National Geographic Traveler 2012 Photo Contest Winners

August 21, 2012 by Bogdan Florin in Travel, Travel

National Geographic Traveler announced last week the winners of the 2012 Traveler Photo Contest. The grand-prize winner is Cédric Houin of Brooklyn, N.Y. He has won a 10-day Galápagos Photography Expedition for two with National Geographic Expeditions. His winning photo, “Butterfly,” captures a Kyrgyz woman and her daughter sewing with an old-fashioned-looking machine in a remote region of Afghanistan.National Geographic Traveler announced last week the winners of the 2012 Traveler Photo Contest. The grand-prize winner is Cédric Houin of Brooklyn, N.Y. He has won a 10-day Galápagos Photography Expedition for two with National Geographic Expeditions. His winning photo, “Butterfly,” captures a Kyrgyz woman and her daughter sewing with an old-fashioned-looking machine in a remote region of Afghanistan.

The 2011 National Geographic International Photo Contest

November 26, 2011 by Bogdan Florin in Fine Art, Fine Art, Nature, Nature, Travel, Travel

The National Geographic International Photography Contest 2011 is taking place now, attracting thousands of creative, inspiring, imaginative and amazing photos from around the world. Interested photographers can still submit their creations in three categories: People, Places, and Nature until November 30. The contest is organized by National Geographic: the leader in capturing our world through brilliant imagery sets the standard for photographic excellence.

Last year, the organization received more than 16,000 contest entries submitted by photographers from 130 countries.

Capturing Life's Promotional Poster Shots By Michiel de Lange

September 27, 2011 by Bogdan Florin in Travel, Travel

Michiel de Lange is a street , travel and documentary photographer with a distinctive visual style, capturing subjects in candid situations that embrace both social & cultural aspects of life. The artist seeks to capture its promotional poster shots, and explains that "the performance of daily life consists of millions of unscripted plays." Street life inspires Michiel as "a place to witness and capture 'the human condition' within different urban, cultural, religious and social environments."

Don't hesitate to check the thrilling interview with Michiel de Lange, and to view his fantastic gallery below.

The Very Best of African Wildlife Photography by Billy Dodson

August 02, 2011 by Bogdan Florin in Nature, Nature, Travel, Travel

Billy Dodson is a professional landscape and wildlife photographer based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The expert in African wildlife and nature conservation firstly became interested in photography ten years ago, during a trip to Tanzania. Billy's masterpieces have been published in Outdoor Photographer, Nature’s Best Photography, Asian Photography and Virginia Wildlife magazines, and in posters and calendars around the world. Below you will find a fantastic interview and a great story from the artist among some fantastic pictures that represent the African Wildlife.

From Beirut: A candid view of the street by Imad Haddad

August 01, 2011 by Bogdan Florin in Travel, Travel

Imad Haddad is an passionate street photographer based in Beirut, Lebanon. As an active member of the Beirut Street Photography, shooting using different digital cameras, for different uses, the artist create a realistic representation of real life on the streets. Although he finds inspiration trough well known masters of street photography such as Bresson or Maier, his visual representations of the street capture the viewer attention with a strong emphasis on the emotions of everyday pedestrian and their energetic actions. Definitely you must read more for a in depth review of his approach and some of his best images.

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