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NatGeo Traveler Photo Contest 2013 with 10-day Galapagos Expedition as First Prize
The 25th Annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is open only to individuals who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry and who do not reside in Cuba, Iran, New Jersey, North Korea, the Province of Quebec, Sudan, Syria or Vermont. This is a skill-based contest [...]
Canon-FotograferNet Workshop on Creative Photojournalism
Since photojournalism emphasizes more on news value, it sometimes disregards elements related to something picturesque and entertaining. In fact, we can creatively introduce those elements in our journalistic work to make it enjoyable.
“They can enrich (our journalistic photos),” said Yuyung Abdi, a senior photo journalist of Surabaya-based Jawa Pos daily, in the 2013 Canon & [...]
Canon Dominating TIPA Awards 2013
The annual meeting of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced for the best photographic and imaging products in 2013. The General Assembly selected the best 2013 photo and imaging products in 40 categories.
Five Canon products are dominating the awards in five different categories (Best Professional DSLR Lens by EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, [...]
“The Work Without Border” Opened by an Indonesian Minister
Eighty two photos of various genres captured by 52 photographers are now being showcased in a photo exhibition entitled “The Work Without Border.” Organized by Himpunan Seni Foto Amatir (Hisfa) – an amateur photography club – based in Yogyakarta, the exhibition is open for public untul May 18.
Taking place at Jogja Gallery, Jalan Pekapalan No. [...]
“Refleksi” Photo Exhibition to Express Self Problem
Photo works displayed by four young photographers – M. Zakaria Arrazi, Arafat, Kemas Indra Bisma, Helmi Frawisandi – in the “Refleksi” (Reflection) photo exhibition is trying to express self problems through consciousness and different point of view toward their found objects. Held from April 27 to May 11, 2013 at Galeri Kita, Jl. L.L.R.E. Martadinata [...]
Gleefulness in Songkran Water Battlefield
The 2013 Songkran Water Festival in Bangkok, Thailand, had wet thoroughly all the photographers joining FotograferNet (FN) Hunting Series 2013. The participants comprising Bun Djung from Balikpapan and Franciscus Hermanto from Jakarta were accompanied by Armand Megawe and Kristupa Saragih. It was the third time FN group covered the annual festival.
Arriving in the capital of [...]
VII Calls for Membership: Portfolio Submission until April 26
VII Photo Agency calls for potential new members to submit their portfolios until April 26, 2013. The agency said, “Membership will be offered only to photographers working with the highest standards of journalistic and documentary integrity, who will extend the breadth of work we currently produce and who we believe we can work within the [...]
Pentax Indonesia Offering Cash-back Programs
Pentax is offering IDR 200,000 cash back on its range of digital cameras sold in Indonesia. The cash-back programs have been running from April 1 for the purchase of Pentax WG-II, Q,MX-1 and K-01.
“We are currently having cash-back programs until April 30 at Oktagon store,” said Jousha Yusuf, Marketing Manager, PT Aneka Warna Indah – [...]
Stallone’s Leica M9 Used in Expendables II Sold for US$ 7,100 in Auction
Sylvester Stallone’s brother, Frank Stallone, listed Leica M9 used in Expendables II movie for auction on eBay. Stallone’s Black Leica M9 18 MP camera was already sold in the auction for US$ 7,100 (approx. IDR 68,932,038.83) with 23 bids.
“This is really a brand new camera, it was used in Expendables II by Sylvester Stallone (Barney [...]
Canon Singapore’s Program: Try Before You Buy
Canon Singapore has announced “Try and Buy” lens program which is claimed as the first of its kind in Singapore. This program allows customers to rent their favorite Canon lenses for up to two days before deciding to buy them.
“We believe in having our customers fully enjoy our products and technology, and our Canon Lens [...]


