Posts Tagged ‘National Geographic’
December 17th, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
Nikon and National Geographic have announced the Nikon Aspire Sweepstakes, which gives passionate photographers the chance to go on an exclusive photo excursion with one of National Geographic’s renowned professional photographers. One lucky photographer will receive a new Nikon D7000 camera, a private tutorial from a Nikon product specialist, and a photography excursion with a National Geographic professional photographer.You can enter once per day until January 26, 2011.
Visit the official contest page for more information and to enter. Good luck!
November 10th, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
The 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest is open through the end of the month, and if you haven’t heard of it or already entered, below more information from NatGeo. They are offering some big prizes and exposure to one talented photographer!
National Geographic is calling photographers from around the world to participate in their 2010 Photo Contest! The talented winner will have their picture published in worldwide editions of National Geographic renowned magazine, receiving incredible exposure and global recognition. They will also win a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual National Geographic Seminar in January, as well as a cash prize of $10,000 (USD).
No matter what your skill level, all entries are accepted across three categories: People, Places, and Nature. Each entry has a fee of $15, but there is no limit on the number of entries per entrant. Before the conclusion of the contest, online photo galleries featuring top submissions in each category will be updated weekly for web users to vote on for the selection of the Viewer’s Choice winner. Users can also download wallpapers and complete jigsaw puzzles from featured entries.
The competition ends November Tuesday, November 30th. The Grand prize winner as well as the winners from each category are chosen by a panel of experts. The judges will announce the global grand-prize winner in December 2010.
Visit the official contest page for more information.
June 23rd, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
image via LIFE Magazine photo archive
Edith Shain, who was one of the subjects in the classic World War II photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square in August 1945, has passed away at the age of 91 (via Reuters). This news got us to thinking about how photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt’s V-J Day photograph, featuring Shain, is truly one of the most iconic images in the history of photography. What other photos come to mind when you think of iconic shots? What about Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl,” which was published on the June 1985 cover of National Geographic? Perhaps The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album cover image, taken by Iain Macmillan?
image via National Geographic 100 Best Pictures
image via beatles.com
April 28th, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
Energizer and National Geographic have teamed up again to present The 2010 Ultimate Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured in an Energizer ad in the December 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine. More from Energizer below. Visit the official contest website to learn more and enter.
Energizer 2010 Ultimate Photo Contest
Do you have a winning shot? Send in your best photos—in categories like Animals/Wildlife, Travel, and Weather—for a chance to win a National Geographic Expeditions trip for two to Greece! The winning photo will also be featured in an Energizer ad in the December issue of National Geographic magazine.
This year, the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest is all about you. Send in your photos, rate contest entries, see how your favorites are doing, and ask award-winning photographer and contest judge Jim Richardson your photography questions.
There’s no question about one thing: To get the best shot, you need the best equipment. That’s where Energizer comes in. Energizer® Ultimate Lithium AA and AAA batteries are the world’s longest lasting batteries in high-tech devices. They last up to eight times longer than Energizer® MAX® in digital cameras (results vary by camera), you can take your mind off your batteries and focus on capturing that winning photo.
April 5th, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, Tips
© Peter McBride, courtesy National Geographic Books
The new book “National Geographic: Ultimate Guide to Travel Photography” recently came across my desk, and I have to say I am impressed with how much helpful information author Scott S. Stuckey has packed into the pint-sized edition. It’s ripe with tips that wouuld be relevant to both pros and those just getting started in the field. Most of the tips even translate to amateur photographers who just want to get the most out of a travel experience, even if they don’t plan to sell their photos afterward. Some of my favorite tips are below. The book is available at the National Geographic online store.
Show Respect and Honest Appreciation
“‘To be a great photojournalist,’ says Justin Guariglia, ‘you have to love people, to care about the culture you’re shooting. Your sincerity and respect will help you to understand what you’re trying to photograph—and will be obvious to the locals. As you absorb the culture, you become part of it. And that is reflected in your photography.’” (pg. 56) Image © Catherine Karnow, courtesy National Geographic Books.
Shoot Verticals Too
“Landscapes are wide and horizontal, but don’t forget to shoot vertical compositions of them. Professional photographers shooting for magazines know that many, if not most, of the pictures that get published will be verticals, filling one page or less than a page. Horizontal images covering two full pages —the coveted ‘double truck’—are the exception rather than the rule.” (pg. 133) Image © Jim Richardson, courtesy National Geographic Books.
