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anemone Nature - Winners Gallery Grand-Prize Winner and Nature Winner Photo and caption by Ashley Vincent caption The subject's name is Busaba, a well cared for Indochinese Tigress whose home is at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand. I had taken many portraits of Busaba previously and it was becoming more and more difficult to come up with an image that appeared any different to the others. Which is why I took to observing her more carefully during my visits in the hope of capturing something of a behavioural shot. photo location Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chonburi, Thailand keywords indochinese tiger, explosion, water droplets, motion, ashley vincent, nature impressions Category: Nature

99 Extreme Examples of Bokeh Photography The quality of the blur has come to be known as “bokeh”. Bokeh in terms of photography referring the area in the photo which are out of focus light to increase beautiful and dramatic image. The origin of the term is from the Japanese word “romaji” (english characters) is spelled “boke” (pronounced bo-keh) and which means “fuzzy”. When it comes to inspiration then there is no limitation on resources. There are many ways to attack photography and some are much more expensive than others. You may be interested in the following related articles as well. Feel free to join us and you are always welcome to share your thoughts that our readers may find helpful. Don’t forget to and follow us on Twitter — for recent updates. Extreme Examples of Bokeh Photography Photography can serve as a nice source of inspiration. Further Resources! Find Something Missing? While compiling this list, it’s always a possibility that we missed some other great photography work.

Submission Guidelines - Camera Obscura Journal of Literature and Photography - A biannual literary review featuring fiction and photography. Photography contests. Writing Award. Online Photo Contest. Submissions Schedule:Camera Obscura Journal of Literature & PhotographyProse - Bridge the Gap only Photography Competition - Open See complete guidelines for both detailed below. Camera Obscura is a Latin term that simply means "dark room."A camera obscura is therefore nothing more than a dark box or room with a pinhole at one end, and at the other, the projected image, in color, upside down, of the world outside the dark box by virtue of an amazing natural property of light traveling through a small hole. Add a mirror and you can turn the image right side up or direct it, add lenses to magnify the image, warp it, or project it onto paper and trace the image as Vermeer did, as Caravaggio was rumored to have done. We are the dark box. Your work is the pinhole.

baobab Photographer Follows His Girlfriend Around the World Russian photographer Murad Osmann and his girlfriend Natalia Zakharova love to travel the world together, and they have documented their travels and their love for one another in a beautifully unique way. In a photo series entitled “Follow Me” uploaded to Instagram, Murad captures gorgeous photographs of his girlfriend leading him by the arm through various exotic locations around the world. Together they have visited such places as Italy, Singapore, Bali, Germany, Spain, Austria, China,and England. Share With Your Friends

Photography Contests and Careers - LoveToKnow Photography If you have a passion for photography, you may find yourself wondering if there is a way to turn your skills into extra cash. Whether you aspire to earn enough money to buy a new camera, pay down credit card debt, or quit your day job, LoveToKnow Photography is here to help. Our team of experienced writers and editors offers the information you need to begin finding a market for your photos. From portrait photography to fine art photography and photojournalism, our goal is to help you explore all the possible careers in photography. Entering Photo Contests Photography contests can be useful for those who are still working to build a portfolio of images. Getting Started with Photography Careers Many people with an interest in photography begin their careers by taking portraits of individuals, groups, or athletic teams. If you have an interest in a specific area, such as nature or wildlife photos, stock photography can be a good way to earn extra money. Gaining Inspiration

bird World Press Photo The international jury of the 56th annual World Press Photo Contest has selected a picture by Paul Hansen of the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter as the World Press Photo of the Year 2012. The picture shows a group of men carrying the bodies of two dead children through a street in Gaza City. They are being taken to a mosque for the burial ceremony while their father’s body is carried behind on a stretcher. Two-year-old Suhaib Hijazi and his older brother Muhammad were killed when their house was destroyed by an Israeli missile strike. The jury gave prizes in nine themed categories to 54 photographers of 33 nationalities from: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Palestinian Territories, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, and Vietnam.

Photography Competitions - Photo Contests - Photo Awards butterfly WHATWHYWHENHOW: Artwork Analysis 12 Caribbean Storm Cloud, digital photograph, 2009. “Caribbean Storm Cloud” What: Unless you have never seen a cloud or a sea (if that describes you, you need a hug), I do not have to express what this is a photograph of, but if you want to know exactly what TYPE of cloud this is, thanks to Google I know: cumulus clouds! And the expanse of water that you see is the Caribbean Sea as the title of the photo conveys. That is a LOT of water, so for any seasick-prone people who also may not like even LOOKING at water-y photos…please do not throw up on your keyboard and take steady, deep breaths! Why: As a photographer, you see an opportunity and you TAKE IT, otherwise; that moment could disappear if you just sit and think about it or if you do not realize it is a great visual opportunity at all! When: This was taken November 5th, 2009. Anyway, the Aiptek is my second digital camera and it also is a camcorder & has mp4 ability. Drawing Caribbean Storm Cloud with charcoal sticks. 2009. Like this:

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