Mysticism, modernity abound in Benin Voodoo fest

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) -- The deified residents of the Temple of Pythons, when released to find food, sometimes slither across the road into a Catholic church that once hosted Pope Benedict XVI. The local priest, the snake handlers say, is always good enough to call or bring the gorging reptiles back to their own spiritual home.

This is life in Ouidah, a mecca of spirits and gods worshipped by practitioners of Voodoo, a recognized religion in this former French colony in West Africa that is home to 9 million people. The religion has its own pope -- or two, depending on who you ask -- whose reign dates back to the 1400s and can be seen about town in his SUV.

This past Thursday, local banks and the post office closed as the town celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival, an event increasingly drawing curious foreigners. With its mix of beliefs and traditions, the Voodoo practiced here shows both a clash of cultures and the ability for ancient traditional beliefs to adapt to modern life.

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Aduare Achumba, a visitor to the Temple of Pythons, reacts as a guide puts a python on her head in Ouidah, Benin, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Ouidah, considered the major cultural city in the West African nation of Benin, held its annual Voodoo Festival on Thursday. Voodoo is an official religion in this nation of 9 million people and this year's festival honored the slaves taken from surrounding countries and sent into America and the Caribbean, people who brought the religion with them. AP / Sunday Alamba

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Just Do It (8 Photos)

Just Do It (8 Photos)

All photos © Kevin Steele

Last August, advertising and editorial photographer Kevin Steele attended the Santa Barbara Triathlon, one of the longest running triathlons in the world. Steele says the grey weather and light drizzle were “great conditions” for photographing the one-mile swim, 34-mile bike ride and ten-mile run in black-and-white. ”I shoot people in motion and active lifestyle. Knowing that I wanted to get very close to the athletes while being very careful to not get in their way, I approached the Race Director and organizers well before to gain access and trust,” he explains of the process of photographing the event. “I was in and out of a wetsuit along with the swimmers, running barefoot with the runners and generally having a great time letting intuition be in the driver’s seat.” His goal? To focus on telling the story of the participants in about a dozen images.

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The Wilds of India (10 photos)

The Wilds of India (10 photos)

“The back of an elephant is the best way to get close to tigers, rhinoceros, and other animals.” © Joan Myers

The images in Joan Myers’s new book, The Jungle at the Door, were inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s jungle stories, which the photographer read as a child. However, the magnificent animals featured in the book are threatened with extinction, hunted by poachers eager for their skins, teeth and claws. And their habitat is shrinking in the face of increasing development. Myers says, “Seeing a tiger in the wild is a rare and special gift.  I fear that, with their numbers steadily decreasing, it is unlikely that my grandchildren will have the opportunity I had to see a tiger in Kipling’s forest. And as we lose these wild animals and wild places, we lose a primitive and mysterious wildness that has long been part of our human psyche.”

“A baby elephant in Kaziranga National Park. Baby elephants are cared for by a tightly knit matriarchal group; it is rare to see a calf without an adult female close by.” © Joan Myers

 ”The statue of a reclining Vishnu on a seven-hooded snake was a sculpted in the tenth century CE out of a massive outcrop of sandstone in the center of Bandhavgarh National Park.” © Joan Myers

 ”A lesser adjutant stork in Kanha National Park.” © Joan Myers

“The poaching of rhinoceros is big business despite the efforts of hundreds of armed guards in Kaziranga National Forest. A single-horn rhino can bring more than $30,000 (U.S.) on the black market in Asia for its purported medicinal powers.” © Joan Myers

“Down by the Brahmaputra River in Ganesh Pahar.” © Joan Myers

“The Brahmaputra River floods during the summer monsoon, creating great, silt-covered floodplains, meadows, and shallow lakes–a variety of luxuriant habitats for birds, reptiles, and mammals.” © Joan Myers

“Indian tent turtles sunning themselves along the Brahmaputra River.” © Joan Myers

“The Brahmaputra River.” © Joan Myers

“A Bengal tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park, southeast of Delhi, which was once the hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa.” © Joan Myers

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This entry was posted on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 12:00 pm ET by Amber Terranova and is filed under Animals, Books, Documentary, Science/Nature.

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Winter storm brings more misery to Syrian refugees

ZAATARI, Jordan (AP) -- A winter storm is magnifying the misery for tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing the country's civil war, turning a refugee camp into a muddy swamp where howling winds tore down tents and exposed the displaced residents to freezing temperatures.

Some frustrated refugees at a camp in Zaatari, where about 50,000 are sheltered, attacked aid workers with sticks and stones after the tents collapsed in 35 mph (60 kph) winds, said Ghazi Sarhan, spokesman for the Jordanian charity that helps run the camp. Police said seven Jordanian workers were injured.

After three days of rain, muddy water engulfed tents housing refugees including pregnant women and infants. Those who didn't move out used buckets to bail out the water; others built walls of mud to try to stay dry.

Conditions in the Zaatari camp were "worse than living in Syria," said Fadi Suleiman, a 30-year-old refugee.

Most of Zaatari's residents are children under age 18 and women. They are some of the more than 280,000 Syrians who fled to Jordan since the uprising against President Bashar Assad broke out in March 2011. As the fighting has increased in recent weeks, the number of displaced has risen.

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A Syrian refugee stands on top of a water tank at Zaatari refugee camp, near the Syrian border in Mafraq, Jordan, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. The unusual weather was a particularly harsh blow for the vulnerable Syrian refugees, especially about 50,000 sheltering in the Zaatari tent camp in Jordan's northern desert. Torrential rains over the past four days have flooded 200 tents and forced women and infants to evacuate in temperatures below freezing at night, whipping wind and lashing rain. AP / Mohammad Hannon

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Back to Nature (3 Photos)

Back to Nature (3 Photos)

© Barry Steven Greff. “Downward Spiral,” from the series “FLOW,” 2006.

The photography of Barry Steven Greff, whether borne of water, land or air, is adept with an appreciation for the natural world. His series speak to the connections that humans have with nature and the need to protect these fragile environments. A solo exhibition of his work is on view at 25 CPW Gallery in New York City through January 13. An artist’s reception will accompany the opening tomorrow (January 10), from 6 to 9 p.m. 

© Barry Steven Greff. “African Lion,” from the series “OF THE WILD,” 2008.

© Barry Steven Greff. “Moonscape” from the series “ATMOSPHERE,” 2007.

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Sigma Announces DP3 Merrill Compact Camera; B&W Mode for Photo Pro Software; and Pricing and Availability for New Lenses

Sigma Announces DP3 Merrill Compact Camera; B&W Mode for Photo Pro Software; and Pricing and Availability for New Lenses

JANUARY 08, 2013

PRESS RELEASE

Sigma Corporation of America announces new products at Consumer Electronics Show 2013

Company introduces compact camera, invites attendees to shoot with Merrill cameras to enter 35mm lens sweepstakes
 
LAS VEGAS — Jan. 7, 2012 — Sigma Corporation of America a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, will be exhibiting at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show at booth 7904 in Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Jan. 8 to 11.
 
At the event, Sigma will introduce the DP3 Merrill compact camera and a new feature set for Sigma Photo Pro software that will expand users’ editing options for black and white imaging. The latest lenses from the Global Vision lineup will be on display, and attendees will be invited to the booth to shoot with the SD1 and DP2 Merrill cameras to enter to win a new Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens.
 
“Our involvement at CES this year will reaffirm our commitment to photographers,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “We will showcase our Global Vision lens lineup, the new Sigma Photo Pro black and white photo editing mode and our latest DP Merrill compact camera, the DP3, which completes the DP Merrill camera set with its 50mm F2.8 lens. We’ll also let people photograph with the SD1 and DP2 Merrill cameras in our booth so they can get the full Foveon sensor experience.”
 
Sigma’s brand new product announcements include:
 
·         DP3 Merrill: As the next generation in Sigma’s DP camera lineup, the DP3 Merrill features a high-performance, 50mm f2.8 lens (a focal range equivalent to 75mm on a 35mm SLR camera) that is ideal for mid-telephoto and macro range shooting. Equipped with the Foveon X3 direct image sensor, the DP3 Merrill ensures outstanding resolution and a natural rendering with rich gradation that results in a 3D feel. Other highlights include an advanced user interface and the capability of seven-frame continuous shooting. When paired with its DP Merrill predecessors, the DP1 and DP2, the trio is a complete compact camera tool set. For the full press release about the DP3 Merrill, click here. Pricing and availability is yet to be announced.

·         Sigma Photo Pro Monochrome Mode: This new black and white editing mode in the Sigma Photo Pro software processes the RAW data of the Sigma Merrill series for the creation of monochrome photography. Sigma’s full-color capture system produces richly detailed monochrome images with a wide dynamic range from highlight to shadow. It creates ultra high-resolution images even at high ISOs with minimal noise. In this mode, photographers can expect smooth, beautiful gradations, and editing options that include a new Color Channel Mixer and a Film Grain Effect. Since Sigma’s cameras do not use blur filters, and since the image sensors capture full image detail at each pixel location in the image, the Merrill camera series is uniquely positioned to produce great color, and black and white imagery. This feature set will be available in Sigma Photo Pro version 5.5, which will be available for download via the Sigma site. Images made using this monochrome editing tool will be displayed at the CES booth. For the full press release about this feature set, click here.
 
New products that were previously announced as part of the Global Vision restructuring and will be on display include:
 
·         17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM: This new lens from the Contemporary line is 30 percent smaller than conventional models, and features two “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass elements with performance equal to fluorite, and one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element. Sigma and Canon mounts will be available this month, Nikon mounts will be available in February, and Sony and Pentax mounts will arrive in March. For the full press release, click here. The 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM will be available for the street price of $499.
·         120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM: This new lens from the Sports line will include Sigma’s Optical Stabilization (OS) function, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), and two FLD and one SLD glass elements. With a new dust- and splash-proof design, this lens will also have a focus limiter, which incorporates inner focusing and zooming that does not require a change to the length of the lens for focus and zoom. Sigma and Canon mounts will be available in February, and Nikon mounts will arrive in March. For the full press release, click here. The 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM will be available for the street price of $3,599.
·         USB Dock: In the industry’s first USB dock, photographers are able to update the lens firmware and adjust parameters such as focus through the Sigma Optimization Pro software. Additionally, AF speed, focus limiter and OS functionality will be customizable via the dock for the Sports line of lenses. For the full press release, click here. Pricing and availability is yet to be announced.
 
Sigma Corporation of America’s booth activities at this year’s CES include:
 
·         Sigma’s CES Fashion Studio: Stop by the Sigma booth each day of the show to shoot with the SD1 Merrill or DP2 Merrill cameras. The studio will feature alternating high-end models in 1950s and 1960s or couture garb, and guided tutorials with Sigma Pros. All participants will walk away with a Sigma T-shirt and their images on a Sigma flash drive.
·         Sigma 35mm F1.4 sweepstakes:  By participating in the Sigma CES Fashion Studio, attendees will be entered to win a new Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens in a camera mount of their choosing. The winner will be randomly chosen at the end of the show. Click here for contest rules.

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The Mississippi Delta (10 Photos)

The Mississippi Delta (10 Photos)

All photos © Magdalena Solé

Documentary photographer Magdalena Solé spent a year living in the Mississippi Delta, photographing the people and places that make this area in the Southern United States so unique. A fertile strip of land that runs along the Mississippi River from Memphis to Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Mississippi Delta is rich with culture, family and community–though it has also seen its share of hardships, mostly economical. Solé captured the spirit of the region as well as its controversial history, and later collected the work in her book New Delta Rising, which won the Silver Award in the Prix de la Photographie Paris competition. Opening this Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Leica Gallery in New York City is “The Mississippi Delta,” an exhibition of images from the series.

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More than 100 die in historic Indian cold snap

LUCKNOW, India (AP) -- More than 100 people have died of exposure as northern India deals with historically cold temperatures.

Police spokesman Surendra Srivastava said Thursday that at least 114 people have died from the recent cold in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Many were poor people whose bodies were found on sidewalks or in parks.

The weather department said temperatures were 4 to 10 degrees Celsius (7 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit) below normal in the state.

Temperatures in New Delhi, which borders Uttar Pradesh, hit a high Wednesday of 9.8 degrees (49.6 Fahrenheit), the lowest maximum temperature in the capital since 1969.

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An Indian ragpicker is wrapped in a blanket as he sits in a market on a cold morning in New Delhi, India, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. North India continues to face below average weather conditions with dense fog affecting flights and trains. More than 100 people have died of exposure as northern India deals with historically cold temperatures. AP / Kevin Frayer

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Living Amongst the Trees (7 photos)

Living Amongst the Trees (7 photos)

© Alaisdair Jardine. Baumraum, Andreas Wenning, Between Alder and Oak, Osnabrück, Germany.

What was it about tree houses that so appealed to us as children? The idea of secluding oneself in a space entirely our own—up in the air away from the adult world that was maddeningly always trying to pull us back to solid ground—was certainly a part of the allure. Being closer to the natural world, to the birds, squirrels and other creatures we saw roaming the tress, probably also caused us to imagine having our own little palace in the sky. One look at the marvelous and varied structures in Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Air, a new book by architecture writer Philip Jodido published by Taschen, and we are transported back to childhood, and begin wondering just why it is we can’t live in a tree house as adults? The book provides readers a photographic tour of 50 of the best and most interesting tree houses around the world, which vary from rustic to modern and chic. The book also makes us wonder whether our childhood affinity for tree houses helped pave the way for the concern for ecological sustainability that has become ingrained in contemporary society.

© Lukasz Kos. Lukasz Kos, 4tree house, Walker’s Point, Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

© Akihisa Masuda. Terunobu Fujimori, Teahouse Tetsu, Kiyoharu Shirakaba Museum, Nakamaru, Hokuto City, Yamanashi, Japan.

© Hapuku Lodge. Hapuku Lodge, Hapuku Lodge Tree Houses, Kaikoura, New Zealand.

© Åke E:son Lindman. Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, Mirrorcube Tree Hotel, Harads, Sweden.

© Jesse Colin Jackson. Nicko Bjorn Elliot, Nicko Bjorn Elliot Tree House, Toronto, Canada.

© Pete Nelson. Michael Ince, Bialsky Tree House, Bridgehampton, New York, USA.

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Traditions in Chad harm, kill underfed children

MOUSSORO, Chad (AP) -- On the day of their son's surgery, the family woke before dawn. They saddled their horses and set out across the 12-mile-long carpet of sand to the nearest town, where they hoped the reputed doctor would cure their frail, feverish baby.

The neighboring town, almost as poor and isolated as their own, hosts a foreign-run emergency clinic for malnourished children. But that's not where the family headed.

The doctor they chose treats patients behind a mud wall. His operating room is the sand lot that serves as his front yard. His operating table is a plastic mat lying on the dirt. His surgical tools include a screwdriver. And his remedy for malnourished children is the removal, without antiseptic or anesthesia, of their teeth and uvula.

That day, three other children were brought to the same traditional doctor, their parents paying up to $6 for a visit, or more than a week's earnings. Not even a mile away, the UNICEF-funded clinic by contrast admitted just one child for its free service, delivered by trained medical professionals.

The 4:1 ratio that you see in this sandy courtyard on just one day in just one town is a microcosm of what is happening all over Chad, and it helps to explain why, despite an enormous, international intervention, malnutrition continues to soar to scandalous levels throughout the Sahel.

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Mothers feed their malnourished children at a nutritional health clinic run by Action Against Hunger with the support of UNICEF, in Mao, Chad on Nov. 4, 2012. In this Sahel nation, childhood malnutrition and related mortality persist at alarming rates, despite the fact that many affected families live within a day's journey of internationally-funded nutrition clinics. One reason is that families, bound by local custom, choose instead to seek traditional treatments, treatments which can lead to the very infections that kill their undernourished children. AP / Rebecca Blackwell

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The Mind’s Eye (3 Photos)

The Mind’s Eye (3 Photos)

© Damian Heinisch

Damian Heinisch was one of 20 photographers invited by the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted to interpret visual defects for a traveling exhibition. Photographing glass houses from inside and out, Heinisch created a series representing Diabetes Retinopati, a condition that leaves blind spots on the retina of the eye. The brain effectively fills in the blind spots by interpolating the visible scene.

“I found that fascinating since I saw parallels to digital work in photo post-production,” Heinisch says. “People with eye diseases can easily get into [socially] difficult situations and be misunderstood” because they often seem to be overlooking details, or looking in the wrong direction. “This can lead to tension between [people] in situations or conversations,” Heinisch notes.

“I tried to reflect that tension using a glass house as a symbol: the perspective out of the glass house represents the viewpoint of someone with an eye defect, while a person with healthy eyes looks into the glass house and sees a mystical dark room with unidentified objects.”

Heinisch is based in Oslo. More of his work can be seen at damianheinisch.org

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This entry was posted on Friday, January 4th, 2013 at 12:00 pm ET by Amber Terranova and is filed under Conceptual, Fine Art, Uncategorized.

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Samsung Launches 20.3MP NX300 Mirrorless Compact System Camera and 3D Lens

Samsung Launches 20.3MP NX300 Mirrorless Compact System Camera and 3D Lens

JANUARY 03, 2013

In the lead-up to CES in Las Vegas next week, Samsung has announced its new 20.3-megapixel NX300 mirrorless compact system camera with new SMART camera features. The Samsung NX300 uses an APS-C size CMOS image sensor. It's Samsung's first 3D capable CSC when used in conjunction with Samsung's new 45mm, F/1.8 2D/3D lens, which was also unveiled today.

Here's a brief rundown of the specs on the Samsung NX300, which will retail for $749, when it goes on sale in March with a 20-50mm kit lens. Below the specs is a press release on the new camera.

Samsung NX300

As Samsung’s mid-range NX Series compact series camera, the NX300 picks up the NX210’s integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, SMART technologies with new 3D Still and Movie Capture, improved hybrid AF and a "retro modern" design

-          NEW 3D Still and movie capture
-          NEW Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection)
-          NEW 3.3-inch AMOLED Touchscreen and Tilt Display
-          NEW SMART Camera 2.0 functionality
-          NEW Premium retro modern design
-          20.3 MP CMOS sensor (APS-C)
-          Full HD video recording (1080p/60fps)
-          Dual-band Wi-Fi Connectivity (2.4G/5G)
-          Available in retro-modern black/silver and white/silver
-          MSRP: $749.99


PRESS RELEASE

Samsung NX300 Combines Speed, Performance and Connectivity for Perfect Shooting in Every Moment
 
Samsung 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens is the World’s first one-lens 3D system, capable of capturing both stills and 1080p Full HD video in perfect 3D quality
 
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – January 3, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the NX300, the new flagship model in its successful NX series. The NX300 once again raises the bar for compact system cameras (CSC), delivering an outstanding combination of features, functionality and style for perfect shooting in every moment. Samsung also announced the new NX 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens, the first one-lens 3D system capable of capturing both still images and full HD movies in perfect 3D quality.
 
Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics, commented: “Since its launch in 2010, the Samsung NX System has become synonymous with innovation and design, making the best digital imaging technology available to everyone without compromising on style. The NX300 builds even further on this illustrious heritage. Not only does it deliver incredible speed and accuracy through advanced photographic features, but it is truly built around the user, with upgraded SMART Camera functions making shooting and sharing both easy and seamless. We are also very proud to introduce the first one-lens 3D system alongside the NX300, opening up a whole new world of 3D photography and video recording for consumers everywhere.”
 
Perfect shooting
Central to the NX300’s outstanding imaging performance is its brand new 20.3 Megapixel APS-CMOS sensor, capable of capturing high quality detailed. Images boast sharp, life-like colors and are crisp and clear in all light conditions. The wide ISO range (ISO100-25600) further improves performance, letting users capture beautifully balanced images in even the darkest conditions. A brand new Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system also delivers fast, accurate phase and contrast detection, while the 1/6000 sec shutter speed and 8.6fps continuous shooting mode ensure you never miss a moment.
 
The Samsung’s unique in-house developed DRIMe IV imaging engine provides outstanding developments in speed, and image quality. The DRIMe IV engine enables better color reproduction and greater noise reduction, as well as support for full 1080p HD video capture in both 2D and 3D (when combined with Samsung’s new 45mm 2D/3D lens).
 
The NX300’s 84mm (3.31”) AMOLED screen makes capturing and reviewing your images a pleasure, while the hybrid touch screen and 5-way manual key interface is simple and intuitive to use. The tilt display makes it easier than ever to take high and low angle shots, letting you capture your world from any angle you choose.
 
Easy usability and stylish retro design
The compact NX300 makes it simple for anyone to achieve pro-like and impressive pictures easily with minimal technical knowledge or time spent adjusting parameters. Using the camera’s Smart Mode, users can choose from 14 different settings, such as Creative Shot, Landscape, Light Trace or Action Freeze which will automatically adjust parameters such as aperture and shutter speed in order to obtain the best shot possible for the desired situation. The NX300 also includes i-Depth, an easy and simple way to adjust the depth of an image using the NX Series’ unique i-Function system which enables users to modify camera parameters using the lens itself, adjusting the image without ever having to move off target.
 
The NX acclaimed design returns with the NX300 sporting a stylish yet simple retro feel that is available in either black or white with a contrast silver band, conveying elegance and authenticity.
 
Instant sharing through enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity
The NX300’s Wi-Fi connectivity of SMART CAMERA allows users to share their cherished photos instantly and securely between their camera and smartphone (or tablet). To connect a smartphone to the camera, users simply need to download the Samsung SMART CAMERA App., which is available for both Android and iOS based application markets, onto their smartphone or tablet and follow the easy steps to create a secure connection with the camera. The NX300 will be able to detect and auto-connect to the smartphone wirelessly whenever any of the SMART CAMERA features are activated. These include AutoShare; which automatically sends every high-quality photos to your smart phone for safe keeping, and Mobile Link; which allows users to select and transfer images or album from the camera directly to your smartphone at their leisure. The SMART CAMERA App. also features a Remote Viewfinder function for the NX300, allowing for even more inventive and exciting photography.
 
The NX300’s enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity also lets users share images with friends and family directly from the camera via social networking sites using the cameras one-touch DIRECT LINK hot key. Alternatively, images can be automatically backed up or stored in the cloud through AllShare Play ensuring they are always safe and easily accessible.
 
Samsung 45mm 2D/3D lens
The Samsung 45mm 2D/3D lens(sold separately) opens up an exciting world of 3D imaging possibilities and is the world’s first one-lens 3D system for a consumer camera. Capable of capturing both still pictures and full 1080p HD video, the Samsung NX300 and 45mm 2D/3D lens kit have become the only compact system camera supporting both 3D still and 3D movie. The NX300 is also compatible with Samsung’s entire range of NX lenses and professional standard accessories, giving users an unparalleled range of options when striving for that perfect shot.

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Crossing Boundaries (9 Photos)

Crossing Boundaries (9 Photos)

“The Crown,” from the series “Other Stories I,” 2009-2011. © Karen Miranda-Rivadeneira

En Foco, in collaboration with BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn, presents the exhibition “En Foco: New Works/Crossing Boundaries.” Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer, BRIC’s director of contemporary art, this exhibition highlights the work of the seven artists who have received En Foco’s prestigious New Works Photography Fellowship, an annual juried award program that fosters the creation of new work: Don Gregorio Antón, Karen Miranda-Rivadeneira, Charlie Grosso, Colette Fu, Jaishiri Abichandani, Brenda Perry and Wendel A. White.

This exhibition focuses on photographers who have used the award to create bodies of work that move beyond the boundaries of conventional forms of the photographic medium, and extend their artistic practice. The opening reception will take place Wednesday, January 9, from 7 to 9 pm, at BRIC Rotunda Gallery, 33 Clinton Street, Brooklyn Heights, and the show will be on view through February 23, 2013.

“Iguanas,” from the series “Other Stories I,” 2009-2011. © Karen Miranda-Rivadeneira

“Rain Call,” from the series “Other Stories I,” 2009-2011. © Karen Miranda-Rivadeneira

“Zora Neale Hurston Sketch Book, Smathers Library Special Collections, University of Florida, Gainesville FL,” from the series “Manifest,” 2012. © Wendel White

“Door Knob, Maye St. Julien, Eatonville Historic Preservation, Eatonville, FL,” from the series “Manifest,” 2012. © Wendel White

“Confesión (Confession),” from the series “The Arc of Memory,” 2009. © Don Gregorio Antón

“Mas y Menos (More or Less),” from the series “The Arc of Memory,” 2008. © Don Gregorio Antón

“Peremsebe, Turkey,” from the series “Fetal Position and Drool,” 2012. © Charlie Grosso

“Baku, Azerbaijan,” from the series “Fetal Position and Drool,” 2012. © Charlie Grosso

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