Photography Contests (SLR/Non SLR)

[vbrhitchz]

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this is sponsored by Nikon, does it mean only pix taken with nikon cam are qualified?

any camera bro! joined this last year pero wa ko win... hehehehehe...

[adjong]

EPix06 Announcement of Winners and Awarding

Dear all,

The EPix06 Coffeetable Book will be arriving from Singapore on Oct 23. We are preparing the invites for distribution this week to all finalists and guests.
From the original plan of Oct 22, the awarding is set on Oct 29, Sunday at OWG from 3pm-7pm. Full details of the program will be sent this week to inform the finalists and participants.
Thank you for supporting EPix06, see you all there!=)

Ross Capili
Project Director
EPix06- for Epson Philippines Corporation






EPix06- Preserving the past, capturing the present

By Yugel Losorata

Both the images of the past and the present possess a sense of absolute power. They take individual full control and recognition by means of a powerful medium called photography.

The magnificence of the past is always a target of extinction while the present, a window view for reinvention. Thus, a photographer's job is to capture the images that show their authority; loudly saying that looking back is paying homage to the present while seeing today is honoring the past.

Architectural sights and home stuff of yesteryears provide an exciting visual journey back to a period when all of today has yet to exist. While current portraits of ordinary people, attending to their daily exploits, are details our generation can really be proud of and pass it over to the future of this land. The Philippines, known as a country rich in heritage and a nation which gave birth to modern society's people power revolution, is nevertheless a paradise on its own, boasting endearing images of the old as well as poignant pictures of everyday Pinoys' resolve which the digital age neighborhood sensibly describes as heroic.

The sweet, good harvest of photographs featured in this collection has successfully empowered both the value of preserving the look and style of the old times and freezing the genuine tales of today's common tao via the art of imaging. Preserving, because most of the antique architectural and interior designs are already on their way of becoming history themselves; freezing, because even the ordinary has become extraordinaire, with heroism broadening its scope, meaning, to be a hero is not just dying for the flag, but also living (and working responsibly) for one's love.

The themes for this year's EPIX06 (Epson Photo Imaging Exposition) competition are emphatically intertwined through the line drawn between the past and the present. "Vanishing Scenes" reflects the preciousness of the disappearing old while "The Filipino Achievers" mirrors our generation's pride for the regular Juan Dela Cruz at work. The 200 photos selected here from both the Professional and Enthusiast divisions, most especially the 12 prize winning submissions, are images breathing the impact of such themes, like melodies providing soul to some moving lyrics of a song, or character to emotion-driven lines of a story. These are photographs capturing not just pictures, but the very essence of photography, which to the great Ansel Adams is a powerful medium of _expression and communications that offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation, and execution.

In her book “The Power of Photography,” author Vicki Goldberg said, “No photograph ever changed anything all by itself, for photographs are highly dependent creatures and their influence is entirely contingent on words, circumstances, distribution and belief systems. A photograph has power only if the right people see it in the right context at the right time.” Indeed, the following photos sincerely caressed the illuminating themes in all their subtleness, vibrancy, and eloquence.

Yes, the sheer power of documentation lies at their very substance taking form, with emphasis on the ‘unposed’ (a farmer and his carabao readying for work) and good subject choice (a vintage electric fan in a classic-styled house). Just the thought of how these shots and subjects were taken and chosen should pass for a tender topic over a cup of coffee. And isn’t that ‘decisive moment’ originator Henri Cartier-Bresson applied a style wherein he would wrap a large hanky around his camera and pretend to be blowing his nose while clicking his shutter? And that the great architectural lensman Frederick Evans shone brightest through his posterity shots of exteriors and interiors of England’s medieval cathedrals?

Apart from the artistic grandeur of the entries pulled off by the featured ‘drawing in light’ talents, emerging in here is the Filipino lensman’s ingenuity – passionately peering and pouring. Every Pinoy photographer must be wishing to be the next Joe Rosenthal, Alberto Korda, or Dorothea Lange. But no, he or she needs not dream of that. A Filipino artist has his own place in the world. His visual recognition of his country’s history, environment, and community is proof of his mark.

To put it on cue, photographs like the ones you’ll about to marvel at cannot truly bring back the past nor sustain the present, but they freeze moments and images to keep warm the hearts and forever embrace the future.

On October 29, Sunday at 3pm. Epson Philippines Corporation will honor the 200 Best Photographers with their best images. The top twelve will be revealed and be placed on pedestal of history. Come join us in honoring our great artists!


Congratulations to the 200 Photographers!

Abeleda, Christopher Bugarin
Agraviador, Sixto M.
Alcantara, Jojie F.
Almacen, Arnorld
Arellano Alden
Asuncion, Luis
Aviles, Marco
Babiera, Mario H.
Bacasmas, Edwin
Barbosa, Dante Lindbergh
Baricuatro, Farley
Barreto, Ronald L.
Bautista, Bien S.
Bautista, Floren
Biona, Merlie S.
Boncan, Raul Jr.
Borromeo, Paul V.
Burgonio, Voltaire
Cabig, George V.
Cabigas, Stanley
Cahili, Alvyn
Caina, Cesar R.
Cajucom, Aristotle
Carandang, Arturo Jr.
Carlos, Carlo B.
Carlos, Judith
Castillo, Leah M.
Castillo, Ramon I.
Castillo, Robi
Cayaon, Jonathan
Celzo, Toto
Cheung, Rex Stewart
Chua, Ronnel
Cleofas, Chito
Cojuangco, China
Colinares, Christopher
Cua, John Patrick
Dador, Keith
De Leon, Samuel P.
De Vera, Willie
Defensor, Edward
Dueñas, Guijo
Espayos, Daniel
Espiritu, Johann
Estrada, Eduardo S.
Fausto, Raquel
Felicen, Carlito
Foester, Erna C.
Frias, Pepito
Gabilo, Noli C.
Garcia, Carlos P.
Go, Bobot
Go, Joaquin F. Jr.
Go, Kendrick
Grimaldo, Richard
Gutierrez, Enrico
Iñigo, Tomas S.
Jacinto, Gil S.
Jadulang, Norman
Juan, Sheila Marie
Jumawan, Rolando L.
Jumpay, Ma. Catalina
Jumpay, Mclloyd
Kintanar, Valentino L.
Kintanar, Victor
Larrios, Richard
Layno, Artemio;
Lim, Erwin T.
Loleng, Alan
Longakit, Shem Torre
Lopez, Aurelio F.
Lopez, Ma. Louisa C.
Loyola, Edwin S
Madamba, Ted O. Jr.
Meimban, Norlito
Meneses, Monday
Mirasol, Maharlika
Mondez, Reynaldo
Narrazo, Jesse M.
Ng, Mary Genevieve
Ng, Rhonson
Olivares, Joel
Omero, Cicero T. III
Ortiz, Noli Anthony A.
Pascua, Rolando
Pascual, Christian John B.
Paulino, Jose Noel
Perez, Leslie;
Po, Lilibeth
Punzalan, Orly
Ramirez, Ruben
Razon, Rosemarie B.
Reyes, Edwin
Reyes, Joeffrey C.
Rivera, Noel T.
Roco, Raul M. Jr.
Rojas, Antonio Z.
Roldan, Roselyn F.
Rosal, Jonathan
Ruiz, Ronaldo
Ruste, Joaquin Babes
Sabado, Gerardo M.
Saez, Jeff
Sampaga, Carlos I.
Sergio, Dewey
Siao, Max
Singh, Ferdinand M.
Solivio, Socorro
Swann, Peter
Sy, Mark Bentor
Tamayo, Randy
Tan, Christian A.
Tan, Ernest Kurt
Tan, Fundador L.
Tan, Michael N.
Tempongko, Alec
Tiangco, Isabel V.
Tilak Hettige
Timonera, Bobby
Tinapay, Jesus
Tiong, Pacita
Trebol, Jose Antonio
Trimañez, James
Tuason, Pilar
Uy, Joseph Jr.
Valdez, Alejandro
Versoza, Jake
Vicencio, Ramil
Vicente, Ma. Carmela H.
Villabona, Benjie
Villaluz, Dondon
Villanueva, Jesus A.
Villegas, Arnel Sanchez
Viray, Arnorld
Weldon, Denise M.
Yap, Rolando L.
Yap, Tara Katherine
Ybiosa, Jophel Botero
Yu, Kerwin Kasser C.
Yu, Yves
Zamora, Rem

[koto]

WAhoo!!

Mu join gyud ko dis year!!!

[vbrhitchz]

kinsa na ang ni join ani? ask lang ko..

[anthonx]

nindot ni nga contest dah pero i don't have any clues where to start. mura ug adto lang sa tingali ko mactan resorts and check out those hot bikini babes and hope they will be wearing yellow bikinis. hehe pero yellow polka dots will do. any other suggestion? aside from the sun nga yellow.

[wikitoy]

nindot ni nga contest dah pero i don't have any clues where to start. mura ug adto lang sa tingali ko mactan resorts and check out those hot bikini babes and hope they will be wearing yellow bikinis. hehe pero yellow polka dots will do. any other suggestion? aside from the sun nga yellow.

kani bai anthonx pwede siguro ni kay yellow man bwehehehehe

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[vbrhitchz]

kani bai anthonx pwede siguro ni kay yellow man bwehehehehe

[img width=358 height=500]http://i15.tinypic.com/2mqngrd.jpg[/img]

da best! go yellow! mo yellow man pud atong mata ani bro!

[anthonx]

wikitoy, ayos kaayo ni dah. it just so happens na idol nako si angelica. she looks absolutely gorgeous in her yellow bikini. pero i also noticed that wolverine is also yellow. hehe nindot unta mag organize ug photo shoot sa mactan resorts.

[koto]

rrr.... di lagi ko ka submit.. i already fill al the req.

[laagan]

If I was the judge, wikitoy should win!