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Photo of the Day | April 20 | The Thrill, by Riasat Rakin

L&C Team — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:12:56 +0000

I was part of an adventure group going towards Nafakhum, one of the many beautiful waterfalls situated in Bandarban, Bangladesh. Due to heavy current, we had to leave the boat and walk by the shores quite a few times. During one of those times, three of the most adventurous among us Ratul, Apu, and Ifty couldn’t resist the appeal to take a dip in the river even with the risk of being washed away by the current. The thrill of adventure always beats the risks of it. And you know when you are young, you are always searching for such thrills and risks, because it is this that gives the soul a complete sense of liberation.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 500D | Exposure 1/25sec @ f/5.6 | Focal Length 55mm | ISO 400
Title of the photograph: The Thrill
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Bandarbans | Bangladesh

Photographer: Riasat Rakin (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Riasat Rakin started photography around the end of 2010. From then it had been a wonderful journey for him. Landscapes and lifestyles are his favorite types of photography. The beauty of Bangladesh and the versatile lifestyle of the people always inspire him to take his camera out and capture its moments.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59411852@N03/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riasat.rakin

Photo of the Day | April 08 | Ascent, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:57:38 +0000

This arduous ascent of one of Chile’s most active volcanoes challenges the extremes of endurance for both young and old. Climbing in knee to waist-deep snow up to the 2,847mt summit, reveals a stark backdrop of fresh white snow against a royal blue horizon.

Technical Info: Canon OS 550D | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/1600sec | ISO 100
Title of the photograph: Ascent
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Volcano Villarrica, Pucón | Chile
Photographer: Nilla Palmer (Brisbane, Australia)
Nilla Palmer’s natural desire to travel and photograph many parts of the world started 27 years ago, although her photography addiction started with her first 110mm film camera as a child. This eventually progressed to 35mm cameras as a teenager and a photography course, which also taught B&W darkroom techniques. Later, more study in Communications Design and Multimedia increased her desire to experiment further with composition and light.
Nilla’s intent is to reveal a story through her images for an audience, which she hopes inspires and encourages people to visit far off lands. Without a strict genre that she adheres to, Nilla captures whatever strikes her at a precise moment. Although her work includes a variety of themes, capturing the essence of a candid moment is her passion; an unguarded second in a frozen in time. She invites everyone to enjoy her gallery and feel free to contact her with any comments.
Website: www.nillasphotography.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nillas-Photography/119507721464320
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nillasphotos
LinkIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nilla-palmer/18/612/864

Photo of the Day | February 12 | Harding Ice Field, by Karin Eibenberger

L&C Team — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:30:32 +0000

The Harding Ice Field trail can be hiked within a day (7 hours) and the trail leads along Exit Glacier to the so-called Harding Ice Field near Seward, Alaska, in the Kenai Fjords National Park. The hike is quite strenuous, but the views over the huge ice field are awarding. Additionally, there is a great chance to see black bears, marmots and mountain goat along the way. The weather was unusually fine and it was definitely worth it, carrying the camera all the way to the top.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 5D | ISO 250 | Focal length 800mm | Exposure 1/350sec at f/11
Title of the photograph: Harding Ice Field
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Harding Ice Field, Exit Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska | United States
Photographer: Karin Eibenberger ( Waidhofen, Austria / Baltimore, MD, USA )
Karin Eibenberger (28) was born and raised in Waidhofen/Ybbs, Lower Austria. She has a Master’s Degree in Scandinavian and German literature and worked as freelance translator, tour and exhibition guide before she started her second career as Biomedical Engineer. Karin currently lives in Baltimore, US, where she works as research associate and Master Student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

In her private life, she married and has countless hobbies ranging from motorcycling over photography to trekking and backpacking, mountainbiking, traveling, kayaking, and – quite new – climbing. She rather prefers carrying a 30 kg heavy backpack through Alaska than leaving the camera behind. Photography has always been an integral part of her life and for Karin it’s a way to communicate and to show others how beautiful the world is outside their living rooms. With photography, one can address emotions and feelings directly, giving this medium a lot of potential power.

Website: http://www.krian.smugmug.com/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/karin.eib
Blog: http://karineibenberger.blogspot.com/

Photo of the Day | January 01 | Cochamó Hiker Silhouette, by Cameron Cope

L&C Team — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:11:37 +0000

I took this photograph of my friend Romain Martin as we hiked into the Cochamó Valley in southern Chile. No car has ever penetrated this valley, no road has ever been built and the forests have never been felled. The pure sapphire Cochamó river is flanked on all sides by thousands of metres of hulking granite mountains and ancient forests (gigantic patagonian cypress up to 4000 years old dominate the valley walls) it is a paradise for climbers, hikers and horseman alike

Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens | Exposure Details: 1/60sec @ f/9 | ISO 500
Title of the photograph: Cochamó Hiker Silhouette
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Cochamó Valley | Chile
Photographer: Cameron James Cope (Melbourne, Australia.)
Cam Cope is an Australian emerging photographic artist dedicated to travel photography and producing personal and collaborative projects with focused themes of colonial history, indigenous culture and the environment. His travel work intends to inspire a sense of awe for the world around us and his personal projects intend to contribute to public debate and engineer platforms for people to tell their own stories.
Website: http://www.camcope.com
Blog: http://camcope.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/CAM-COPE-Photography/359647440394

Photo of the Day | December 29 | Climbing Hoverla, by Enrique Aviles

L&C Team — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:26:09 +0000

This photo was taken while climbing Hoverla mountain in Ukraine. Not used to this type of weather and without the proper protection (snow came early), my fingers almost froze and I came close to hypothermia. With help from the guide, I recovered and climbed it all the way to the top, making of this a memorable day.

Technical Info: Nikon D90 | ISO 200 | Focal length 27mm | Exposure 1/320sec at f/10
Title of the photograph: Climbing Hoverla
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Hoverla, Carpatian Mountains | Ukraine
Photographer: Enrique Aviles ( Guayaquil, Ecuador )
Travel, documentary, portrait and adventure photographer. Some of his work has appeared in several magazines and newspapers in his home country.

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Enrique worked as a strategic creative in one of the biggest Advertising Agencies of Ecuador, where he received both national and international recognition for his work. Soon, he started a new venture: the first 3D Advertising Agency in Ecuador, 3Deep. Here he has worked with over 40 brands.

With the success of 3Deep, Enrique undertook his life long desire, traveling. But also recovered his childhood passion, photography. And for the last 3 years, Enrique has been traveling and documenting the world.

Portfolio: www.enriqueaviles.com
Website: www.phototraveling.enriqueaviles.com
500px: http://500px.com/henrix
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47021567@N02/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/EnriqueAvilesS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001393746258

Photo of the Day | December 20 | Hang in There, by Ronnie Glover

L&C Team — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:54:56 +0000

A ice climber takes advantage of the snow melt along the cliffs of Turnagain Arm to practice his craft. Turnagain Arm is one of the most scenic roadways in the United States. Leaving Anchorage and heading south, you can see many stunning mountain and inlet views. You may also see ice climbers or wind surfers depending on the weather. Moose and mountain sheep are also common.

Technical Info: 35mm Nikon N2000 with Fuji Velvia slide film
Title of the photograph: Hang in There
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Anchorage, Alaska | United States
Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA)
Photography took a backseat while Ronnie obtained his college degree. After graduation, he purchased his first camera but was unable to produce the images that he saw in his mind. He then took a few continuing education class to learn the technical aspects of the camera and realized there was so much more to learn about photography. So Ronnie enrolled in the professional program at Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The school was operated by Jeanne & Neil Chaput de Saintonge, who currently operate Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He spent 14 years living in Alaska and this gave him unbelievable opportunities to experience nature and capture many images. Ronnie also enjoy travel photography and the experience of different cultures. It is his wish that his images will expose others to the beauty of nature and other cultures. He invites everyone to enjoy his gallery and feel free to contact him with any comments.

Website: http://thelandslide.viewbook.com
Portfolio: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ronnie-glover.html
http://thelandslide.clustershot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Land-Slide-Photography/325780197741
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheLandSlide

Photo of the Day | December 11 | Little Waterloo Bay, by Cameron Cope

L&C Team — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:42:05 +0000

I took this self portrait panorama of myself hiking in one of Australia’s most amazing national parks, Wilsons Promontory. It simply can’t be beaten for the amount of phenomenal beaches in what is a relatively small area occupying the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. What makes it even more awesome is that many of those beaches can only be accessed by hiking a minimum of 10km, which generally means the crowds stay away. Those hikes also take you through some stunning mountainous terrain with spectacular views of cliffs, bays, beaches, offshore islands, dense forests and omnipresent gigantic granite boulders. Each time I go there I’m blown away and this visit was no exception.

Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM | Exposure: 1/250sec @ f/11 | ISO 400.
Title of the photograph: Little Waterloo Bay
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Little Waterloo Bay | Australia
Photographer: Cameron James Cope (Melbourne, Australia.)
Cam Cope is an Australian emerging photographic artist dedicated to travel photography and producing personal and collaborative projects with focused themes of colonial history, indigenous culture and the environment. His travel work intends to inspire a sense of awe for the world around us and his personal projects intend to contribute to public debate and engineer platforms for people to tell their own stories.
Website: http://www.camcope.com
Blog: http://camcope.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/CAM-COPE-Photography/359647440394

Photo of the Day | December 06 | Bogong Horseback Adventure, by Cameron Cope

L&C Team — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:29:10 +0000

I took this photograph while on a 5-day horse trek in Australia’s mountainous south-east. Our route followed old gold mining and cattle grazing trails through some of the state of Victoria’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. We rode through densely forested mountain valleys, up steep ridgelines, across wide open highplains and made a traverse of Mount Bogong, Victoria’s tallest mountain.

Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM | Exposure: 1/250sec @ f/11 | ISO 400.
Title of the photograph: Bogong Horseback Adventure
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Mount Bogong, Victoria | Australia
Photographer: Cameron James Cope (Melbourne, Australia.)
Cam Cope is an Australian emerging photographic artist dedicated to travel photography and producing personal and collaborative projects with focused themes of colonial history, indigenous culture and the environment. His travel work intends to inspire a sense of awe for the world around us and his personal projects intend to contribute to public debate and engineer platforms for people to tell their own stories.
Website: http://www.camcope.com
Blog: http://camcope.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/CAM-COPE-Photography/359647440394

Photo of the Day | December 02 | Thredbo Big Air, by Cameron Cope

L&C Team — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:38:47 +0000

I captured this image while shooting the 2010 Thredbo Big Air Competition at Thredbo Ski Resort in Australia. The snowboarders and skiers hurled themselves off a 50ft jump trying to pull off their maddest tricks for a panel of judges perched atop the cabin of a snow groomer. For my untrained eye the aerialists were pretty amazing and I had heaps of fun shooting a subject that I had little experience with. The rider pictured is Jordan Houghtan.

Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM | Exposure: 1/1000sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 500.
Title of the photograph: Thredbo Big Air
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Thredbo | Australia
Photographer: Cameron James Cope (Melbourne, Australia.)
Cam Cope is an Australian emerging photographic artist dedicated to travel photography and producing personal and collaborative projects with focused themes of colonial history, indigenous culture and the environment. His travel work intends to inspire a sense of awe for the world around us and his personal projects intend to contribute to public debate and engineer platforms for people to tell their own stories.
Website: http://www.camcope.com
Blog: http://camcope.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/CAM-COPE-Photography/359647440394

Photo of the Day | October 09 | Camel Since 1913, by Ali Berrada

L&C Team — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:00:40 +0000

After 40 minutes of walk on a camel, I took this picture in the middle of nowhere. It was in Merzouga, a desert place in Morocco, 18 km from Algeria. An empty but beautiful place, where the magic is still real.

Technical Info: Canon EOS Kiss X3 | f/8 | 18 mm | ISO 100
Title of the photograph: Camel Since 1913
Photo of the Day Award Category: Adventure Photography
Photograph Location: Merzouga | Morocco
Photographer: Ali Berrada (Casablanca, Morocco)
Ali Berrada, is a freelance photographer, who started photography just a year ago. Photography is his passion, his life and his eyes. He likes simplicity in the beauty and creativity in the void.
Ali is from Casablanca Morocco. He is traveling the world trying to reach the perfect light, before to be from a country a continent he is from earth, trying to be a citizen of the world.
Ali believes, He just wants to stop time and take an instant moment that last forever.
Web: www.aliberrada.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/imfromearth
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/aliberrada
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/aliberrada
FacebookPage: www.facebook.com/AliBerradapage