the Meaning of Life – stop motion from Vytautas Alechnavicius on Vimeo.

Haiku project – stop motion based on Marcia’s haiku:

“The Meaning of Life”

She asked me about
The meaning of life,
didnt Know what to say— blank

Song: Outside – To Forgive But Not Forget

Crew: Vytautas Alechnavicius, Goda Jankute, Sergejs Radkevics,
Add.Help: Christina and Grace

http://eportfolio.partyofdreamers.com

Beautiful sphere soars Bright bright bubble of childhood Dream reality

Today, Olympus Canada announced the winner of the “PEN Create It” contest. The winning entry is by Ted Nodwell (with 7161 votes) and is displayed above with its corresponding haiku.

If you would like to see other contest entries, click on the link below:

http://www.createitcontest.com/en/

Olympus Announces Winner of the “PEN Create It” Contest

Winner Receives Exclusive 12-Day Photography Trip to Japan

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 11, 2010 – Olympus names the winner of the “PEN Create It” photo and Haiku contest which began in July 2009 and celebrated the launch of the first Olympus® PEN® camera, the E-P1, and its creative capabilities. The contest was open to residents of Canada, and challenged consumers to capture a photo or video with the E-P1 digital camera and write a Haiku to best corroborate their art. Ted Nodwell was selected for his image and Haiku, and will receive a 12-day all-expenses-paid photography trip to Japan.

A Haiku is a Japanese lyric, having three unrhymed lines of five, seven and five syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of nature or the seasons. Traditionally, each Haiku has a maximum of 17 syllables, and many English Haikus have 10-14 syllables.

“All of the PEN Create It contest entries were impressive,” said Louis Chatel, director, Sales & Marketing–Canada, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “We congratulate Mr. Nodwell on his achievement, and we encourage all of the contestants to continue to expand upon their creativity using this ground-breaking product.”

The Olympus PEN series is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization. The PEN E-P1 and E-P2 cameras are designed to take anywhere and do it all. These revolutionary products combine 12.3 megapixel high-quality still images like that of a digital single- lens reflex (DSLR) camera with High-Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity contained an ultra-portable body. These easy-to-use cameras offer endless artistic possibilities with their diverse multimedia features, providing the versatility and creativity you crave.

Submissions for the “PEN Create It Contest” were accepted through December 31, 2009. The winning image and corresponding Haiku were selected through an online public vote, which started on July 24, 2009 and ran until January 8, 2010. The winning image and Haiku can be viewed at www.createitcontest.com.

ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances people’s lives every day. These include:

• Digital Cameras
• Professional Digital SLR Imaging Systems
• Related Underwater Products and Accessories
• Digital and Microcassette Recorders
• Digital Media
• Binoculars

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for all of the following markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: www.olympusamerica.com or www.olympuscanada.com.

Contest Runs Through December 31: What Will You Create?

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 19, 2009 – Olympus launches the “PEN Create It” photo and Haiku contest, promoting its new retro-chic E-P1 digital camera and creative capabilities. The contest challenges residents of Canada to capture an image with the E-P1 and write a Haiku that best supports it. The winner will receive an exclusive 12-day photography trip to Japan.

“The E-P1 is like no other camera. It offers the image quality of a DSLR in a small, beautiful design that is packed full of creative features, including Art Filters and HD movie, for limitless possibilities,” said Louis Chatel, director, Sales & Marketing–Canada, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Much like the E-P1, the Haiku provides an interesting and creative twist to a traditional photo contest.”

A Haiku is a form of poetry, which originated in Japan and has become popular around the world. It is composed of three lines; five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and five in the final. Traditionally, each Haiku has a maximum of 17 syllables, and many English Haikus have 10-14 syllables.

The E-P1 is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera. It blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body. The easy-to-use E-P1 expands your creative horizons and its diverse multimedia features offer something for everyone. Built for today’s visual generation leading active lives online and offline, the E-P1 will make you rethink what you can do with a camera.

Submissions for the “PEN Create It Contest” will be accepted through December 31, 2009. The winning image and Haiku combination will be chosen online by public vote in January 2010. For more details visit www.createitcontest.com.

ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances peoples’ lives every day. These include:

• Digital Cameras
• Professional Digital SLR Imaging Systems
• Related Underwater Products and Accessories
• Digital and Microcassette Recorders
• Digital Media
• Binoculars

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for all of the following markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: www.olympuscanada.com.

*Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holder.
©2009 Olympus Imaging America Inc.

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Your Olympus PEN photograph is worth a thousand words!

Take your best shot with your new Olympus E-P1, write a Haiku that supports the photograph (and optional supporting video) and if you receive the most votes from friends, family and fans, you could win an exclusive 12-day photography trip to exotic Japan, courtesy of Olympus.

Online submissions only. Entry deadline: December 31 2009.

This contest is open to residents of Canada only.

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