Monthly Archives: October 2012

3rd International Filter Photo Contest

The 3rd International Filter Photo Contest 2012-2013 sponsored by Kenko Tokina Co.Ltd is open to all photos that has been taken with the aid of a filter (any brand) with the aim of expanding creative possibilities.

Applications are open to image data of both types, both in color or black and white, as long as the photos are taken using a filter. Filters such as protectors, whose filter effects cannot be seen on works, are not permitted. Photos treated or processed using computer software are not eligible

The contest is open from 1st October, 2012 until 30th November, 2013. There are prizes set every 3 months in stages during the contest for encouragement.

1st Stage: 1st October – 31st December, 2012

2nd Stage: 1st January – 31st March, 2013

3rd Stage: 1st April – June, 2013

4th Stage: July – November, 2013

To enter and know more of the Contest prerequisites and procedure click here

Thanks Ahmed Abul Burghul

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Expression of Love Photo Contest Winners & Participants Feliciated

The winners and participants of the recently concluded “Expression of Love” photo contest organized by ShutterXpose were felicitated and the winners awarded with their prizes. The function was private and held over the weekend at Salmiya Play School. A brief introduction of ShutterXpose activities and their future work plans were discussed. The attendees were briefed on the judges of the contest and the evaluation process. Images of the Top contenders of the contest were discussed, most of the participants expressed their happiness on conducting such contest including the professionalism and transparency. Participants were felicitated with certificates.

ShutterXpose once again takes the opportunity to congratulate the winners and all the participants for their active participation and making our 1st photography competition a great success. The continuous support from the Judges, Coordinators (Prashanth, Rakshak, Rilson, Yogee & Unni Krishnan) and the readers helped us with brighter ideas and high spirits (no pun intended). Participants who couldn’t attend the function are requested to email us with their mobile numbers ASAP, so as the certificates could be delivered.

Pictures of the event: (by Prashanth Shetty)

Events & Activities 1

Judges of Expression of Love Photo Contest

ShutterXpose team is quite pleased to be associated with couple of Professional photographers during their recent concluded photography contest. The team decided to have the contest evaluated by these professionals and then consider the aggregate points of each image based on technical evaluation to have the final 3 winners, so as to have an unbiased result. I along with the team felt quite honoured when these professionals agreed to form a 3 panel jury and conclude the evaluation result. The following were the judges for the contest.

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Knowledge Base 2

Car Parade

The Historical, Vintage & Classic Cars Museum is organizing a parade on Wednesday, October 10th 2012. The parade will start at 4:00pm from Kuwait Towers and will head towards the museum in Shuwaikh. I’m quite doubtful about my visit this time too, cos of my long working hours.

This definetly would be fun and hope the weather plays perfect. So if you are a photographer take out your camera and gears and follow the basic steps.

Reach the venue well ahead of time
A wide angle or a standard short to medium telephoto lens (Prime lens would be perfect)
Carry a polarizer to avoid bright reflection from metal car body.
Shoot at unusal angle
Capture specific details (Hood ornaments, wheels , engines, etc.)

Image Source: Arab Times

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Nikon D600 Launched in Kuwait

The latest, smallest and the lightest Nikon FX-format D600 was launched in Kuwait today morning at the JW Marriott Hotel, Kuwait City. The function was held by Ashraf & Co. and Nikon. This was the 1st major launch of any camera here earlier, its quite interesting since only couple of weeks back the D600 was initially announced, followed by a grand launch in Dubai on the same day and now finally in Kuwait. It’s quite interesting to note that Nikon is considering the Middle East market seriously. The D600 was unveiled by Nikon ME and Ashraf Imaging Group officials.

The D600 is a hybrid with a 24.3 effective megapixel and high-density 39-point AF system employed with a Multi-CAM 4800 auto focus sensor module, with a close feel in terms of controls, ergonomics and weight to the Nikon D7000. In comparison to the D800 it uses the same EXPEED 3 processor, has the second best sensor in the world ranking just behind to it’s elder brother the Nikon D800, but overall the D800 falls in a different segment and is more superior.

The D600 will be sold separately (body only), as well as along with AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Kit lens which is quite unique, since unlike the DX-format the Nikon FX-format camera’s were never sold with a Kit lens. The estimated price of Nikon D600 (Body only) in Kuwait shall be around ~~KD 775~~ KD 700.

You can read my earlier post on Nikon D600 [here] and [here]

Update: More images of the event added. The Nikon D600 is not yet available, but you can pre-order them at AAB which is sold for KD. 699.950 (Body only) and KD. 849 with Kit lens (24-85mm VR lens), also included are the free 32 GB Class 10 SD card & KD. 20 Printing Coupon.