Readers’ Photo Corner
By Raffy Paredes
Celebrated British street photographer Nick Turpin (whom the BBC called “one of the best”) has released a free 30-minute masterclass to teach you how to shoot on the streets like a pro. Turpin discusses various facets of street photography. He starts out by discussing how to pick and use camera gear. Later he shares a number of street photos and shares stories behind them and thoughts on things like composition. The latter part of the masterclass features footage of Turpin in action as well as photos that resulted. If you’re interested in street photography and would like to become more knowledgeable and skilled in the craft, be sure to block off half an hour and watch this masterclass — be warned, though: you may be inspired to immediately run out with your camera and start putting what you learn into practice. Watch at https://www.youtu.be/CKz8hZe9kTo (source: PetaPixel).
The 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards announced their finalists. The annual contest, founded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, celebrates wildlife with lighthearted images that capture animals in hilarious poses. The contest is supported by the wildlife conservation and non-profit organization, the Born Free Foundation in the United Kingdom. This year’s 44 finalists, who come from all corners of the earth, captured photos of a giraffe photobombing a friend posing for the camera, a fox negotiating with a mouse, a seemingly hungover penguin vomiting on the beach, two lions gossiping, and more. No more entries will be accepted. However, you still have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced on October 27. Check out the images at https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/ (source: Hyperallergic.com)
Here are today’s featured readers and their photos.
Andrew Semilla, an OFW photo enthusiast who has previously sent in photos of Abu Dhabi, shares an aerial view of the Municipal Quadrangle and the Town Plaza of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro.
From Bert Andone is the photo, “Takipsilim.” He writes: “Sunset will always be one of my favorite photography subjects. I love the hues and vibrant colors of the setting sun. Taken at Takipsilim, Puerto Princesa, this sunset is nature's way of showing art. An art reminding us that tomorrow will be better.”
Bien Bacarra Jr. sent in “Birthday Trip in SG.” “It was my gf's birthday and we celebrated it in Singapore,” shares Bien. “It was a very exhausting tour since we started early in the morning at Marina and we also ended there in the evening. I had a chance to take photos and this is one of my favorite shots. It's a combination of break the pattern, leading line, monumental, and night photography.”
The photo “Low Tide” comes from Gerbs De Castro. Photo was taken at Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon.
Kriem-Hill Benedick Siruno submitted the photo of a mother with a child on her lap titled “Maternal Bliss.”
PMarchille shares “Champee the Champion,” a “rare photo of my dog smiling.”
Ruby Ross Morillo (or Ryoss Morillo on social media) contributed the untitled portrait of a man. She writes: “Ang larawang ito ay kinunan namin netong nakarang January 11, 2020, noong nag-conduct ng workshop si Parc Cruz dito sa Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Ang pangalan ng model namin ay si Shane na isang half Pakistani and half Filipino at isa rin siyang OFW at admin ng Litratista Taiwan na laging nagco-conduct ng monthly event para magturo at para mapagsama-sama ang mga photographer dito sa Taiwan. Nagconduct din po ng isang Shoot for a Cause ang Litratista Taiwan para sa mga nasalanta ng lindol sa Mindanao noong nakaraang taon at ngayon po ay patuloy pa rin ang pangangalap ng tulong ng Litratista Taiwan dito para tumulong naman sa mga nasalanta ng bulkang Taal. Nakakatuwa po at naging parte ako ng grupo.”
Regular contributor to this column Vinod Thomas sent in the photo “Moon's Waxing Crescent.”
From Roniel Laguinlin, a photographer and writer from Nueva Vizcaya is “Magical Sunset.” “I've been craving a view of the sunset since we are locked in our house for the past months and can't even do hiking,” shares Roniel. “So, I decided to go for a hike and watch the sun setting with the beautiful colors combination and took this shot from the mountains.”
And the black-and-white photo titled “Melancholy” comes from Paul Dela Torre, one of the students of public school teacher Ruel R. Parena at Quiot Elementary School in Cebu City. Writes Ruel: “Photography is one of the lessons we have in Arts, a component in MAPEH. This year, we are showcasing black-and-white shots focusing or showing emotion.”
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