South African-born photographer, Jodi Bieber won the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year for her portrait of an Afghan woman attacked by her husband. The World Press Photo Organization announced the winners of the 54th annual contest on February 11 in Amsterdam.Bieber’s close-up portrait shows 18-year-old Bibi Aisha, who tried to flee to her family home to escape her … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
Jodi Bieber Receives World Press Photo Award
South African-born photographer, Jodi Bieber won the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year for her portrait of an Afghan woman attacked by her husband. The World Press Photo Organization announced the winners of the 54th annual contest on February 11 in Amsterdam.Bieber’s close-up portrait shows 18-year-old Bibi Aisha, who tried to flee to her family home to escape her … [Read more...]
Pitching The Perfect Shot
“For a youngster who was enthusiastic about photography right from his school days, it was no surprise that when a chance to compete in an elite cup came up at my alma mater, I was quick to jump the bandwagon. With many students interested in participating, the school Principal was forced to conduct a specific field test and to compete in the same, I chose Sports … [Read more...]
An Old Gem!
SP readers still fondly remember Pentax cameras. Pentax, however, has still not formally entered India; nostalgia levels are therefore explicably high. The Pentax brand reached its zenith with the advertising campaign – ‘Just hold a Pentax’. The Spotmatic series are now almost iconic. In this article,however, we will look at a workhorse from the K series, the K 1000, which … [Read more...]
No More Wires
Aputure Gigtube WirelessRemote camera triggers offer photographers a functionality that is beneficial in various ways. These devices are useful when you require to trigger a camera without touching it, especially during long exposure. These are also used by wildlife photographers to photograph animals and birds without disturbing them. Aputure Gigtube Wireless is a wireless … [Read more...]