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Ecological Life Support: Recycle a Bottle, Feed a Stray Dog

02 Aug

[ By Steph in Gadgets & Geekery & Technology. ]

Stray Animal Vending Machine 1

Dispose of your empty plastic bottle in this little sidewalk kiosk, and it’ll dispense enough food to feed a stray cat or dog. Aiming to help both the environment and homeless animals, the vending machine by Turkish company Pugedon operates at no cost to the city since the value of the plastic pays for the food.

Stray Animal Vending Machine 2

Referred to by the company as ‘ecological life support,’ the vending machine is an answer to a pressing problem in Istanbul: around 150,000 stray cats and dogs. Anyone passing by with a little bottled water can also choose to empty the rest of their water into the machine for the animals.

Stray Animal Vending Machine 4

Stray Animal Vending Machine 5

These animals generally rely on the kindness of local residents to survive, and while some love having them around, others believe they’re dangerous and a source of disease. The locals who host Facebook campaigns to gather supplies to care for the animals are countered by attempts to poison them.

Stray Animal Vending Machine 3

While this vending machine isn’t an answer to the problem of homeless animals, it does offer an interesting compromise to care for them without putting a burden on Istanbul residents or the city.

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Analoge Streifzüge bei schlechtem Wetter

02 Aug

Die düsteren, undurchsichtigen Landschaftsbilder von Ludovico Poggioli weckten in mir ein Interesse dafür, wie sie entstanden sind, wo die spannende Atmosphäre her kommt. Seine Bilder entstehen auf Spaziergängen mit seinen beiden Hunden, bei möglichst schlechtem Wetter. Je schlechter, desto besser.

Hin und wieder finden auch Tiere und Menschen den Weg in seine Aufnahmen, die auf nächtlichen Streifzügen auf der Suche nach Ruhe seinen Weg kreuzen. Ludovico arbeitet analog, er liebt es, Aufnahmen zu vergessen und sich beim Entwickeln von ihnen überraschen zu lassen. Diese Faszination wird verstärkt durch die Entwicklung in der eigenen Dunkelkammer, durch die Einzigartigkeit jedes einzelnen Fotos.

Ich liebe die Stille und die Bewegung, die ich in den langen Belichtungszeiten beim nächtlichen Arbeiten finde.

Durch die Frage danach, wie diese Aufnahmen entstanden sind, fällt der Blick auch auf Technik und Material. Ludovico arbeitet hauptsächlich mit einer Leica M6, einer Oympus XA und einer Hasselblad 500CM, jeweils mit unterschiedlichen Filmen, wobei seine liebsten klassische Filme mit ISO 400 von Ilford, Kodak und Bergger sind.

Wald im Nebel.

Pferde im Nebel.

Eine Person und zwei Hunde im Nebel.

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Zwei Bäume im Nebel

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Karge Landschaft und ein Zaun im Nebel.

Bäume und Sträucher im Nebel

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Karge Landschaft im Nebel.

Verschwommene Tiere.

Ludovico stammt aus Umbria, Italien, wo er noch immer lebt und arbeitet. Die Ergebnisse seiner fotografischen Spaziergänge sind bei Flickr zu finden.


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1. August 2014

02 Aug

Ein Beitrag von: Valentine Winter

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Canon’s ‘something BIG’ is… a photography competition. Oh well.

01 Aug

Just when Canon India had us all excited… it looks like the company’s ‘something BIG is coming’ teaser was referring to a competition. ‘Photomarathon India’ is open for registration from August 5th, and prizes include a trip to Japan, worth $ 5000. This is great news for Indian photographers, but likely to disappoint those of us hoping that ‘something BIG’ might refer to new hardware. Oh well. 

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Sony brings Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and W810 to the US

01 Aug

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and W810, which have been available in certain markets for several months, are making their way onto US shores in August and September. The WX220 features an 18.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor, Bionz X processor, 25-250mm equiv. lens, 1080/60p video, and Wi-Fi with NFC. The W810 offers a 20MP CCD, 26-156mm equiv. lens, and 720p video. The cameras are priced at $ 200 and $ 100, respectively. Click through for details.

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A Collection of Golden Images for Your Viewing Pleasure

01 Aug

It’s that time again for me to find some great images for you to see and get inspired by. I have to say that this is one of my favorite parts of this role as Editor as I get to troll through dozens of outstanding images to curate the best for you. Really, it’s a hard job but somebody has to do it, right?!

Without further ado, here is a set of golden images for you to enjoy. I’ll leave the “golden” part open for your interpretation.

Photograph Yellow by Milad Haghighi on 500px

Yellow by Milad Haghighi on 500px

Photograph Yellow by Mariia Kudriashova on 500px

Yellow by Mariia Kudriashova on 500px

Photograph Panning.. by Selycan on 500px

Panning.. by Selycan on 500px

Photograph Canola by Yusuf YAMAN on 500px

Canola by Yusuf YAMAN on 500px

Photograph Blue | Yellow by Syahrel Azha Hashim on 500px

Blue | Yellow by Syahrel Azha Hashim on 500px

Photograph Lead from the front by Maharajan Pounrajan on 500px

Lead from the front by Maharajan Pounrajan on 500px

Photograph Follow the line by Jiwan Mir on 500px

Follow the line by Jiwan Mir on 500px

Photograph Turban... by Savan Upadhyay on 500px

Turban… by Savan Upadhyay on 500px

Photograph Yellow by Ian Stuart on 500px

Yellow by Ian Stuart on 500px

Photograph Yellow by Marta Maseras on 500px

Yellow by Marta Maseras on 500px

Photograph yellow by Andrea Schuh on 500px

yellow by Andrea Schuh on 500px

Photograph yellow by Borni Merisoniom on 500px

yellow by Borni Merisoniom on 500px

Photograph Yellow by Jayanta Kshirsagar on 500px

Yellow by Jayanta Kshirsagar on 500px

Photograph Bed of Melted Gold by Maybelle Dumlao- Sevillena on 500px

Bed of Melted Gold by Maybelle Dumlao- Sevillena on 500px

Photograph golden by Silke Roberts on 500px

golden by Silke Roberts on 500px

Photograph Golden by Annette Kelter on 500px

Golden by Annette Kelter on 500px

Photograph Midnight Rush by Michael Shainblum on 500px

Midnight Rush by Michael Shainblum on 500px

Photograph Golden by Ron Lancin on 500px

Golden by Ron Lancin on 500px

Photograph hypnotic golden by Danny Block on 500px

hypnotic golden by Danny Block on 500px

Photograph do you believe in magic? by Jessica Trinh on 500px

do you believe in magic? by Jessica Trinh on 500px

Photograph Shaking Dog by Lorenzo Patoia on 500px

Shaking Dog by Lorenzo Patoia on 500px

Photograph Monarch by Lorraine Hudgins on 500px

Monarch by Lorraine Hudgins on 500px

Photograph Baños Dorados by David Rodríguez Palomar on 500px

Baños Dorados by David Rodríguez Palomar on 500px

Photograph Gold exterior of Phra Mondop by Sunny Merindo on 500px

Gold exterior of Phra Mondop by Sunny Merindo on 500px

Photograph Novice Monk praying to the Buddha by Sasin Tipchai on 500px

Novice Monk praying to the Buddha by Sasin Tipchai on 500px

Photograph Golden Temple by Phoomin Karagate on 500px

Golden Temple by Phoomin Karagate on 500px

Photograph Sunrise : The Golden Mount in Bangkok by noomplayboy on 500px

Sunrise : The Golden Mount in Bangkok by noomplayboy on 500px

Photograph Pattaya Big Buddha by Mishel Breen on 500px

Pattaya Big Buddha by Mishel Breen on 500px

Photograph Golden crown by Jason Meng on 500px

Golden crown by Jason Meng on 500px

Photograph Flower Queen by Serg Tisso on 500px

Flower Queen by Serg Tisso on 500px

Photograph Golden crown by Chantal Pimparé on 500px

Golden crown by Chantal Pimparé on 500px

Photograph Taj Majal courtyard view by Soma Images on 500px

Taj Majal courtyard view by Soma Images on 500px

Photograph golden nugget by Sandra Oberer on 500px

golden nugget by Sandra Oberer on 500px

Photograph Golden Nugget Casino by Cameron Wendt on 500px

Golden Nugget Casino by Cameron Wendt on 500px

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1 August, 2014 – Luminous Endowment Launched

01 Aug

 

Michael Reichmann, the founder of The Luminous Landscape, has announced the launch of The Luminous Endowment for Photographers, a charitable organization whose mandate is to provide grants to photographers world-wide who are in need of financial support for their photographic undertakings.

Today also sees the publication of Michael Reichmann – a Twenty Year Retrospective. This large format, cloth bound, hard-cover book has 400 pages, containing 380 images. It was designed by Arturo Chapa, one of the world’s top book designers. This book is available in two editions; a signed and numbered limited-edition (500 copies only), contained in a clam-shell style slip-case, and also in an open series hard-covered edition without slip-case.

The design, printing and production of this book is Michael’s donation to The Endowment. The book is available to you in both editions through your donation to The Luminous Endowment For Photographers. This book will only be available as a gift to people who donate to The Endowment, and will not be available in bookstores.

The are two new article online here today… Announcing – The Luminous Endowment for Photographers and Michael Reichmann – A Twenty Year Retrospective.

Or, visit The Luminous Endowment for Photographers directly to find out more.

 

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Canon India teases ‘something big’ coming soon

01 Aug

Canon India has posted a teaser on its Facebook page showing a 1-series DSLR alongside the words ‘Get your camera ready, something BIG is coming’. Being a teaser rather than a leak, the meaning of the post is open to interpretation, although ‘get your camera ready’ suggests that the new product might be a lens. With Photokina just around the corner, the time is right for new product announcements. Click through for a look at the teaser.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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20 Superb Infographics & Cheat Sheets to Help You Grow Your Photography Business Fast

01 Aug

You probably know that a picture is worth a thousand words. If a reader has a choice between 1000-word articles and the infographic that needs just a few scroll downs…he’ll obviously go with the infographic! Visual information is more likely read and understood than other types of data presentation. That’s why I collected helpful infographics and cheat sheets on photography for Continue Reading

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Samsung NX Mini real-world gallery updated with 17mm F1.8 samples

01 Aug

You’d know just by looking at it that the Samsung NX Mini is the slimmest and lightest interchangeable lens camera on the market. Tucked inside is a 1″-type, 20MP CMOS sensor along with Wi-Fi with NFC and 1080/30p video. The aptly named Mini also introduces a new NX-M lens mount. We’ve updated our existing NX Mini samples gallery with images from the 17mm F1.8 prime. See gallery

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