Enter here: http://www.landscape500.com

Regards

Paul Pichugin
http://paulpichugin.com

The photographs entered must be of a landscape but can include urban, cityscapes or landscapes with people. No portraits or weddings please, Yikes!!

The winners will be judged by some of Australias best photographers, including Peter Eastway, Tom Putt, David Evans and Nick Rains. The prizes are awesome and I will talk more about them and all the competition details in the coming week.

So now start thinking about what you have that might win this competition. Why is it called the “Landscape 500??, that is the number of entries that are allowed. Most competitions attract thousands of entries, this one is different, it is a limited edition you could say. Each person will be able to upload 3 images per entry but you will be able to enter as many as you like, each entry of three images comes off the 500 allowable. So do the stats, 500 possible entries, 4 prizes, your chances of taking something away are pretty good.

First prize is a trip for two on True North! If you don’t know what True North is.. head to their website for sure: http://northstarcruises.com.au/

Unfortunately I can’t enter as I’m a professional.. but you guys can enter so good luck!

Regards

Paul Pichugin

We’re still in the process of working out what kit we need, I’m getting some new grad filters from Quality Camera, I’m upgrading to the Cokin Z-Pro series as the P System just doesn’t fit on my Canon 16-35mm lens! Also hunting down some decent hiking shoes as it turns out that I’ve grown out of my previous pair.. My feet should have stopped growing at least 8 years ago now! I think we’re going to be regulars at BCF over the next couple of weeks as we get different bits and pieces we need too :)

The plan of attack is to head straight to Carnarvon in the first day (30th August), finding somewhere to camp and spending the night, then across to Paraburdo and into Karijini! We’re going to speend just under a week exploring the various gorges and waterfalls, getting photos and HD Video footage! From Karijini we’re going to head up to Port Hedland and Marble Bar, resupply & recharge, do some exploring and see what we can find. We’re also planning to visit Karratha and Dampier while in the area.

From Karratha we’re going to head back down to Karrijini via Python Pool, hopefully get some nice swimming in as well as photos and video. We’ll spend another couple of days in Karijini before heading to Exmouth, & camping at Coral Bay, near the Ningaloo Reef. While in the Ningaloo, we’re going to do some snorkeling and get some underwater photos and video :) I’m really excited about seeing the Ningaloo as I’ve heard it’s some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world! We’re not sure how long we’ll stay in this spot, but we’re planning to do some exploring of Shark Bay and Monkey Mia while in the area. Then we’ll head home via Geraldton.

My goals for the trip are to get some exceptional photos of the area, ready to be printed up on aluminium and acrylic. I’m also producing a video of our trip and will have a lot of HD Video of the different sights. We haven’t even done this trip yet and we’re already working on a plan of attack for a trip to The Kimberly region! Looking forward to buying a “real” four wheel drive and a camper trailer of our own!

I’ll be blogging and twittering as much as possible while I’m away, with photos and maybe a few videos, be sure to subscribe to my blog to keep track of where we are :)

If you are going to be in the area and want to meet up or say hello, just leave me a comment, it would be great to connect with some people up in the Pilbarra region!

Regards

Paul Pichugin

http://paulpichugin.com

The dates of the workshops will be: August 27th (evening theory) and 28th (2 theory sessions & 2 practical sessions), so book it in on your calendar! I’ll be taking bookings shortly, be sure to subscribe to the blog to be notified of the announcment.

Regards

Paul Pichugin

http://paulpichugin.com

The exciting news:

I’m going to be running a few different photography workshops, the first ones will be here in Perth, I’m still working out the details, but I’m going to run some 1 or 2 day workshops. We’ll start with some theory and questions and answers, then move on to a practical session on one of our beautiful beaches here in Perth. I’m thinking of doing a follow up session where I can give practical feedback on your photography and then possibly one final practical session.

Workshop number two I’m looking at running is a 2-3 day photography trip down in the South West corner of Western Australia. Probably somewhere like Yallingup or in the surrounds. I’m still working out the logistics of such an undertaking, but it would be 2-3 days of theory, practical sessions at dawn, morning, afternoon and dusk.. and possibly even some night shooting if anyone is kee. The idea is that it is an all inclusive fee, you pay your fee and that gets you accomodation, food, the workshops, transport to and from the practical sessions etc.

And now for the very exciting news.. I’m in the process of working out the feasability of running a 7-10 day photography tour of Phuket / Thailand.. it would involve accomodation, food, private tours to the islands, including a private tour to Phi Phi Dom Island, the beach where “The Beach” was filmed, before all the speed boats and tourists arrive. Private tours of some of the more secluded beaches on the islands as well as the more famous ones like James Bond Island.

I’m looking for people who would be interested in being a participant in any of these workshops :) Let me know and I’ll be sure to send you some details once they are ready. I’ve already had heavy interest in all 3 workshops, so places will be limited!

Regards

Paul Pichugin

http://paulpichugin.com

Prints can be purchased here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/paulmp/art/5523980-1-windswept

Alternatively you can contact me to purchase prints up to 50 inches wide on aluminium, acrylic or gatorboard.

Regards

Paul Pichugin

Here are two of the photos, available either through redbubble or as a custom order on alluminium, acrylic or gatorboard!

I’ll have some more photos up soon!

Regards

Paul Pichugin

I got my camera out and took a few shots of the sequence, it was only a partial eclipse tonight, so part of the moon remained visible and lit up the entire time. Here are the photos:

None of my photos are available to be used without my permission, they are not in the public domain. If you would like to use them for any purpose, please feel free to contact me!

Sorry about having to put the watermark on the photos, I’ve had a few issues in the past with a certain TV channel stealing my photos and not crediting me.

Regards

- paul

I’ve uploaded a few of the shots I’ve taken in the last week, from Lesmurdie Falls, Perth City and Two Rocks. I’m looking forward to getting some time to head down south again to get some new panoramic shots. In the mean time, please enjoy these shots and feel free to contact me if you would like to order any of them :)

Regards

Paul Pichugin

http://paulpichugin.com

I’ve never seen the Swan River so still and with such a perfect reflection! I’ve posted up a couple of shots for you to have a look at, as always the images are available to purchase either through RedBubble or if you are after something bigger and better, just email me.

I’m in the proecess upgrading and updating my website, I’ve added a shopping cart system that will eventually have all my limited edition prints available to purchase through it. There will also be calendars and other prints available for sale on this site. In the near future I am planning to hold some photography workshops both here in Perth and possibly somewhere down south around Yalingup or Margaret River. The bookings will be handled through this website and will be able to be paid for online.

I’ll have more photos and news shortly.

Regards

Paul Pichugin

Perth City Skyline