Monday, May 09, 2005

CLOSE UP CANADA - A call for Canadian Lomographers

CLOSE UP CANADA a call for lomographic images that examine our country and citizens in their daily lomolives. From coast to coast a chance to get up close and personal and create an all Canadian Lomowall that reflects a unique perspective of our land and culture. Grab your trusty lomographic camera and get shooting as the deadline is fast approaching – July 1st 2005 is Canada Day and appropriately the last day for submissions.
Hosted by Pikto in Toronto and Beau Photo in Vancouver this exchange of images is an opportunity for lomographers from across the country to collaborate in a celebration of Canadian images. Both Pikto and Beau Photo have fisheyes available for you to lendalomo and will be offering specials on developing for lomographers during the contest. Lendalomo begins Monday 23 May 2005.
Lomographs can be dropped off at the host shops or you can submit images to participate via snail mail. Be sure and write your name on the back of each lomograph along with your email or contact info.


CLOSE UP CANADA LomoWall @
# 1 – 385 Markham St. Toronto, ON M6G 2K8


LOMOGRAPHIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY
Submitted images will not be returned, please be prepared to part with your lomographs
Please, submit images size 4x6 (no white borders),
All participants pass on copyrights of the submitted images to Lomographic Society Canada and Lomographic Society International for non-commercial use.

Awards the 10 best images will be selected by the CLOSE UP CANADA jury. Each winner will receive a coveted fisheye camera.

Any questions michael.meyer@lomography.com
416.929.2417

Monday, May 02, 2005

Opening reception NFB May 7th 2-5pm

LSC will be hosting an opening reception 2-5pm on May 7th for the St. Petersburg Lomowall on exhibit at the NFB during Contact. Stop by to chat with other lomographers enjoy a refreshment and take advantage of a special on the new fisheye camera.

NFB - National Film Board of Canada