Goal by Llorenç Rosanes

15×100’s Llorenç Rosanes, owner of a beloved Rollei and a superb eye for finding art in the most overlooked places, will have some of his work displayed at the Correspondències (Mail) Exhibit in the town of Lleida, Spain - starting May 16th.

Llorenç will be one of 11 photographers selected to participate, showing their take on the city and its environs.

The exhibit will take place at the Gallery Espai Cavallers, and there will be a limited run of 20 portfolios containing signed works from all the participants, each priced at 700 euros. Llorenç’s photo Goal (seen above) will be included and itself limited to just the 21 copies.

If you’d like to go - please download this groovy looking invitation

For more on the gallery, check out their website

More of Llorenç’s superb images can be found at JPG Magazine

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Texaco Marine by Jan Pietrzak

We’ve had a great response from the folks who have entered for guest membership in 15×100 - a diverse and exciting bunch of photographers for sure.

We’re going to extend the deadline until this Monday, to give some late comers the opportunity to come on board, and we’re even going to add some permanent members from the entrant pool!

So if you’re interested, get 3 pictures (jpg, not too huge) to guest@15×100.com

We’ll be sorting them out next week, and letting the new members know then.

Hizzah!

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destination? by Frédéric Frognier

We here have always been hip to the fact that Belgium contains more than chocolate, pissing statues and an easy transit point for ill-gotten diamonds - yes, it also squeezes in the talents of 15×100’s Frédéric Frognier, master of the 50mm lens.

The above photo - Destination? has just been awarded JPG Photo of the Week - the second in a row for a 15×100 member, so we must be doing something right!

For more of Fred’s work - check out his website

For the above shot and more of his JPG entries go have a gander at JPG

And for a damn good read - grab a copy of his book 50mm

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Faces of Iraq by Russell Lee Klika

If you’re looking for someone who has gone the extra mile to get a shot, your eyes can stop wandering when you get to Russell Lee Klika. His body of photographs of everyday situations in Iraq and beyond have already become quick favourites to all who see them

But we’re not the only ones who love what he’s doing, Russell has just been awarded honourable mention in this years Art Of Photography Show! out of thousand who entered, Russell rose to the top with the cream of the crop.

To see his winner and the other pick clicks, slide over to the art of photography winners page

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pre-launch loveliness

We’re launching our spanking-new baby June 1st! All the members are on board, we’ve got some great photos and projects in the works, and we’re all set to put the boat out of dry dock in a mere 30 days!

Head over to the pre-launch site to check out some of our members work!

We’re going to have 10 guest memberships that will last 3 months each. This will give everyone a chance to display their work with us and join in projects and activities with the permanent membership.

If you’d like to join in the fun, send 3 examples of your work to guest@15×100.com before May 15th - we’ll be announcing our first round of guest members just before launch.
I’ll be profiling some of our members in the blog as we gear up for the launch, so please come back to the blog daily or better yet, subscribe to our feed

Cheers!

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Blue Couch Green Wall by Paul Lavallee

Juror Steven Holmes, Canadian Curator of The Cartin Collection, has selected 15×100 member Paul Lavallee’s “Blue Couch Green Wall” to be included in the Pawtucket Foundation Prize Exhibition at 245 Main Street in Pawtucket, RI from May 3, through June 28, 2008.

The opening will be Saturday, May 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Paul’s up for 4000 smackers if he wins , so positive energy to him

For more of Paul’s work - go to his site - mylatehope.com/

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the ferry ride home - J. McElroy

15×100’s J.McElroy will have some of his work displayed starting with a reception from 6-10 PM on April 17th at San Francisco’s Madrone Lounge , which is located at 500 Divisadero St. Info at 415 241 0202

The work will be up for several months, so if you’re in the Bay Area , pop in and check it out…

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National Park Noel Kempf Mercado by Gijs Bekenkamp

Intrepid adventurer and 15×100 member Gijs Bekenkamp is featured in the latest blog of the online travel magazine Everywhere.

In addition to some eye-popping photos from his world travels, there’s a great interview with Gijs, giving insights into the very different path that Gijs continues to journey on.

Check it out at the Everywhere blog…

And for more of Gijs work, have a gander at his own site, 945 Ontwerp

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Saturday Evening Post cover by Burt Glinn

The lens cap was put on one last time on the life of Magnum’s Burt Glinn, a master technician and pioneer in  American travel, commercial and news photography. His series on Japan and Russia are still regarded as classics, as are his countless essays in leading magazines worldwide.

For more about Glinn - head over to Magnum to see a bio and some of his work.

Though as saddened as I am by this, I can’t help wondering in that cover above what on earth Andy Griffith’s “Golden corn pone” is. (say it fast 10 times)

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First up , a wonderful book of photos by Dutch photographer Esther Kokmeijer - A Summary of the World. Touting itself as a “Journey to the center of each continent”, Kokmeijer brings her sense of journalism and colour to a wide range of subjects spanning the globe. The best part? A big chunk of the profits go to children’s charity SOS Children’s Village, where Esther stayed for several weeks during her trip. You can order a copy and see more of her photos at her website.

Not that he needs another great review for his new book The Moment it Clicks, but if you’re looking for a book of tips and tales from a real working professional, you’ll find them on every page of this new title by pro ace Joe McNally.

Fireman by Joe McNally

Joe set up this book into mini-chapters, with a single photograph followed by text explaining his setup and mindset for it. From 1300 feet up the Empire state building to a polaroid camera that’s 8 feet tall, every story is filled with humour and a genuine love for the artform. Check out more from Joe on his fairly new blog

And if you still have time on your hands, take the ultra-nifty DOFMaster depth of field calculator out for a spin. Just pop your camera/lens combo in the easy to use interface and poof! you’re a DOFMaster, whatever that is.

Happy Snoozin’!.

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