Daniel Berehulak, a freelance photographer of the New York Times, was selected as winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for his images from the Ebola zone in West Africa. The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch photography staff was recognized for its coverage of the protests following the death of 18-yearold Michael Brown, an unarmed African American shot by a white police … [Read more...]
Samsung India receives Golden Globe Awards
Samsung India Electronics received accolades in the form of awards, ‘Excellence and Leadership in CSR’ and ‘Excellence for Sustainability Leadership.’ They were bestowed with these honours for the ‘Samsung Smart Class’ and the ‘Samsung Technical School.’ Both the initiatives were given recognition under the categories, Support and Improving the Quality of Education & Best … [Read more...]
Canon Announces XC10 4K camcorder
Canon U.S.A. has introduced the XC10, a digital camcorder designed to capture 4K and Full HD video as well as 12-Megapixel still images. The device also has a built-in function to extract eight megapixel still images from a recorded 4K video. The XC10 camcorder features a 1-inch Type 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 24-241mm equivalent lens and Optical Image Stabilization. “With … [Read more...]
Up One More Step-Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
All-purpose lenses are budget options for amateur photographers who cannot aff ord to spend big bucks on premium lenses, but want to have a long-range option for portraits to wildlife. The Canon 55-250mm has been a popular choice, being an ideal extension to the 18-55mm kit lens. This lens has recently been upgraded with a second generation Image Stabiliser. Design & … [Read more...]
Mads Nissen wins World Press Photo 2014
An image by Danish photographer Mads Nissen has been adjudged as the World Press Photo of the Year 2014. Nissen is a staff photographer for the Danish daily newspaper Politiken and is represented by Panos Pictures. The picture shows Jon and Alex, a gay couple, during an intimate moment in St Petersburg, Russia. Life for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people is … [Read more...]
