by René Timmermans | Aug 19, 2009 | Gear
The EISA, European Imaging and Sound Association, has announced the 2009-2010 awards.
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The Nikon D3X was choosen as best European Professional Camera, while the Canon EOS 5D Mark II won the award for best European Advanced Camera.
The EISA writes about the Nikon D3X: “With its ultra-high 24.4 million-pixel resolution and full frame imaging sensor, the Nikon D3X is a dream for the professional photographer who mixes studio assignments with fast moving dynamic subjects outdoors. The D3X is capable of an image quality that previously could only be achieved with medium format cameras fitted with digital backs, but it has much faster autofocus, continuous shooting rates plus it can be used at sensitivities of up to ISO 6400 with astonishingly good results. With an enormous range of features the D3X is a top-class modern pro-camera that offers total control over the image, from the moment of composition in the large viewfinder to the output of a ready-to-use digital file.”
The EISA writes about the Canon EOS 5D Mark II: “The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a worthy successor of the EOS 5D. The principle features remain the same: a full-frame sensor in a relatively compact body, but Canon has added extra professional features such as sealing against the ingress of dust and moisture and functions like Live View, sensor cleaning and a 1080p HD-movie mode. Despite the increased resolution of 21 million pixels, Canon has been able to reduce noise levels to below those of the 5D, which is a great achievement.”
Click here to read about all the EISA 2009-2010 awards.
by René Timmermans | Aug 18, 2009 | Photography
Summer is one of the best seasons in Sweden, although it is often short (the pessimists usually say: “Summer is the longest day in Sweden!”), light is available almost around the clock, especially in the north. Also the south of Sweden is wonderful, with its vast agricultural landscapes.
Although landscape photography can be extremely beautiful in this part of the country I decided I wanted to do something different. When I recently visited Skåne, the most southern province of the country, I focused on some of the details in the landscape. My intentions were to create a collage of those detail images that would still breath a summer feeling and show what is so familiar to us while touring through the countryside. Here is the result.
These images were taken with a Nikon D2X and Nikon AF-D 24-85mm F/2.8-4.0 IF and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f2.8 VR IF-ED lenses.
by René Timmermans | Aug 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Nikon has announced the winners of the 2009 International Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “At The Heart of the Image,” drew over 51,000 entries from 153 countries and regions.
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The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike.
Click here to see the amazing main category winners of the Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009.
by René Timmermans | Aug 12, 2009 | Photography
Not far away from the cross at the entrance of Skogskyrkogården, where I recently posted an image of, lies the Holy Cross Chapel. In front of the chapel, in a dark corner, stands the Resurrection Statue. Several of the souls in the statue look through the hole in the roof and reach out to the sky waiting for resurrection. The statue was created by John Lundqvist in 1930.
I have made close-up images from some of the souls lying at the base of the statue.
These images were taken with a Nikon D300 and a Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm lens.
by René Timmermans | Aug 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
The PGB (Photographers Giving Back) Photo Award exhibition is shown in Stockholm’s Konserthus.
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The Photographers Giving Back Photo Award was founded in Sweden in 2008. The purpose of this event is to enhance journalistic photography and to strengthen the position for the professional photographer. It is also intended to inspire young and new photographers and get more people interested in photography. The winning pictures are very strong photos from our sometimes brutal reality.
Opening hours are from 11:00 till 17:00 at Hötorget 8 in Stockholm. The exhibition is available until August 29th, 2009.
To read more about the PGB Photo Award click here.
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