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Photo of the Day | May 16 | Mystical Ushuaia, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:45:10 +0000

The capital of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia is both mystical and inhospitable due to severe climate conditions. Surrounded by soaring dramatic mountains, this city is the gateway to Darwin’s passage through the Beagle Channel onward to Chile and Antarctica; strikingly picturesque.

Technical Info: Canon OS 550D | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/320sec | ISO 100
Title of the photograph: Mystical Ushuaia
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Ushuaia | Argentina

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 | April 19 | Perito Moreno Glacier, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:19 +0000

Glimpses through the trees of this 250km (97sq mi) ice formation captivate the heart. A small boat takes you across the icy sea to the start of a mesmerising journey where crampons are strapped on for the controlled trek on top of this glacier. In driving rain, icy hues change as sporadic as the random swirling weather.

Technical Info: Canon OS 550D | Exposure f/9 @ 1/200sec | ISO 100
Title of the photograph: Perito Moreno Glacier
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Los Glaciares National Park | Argentina
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 | April 02 | Yagans’ Land, by Nilla Palmer

L&C Team — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:53:11 +0000

The bleakness of the southern most tip of the South American continent is a stunning region, which on this day the heavy rain paused momentarily to reveal an ethereal-like painting. The autumnal hues heightened the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, which have existed well before the Yagan people.

Technical Info: Canon OS 550D | Exposure f5.6 @ 1/800sec | ISO200
Title of the photograph: Yagans’ Land
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Tierra del Fuego | Argentina
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 | April 01 | Margerie Glacier, by Steve Hirsch

L&C Team — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:45:19 +0000

Glacier Bay in Alaska is accessible by private boat and cruise ships. The access daily is limited but when you arrive if your lucky on a clear day it is so beautiful. The Margerie glacier is 21 miles long and with global warming concerns is shrinking every minute. I was accompanied with my whole family on the occasion of my parents 50th Anniversary and truly enjoyed photographing Alaska.

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 200 | Focal Length 130mm | Exposure f/11 @ 1/500sec
Title of the photograph: Margerie Glacier
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Alaska | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

Photo of the Day | March 20 | Portage Lake, by Ronnie Glover

L&C Team — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:54:39 +0000

Portage Glacier sits about a hours drive south of Anchorage, Alaska. The melting of Portage Glacier created this lake (known as Portage Lake) . This image was taken a few minutes before sunrise to capture the reflections on the mountains on the lake. Icebergs (in the distance in this image) vary in size and are often close and large. To the right of the center mountain, you can see the retreating glacier.

Technical Info: 35mm Nikon N2000 with Fuji Velvia slide film
Title of the photograph: Portage Lake
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: 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://www.thelandslide.viewbook.com
Portfolio: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ronnie-glover.html
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Photo of the Day | March 19 | The Unforgettable Beauty of Nilgiri, by Subhashish Nag Choudhury

L&C Team — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:09:39 +0000

Every year thousands of people heading out of overcrowded cities for a breath of some fresh country air. While most countries in the west, or even now in the east are much more conscious of how rampant containerization of cities can play havoc on human minds, it is also true that we still need nature to soothe our city frayed nerves. I am not an exception. The Tour of Nilgiri has allowed us to see the pristine beauty of the Nilgiri during one of the best seasons of December. When I was taking this picture, I just thought how the blue mountain will look through the lens of my camera, and the sky will put more effect on it or not . So here is my composition which I put it in front of you.

Technical Info: Panasonic DMC-LZ8 | Exposure 1/400s @ f/4.5 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 5.2mm
Title of the photograph: The Unforgettable Beauty of Nilgiri
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Connur, Tamil Nadu | India
Photographer: Subhashish Nag Choudhury ( Bangalore, India )
Subhashish Nag Choudhury lives in Bangalore and has done his B.Tech in Information Technology. He is currently working as a software engineer in one of the IT firms in Bangalore. He loves making friends and travelling. One of his dreams is to travel the whole world. Photography is his passion and he feels photography is an expressive form of art and it’s technical as well. He loves capturing all kind of shots as he see through his eyes. He always seeks interesting moments, scenes. His current photography is around nature, wildlife, landscape, micro and he also does lot of experiments on artistic photography.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/subhashishonline/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150366274220465.394242.619185464&type=3

Photo of the Day | March 15 | Mt.McKinley, by Ronnie Glover

L&C Team — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:39:36 +0000

This photo was taken from the Parks Highway, the only highway for travel between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. Denali National Park sits near the halfway point between the 2 cities and is about a 4-5 hr drive from Anchorage. At 20,320 feet, Mt McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America and towers above the mountain range below it in this image. Many days it is clearly visible from Anchorage 160 miles away. Each summer, climbers flock to Denali National Park to attempt the summit of Mt McKinley.

Technical Info: 35mm Nikon N2000 with Fuji Velvia slide film
Title of the photograph: Mt.McKinley
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: 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.

Photo of the Day | March 11 | Clouds Among the Mountain Peaks, by Ronnie Glover

L&C Team — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:54:11 +0000

Before moving to Alaska, the coldest temperature I had experienced was 7 degrees F. Planning to experience the great outdoors but not wanting to become front page news, I decided to take a winter survival course. The course involved 3-4 overnight trips in January-March , spending the night in self built shelters from available materials (aka, snow). This image was made on one of those trips during a break from a group igloo building session. From our location for the night, this image looks down on the peaks and fog below.

Technical Info: 35mm Nikon N2000 with Fuji Velvia slide film
Title of the photograph: Clouds Among the Mountain Peaks
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: 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.

Photo of the Day | March 07 | Sunset over Noumea, by Cameron Cope

L&C Team — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:00:59 +0000

I captured this incredible sunset from an equally incredible location: Pic Malawi, a steep mountain commanding an awesome view over the peninsula upon which the city of Nouméa resides in New Caledonia. After a steep ascent struggling to keep up with a French Alps native, the sun began to merge with the sea as golden clouds buffeted the thickly forested hills around us. It was probably the best sunset of my life, and I was lucky enough to grab this panorama featuring our fellow colocataire (house mate) Romain, as he took in the breathtaking view. This is a 360 degree panorama, which explains why the summit on the left is sunlit, despite the sun appearing to go down somewhere behind.

Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II camera | Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens | Exposure 1/25 second @ f9 ISO 400.
Title of the photograph: Sunset over Noumea
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Pic Malawi, Nouméa | New Caledonia
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 | March 03 | Zig Zag Rohtang, by Kamalesh Das

L&C Team — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:22:17 +0000

This is Rohtang pass, Manali, Himachal pradesh. The beautiful hills and the dramatic clouds here will give you an excellent opportunity for landscape photography. I took this shot in my last tour in 2008. After a hectic journey we reached there and found the bright and fresh weather. The zig zag roads give the valley a unique touch.

Technical Info: Nikon D40 | Nikkor 18-55mm | ISO – 200 | Focal length- 18mm | Exposure 1/320sec @ f/9
Title of the photograph: Zig Zag Rohtang
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: Rohtang Pass, Manali, Himachal Pradesh | India
Photographer: Kamalesh Das (Cooch behar, West bengal, India)
Kamalesh Das is a school teacher. He is 29 years old, who got his first camera in 2007. It was a point and shoot digital camera from Kodak. However when he first took few shots in his friend’s DSLR, he started to think seriously about photography. Then the very next year he took his first DSLR Nikon D40. Though he start taking Photographs on his vacation time but he gave serious attention to it. He realized there are many opportunities to photograph around, even in his bedroom. Till today he uses to see good photos and recharge his energy for good work. Every click in his shutter is new for him, as his past experience gets challenge over there. So He always tries to think different to get new.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47266109@N07/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamalesh.das
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/iamkamalesh