BBC reports Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has revealed an eco-friendly digital camera made almost entirely from cardboard.
Having snapped 40 photos, users can dispose of it along with any other recyclable materials.
The device is a part of a campaign around Ikea's PS at Home project, aimed at getting buyers to share images of their furniture on the chain's website.
Called Knappa, the camera will not be sold but rather given away to consumers in selected stores around the world.
It was created by a Swedish designer Jesper Kouthoofd, runs on two AA batteries, and connects to a computer with help of a swing-out USB connector.
A group of garbage men in Hamburg have figured out a way to combine their love of photography with their work of hauling trash, turning large dumpsters into giant pinhole cameras to photograph their city. The dumpsters are converted by drilling tiny holes into the fronts and then hanging large sheets of photo paper inside. Although framing a shot with the giant rolling cameras takes only a minute, exposing it can take up to an hour of waiting. They’ve dubbed the experiment the “Trashcam Project”.
Print competition on the set subject of street photography “Life on the streets”
Tomorrow is the 2nd round of the print competition on the set subject of street photography “Life on the streets” Judge: Tim Morland ARPS. I am looking forward to seeing how people have interpreted the subject and how far they have gone in capturing street life in all in its wonderful aspects. How many people will focus on the seedier side of street life and how this reflects the recession we are all going through. How many people will focus on street performers and tourists etc?
It will be interesting to see how the images are judged; will they be judged as examples of photojournalism or more on the ascetic qualities of the image.
Next week there will be Members' Evening: Show and Tell with Mini talks and demos on a variety of subjects by club members.
Olympic Photography A report in the Guardian reports on a worrying trend to try and stop photography of Olympic venues from public areas.
I highly recommend a look at photographs by Maurice Broomfield.
Maurice Broomfield left school at 15 to work in a factory and spent his evenings as a student in the Derby College of Art. Inspired by the drama of industry, he endeavoured to convey this atmosphere with photographs and sketches, bringing an insight to those who would never experience such things. In relation to his work, Maurice Broomfield comments: "I enjoy photographing people at work, and the many experiences whilst doing this have enriched my life. To be living on this planet, is to me, the greatest gift possible."
A Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, Maurice Broomfield has had many exhibitions in Europe. His work was exhibited in Paul Smith's Floral Street Gallery in June 2000. The designer, Sir Paul Smith, comments: "Maurice Broomfield's photography captures the real heart of what was a booming but harsh time for the UK. Finding inspiration and creativity in gritty surroundings of every day work is inspiring in itself."
e-mail entries to Roland
by Sunday 25th March and he will
acknowledge receipt so please resend if you've not heard from him.
Please can you size your images at 1024 x 768 pixels (max
width x height) also please number your pictures 1,2,3 in the order that they
should be shown in each set. Titles for each image are not necessary just a
name for the set.
oCompetition date: late April, in conjunction with Irene
Foster Rosebowl for prints
oClosing date: one week prior to competition
oClasses: open, i.e. no separate classes
oCategories: open subject matter, each panel on a single
theme
oNumber of images per member: maximum 2 panels of 3 images
of digital images digital displayed consecutively
oLabelling: as for Internal League Competition with spot
marked 1-2-3
oJudging: at the competition by club members. Each member
selects his/her choice of best three panels in order, awarding first (5
points), second (3 points) and third (1 point)
oAwards: trophy to overall winner, i.e. with most points.
Please number your 1,2,3 in the order that they should be
shown in each set. Titles for each image are not necessary just a name for the
set.
oCompetition date: late April, in conjunction with Saguaro
Trophy for projected digital images
oClosing date: one week prior to competition
oClasses: open, i.e. no separate classes
oCategories: open subject matter, each panel on a single
theme
oNumber of images per member: maximum 2 panels of 3 images
oLabelling: on back - title, author and marked L-C-R
oJudging: at the competition by club members. Each member
selects his/her choice of best three panels in order, awarding first (5
points), second (3 points) and third (1 point)
oAwards: trophy to overall winner, i.e. with most points.
Video High Dynamic Range
photography presentation – 8 March 2012
You
will remember last week’s presentation on High Dynamic Range photography.
Enrico has kindly produced a video of the presentation which is available for a
small charge.
The Malden Camera Club will be held from Thursday 28 to
Saturday 30 June inclusive with the official opening and awards ceremony on the
evening of 28 June. The judge is Clive Tanner FRPS. Closing date for entries is
the 10 of May so you need to get entries ready sooner rather than later. Entry forms will be available shortly
To ensure our Annual Exhibition is a success we need
volunteers to help in preparing for and running the exhibition. All offers of
help gratefully received so please give me a ring or email.
I am also seeking a photograph to publicise the exhibition
so send me your photographs. Images that have a local theme will be given
particular consideration. The selected photograph will be included in flyers
and posters etc used to advertise the annual Exhibition. Copyright remains with
the creator of the photograph
Surrey Photographic Association
biennial exhibition
The Surrey Photographic Association also holds a biennial
exhibition every two years.
In recent years this has been held at Guildford House Gallery, Guildford,
during the month of April.
2010 was the SPA's 50th year and was designated our Golden Jubilee Exhibition.
The 2012 Biennial will be held at Guildford House Gallery from 28th March to
21st April 2012.
The selectors were Barbie Lindsay MPAGB EFIAP Russell Lindsay MPAGB AFIAP
and John Chamberlin FRPS MFIAP APAGB
Although this contains some interesting items the main purpose
is to notify the GB Cup Entries received by the Final Closing
Date of 23 Jan 2012.
IN THIS ISSUE
2 Meritorious Service Awards APAGB
3 Results of our AV Awards Consultation
4 Notices from FIAP & RPS
5 Ken Holland - Looking at Photographs
6 Notices ....... and Finally
Last night saw a very successful workshop all about macro photography. Roland Adams explained the basics of macro photography. Whilst others took time to experiment with macro photography and exchange hints and tips. Below I have included some pictures of the workshop.
It looks as though Kodak will fade away as technology moves on and the demand for film falls away. I suspect Kodak will downsize to support the those few areas where there is still a demand for film.
Best print & projected Image from League Competitions in 2011 was held 12 January and judged by Martin Faiers. Martin had to crack on with judging at a rapid pace to get through the 80 or so entries.
He did any excellent job providing constructive feedback. The meeting was well attended and enjoyed by all. The winner of the print section was Duncan Grove FRPS with his stunning image of Serena Williams at Wimbledon tennis championships
How about having a go at kite photography. Kite aerial photography (KAP) is a hobby and a type of photography. A camera is lifted using a kite and is triggered either remotely or automatically to take aerial photographs. The camera rigs can range from the extremely simple, consisting of a trigger mechanism with a disposable camera, to complex apparatus using radio control and digital cameras. On some occasions it can be a good alternative to other forms of aerial photography.
