Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, Today we would like to inform you about: __New: LEICA PINMASTER __Narelle Autio wins Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2002 __Kai Wiedenhoefer wins Leica Medal of Excellence 2002 __New: LEICA PINMASTER The LEICA PINMASTER is a laser-assisted rangefinder especially designed for golfing. Distances on the golf course - for example from the flagstick, ground marks or obstacles - can be precisely measured with the LEICA PINMASTER, helping the player to choose the right club and giving him an idea of his driving range. The compact and handy golfing accessory is also helpful for getting a quick overview of unfamiliar courses. Detailed information on the LEICA PINMASTER at: http://www.leica-camera.com/sportoptik/produkte/rangemaster/index_e.html __Narelle Autio wins Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2002 Australian photogapher Narelle Autio has won the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2002 for her photo series “The Coastal Dwellers” - over- and underwater shots of the Australian coast. The winner receives € 5,000 prize money or a Leica camera of the same value plus the trip to the award presentation ceremony in Arles. The closing date for next year's competition is January 31st, 2003. The Leica Oskar Barnack Competition was first held in 1979 to mark the 100th birthday of the inventor of the first successful 35mm camera, the 'Leica I'. The prize is awarded by Leica Camera AG in cooperation with the organisation committee of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles (France). The aim is to promote modern photojournalism, the evolution of which is closely linked to the revolution of photography with the handy 35mm camera. The winner images of the Oskar Barnack Award 2002 are available at: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/events/wettbewerbe/obp/winner1/index_e.html The entry forms for the competition in the year 2003 are available as PDF-files at: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/events/wettbewerbe/obp/index_e.html __Kai Wiedenhoefer wins Leica Medal of Excellence 2002 The German photographer Kai Wiedenhoefer has won the Leica Medal of Excellence 2002 for his photo reportage “Perfect Peace: The Palestinians from Intifada to Intifada“ about the trouble spots in the Middle East. An honorable mention was awarded to Jeff Mermelstein for his documentary of New York City on 11th September 2001. The Leica Medal of Excellence is awarded once a year by Leica Camera AG in connection with the Leica Gallery in New York and the other international Leica galleries. The prize winner receives 5,000 Euros or a Leica camera of the same value. The winning photos are exhibited in the Leica Gallery in New York. The closing date for entries for next year's competition is January 31st, 2003. The winner images of the Leica Medal of Excellence 2002 are available at: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/events/wettbewerbe/lme/winner1/index_e.html The images of Jeff Mermelstein are available at: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/events/wettbewerbe/lme/winner2/index_e.html The entry forms for the competition in the year 2003 are available as PDF-files at: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/events/wettbewerbe/lme/index_e.html With best regards, Leica Camera AG Corporate Communications http://www.leica-camera.com/ ______________________________________________ Do you have friends, colleagues or acquaintances who might also be interested in this service? If so, please forward this communication to them, or kindly alert them to the free subscription service at the following address: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 You will receive this mail if you have entered your name on the distribution list offered by Leica Camera AG on the internet. If your mailing address changes, or if you wish to re-subscribe or cancel your free subscription, you can find the appropriate instructions at the following site: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 If you have questions or suggestions concerning Leica Camera AG offerings, please sent us an e-mail. http://www.leica-camera.com/mail/index_e.php3 Leica Newsletter v1.2 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html