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Travel Photography Inspiration Project: Brazil

Brazil is known for its golden beaches and the Amazon rainforest, but there is more to be had in the largest country in South America. DPS readers like you submitted their photos for a look around the county from the comfort of your computer.

This is the fifteenth country we are covering the DPS reader fueled DPS Travel Photography Inspiration Project.

If you would like to be involved in the next country’s post, drop me a line here.

The Jump by Alexandre Furcolin F.

Kids playing by the sea at Praia de São Bento, in the state of Alagoas

Barbeiro (Barber), Capim Grosso, Bahia by Julie Orfirer

As always, getting off the beaten path, staying as long as you can in one place – enough to be a familiar face in a small town if possible – will give you the opportunities to catch life as it is. Brazil is a friendly place with people who are willing to help with communicating and show off what is special about their home towns.

soft dune light – Jericoacoara, brazil by Michael Robert Powell

Shooting in the wet season after rainfall saturates colors and often sees moody skies. I softened this image to give it a lightly-painted effect. A scene sparse on detail can enhance the composition.

Church and Tree by Jacson Querubin

An old church in Angra dos Reis. This is an photo taken from a boat tour in Angra. Angra dos Reis is a city near Rio de Janeiro (about 250km). It has more than 200 islands. Angra (nickname that everybody uses) has a lot of hotels and resorts to stay, but it has some hostels too. Great place to rest and se a nature beauty near Rio de Janeiro. Its like a Brazilian Santa Barbara (a city where a lot of rich people and celebrities go rest and take the beach). Prefer between April and November you’ll get of the season and lower prices (exclude July).

Street art, Rua da Carioca, Rio de Janeiro by Angus McIntyre

Tip: Look out for Rio’s brilliant and colorful graffiti.

Wild Curves by Alexandre Furcolin F.

The breath-taking landscape of Lençois Maranhenses national park, in the state of Maranhão. A huge desert of fine sand dunes permeated by lagoons that accumulate turquoise water after the rain season. Definitely a must-go.

Feira (Marketplace), Capim Grosso, Bahia by Julie Orfirer

Market days are becoming more rare in Brazil as the supermarkets take over but in the interior of Bahia they are still weekly events. Photographic opportunities are everywhere and can be overwhelming. I processed this in monochrome to focus on the moment rather than the abundance of color at these events.

beach oasis – cearà state, brazil by Michael Robert Powell

The northern coast of Brazil has some stunning sand dune scenery, often you feel you’re in the Sahara. I had no choice over the timing of this middle of the day shot. I saturated the image further in this stitched panorama and was happy with the bright day effect.

Bridge to Mothership by Jacson Querubin

The Honestino Guimarães Museum, in Brasília. This photo was taking on a tour in the Monumental Axis in Brazil’s capital. On Brazil’s capital, Brasília, we has the Monumental Axis where all the 3 power has offices (and all ministries and others federal agencies). In this Axis, we have the Honestino Guimarães museum, planned by the famous architect Oscar Niemayer. With curves and abstract lines, the museum is great (as well as all Niemayer’s projects). The best time to walk (a long walk, BTW) it is in the morning. Take some water and prefer go by bus or car/taki, to see all the famous places. Brasília is an expensive city, so plan ahead and try to avoid big conferences that has there (search, ’cause you can pay a lot more, with this events).

Carved birds by Angus McIntyre

Tip: The popular tourist resort of Paraty is almost too picture-postcard pretty; concentrating on details offers the chance for more interesting shots.

Intimate window by Alexandre Furcolin F.

A nine people family sharing a (barely) 2 room house made of mud and straw in one of the many forgotten poor communities, this one in the state of Alagoas. Numerous family, scarce resources and smiley faces, the typical portrait of Brazilian rural areas families. Looking at those honest happy faces in such a precarious environment always makes me rethink the money-happiness relation. –

Pescando (Fishing), Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul by Julie Orfirer

This is sunset at the Rio Paraguai on the Brazil/Bolivia border in the Pantanal. It’s an example of waiting in the right setting for the right moment. Of the hundreds of birds flocking and fishing, just this one skimmed the water for his meal.

street people sleeping – rio by Michael Robert Powell

The streets can be mean in Rio – not just for the homeless but also for tourists: take precautions with cameras. This image I converted to B&W for greater impact and added a soft vignette to focus more on the guy closest. A day earlier he had no mattress, someone had bought him this as he suffered in the street with an infected leg.

Iguaçu Falls by Jacson Querubin

Iguaçu falls is one of the new 7 wonders of nature. This is a long exposure taken in Iguaçu Falls. This photo was taken with a tripod with a ND400 filter. When traveling to Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná State, Brazil, you have a lot of places to visit. One of the beautiful places in the world, the Iguaçu Falls are breathtaking with its nature and beauty. There are about 100 falls counted. When visiting the falls, prefer going in the morning (the park opens at 9 am), be on the first bus going direct on the last stop (so you can have photos with few people on frame). The only access is with the oficial bus tour (you pay at entrance).

Tram tracks, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro by Angus McIntyre

Tip: The ‘bonde’ (tram) from Lapa to Santa Teresa offers lots of opportunities, both as a subject and as a platform for taking pictures.

Aseptic city by Alexandre Furcolin F.

The minimalistic geometry of the monumental federal capital Brasilia, entirely planned and buid in 1956 by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, inevitably produces the sense of emptiness that I attempted to reproduce in this picture.

TIP: If you like architecture and modernism, do not miss Brasilia. If you are short in time, i would agree that you may have more interesting options to visit than Brasilia. But if you are interested in constructivism and in the aesthetic of volumes, shadows, lines and curves, i strongly recommend one day composing pictures with Niemeyer’ reinforced concrete.

vultures on village church – amazon by Michael Robert Powell

This was simply a lucky shot as I passed thru a village. Have your camera ready for such images that flash by fast and don’t offer a second chance. I was drawn to the juxtaposition of crosses and vultures, converting it to B&W with a bit more central light for punch.

4 Lines by Jacson Querubin

Transmission powerlines from Itaipu Dam. This is a long exposure taken in Itaipu Tour. This photo was taken with a tripod with a ND8 + ND400 filter. Another place to visit in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná State, Brazil. Here
you get the triple border (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina), for example. Besides the vast nature surrounding the city, you have the largest hydroelectric powerplant generator in the world (annual generation, not the installed power): Itaipu Binacional. You can have an all day long tour within Itaipu sites: Biological Refuge Bela Vista, Ecomuseum and the Dam. If you don’t have a full day, I recommend go in the afternoon tour (take about 2 hours before sunset).

You will have to pay a fee to make the visit. You also have a technical visit that you can see inside the DAM – but this visit you will need proper clothes – closed shoes and pants, no shorts allowed.

View along Ipanema Beach by Angus McIntyre

Tip: even though the beaches of Rio have been photographed to death, they’re still beautiful; take your camera (but don’t leave it unattended).

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Travel Photography Inspiration Project: Brazil

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November 7, 2012
Visual Libraries Project

A few nice visual art images I found:

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

November 2, 2012
Visual Libraries Project

A few nice visual art images I found:

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

Visual Libraries Project

Image by Claire_Sambrook
VISUAL LIBRARIES – Leave your Mark.
A collaborative, visual project which encourages you to sign out a Visual Library Book and ‘Leave Your Mark’.

A Visual Library Book is whatever you want it to be, a sketchbook, a journal, a diary, a notepad.
You can ‘Leave Your Mark’ in whatever way you want, ranging from drawing, writing, sewing, adding photographs, markings, printing and sticking. How you make your marks is entirely up to you. All we ask is that you have fun with the different themes. Just borrow it on your library card with other books and materials. If you are not already a member, just ask the staff to help you.

45 Visual Library Books have been placed in Portsmouth Central Library and each has its own theme ranging from; Portsmouth, My City, When I Open My Eyes, Whilst I Was Waiting, Love, What’s in My Pocket and Memories. The intention is for you to feel free to explore the Visual Library Books and choose a theme that you like.
In Association with: Rhodia, Seawhite, Portsmouth City Council, University of Portsmouth, COPIC Pens

www.visuallibraries.com

For Further Details: claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

November 1, 2012
Quad Public Art Project – Film and Media Studies

A few nice visual art images I found:

Quad Public Art Project – Film and Media Studies

Image by Lafayette College
Seminar Class, Art 335: Studio Theory & Practice, created a public art project. on the quad. Working with archival images and texts, the students developed these stories into full fledged audio-visual presentations that were projected onto Pardee Hall. There was also live music at the event, which took place on May 3, 2011.

Videos were projected through some windows in Pardee Hall for the event.

Opening Reception 2 – For Fame and Love

Image by Angels Gate
From the exhibition For Fame and Love, curated by Devon Tsuno, July19 – August 23, 2009.

Photo by AGCC Visual Arts Director Marshall Astor.

Moon-een on McCaul

Image by Sweet One
Ontario College of Art & Design
Moon-een on McCaul
Jean-Christian Knaff – Toronto, Canada
Claude Miceli – Toronto, Canada
Installation, Sculpture, Visual Art, Performance Art, Multimedia Installation
"Atmosphère, atmosphère, est-ce que j’ai une gueule d’atmosphère?" is Arletty’s famous quote in the 1938 movie, Hôtel du Nord.
At OCAD’s Nuit Blanche, the public will glide into a surrealistic milky world where clouds, floating elements and projections on screens interact in a spatial Atmosphere in the heart of a foggy night.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch on Earth cows are grazing…

October 31, 2012
New Camera Setup Tips – Super Secret Project

froknowsphoto.com It is really exciting when you get a new camera whether it is a new Nikon D3100 or D7000 or Canon T2i or 60D. But as soon as you take it out of the box what are the 7 things I suggest you set first in the menu? 1. Set the Camera to RAW and never take it out (or RAW + JPEG if you are new to RAW) 2. Set the card Lock – make sure that the camera will not fire without a memory card in it. 3. Set your date and time – make sure you do not let it write the date and time on the picture. 4. Set your White Balance to Auto – You are shooting RAW and will tweak it if needed later. 5. Turn off AUTO ISO if it is on – You will make better selections than the camera 6. Picture Review Off – This will keep you from looking at every single picture you take 7. Image Rotation On – This will orient the vertical shots properly when you bring the files into LightRoom There are a lot more settings in the camera I could talk about but I find these 7 will help you get off to a great start. To follow the super secret project please go here froknowsphoto.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

October 29, 2012
art journal project pg 8 – step 1

Check out these visual art images:

art journal project pg 8 – step 1

Image by alicia bramlett

art journal project pg 4 – step 1

Image by alicia bramlett

art journal project pg 18 – step 1

Image by alicia bramlett

October 21, 2012
UltraSlo Kickstarter project

Hi all It is time for us to do some major upgrades. I saw some of my content on large screens and was amazed. So after a lot of research and work this is the plan…. We are producing HD 3D BluRay disks that will be awesome. What we need to make this happen is for as many people as we can get to go to our Kickstarter page and pledge as much as they feel comfortable with. Once we reach our goal we will start to produce the new videos. They will be awesome. There are prices for everyone too. We need the help here and we want to entertain you too. The great thing about this project is that it will also generate more content for you to view here. Just remember that this project will take months to finish and we want to have it done for the holidays, that means we will move very fast on this. Thanks for your support, interest and attention. Here are the Thank you packeges. PLEDGE OR MORE A warm thank you & a pair of Anaglyph glasses PLEDGE OR MORE A big thank you, 3 pairs of Anaglyph glasses and BluRay 3D disk VIEW BACKER REPORT PLEDGE OR MORE A large thank you, 3 pairs of glasses and BluRay 3D disk, free first access to new 3D content on UltraSlo.com for 3 months PLEDGE 0 OR MORE LIMITED REWARD 200 of 200 remaining A large thank you, 3 pairs of glasses and BluRay 3D disk, free first access to new 3D content on UltraSlo.com for 3 months, 3D BluRay disk cover art print, 8 x 10 limited edition of 200 signed and numbered PLEDGE 00 OR MORE LIMITED REWARD 75 of 75 …
Video Rating: 4 / 5

October 20, 2012
Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand

New Zealand. It’s more than the land of hobbits and Lord Of The Rings. It’s been a place on my “Go to:” list for over 10 years now and a glance from the airplane while transiting to Australia was tantalizingly delicious.

Green fields. Stone fences. A lack of crowding. Emerald waters. Snow capped peaks. It seems too good to be true. Let’s take a look through the lens of fellow DPS readers .

This is the fourteenth country we are covering the DPS reader fueled DPS Travel Photography Inspiration Project.

If you would like to be involved in the next country’s post, drop me a line here.

Southern Alp Splendor by Josh Cripps

Mt. Cook and Mt. Sefton at sunset in Mt. Cook / Aoraki National Park.

Travel Tip: Mt. Cook / Aoraki National Park houses some of the most spectacular and accessible scenery in the Southern Alps. By far the most popular hike in the park is the 6-mile return Hooker Valley Walk which deposits you on the shore of the Hooker Lake at the base of Mt. Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand. But some of the lesser used trails, such as that to the Sealy Tarns, provide spectacular views with a fraction of the people.

Shells by Jennifer Holmes

We arrived at a gorgeous isolated beach, pausing to admire the tiny shell formations before beginning the Abel Tasman Coast Trek.

Christchurch Botanical garden by Rinda Koban

One year after the earthquake at Christchurch, although we can still see the damage around the city, some places offer you must-visited spots, such as the Botanical Garden.

Tip: Before traveling to New Zealand, make sure to study the weather of the cities that you’re going to visit, since it varies from one city to another.

Tirau by Reena Mahtani

A small town we found on the road where we stopped for breakfast. It’s famous because of the features that decorate the town, made with cardboard. I found this mailbox and shot the picture thinking whether you could consider "expired" newspapers junk mail too!

Tip: Wake up early, as there is a lot of driving involved and you don’t want to spend the days in the road. Don’t be discouraged by how tiny towns are, that’s where the beauty of the country lies, and don’t bother using a SatNav. You won’t get lost!

Untitled by Russell Chilton

This statue of John Plimmer stands at the base of the steps that also bear his name in Wellington. He was an entrepreneur and built one of the first piers in the harbour.

Looking over Fiordland by Alexis Meyer

After hiking for a number of hours through Gertrude’s Saddle in Fiordland National Park, we were greeted by this gorgeous vista overlooking the park. When hiking with photo gear, it’s important to have a good bag that fits well and can protect your gear from all weather conditions. And make sure not to over pack – after 8 hours, all that equipment really becomes a burden

Ice Cave Franz Josef Glacier by Al Marcella

Deep within the belly of the glacier, sounds of dripping, melting water, the glacier virtually changing beneath your feet. Melting water carves immense caves of shimmering translucent blue, silky smooth, extremely cold…ICE

Wanaka Dreaming by Josh Cripps

The dreamlike mood of this shot of a willow’s golden fall foliage at Lake Wanaka is caused by a 62-second exposure which added motion blur to the clouds and turned the lake’s surface into smooth mist.

Photo tip: Long exposures can be effective in the middle of the day when the light is normally too harsh for photography. The long exposure will help smooth distracting detail in choppy water and soften harsh highlights in moving clouds.

Lamb by Jennifer Holmes

Fields of lamb dotting the countryside in the Coromandel Peninsula

Tip: This photo was taken from the car window when travelling through an un-signposted region…Don’t be afraid to take your time when travelling, pausing to appreciate the views that you wouldn’t find otherwise (as long as it is safe!) and capturing that unique image.

Thank you by Rinda Koban

I found this double-meaning cigarette bin at a resort in Mount Cook.

Christchurch by Reena Mahtani

Our last stop. It had been hit by the earthquakes a few months before we visited NZ and a friend of mine who’s about to marry a Kiwi (person, not the bird!) showed us the reconstruction works.

Untitled by Russell Chilton

A novel way to use the footwear left behind on a beach.

Tidal Flats by Alexis Meyer

An octopus hides in the tidal flats around Hawkes Bay. This photo was taken with a point and shoot inside an Aquapac bag – great for getting underwater shots without the breaking the bank.

South Island, New Zealand coastline by Al Marcella

The Tasman Sea, wild, wonderful, changing New Zealand’s landscape, sometimes sublimely, sometimes dramatically. The coast road near Greymouth offers fantastic views of nature at work and nothing between you, the sea and Tasmania!

A Godley View by Josh Cripps

The braided Godley River dumps glacial silt in Lake Tekapo, turning it a vivid aquamarine.

Photo tip: Don’t be afraid to shoot from new and unusual perspectives. To give your photos a unique look get down low or get up high. Or this case, very high. This photo was taken from a plane at an altitude of about 8,000 feet and provides a rare view of this often-photographed lake.

Mackenzie Basin by Jennifer Holmes

Description: We drove the windy road to the summit of Mount John which is the location for astrophotography and is said to have the cleanest/clearest air in New Zealand.

Te Puia by Reena Mahtani

This is where our trip started, to see the geisers and get an inside of the maori culture. They still live in the area and the combination of traditional and new architecture amazed me.

Untitled by Russell Chilton

Traditional Maori greeting at a ‘marai’ or village meeting house.

Wellington Harbour by Alexis Meyer

Along the harbour of NZ’s capital, Wellington, are these great boat houses, painted in vibrant colours. Wellington is a wonderful city for sightseeing, and being entirely walkable from the harbour to Mount Victoria, there are tons of photographic opportunities. As the locals say, "You can’t beat Wellington on a good day!"

Blue Line Franz Josef Glacier by Al Marcella

Hiking Franz Josef Glacier, west coast, Southern Island of New Zealand, is a thrill a minute. Looking up, looking down, feeling silky smooth walls of ice, crevasses, ice pools, cracking, booming, exploding ice deep within the glacier. Walking atop a living, moving, breathing, gurgling behemoth.

Wharariki Lightstorm by Josh Cripps

The Archway Islands and an intense sunset are reflected in the shimmering, glassy sand of Wharariki Beach.

Travel tip: this remote beach is one of the prettiest in New Zealand. In addition to the elegant curves of the Archway Islands, the beach sports sand dunes, caves, and even a few bathing pools where you can get an up-close and personal visit from a baby New Zealand fur seal (don’t approach the seals, but if you stand still they will often come to you). This beach can be reached by driving to the very Northern tip of the South Island.

Cow by Jennifer Holmes

Description: The Coromandel Hikers group have special access to local farms where we are often hiking with the cows!

Tip: Sometimes you have to hang back from the group to wait for the perfect shot.

Untitled by Russell Chilton

A typical lunch at the coast – green lipped mussels and crayfish, just a shame they did not sell a beer!

Motukiekie Galaxies by Josh Cripps

Dense clusters of 12-legged sea stars cling to rocks at breathtaking Motukiekie Beach. Travel tip: This fascinating beach is on the West Coast of the South Island, about 20 km north of Greymouth. Make sure to visit at low tide as high tide renders the beach virtually inaccessible.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand

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October 16, 2012
Project Bolo Sunil Gupta on ‘Sexuality and Indian LGBT Movement’

PROJECT BOLO, meaning ‘Project Speak Up’, offers role models by documenting Indian LGBT persons — their growing up, struggles, love, career, achievements and life. Project Bolo’s objective is to record Indian LGBT history, as well as inspire and empower the LGBT community in India, by presenting video interviews of LGBT persons and role models, who ‘speak up’ about their life and work. This interview features SUNIL GUPTA. —————————- SUNIL GUPTA Sunil was never shy of his sexuality or sexual desires. He explored them, even as an adoloscent, at the most unexpected places and with the most unexpected people. But his sexuality only got politicized when he went to Canada to join his father. From Canada to UK to India, his life and experiences have truly been transcontinental, crisscrossing with other Indian LGBT personalities like Shivananada Khan and Saleem Kidwai. He has followed his professional calling as a world renowned photographer, but also followed the calling of his heart to discover many fulfilling relationships. Sunil has seen life to the fullest and more. He has taken happiness and heartbreaks in his stride, including the rather startling realization (at that time) that he was HIV positive. He now integrates his sexuality and HIV status with his photographic brilliance to create snapshots of LGBT history. —————————- For more information and to read the transcript of the above interview please visit projectbolo.com/?sunil.htm …
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Agniputhri in this episode shows you the revival of the Brahmin and goes to bring the wrong things that happened in the right way.The journalist and press photographer had made some attempts for the confusing cases that had taken placeto confuse the authorities.
Video Rating: 0 / 5

August 2, 2012
Street Graffiti in Stereo 3D— Light Painting at Piccadilly/London Street Art Project

modern Stereo 3D art www.21horizon.com This video is in full stereo 3D, dynamic time lapse and HD. For best viewing use anaglyph 3D glasses.Please note that the 3D cinema glasses will not work with this video. I tried to capture the vibrant atmospere of a Friday night at Piccadilly Circus, London. A whirlpool of light, people, vehicles, objects accelerating and decelerating. Everything is moving, or, if stopped, about to move. All is in a state of dynamism, which is reflected in the accelerating motion of the video. I am very much inspired by the futurists movement, originated in Italy exactly 100 years ago.Like the futurist I tried to capture 3dimensional space as well as the dynamic nature of time, making this a truly 4D movie. technical notes I used a purpose designed 3D camera. The exposure time was 2 seconds.Cameras used : Casio Exilm FH 100
Video Rating: 4 / 5

5Deck.com – Although it may not initially appear as impressive as other 3D demos, this is the only 3D display device in the world that is volumetric (viewable from every angle with a different result), doesn’t require glasses, and is not based on lenticular lenses (or another multi-image display technique) or hologram technology. 5Deck.com sells the book “How to Make a Holodeck” which explains how it works and how it can be extended into high resolution moving images.

May 14, 2012