “Abandoned”.
        

        

        
 
 

Second Place: Alanna St.Laurent, “Church Fog”
 
Third Place: Gina Soden, “Blue Orphanage”
 
Honorable Mentions: 

Dianne English 
Nicoleta Raluca 
JP Terlizzi
 

Judge’s Statement: 

The winning entries were very unique in their presentation of abandoned  structures and objects. The use of color to compensation for any  feelings of desertion in some of the images was well played by the  photographers. The buildings portrayed are somewhat strangely appealing  to the viewer as they arouse our interests and curiosities. The empty  suitcase is the perfect symbol of what is left behind and abandoned. In  contrast the two images displayed in black and white exhibit the  austerity and emptiness of abandonment. We congratulate the finalists  and express thanks to all participants!

View the winning images: http://picturecompete.com/gallery/

“The Myth of Ferrari – Photography by Günther Raupp”

Völklingen Ironworks is where the works of art by the famous Ferrari photographer Günther Raupp are being presented in the bygone world of heavy industry. An exhibition resembling a natural phenomenon.

The lifeblood of Italy meets long chilled steel. Elegant Ferrari photos in impressive large formats of up to 160 cm in width and ten original Ferraris from private collectors are on show between giant blowers that supplied the air for the blast furnaces of Völklingen Ironworks from 1900 onwards. In this unique European industrial monument – founded in 1873, decommissioned in 1986 and declared a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 – everything revolves around Ferrari

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The exhibition entitled “The Myth of Ferrari” located in the Blower Hall is showing 53 photographic works by Günther Raupp – whose Official Ferrari Wall Calendar has long since achieved cult status during its almost 30 years of production. “My photo exhibition in the World Cultural Heritage Site at Völklingen offers visual experiences in unaccustomed dimensions,” explains the artist, describing the event. And, during the exhibition’s opening on 22 September, Uwe Meissner of Modena Motorsport did indeed start up his Formula 1 Ferrari among the 1,500 or so guests. Following in the series of sound experiences at the Raupp exhibition on 3 October was a grand night of Italian opera.

The Ferrari F12berlinetta, which adorns April in the Ferrari Calendar 2013, is the backdrop to the stage – a photo taken with the H3D-50 for the print format of 9 x 27 metres! “The picture formats on display are of course the ultimate touchstone for the camera format. Yet even the XXL stage backdrop produced no surprises,” admits Hasselblad photographer Günther Raupp. “The theme of Ferrari and my own aspirations allow no compromises at all here.”

More than 30,000 visitors have already seen the exhibition. “We are very pleased that the exhibition ‘The Myth of Ferrari – Photography by Günther Raupp’ has proved to a real attraction for the public,” says Prof. Dr Meinrad Grewenig, General Director of the World Cultural Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks. In the wake of this success, the exhibition by Günther Raupp is being extended for a further three months until 24 March 2013.

Thanks to the exhibition in the World Cultural Heritage Site at Völklingen, the Ferrari pictures by Günther Raupp are finally establishing their status as works of art. “Interest amongst collectors is increasing all the time. This applies not only to individual images but also to whole groups of pictures,” the artist explains.

“The Myth of Ferrari – Photography by Günther Raupp”
World Cultural Heritage Site at Völklingen Ironworks
European Centre of Art and Industrial Culture
66302 Völklingen / Saarbrücken, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 6898 910 0100

Until 24 March 2013, every day from 10 a.m.

www.voelklinger-huette.org

Karl Taylor attends this years Focus on Imaging at Birmingham’s NEC

OK…there are many photographers past and present that have inspired me and my photography but I think the one guy who has inspired me the most is a Guernsey based photographer named Karl Taylor.

This guy to me is a legend, his ideas are original, innovative, inspiring and above all….simply breathtaking.

He is a master at using natural and introduced light which is what photography is all about, and the way he can pass on his skills either through his workshops or video courses in an easy to understand way pretty much sums up this fun and laid back photographer.

He is world renowned and respected throughout the commercial and fashion industry as one of the top shooters and I believe that knowing this guy has been there seen it and done it and simply kicked it straight into the back of the net is a great reason why you should make it a must to visit him and his team at the Focus on Imaging at Birmingham’s NEC from the 3rd to the 6th March 2013, check out his fabulous talks and if your lucky enough …purchase some of his DVD based courses…you will not regret it.

I know I am gonna go…..

Check out more info on this master photographer below…visit his website…be blown away!

Enjoy….

Karl Taylor has been a professional photographer for over 15 years and has travelled the globe on assignments for some of the world’s most successful companies. Here is a brief synopsis of his career in the industry…

by Karl Taylor

Karl left school at the age of just 16 with a talent for art and design. After securing a promising job in the design industry, Karl hoped to develop his skills and looked forward to the future. However, less than a year later and only 17 years old Karl was made redundant. Out of work and not really knowing what to do next, Karl applied for a vacancy at a retail photography store selling camera equipment. It was a decision that would change his life forever.

by Karl Taylor

http://www.karltaylorphotography.co.uk/karl-taylor-photography-career.htm

If you’re visiting Focus on Imaging at Birmingham’s NEC this year come and see Karl Taylor and the team who are bringing exciting and innovative live photo shoots and special product offers to the show.

Working in conjunction with both Hasselblad and Broncolor, demonstrations will include model shoots and Karl’s trademark high-end product and advertising photography, plus eye popping high-speed flash photography as seen in the highly acclaimed ‘Advertising, Product & Still Life Photography Secrets’ DVD.

Not only will you see Karl in action but also grab yourself a bargain, every training course in the Masterclass and Professional DVD Series’ will be on sale at a special one-off ‘Focus on Imaging’ price – a whopping 50% off!

More details are yet to be revealed so visit www.karltaylorphotography.co.uk/focus

for further information.

The Karl Taylor Photography Masterclass Series products bring the very best in no-nonsense, inspirational photography training.  The world-renowned range covers the basics for complete beginners right up to experienced professionals.

For more information on the Karl Taylor Photography Masterclass Training Series visit www.karltaylorphotography.co.uk

by Karl Taylor

by Karl Taylor

www.karltaylorphotography.co.uk

 This guy is amazing!!

Picture Complete Competition…..Uninhabited Buildings.

Photo: Josef Kissinger

 Uninhabited buildings can be found in every city and in every rural area in every country in the world. These structures once were homes, warehouses, barns, or shops. PictureCompete is seeking images that creatively capture these abandoned sites.

Cash prizes:

• First Place: $200 (USD)

• Second Place: $75 (USD)

• Third Place: $50 (USD)

All winners will receive:

• Winner’s gallery exhibition

• Social media exposure

• PictureCompete™ newsletter exposure

Entry Deadline: March 14, 2013

Entry Fee: $10.00

Website: http://www.picturecompete.com/

 

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition 2013

Run by The Royal Observatory of Greenwich in association with Sky at Night Magazine, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition is an international search for images of the cosmos.

2012 Overall and Deep Space winner: M51 – The Whirlpool Galaxy by Martin Pugh (UK/Australia)

 

Eligibility: 

International. Entrants may submit up to five photos per month. Group entries are permitted. Unnatural, digitally enhanced, composites are eligible for entry to the competition but the judging panel may ask about your processing method if your photo is shortlisted for a prize.

Categories and prizes:

Overall winner – Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013

Prize: £1500

Earth and Space

This is for photos that include landscape, people and other ‘Earthly’ things. Your picture should also include an astronomical subject – for example the stars, the Moon, or near-Earth phenomena such as aurora.

Winner: £500

Runner-up: £250

Highly commended entries: £125

Our Solar System

This is for photos of our Sun and its family of planets, moons, asteroids and comets.

Winner: £500

Runner-up: £250

Highly commended entries: £125

Deep Space

This is for photos of anything beyond our Solar System, including stars, nebulae and galaxies.

Winner: £500

Runner-up: £250

Highly commended entries: £125

Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year

This is the competition category for under-16s.

Winner: £500

Runner-up: £250

Highly commended entries: £125

The judges will also award three special prizes:

People and Space

This is for photos that include people in a creative and original way.

Prize: £350

Runner-up: £125

The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer

This is for photos taken by people who have taken up the hobby in the last year and have not entered an image into the competition before. The judges will give special consideration to those using simple and inexpensive start-out kit so please update your photo’s description to say what you’ve used.

Prize: £350

Robotic Scope

A robotic telescope is considered to be one that is operated remotely, via the internet, and publicly available to all. This special prize will only be awarded for images captured in this way and processed by the entrant.

Prize: £350

Prizes will be payable in Pounds Sterling by cheque. All winners will also receive a one year subscription to Sky at Night Magazine.

Each category will have one overall winner, a runner-up and three highly-commended awards.

Deadline: 13 June 2013

Website: http://www.rmg.co.uk/visit/exhibitions/astronomy-photographer-of-the-year/

 

Shortlist now online after record Hasselblad Masters entry

The ever-increasing worldwide popularity of the Hasselblad Masters Awards has been demonstrated by entry levels surging from 2500 for the 2012 event up to nearly four thousand for the latest competition, and it’s a statistic that has delighted Hasselblad’s Global Photographer Relations Manager Paul Waterworth.

“For the first time we allowed entries from photographers who have been active professionals for more than three years and who use cameras of 16MP and above, regardless of brand or format,” he says. “We’re delighted by how many people have responded to this: winning a section in the Hasselblad Masters Awards is clearly now recognised as a major accolade by professionals based in all corners of the world.”

Following an initial call for entries last May, professional photographers had until the end of August to send in their best images to compete in a total of 12 categories: Fine Art, Landscapes/Nature, Wedding/Social, Portrait, Fashion/Beauty, Editorial, Products, Architectural, General, Wildlife, Project//21 and Underwater, the final two being newly added. An internal jury at Hasselblad then had the massive task of honing down the thousands of entries to a shortlist of just 120 – ten images in each category – and these have just been posted online.

An open invitation has now been extended to the public to head towww.hasselblad.com/masters-finalists to view the shortlisted pictures and to vote for their favourite images, this online poll counting as one vote in each category. A distinguished panel of industry experts casts the remaining votes, and just one photographer in each category ultimately emerges as a winner and is crowned a Hasselblad Master. It’s the third time the public has had the chance to get involved, and it reflects Hasselblad’s determination to give everyone a voice.

The twelve Master photographers will have the opportunity to borrow Hasselblad equipment to create a new set of images for the fourth special Masters Commemorative Book. They will also receive a trophy at photokina 2014, and all winning images will be published on the Hasselblad global website and then presented at exhibitions around the world.

www.hasselblad.com/masters
www.hasselblad.com/masters-finalists

Rhino Conservation Awards

Hasselblad initiates and sponsors “Rhino Conservation Awards” in the fight against rhino poaching in Africa. 

The winners of the first Rhino Conservation Awards recognising those people who dedicate themselves in the fight against rhino poaching in Africa, have been announced and honoured at an event recently held in Pretoria, South Africa.

The annual Rhino Conservation Award has been initiated in 2012 by the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad via its Chairman and CEO, Dr. Larry Hansen and Ms Xiaoyang Yu, founding partner of China New Enterprise Investment, a China focused growth capital fund, with the intention to raise awareness of what is being done in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa and to recognise role players, who make a significant contribution.

In cooperation with the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) and the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa, the primary objective of the awards programme is to motivate involved role players to keep fighting to ensure the rhino’s survival.

The award ceremony was attended by a cross section of stakeholders with conservation, media and judicial backgrounds and acknowledged awardees in the following five categories: Best Conservation Practitioner; Best Judicial System & Policing; Best Media and Journalism; Best NGO and Best Technology Invention/Application.

Edna Molewa, Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs in South Africa, welcomed the initiatives taken by all stakeholders to partner and support the government in fighting this scourge, acknowledging that government alone can’t overcome this threat to conservation.

Dr. Larry Hansen, who also founded the still ongoing Carl Zeiss Tiger Conservation Award in India fourteen years ago, emphasised in his speech at the award ceremony: “I am delighted with the number and quality of nominations received for this award. All nominees and winners often do selfless, unrecognised work to save a heritage that could be lost forever. Sometimes this happens in the face of physical danger, political opposition and financial constraints. These factors make the contribution of each role player even more worthy of recognition.”

The Award winners are:

Don English – Regional Ranger, Marula South Region, KNP
Adv. Antoinette Ferreira – Senior State Advocate NPA Free State
Jenny Griesel – Marketing Manager, Jacaranda FM
Elise Daffue – Founder of http://www.stoprhinopoaching.com
Dr. Cindy Harper – Geneticist, Onderstpoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory

South Africa protects around 80% of the world’s total rhino population, and rhino horn is currently exported at a rate that puts the survival of both the black and white rhino in jeopardy.

Posted by Glyn Ridgers