Saturday, 27 June 2009
Morris Photographic Photoplod
Morrisphoto.co.uk of Worcester Road Industrial Estate, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire took part in the 2009 Photoplod; a 40 mile walk along the South Downs WayThis year 24 teams started from Steying at midnight on the 6th June to raise money for Action Medical Research.
With 24 teams entered we knew we had our work cut out to match last years 5th place, but with a lot of training we had a great result with our first 2 walkers over the line in 12 hours 7 mins and the further 4 team members over the line at in 13 hours 36 minutes
We raised well over 1000.00 pounds and finished 4th overall.
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Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Google Photography Competition with Saatchi Gallery
Several weeks ago Google launched the 'Google Photography Prize' to find talented student photographers from around the world and showcase their work both online and offline.
From the thousands of photographs submitted, Google then produced a shortlist of 36 finalists which you can now vote on.
The 6 finalists will have their work exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery, with the first prize winner receiving £5,000 plus the opportunity to spend a day with world renowned photographer Martin Parr.
Vote Now
From the thousands of photographs submitted, Google then produced a shortlist of 36 finalists which you can now vote on.
The 6 finalists will have their work exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery, with the first prize winner receiving £5,000 plus the opportunity to spend a day with world renowned photographer Martin Parr.
Vote Now
Labels: competition, google, photographer, photography, prize, student
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Lastolite Kickerlite Review
The KickerLite is Lastolites latest offering to appeal particularly to the studio photographer. In essence, it is a softbox designed to rest on the floor,making it simple to fill in shadows on models for both full-length body shots as well as for close-up portraiture. Simple to set up and operate, the KickerLite features an H frame to support and position a monobloc flashhead inside.The frame is also used to attach and position a silver reflector to help bounce and diffuse the light through the front screen. It is very straightforward to pack away for storage or take out on location, as it folds away like a standard Lastolite reflector and fits into a portable bag.
VERDICT: Fashion, portrait or catalogue photographers will undoubtedly benefit from using the KickerLite. It enables precise and powerful fill-in control that the humble reflector sometimes cant manage. Photographers working on location should also benefit fromits capabilities as it can be operated with a flashgun or two, as well as battery operated flashheads, and it is much less likely to blow over than an umbrella or softbox supported on a stand.
Lastolite Uplite 4:1 Review
The new UpLite 4:1 is a reflector system for photographers working in the studio or out on location. Flatpacked in one of Lastolites ubiquitous blue bags, it is trouble free to set up. It takes just a few minutes to screw the supports together and to Velcro the two reflectors to form a hinge.The support is then clipped to the reflectors where it can be adjusted to alter the angle and bounce lighting into a subject from as low as 30 degrees, or at a 90 degrees right angle. There are two UpLite kits and both feature two 120x90cm double-sided reflectors, giving you a choice of four different surfaces to bounce light off.The Cool Tone kit features an array ofWhite, SoftSilver, Silver and SunLite reflective surfaces,while theWarmTone kit offersWhite, Silver, Sunfire and Gold surfaces. Both kits also include a black waterproof cover that will protect the reflector when standing it on a dirty studio floor or on damp ground outdoors.VERDICT:This product is as straightforward as it is ingenious. It enables photographers to accurately angle a reflector, so that any unsightly shadows on a subject can be suitably filled in with a choice of four different reflector surfaces. If you work alone without an assistant to hold your reflector, youll find the UpLite 4:1 particularly useful. In fact, even if you do have an assistant, this device would free them up to do something else more useful instead.
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Billingham 07 Series Review
There is something essentially British about the Billingham brand. Its latest offering, the 07 Series Camera bag, certainly appears to have inherited the same distinctive styling of its predecessors.
Available in three sizes and two colour combinations, it features a design tweak to the front leather tabs that ensure the bag remains firmly closed. There are also two integral carbon fibre wands that help maintain the bags shape and enable easy access once its open.
This new series is made out of Billinghams cutting-edge FibreNyte material that still looks like its traditional canvas fabric but offers more durability, lighter weight and an improved waterproofing. The interior of the largest bag features padded, moveable dividers so kit is more than adequately protected.
Theres enough room for a DSLR and at least three lenses, with space left over for a couple of accessories.The front features two pouches and the back has a zipped compartment.
VERDICT: This bag certainly evolves the Billingham product range sensitively. It retains the core values of quality and craftsmanship that will surely satisfy the more discerning customers.
Available in three sizes and two colour combinations, it features a design tweak to the front leather tabs that ensure the bag remains firmly closed. There are also two integral carbon fibre wands that help maintain the bags shape and enable easy access once its open.
This new series is made out of Billinghams cutting-edge FibreNyte material that still looks like its traditional canvas fabric but offers more durability, lighter weight and an improved waterproofing. The interior of the largest bag features padded, moveable dividers so kit is more than adequately protected.
Theres enough room for a DSLR and at least three lenses, with space left over for a couple of accessories.The front features two pouches and the back has a zipped compartment.
VERDICT: This bag certainly evolves the Billingham product range sensitively. It retains the core values of quality and craftsmanship that will surely satisfy the more discerning customers.
Taken from Professional Photographer
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Review
Independent technology expert Dave Cryer reviews the Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack for gadget web site, Geekanoids.
"Vertex 200AW has a lot going for it. It can accommodate two SLR cameras, plus lots of lenses. It has a main compartment that takes all of your main kit which is divided up by padded pieces that attach in the place you choose with velcro. The flap of this main compartment has some extra pockets for accessories too. It is amazing how much you can fit in."
"Vertex 200 AW is superbly made and worth every penny. It still amazes me how much kit you can fit into it."
Labels: backpack, camera bag, lowepro, vertex
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
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Choose from over 50,0000 movie posters, art posters, fine art prints, war posters, framed pictures, motivational posters and propaganda posters.
Use coupon code DAME for 20% off the entire site!
Coupon expires 31/03/09.
Choose from over 50,0000 movie posters, art posters, fine art prints, war posters, framed pictures, motivational posters and propaganda posters.
Use coupon code DAME for 20% off the entire site!
Coupon expires 31/03/09.
Labels: allposters, art, coupon, motivational, movie, posters, propaganda, voucher, war
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