Only a few days left to enter the National Geographic and Energizer photo contest. No purchase is necessary.
To enter, visit www.nationalgeographic.com/energizer and follow the links and instructions to complete the registration form and upload a photograph that illustrates one (1) of the following six (6) themes:
Animals/Wildlife
Nature
Travel
People/Cultures
Weather
Action/Energy
Last day for entries: June 30.
My entry for the Moment in Time Global Mosaic — taken at 1500 hrs UTC on Sunday May 2nd
It happens–Sunday, May 2, 2010. 11 am EST. 8am PST. 1500 hours UTC (Universal Time Coordinated–yeah had to look that one up). You, with your camera, can be part of A Timely Global Mosaic.
The invitation has been extended by Lens, The New York Times photo blog, to take a photo at that time, on that day, and submit it.
Wherever you are, we hope you’ll have a camera — or a camera phone — in hand. And we hope you’ll be taking a picture to send to Lens that will capture this singular instant in whatever way you think would add to a marvelous global mosaic; a Web-built image of one moment in time across the world.
After taking your ONE photo right on time, you then upload it to submit.nytimes.com/moment.
The general photo topics they’ve listed include:
Religion
Play
Nature and the Environment
Family
Work
Arts and Entertainment
Money and the Economy
Community
Social Issues
What’s cool is you can plan your shot ahead of time…where you’re going to be and what it is you’re going to capture. Just make sure you have quick and easy access to getting the image uploaded. You actually have five days to get your image uploaded, so no pressure there. 
For the full scoop, go here
This sounds like fun. I’m in!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Here are five gifts ideas for your favorite photo mom.
A colorful, stylish camera bag. Now she can trade in that stale, bulky-looking gray or black camera bag for something more stylish…with color choices of chocolate, bone, red, and pink! Browse the various selections at Jill-e, creators of “fashionable, functional camera and carry-all bags for today’s technology-rich, on-the-go lifestyle. Jill-e designs has introduced complete lines of sturdy, stylish bags for serious photographers, photo and video enthusiasts, business and leisure travelers, busy mothers, scrapbookers, and many others the world over.” Jill-e.com
FotoClips-These little Fotoclips are great for a unique way to display a mini-photo 
gallery. Photographs are easily clipped together with no need for frames. Get these at PhotoJojo for about ten bucks.
The Wimberley Photo Plamp. If mom is a nature photographer who loves taking pictures of flowers, a photo Plamp is a useful camera bag accessory for holding a flower or moving foliage out of the way. One end of the Plamp clamps to a tripod while the other holds the object, The Plamp can also be used to hold reflectorsor a piece of cardboard to shade the camera lens. Plamps can be found at B&H Photo and Video, as well as other online camera stores.
Photo Charm Jewelry- Great for the mom who loves taking pictures
of her kids;the grandma with the cutest grand-kids in the world; the genealogy enthusiast who loves to show family photos. Special images can be turned into a unique keepsake that can be shared and enjoyed everywhere she goes. Find all types of fun jewelry that can be personalized with photos at Memory Maker Bracelets
Memory/Media Cards- An extra one is always good to have on hand.
Since memory cards are not interchangeable, and the type used depends on the camera brand, be sure to know which one is used for the particular camera. Media cards come in different formats such as CompactFlash (CF),MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia (SM), etc.
A media wallet for organizing and carrying memory cards is an additional useful accessory.
Photographer’s Forum Magazine and Sigma (the lens people) are sponsoring their 30th Annual Spring Photography Contest You can enter your best shots for the chance to win $4000 in cash prizes plus two Sigma lenses!
Early entry deadline is April 19, 2010. $3.95 per photo entry.
Regular entry deadline is May 17, 2010. $4.95 per photo entry.
Winning photos will be published in the November 2010 issue of Photographer’s Forum Magazine. All contest finalists will be published in the hardcover book Best of Photography 2010.
Find out all the details here
Carlsbad Flower Fields C2010 JDR
Above is my beginner’s attempt at a pano. For some really cool panoramics, check out the site of a pro photographer friend of mine at http://panoscenes.com/
Brittlebrush -Joshua Tree National Park
Thought it would be interesting to become a Wordless Wednesday participant. Will be setting it up for others to post as well.
This contest is for non-professionals and it’s to support those who “undertake important humanitarian and environmental photography projects”. A $5,000 grant is being awarded. The goal is to identify outstanding, up-and-coming photographers and give them the resources necessary to pursue projects that will have a tangible and positive effect on the world.
Their photography blog is also interesting. Check it out
The Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship will award a cash gift of $5,000 and $1,000 in Sigma products to one talented high school senior to advance his or her education and goals toward obtaining a career in the photography industry.
The contest is open to to all high school seniors who will graduate in 2010 and seek higher learning. Applicants must aspire to obtain a degree or certificate in a photo-related field such as photography, photojournalism, graphic arts, design, visual arts, art history, etc.
Applicants are required to submit an application, brief essay and three to five images that have a connecting theme in order to be considered.
Find all the details
here.
Contest Ends February 15, 2010
