by Team_Phart
9. February 2010 22:25
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful terric
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/terric
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
9. February 2010 21:22
The Camera
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a sleek and sexy new edition the Olympus micro four thirds family.
It offers 12.3 Megapixel SLR quality on a High Speed Live MOS Sensor coupled with HD Movie capture and brand new live guide technology.
It offers great control with RAW capture and the option to shoot completely manual. It also offers a range of interchangeable lenses which give this camera great versatility. Combining all this high technology with maximum ease of use, giving the photographic novice the ability to explore their photography, as well as offering the more experienced total control over their pictures.
The Boring but Important bits
12.3 million effective pixels
Micro Four Thirds type lenses accepted
SDHC Memory Card. Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
17.3mm(H) x 13.0mm(V) high speed Live MOS Sensor
ISO Sensitivity 100-3200
Built in Flash
2.7 inch LCD
BLS-1 Li-ion battery
Weight 296g (body only), 344g(including Battery and Memory card)
For more detail click here
The Goodies
My personal favourite feature of this camera is the amount of stylish accessories you can throw on it to further your creativity.
The M.Zuiko range of lenses designed for digital imaging will fit any Micro four thirds camera. The lenses offer high resolution performance as well as giving your camera a stylish look all its own. My favourite is the flat 17mm f2.8 wide-angle lens, which looks amazing when attached.
The elegantly designed FL-14 System Flash looks magnificent on the hot shoe, throw on a VF-1 External Viewfinder and you have yourself one unique looking camera!
Strap on an old-school body jackets and your camera is one stylin’ piece of gear.
The Prize
Its a great camera, and Photo Art Gallery, together with Olympus Australia are giving you, The Australian Public the chance to be amongst the first in Australia to take if for a test spin! Three lucky folk will get to keep one for their very own!!
Simply click here for an information page for all the details.
IMPORTANT Once you have given your best single image a title you need to add the following information under description:
* What camera and model you're using at the moment.
* What type of photography interests you.
* Why your should be the one to test the new PEN E-PL1
by Team_Phart
9. February 2010 00:22
For those who are not awake to the media gold mine that is the NFL Superbowl. The Big game was today, Superbowl XLIV was contested between The New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts. The Superbowl is the Mecca for all types of media, with more money being spent on television advertising during the game then most Australian TV networks would see in a year. This is well and truly a circus.
As you can imagine with this much interest in a game of sport, photographers are all over it, with images from this years Superbowl to reach billions of viewers, images are in high demand and images will be delivered and posted via the internet faster then ever before. The game has only been over for 20 minutes (at time of writing) and I have found numerous photo blogs of professional imagery post processed laid up with fancy text and published for the world to see......within 20 minutes!!! and that was only how long it took me to find it. I would wager most of my money that these images were up and ready to go even before the final siren blew.
Media photographers in the 21st century work fast! and they can because of the internet. The photographers who will be the most successful from today’s events will be those who have their images ready the fastest, those with images in front of millions of viewers, some of these are guaranteed to be editors from the worlds media outlets looking for images to use NOW!
The message here is simple, if your planning to be a professional photographer in any field and you don’t have some kind of web presence.....Get one! Never has the ability to show your images to a global audience who are looking for them has never been easier, or cheaper! Photo blogs can be set up for next to nothing these days, and sites like www.photoartgallery.com give you a space to upload and display your images to a global audience for free!
So no web presence? Get crakin!!
and Well done Saints and Congratulations people of New Orleans!
Photographers all over the winning team in Superbowl XLIV.
Image on the net witin minutes of the win. Getty Images.
by Team_Phart
8. February 2010 19:46
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful cheezeboy
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/cheezeboy
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
5. February 2010 20:29
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful didipagani
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/didipagani
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
4. February 2010 20:21
Good morning all!
I can't help but become overly excited everytime I see a billboard advertising the new Alice In Wonderland movie which is directed by the one and only Tim Burton.
As a photographer and artist I love being inspired by other artists, as im sure most of you all do. Tim Burton is one of my biggest inspirations. His imagination is a driving force for my own. Last week I was preparing myself for Avatar, as i slipped my 3D glasses on the preview for Alice in Wonderland came on and i sat on the edge of my seat viewing one of my favourite childhood movies through these crazy glasses and become instantly excited! Tim Burton is an amazing artist, his ideas and concepts are brillant. His takes on movies have been successful and original that I cant help but want to claim all his films as a favourite.
With one month to go before Alice in Wonderland is released, I thought I'd spread the good news! Im getting ready to be inspired and walk out of the cinema ready to do something crazy with my camera. Tim Burton has that insane effect on me.
Nothing like Edward Scissor Hands or Sweeny Todd, Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas and a little Corspe Bride to get you going for the arrival of Alice In Wonderland!
Do you have a favourite movie director or movie that has inspired you through their work?
by Team_Phart
4. February 2010 19:23
Check out our Photographer of the Day: JSWEIDA
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful Jsweida
Check out their gallery. www.photoartgallery.com/artist/jsweida
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
4. February 2010 02:57
We are pleased to announce the release of the New Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens digital Camera.
This Camera will be positioned to join its kin, The Olympus PEN E-P1 and E-P2. Both Widely acclaimed cameras that aid even the most inexperienced photographers to take high quality images through its live guide interface.
The Photo Art Gallery is aiding in the Launch of this amazing piece of gear and in an interesting twist, the Australian Public will be among the first to actually trial this camera and give their thoughts on how it performs. More information on this will be revealed shortly here and on the Olympus website so Stay tuned for more news on that front.
PR1002004
February 3, 2010
Introducing the a new generation system camera – the Olympus PEN E-PL1
Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera with a new Live Guide interface
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens digital camera.
Positioned as the entry-level model of the PEN series, the Olympus PEN E-PL1 joins the widely acclaimed Olympus PEN E-P1 and E-P2 digital cameras to equip even the most inexperienced of photographers with the ability to take high quality images through its Live Guide interface.
Boasting a compact, light weight form, distinctive design and superior image quality, the new PEN E-PL1 is available in black or champagne gold and is scheduled to go on sale in Australia in March 2010. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Key Features:
- New Live Guide: Specially designed interface that allows for the intuitive adjustment and instant preview of image brightness, colour tone, background defocusing
- New dedicated Movie mode button: For instant access to movie recording in still shooting modes
- Go-anywhere portability: Light, compact body with built-in flash and built-in image stabilisation
- Six Art filters: Includes new Gentle Sepia for enhanced photographic creativity
The new Live Guide screen interface makes it simple for consumers accustomed to using point-and-shoot cameras to apply control over images by providing an intuitive way to adjust brightness, tone, background defocusing and other frequently set image parameters. Users can easily adjust the camera to create pictures to suit their individual style, without having to learn detailed SLR-class photographic techniques and terminology. The light, compact, Micro Four Thirds System design with a built-in flash assures a stress-free transition to a system-camera for ‘first-time’ interchangeable lens camera owners.
Significant new features include a dedicated Movie record button that instantly activates movie recording when the camera is in still shooting mode enabling simple switching between normal picture shooting and movie capture. The i-ENHANCE Picture mode (originally introduced on the PEN E-P2) takes pictures with exceptional clarity, helping to capture the full excitement of a moment. Six Art Filters are also available including a new Gentle Sepia filter that can be applied to movies as well as still-images. Just like its predecessors, the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is equipped with an accessory port that can be used to attach a high-definition VF-2 Live Viewfinder or the SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set.
At the heart of the camera, a 4/3-inch, 12.3-megapixel high speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic V image processing engine provides image quality that rivals that of advanced digital SLR systems.
Features at a glance:
- 4/3-inch, 12.3-megapixel high-speed Live MOS image sensor and newly developed TruePic V image processing engine for high-quality, SLR-class imaging
- Large, easy-to-operate controls with a high degree of customisability
- i-ENHANCE Picture mode for enhanced clarity of main subject in photo
- In-camera image stabilisation that supports a wide range of lenses
- One-touch Enlarge button for easy detail confirmation in Live View
- Wide-area AF for easier framing and focusing
- Multi-exposure function with simultaneous LCD monitor display
- Supports high-quality VF-2 Live Viewfinder and SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set
- Choice of four aspect ratios to suit users' creative objectives and display format preferences
- HDMI output for high-quality image and movie playback
- Multi-Mix Slideshow playback with background music
- e-Portrait function for smooth rendering of skin texture
- MF Assist function for manual focusing with auto image magnification
- High-precision 324-zone evaluative metering system
- Proven dust reduction system for worry-free lens changes
- Continuous-tracking AF that locks onto subject and tracks movement in the frame
- Shadow Adjustment Technology to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows
by Team_Phart
3. February 2010 19:24
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful btaylorphoto…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/btaylorphoto
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
2. February 2010 19:35
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful jakedfn…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/jakedfn
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
"My names Gavyn, from Liverpool UK. Currently about to finish University and become a fully qualified Architect.. scary! I like to do photography in my own time.. when i actually get some! An thats about all really..
Activities
footbal, photography, climbing, skating, music, drinking beer.
Interests
photography, architecture, graphic modification, 3D visualisation."
by Team_Phart
1. February 2010 21:29
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful Sparklezdtr…
Check out their gallery@ www.photoartgallery.com/artist/Sparklezdtr
Here’s a couple of gems to whet your appetite…
"Hi, I am 32 Years old and am absolutely mad for photography! I don't really have a favourite style as such. I pretty much love anything and everything. (I'm still trying to find my niche.) Every day I am inspired by other photographers and artists and I strive to be just as good. :) I also love working with textures and incorporate them alot in my photographs. One of my favourite quotes that I try to live by is by Henry Ford; 'If you think you can,you can. If you think you can't your right!' I hope you enjoy viewing the photographs that I have uploaded. I'm sure they would look great on your wall! ;) Cheers! ~Zoie~
Activities
Interests
Photography of course! :)"
by Team_Phart
1. February 2010 19:31
"Mind Games explores the psychology of play and the construction of identity" - ACP
Currently at the Australian Centre of Photography is a collaborative exhibition of diverse photographic artists, Eric Bridgeman, The Jackson Twins, Suk Kuhn Oh & Toshie Takeuchi.
Probably the most diverse I have seen at the ACP for a while. And if you ask me, Eric Bridgeman's Boi Boi The Labourer 2008-2009(pictured), aesthetically resembles the likes of the wonderful Matthew Barneys Cremaster Cycle (which by the way is showing at the Chauvel cinema in Sydney now!)
This group exhibition celebrates the eccentric and not so typical lifestyles. Be prepared to see children dressed as bunnies (which I think is perhaps one of the cutest things ever), dopplegangers, sibling rivalry and working class men with big red smudged pouty lips - Ooh la la!! ;)
by Team_Phart
29. January 2010 21:24
There has been some wonderful iconic and inspirational imagery coming through to our forum comp from Australia Day.
Fear not, there is still time to submit your entries over the weekend. Competition closes this Monday 1st Feb 8:00 AM
Want to be a part of it and check out the entries thus far? Just click here.
There's also a deliciously indulgent Moet Chandon Champagne Gift Box to give away!
by Team_Phart
29. January 2010 20:02
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful JBeattie…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/JBeattie
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
Interests
Photography, movies, travelling, country, animals. Hi, I'm a person that has no idea where im going in life or what i want to do but everything i try i do well. I have nearly finished school and do part time work at McDonalds until I'm done with school then i can sort of get a general idea of whats happening. I got into photography only 6 months ago when i helped my girlfriend with her photo's one day and picked up the camera and started taking photo's. Realising i had something with photography i started doing some more.
by Team_Phart
28. January 2010 21:23
New Mardi Gras (NMG) today announced that a new work called The Base by American contemporary artist Spencer Tunick would be one of the highlights of this years Sydney Mardi Gras Festival. There are thousands and thousands of people expected to participate nude in one of Tunick's signature art installations on March 1st 2010.
The artist invites Sydney’s community to come together no matter what your sexuality and participate in this installation to make a unique communal artwork.
As well as being part of this historic event, all involved will recieve a limited edition photo of the image that you will be in!!
Those wishing to remove their threads for arts sake on the 1st March 2010 should sign-up here at www.mardigras.org.au/tunick.
by Team_Phart
28. January 2010 21:10
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful BryanLee…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/BryanLee
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
27. January 2010 20:25
Happy Australia Day to everyone!
Australia Day 2010 was one very eventful day. I had the pleasure of spending the day in the city, jumping from Circular Quay and the Opera House to the Botanical Gardens then Hyde Park to engage in brilliant festivities and ended the day in Darling Harbour with thousands of other proud Australians. It was a vibrant and exciting day with so much to take in and enjoy. I spent the day with my camera and we adventured around in the summer sun and snapped away while meeting other photographers who were also doing the same with their day.
How did everyone spend their Australia Day this year? It's interesting to know how everybody celebrates this special day. I personally love seeing people from all backgrounds all together wearing green and gold loud and proud with their friends and family! Even though it's like one giant mosh pit, it was still an amazing day, and cant wait for next years Australia Day.
What was your favourite part of your day?
Also! A reminder to all those to all lots of brilliant photos throughout your Australia Day, the competition on Photo Art Gallery ends on the 1st of February at 8am! So get your photos in quickly. http://www.photoartgallery.com/community/ph.orum/forumid/23/threadid/10192/scope/posts/
Time for a few pictures from my day!
by Team_Phart
27. January 2010 19:31
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful Linda_K…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/Linda_K
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
by Team_Phart
25. January 2010 20:19
Happy Australia Day
Less then 24 hours left until my personal favourite day of the year, Australia Day!!, A day where almost everybody opens up and just wants to be mates with you, for no other reason then that you both share a piece of this great country together. Its a superb day to get your camera and hit the streets, With a multitude of flags bandannas and crazy costumes sure to be the order of the day. Along with the sheer mass of people who will flood the city, the Quay and your local suburb your bound to get some cracking shots that you will not be able to get any other day of the year.
Mini Australia Day Comp
It would be photographic sin to leave your camera at home tomorrow! and as an extra motivation we at the Photo Art Gallery are running a mini Aus day photo comp! Check out this Forum thread for details The winners are to receive gift vouchers to Photo Art Centre valued up to $150 plus a Moet Chandon Chocolate gift box, Not bad at all. But all the buzz is being made about the top thirty photographers who will be published in a book that will be available to the Public for purchase!
Don’t forget the camera tomorrow and show us what Australia day means to you.
Australia Day Photography Exhibition.
If your in and around the city tomorrow like so many Sydney Siders will be don’t forget to check out Hyde Park. Remember Pete Longworth? He was a major judge for our "Pride of Place" Photography competition not long ago. Well he has been asked by the NSW premier's office to be the featured artist in Hyde Park for Australia Day. His collection of photographs entitled "Life on top of Hyde Park" will be displayed within the very park they were shot, including an 8 meter installation of his Iconic Sydney Panorama. As well as a live performance piece.
This is something not to be missed for any Photography fan in the city this Australia Day! Click here for more details
Happy Australia Day!!!
Life on Top of Hyde Park Flyer (2).pdf (2.68 mb)
by Team_Phart
25. January 2010 19:51
Today’s Photo Art Gallery Photographer of the Day is the wonderful hideaki…
Check out their gallery. http://www.photoartgallery.com/artist/hideaki
Here are couple of gems to whet your appetite…
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