“Fisherman at dawn. Cannes, France”. Taken by Ross Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com

Amateur photographers have until tomorrow to submit images for a competition, the winner of which will feature in a London-wide advertising campaign launched by newspaper. Organisers say they are looking for striking images that ‘reflect our times and tell us something about the world in which we live’. The winner will be given the opportunity to accompany a photographer on a one-day assignment and receive a 12x16in print of their entry. Copyright remains with entrants, though organisers point out that their photo may be used for future publicity purposes. The closing date is 6pm on
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Bogen Imaging is hosting a free online webinar called “Selling Your Products Online? Learn How to Shoot Products that Sell Themselves. ” The course, led by Bogen pros will cover different lighting options and how to best use light when shooting products you want to sell online. Other topics include tips on capturing great images with a digital point-and-shoot, utilizing white balance settings to record accurate colors and how to use the Cubelite portable lighting system. The one-hour course will be held on Friday, October 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. Participants in the live
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Acme Made, a company that produces camera bags, laptop bags and computer sleeves, has introduced a new bag for digital SLRs. With its bowling bag design, the clearly retro Bowler is available in red, navy or black with contrasting white handles and trim. The main compartment is accessed via a dual-zipper flap and can accommodate most digital SLR cameras. Inside you’ll find an adjustable padded divider along with a quilted satin lining. The bag, constructed of high-quality polyurethane and tricot, also offers side pockets for accessories. The Bowler has an MSRP of $39.99 and will be
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Police have stepped up their investigation into how a camera, reported to contain sensitive information and images relating to terror suspects, ended up on eBay. The Metropolitan Police, Britain’s biggest police force, has taken over the investigation from Hertfordshire Police which originally handled the case. ‘We can confirm that Hertfordshire Police has passed the information to us which is being investigated,’ a Met spokesman told this afternoon. A spokesman for Hertfordshire Police said that the case had been passed to the Met because it tends to ‘take the lead’ on national
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