Pixel Unique- J.Kovacs Photography

Exhibition of Romain Nero and Jeannot Caudron

2012-02-29T23:44:00.001+01:00

Dear All,

There is a new photo event you may want to attend namely the Exhibition of Romain Nero and Jeannot Caudron
The Vernissage is on the 8-th of March 2012 at 19:30, at the restaurant "A Casa Mia", route de Perle in Flatzbour.
The exhibition will be open from 09.03 to 08.06 2012.
Looking forward to see you there!

Exhibition in Steinsel, Luxembourg

2012-01-11T18:47:00.001+01:00

Dear All,

A new event related to photography you may want to put into your calendars is the Exhibition of Michele Lamesch-Junio Jean-Paul Schmit and Roland Schockweiller.

The Vernissage takes place on January 27, at 19.30 in the Art Gallery “Am Duerf”, place de l’Eglise Steinsel, Luxembourg.

The exhibition will be open Saturdays and Sundays on January 28-29 and February 4-5, 2012, from 14.30 to 18.30.

Flickr Tags: Exhibition Vernissage Jean-Paul Schmit,Michele Lamesch-Junio Roland Schockweiller

The Nikon D4 has been announced

2012-01-06T21:45:00.001+01:00

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D4, a Nikon FX-format camera that serves as the new flagship model in Nikon's line-up of digital-SLR cameras. Nikon will be exhibiting the D4 at the 2012 International CES, to be held Tuesday, January 10 through Friday, January 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This electronics exhibition is open to the public. Want to read more ? Click here.

Here are some of the specification highlights of the Nikon D4:

- New 16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor (36.0 x 23.9mm)
- Latest generation of Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine
- New 91,000-pixel 3D colour matrix meter
- ISO range from 100 to 204,800 for low-light capture
- Advanced Multi-Cam 3500, 51-point AF System for maximum speed in a variety of challenging shooting situations
- 15 cross-type sensors in the centre to detect contrast data in both vertical and horizontal planes
- Full resolution JPEG or RAW files at up to 10 fps with full AF / AE or up to 11 fps with AF / AE locked
- AF sensor, including subject colour as detected on the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
- 16 bit pipeline written to dual card slots optimized for the latest UDMA-7 Compact Flash cards, and the new XQD memory cards
- In-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) function that merges consecutive exposures.
- Full HD video recording including: 1080p 30/24fps and 60 fps at 720p
- B-Frame data compression method, users can record H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC format video for up to 20 minutes per clip
- Using the camera’s HDMI port instead of the CF or XQD card, users can stream an uncompressed full HD signal directly out of the camera
- Stereo headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels while recording, output adjusted in up to 30 steps for precise audio adjustment. High-fidelity audio recording control with audio levels that can be set and monitored on the camera’s LCD screen. Microphone connected via the stereo mic jack can be adjusted with up to 20 steps of sensitivity for accurate sound reproduction
- New 3.2" LCD screen with high resolution of 921K dots, with auto brightness adjustment and the capability to zoom in up to 46x to check critical HD focus

Flickr Tags: Nikon D4 FX

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012 !

2011-12-22T17:01:00.001+01:00

Wish you and your loved ones Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

Flickr Tags: "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Year! "

Cuba By Georges Schiltz

2011-12-09T17:38:00.001+01:00

You are kindly invited to a very interesting event, held at Prince Henri Centre, Walferdange, on December 19 at 20:00. Walfer FotoFrenn features George Schiltz with his “Cuba” on screen photo show.

Do not hesitate to step in, there are a to of interesting photos to be seen.

Flickr Tags: "Walfer FotoFrenn "Cuba by Georges Schiltz" Walferdange Luxembourg "Prince Henri Centre"

Concours du Championnat FLPA 2011

2011-11-29T01:11:00.001+01:00

Le concours est divisé en deux volets :
• sujet libre (maximum 4 épreuves par auteur).
• sujet imposé « les effets du temps » (maximum 4 épreuves par auteur).

Flickr Tags: images projetées numériques Concours du Championnat FLPA 2011

" 7ème Salon Mondial Photographique de Limours, 2011 France"

2011-10-18T21:29:00.001+02:00

A new edition, the 7-th, of the “Salon Mondial Photographique de Limours, 2011 France” is underway.

The competition is conducted in accordance with FIAP, PSA and FPF requirements. Each entrant is entitled to submit a maximum of 4 images (4 files) in each section:

A: Colour General (PSA - EID)
B: Monochrome General (PSA - EID)
C: Nature (PSA - ND)

The Public Exhibitions are going to be held: November 19th, 2011 – December 17th, 2011.

Around 8000 photographers from 60 countries enrolled the competition but only 900 had their works accepted.

I have had 2 photos accepted in the monochrome Section, and this is a very important event for me! Please feel free to have a look at them here.

Another 2 colleagues from Luxembourg have had their works accepted, Mr. TADDEI Gennaro and Mr. SCHMIT Jean-Paul, the latest achieved the best results amongst us having had acceptations in all the 3 sections of the competition.

Flickr Tags: " 7ème Salon Mondial Photographique de Limours,2011 France",photocontest,photocompetition,FIAP,Walfer Foto Frenn,FLPA,RPS,FPF,URSIT

Tommy Talton Blues Express 2011 Luxembourg

2011-10-09T03:08:00.001+02:00

Tommy Talton was a founding member of 70s Capricorn Records group Cowboy. While in Macon, Ga. through most of the 70s, Tommy was a studio musician recording with artists such as Bonnie Bramlett, Martin Mull, Corky Lang (West, Bruce and Lang, Mountain), Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Clarence Carter, country legend Kitty Wells, Alex and Livingston Taylor, Arthur Conley of Sweet Soul Music fame, and more.He toured exclusively throughout the U.S. with Cowboy and with Gregg Allman's Laid Back tour, from Carnegie Hall (as special guests) to Fillmore West in San Francisco and most cities in between. Tommy lived and toured in Europe throughout the 90s and formed a group there, called The Rebelizers, with members of Albert Lees band Hogans Heroes. Tommy is now joined by three spirited, creative musicians from the southeast (Tallahassee and Birmingham).

Talton continues to tour with The Tommy Talton Band and Cowboy (reunited in 2010), as a solo act in intimate listening rooms, and as a special guest with many other well known, accomplished musicians and bands.

For more information check out his website.

His performance in the Blues Express Festival 2011 Luxembourg was an awaited and well received one. For about 2 hours people could listen to his great music.

An extensive coverage as well as the high resolution files can be found on my website but as well as on my Flickr page.

Flickr Tags: "deal with deal","Blues Expres 2011 Luxembiurg","Fender Statocaster",Lasauvage,"Tommy Talton","Tommy Talton Blues Band","babay dont shave",blues,"color my sleep",diferdange,"getaway cars","janos kovacs","janos kovacs photography","janos kovacs zenfolio",jkovacsphotography,"nightlife and stage music","nikon 70-200G","nikon D3","on your way down",things,"time will never change","time will tell us:"

FLPA- 37e Salon National de photos couleurs et monochrome 2011

2011-10-04T23:57:00.002+02:00

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, Mayor Office of Mamer and FLPA, the 37-th National Salon of monochrome and colour photography begins on the 14-th of October 2011. The exhibition is open for public 15/10/2011 from 14.00-19.00 and 16/10/2011 10.00-19.00.

Flickr Tags: 37e Salon National de photos couleurs et monochrome 2011,mamer,Luxembourg

Walfer Fotofrenn Exhibition 2011

2011-10-04T23:10:00.001+02:00

The annual Walfer Fotofrenn internal contest and exhibition is around the corner. The works of the Photoclub members are carefully selected by a designated jury and then exhibited.

The vernissage is going to take place on October 13 at 18.30 in Walferdange, the Projection Hall of Prince Henri Centre. The exhibition will be open on:

- 14/10/2011 19.00-20.30

- 15 and 16/10/2012 15.00- 18.00

There are many great photos to be seen both in the “Free”” and the “4 seasons” sections. So… if you are close by, do not be shy to step in.

I have had 4 acceptations and scored the 3rd in the “free” section”, a remarkable achievement for me. Feel free to check out my 3rd prize here.

Flickr Tags: Flickr Tags: Walfer Foto Frenn Exhibtion,monochrome,colour,contest

7-?me SALON INTERNATIONAL D'ART PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE FLORANGE, France 2011

2011-09-26T00:21:00.002+02:00

Vernissage: 22/11/2011
Exhibition: 22-31/10 2011.
Address: La Passerelle. 50 Avenue de Lorraine, F-57190 Florange, France.

The contest was opened to all photographers in the world and had 3 sections:

- Monochrome prints
- Colour prints
- Young photographers (monochrome and colour prints).

I have 2 photos accepted in the exhibition, 1 in the monochrome and 1 in the colour section.
This is a great achievement for me and I am very happy about this. Please feel free to check them out:
1. Shere Khan
2. Eric Le Mendiant

If you are around do not be shy to step in, I am pretty sure there are may photos worth seeing.

Flickr Tags: "7ème SALON INTERNATIONAL D'ART PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE FLORANGE,France 2011",exhibition,vernissage,France,Florange,monochrome,colour,young photographers

BENELUX FOTOSALON 2011

2011-08-28T18:17:00.002+02:00

46ste -Benelux Fotosalon
"KONINKLIJKE FOTOKRING IMAGO " HAMME" VZW
ERKEND BENELUXSALONBFF 2011/06 - CvB 2011/05- FLPA

Avec la collaboration :
- du Minist�re de la Culture Flamande
- de l' Administration Communale de Hamme
- de FIAP
- du C.V.B.
- de la B.N.A.F.V
- de la F.L.P.A.
- de la F.B.P.
- de Oost-Vlaamse Unie voor fotografie , de l' O.V.U.
- De Koninklijke Antwerpse Verbroedering van Fotokringen - de l' K.A.V.F.

Vernissage: 10.09.2011 at 15.00 Kleinhulst 4, 9220 Hamme, Bruxelles, Belgium. Exibition on 14-15.09.2011 and 17-19.09.2011
This photograph has been awarded the "Special Prize", Bronze Medal at the the 46-th BENELUX Photo Salon 2011.
Will be exhibited at the 46-th BENELUX Photo Salon 2011.

Other 2 photos have been accepted and will be exhibited. You can find them here:

2) Eric le Mendiant
3) November mourn

I cannot say how happy I am about the result, especially that this "Fotosalon" was one of the best I have seen.

Larry Carlton Trio, Blues Express 2011 Luxembourg

2011-08-05T18:53:00.001+02:00

16-time Grammy nominee and 3-time Grammy winner, Larry Carlton is perhaps the most versatile and accomplished guitarist walking the planet today. With over 3,000 sessions, 200 hit records and 100 gold albums to his credit, Carlton has his fingerprints indelibly imprinted on virtually every genre of music.

Larry performed in Luxembourg on 9-July 2011, together with Travis Carlton and Gene Coye.

An extensive coverage of the event and high resolution files can be found on my website or some of them on my Flick page.

Flickr Tags: Blues,Blues Express 2011,Differdange,Fond de Fraas,Gene Coye,Gibson,Gibson Mr. 335,Grammy Nominee,Grammy winner,Larry Carlton,Larry Carlton Mr. 335,Lasauvage Luxembourg,Mr. 335,Nightlife stage and music,Travis Carlton,Trio Gold Performance,blues concert,concert,gibson guitars,j kovacs,janos kovacs,janos kovacs photography,janos kovacs zenfolio,jazz,jazz concert,jkovacs photography,jkovacs zenfolio,Luxembourg Grand Duchy,pearl drums,performance,Nikon D3,Nikon 70-200G

Big Band Opus 78 featuring Ladies of Soul, Luxembourg June 2011

2011-07-14T16:42:00.001+02:00

Luxembourg's National Day celebrations were held 22-23/6/2011 with a torchlight procession, fireworks and a host of parties and other entertainment. Amongst all these, is worth remembering the concert of Candy Dulfer. In the opening act we witnessed a great performance from "Ladies of Soul".

And now some shots form the show:

Want to see more ? Check out My Photo website or My Flickr Page.

Flickr Tags: Nikon D300,blues,concert,fete national,j kovacs photography,janos kovacs,janos kovacs photographer,janos kovacs photography,janos kovacs zenfolio,jazz,jkovacsphotography,ladies of soul,lifestyle and recreation,light,luxembourg,music and singing,national day,opus 76,performance,place knuedler,show,stage,vocal interpretation

American Memorial Day Ceremony May 2011- Luxembourg

2011-05-29T22:18:00.021+02:00

American Memorial Day May 2011, originally uploaded by Skytalker777.

The World War II Memorial honours the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home.

I have not managed to get there in time to shoot the ceremony but still would like to show you some of the after events magic. If you want to see more, feel free to visit my Flickr Page..

The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. The cemetery can be found 2.5 kilometers southwest of Findel Airport. It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Under a US-Luxembourg treaty signed in 1951 the US government was granted free use in perpetuity of the land covered by the cemetery, without taxation.

The cemetery, which is 50.5 acres (204,000 m2) in extent contains the remains of 5,076 American service members. On 22 occasions two brothers rest side-by-side in adjacent graves. Most of the interred died during the Battle of the Bulge which was fought nearby in winter 1944/spring 1945. The 5,076 headstones are set in 9 plots of fine grass, lettered A to I. Separating the plots are two malls radiating from the memorial and two transverse paths. Two flagpoles overlook the graves area. Situated between the two flagpoles lies the grave of General George S. Patton Jr.

Not far from the cemetery entrance stands the white stone chapel, set on a wide circular platform surrounded by woods. It is embellished with sculpture in bronze and stone, a stained-glass window with the insignia of the five major U.S. commands that operated in the region, and a mosaic ceiling.

The photo below was taken after the official ceremony.

General George S. Patton Grave.
George Smith Patton, Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He used to command the U.S. Third Army.

General Patton was buried at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Hamm, Luxembourg along with other members of the Third Army, as per Patton's request to "be buried with my men." On March 19, 1947, his body was moved from the original grave site in the cemetery to its current prominent location at the head of his former troops.

Luxembourg Philharmonic

2011-05-22T00:37:00.007+02:00

Luxembourg Philharmonic, originally uploaded by Skytalker777.

A 1997 competition sought an urban centerpiece for the triangular Place de l’Europe, bounded by monumental glass governmental structures. The brief called for a 1,500-seat concert auditorium, a 300-seat chamber-music hall, and a black-box theater seating 120. Along with acoustic excellence for concerts ranging from symphonic music to amplified jazz, the tacit expectation was that the structure rise to its ceremonial function as a crowning symbol of the new, sophisticated Luxembourg City. The concert hall also had to address the plateau’s main thoroughfare and ceremonial boulevard, Avenue John F. Kennedy.

More details about the building you can find here.

If you want to see more photos at a higher resolution just click here.

Season’s Greetings

2010-12-23T01:30:00.003+01:00

Christmas is one of the most fascinating celebrations of the year. It is the time when Jesus, our savior was born. It is the time when families get together to celebrate this, it is time for rejoice.
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

Below you will find one of my favorite carols performed by the Romanian Madrigal Choir, conducted by Marin Constantin and performing “Domnulet si Domn din cer” which more or less means “Jesus and Lord from Above”. Whenever we set up the Christmas tree, we listen to this .

Enjoy !

Les Braves

2010-12-04T00:22:00.003+01:00

Monument by Anilore Banon at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.
This is a memorial to the American forces, consisting of three elements: The Wings of Hope, Rise Freedom, and the Wings of Fraternity.
This memorial stands on the beach known as Omaha Beach in the village St. Laurent-sur-Mer in Normandy, France and commemorates the soldiers that fell on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June6, 1944. The memorial was dedicated on June 5 2004, for the 60th anniversary of the invasion.

I have the pleasure to present you below the way I see this memorial.

Flickr Tags: Les Braves,Anilore Banon,Omaha Beach,The Wings of Hope Rise Freedom and the Wings of Fraternity,D-Day Allied Invasion,American Memorial,black and white,janos kovacs,janos kovacs photo,janos kovacs photography,The Braves,Monument,Monumental,Normandy,The Normandy Landings,United States of America,Nikon D300,Debarquement,Jour-J,Guerre Mondiale

Sunset, French Riviera.

2010-08-22T14:06:00.003+02:00

Sunsets have always been fascinating. South of France it is a place where you can have a nice show of them. The image below was taken on a beautiful day of August, in the French Riviera.

This is a HDR image out of 3 exposures, taken with my D300, Nikkor 24-70G.
For more sunsets and sunrises feel free to have a look at my FLICKR page .
The high resolution file is available on my website. Thanks.

Dr. Feelgood Live at Blues Express 2010 Luxembourg

2010-08-18T02:54:00.003+02:00

“DR. FEELGOOD

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts.
Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record.
The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux - Down at the Doctors, was recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died.
The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, approaching 27 years in the band and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 20 years. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999.
In 2000 EMI records released Chess Masters, Dr. Feelgood’s tribute to the Chess Label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20^th century and the first album to feature Robert on vocals and harmonica.
Recent releases include a DVD - Live in London and CD Repeat Prescription - a collection of some of the bands most enduring songs but with a fresh approach.
Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on 2^nd February 2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko Johnson era.
The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World.”
Source: www.drfeelgood.org
For further information please check out the website www.drfeelgood.org
Recently I have seen them live in Luxembourg giving an impressive show. A coverage of the event can be seen on my website. or on my Flickr page. Lighting conditions were very poor, around 90% of the photos were taken at ISO 6400, but their performance rocked !

Mungo Jerry Live at Blues Express 2010, Luxembourg

2010-07-22T21:49:00.005+02:00

Blues Express is a Blues and Jazz Festival in Luxembourg, with 36 international bands performing on 10 stages in 2 locations, from 18:00-03:00 at Lasauvage, Fond de Gras, and Differdange.

Every year the Blues Express Festival is a long awaited event, with lots of fun and good music.
This time I was really looking forward to see Mungo Jerry Blues Band and Dr. Feelgood, for the sake of good memories.

I am pretty sure you know who they are. Their performance was great and worth seeing. Both groups put up great a show of music and communication with the audience.

Feel free to see an extensive coverage of Mungo Jerry 's great performance, both on my Flickr Page and on my Photo Website pages.

MUNGO JERRY

Please find below the 2010's Performers:
1) Lasauvage / SALES-LENTZ-Stage / Carreau de la Mine :

19h30 : Lance Lopez (USA)
21h30 : Tower of Power (USA)
23h30 : Mungo Jerry (UK)
01h30 : Remo Cavallini Band

2) Lasauvage / SPUERKEESS-Stage / Place Saintignon + Kermesse:

18h00 : Blues Schoul 1
19h00 : Blues Schoul 2
20h30 : Sticky Fingers Blues Band
23h00 : Gaasserock

3) Lasauvage / BOFFERDING-Stage / Terrasse Salle des Pendus :

18h00 : Heavy Petrol and the Greyhounds
20h30 : Keebo
22h30 : George Norton Band

4) Lasauvage / Auberge de la Promenade / Casino :

21h00 : Heritage Blues Company
24h00 : Travelin’ Light (CD Release)
5) Lasauvage / RAIFFEISEN-Stage / Terrain de foot :
20h00 : Quintasy
23h00 : The Sayre Brothers Blues Band

6) Fond-de-Gras / Train des laminoirs :

19h00 21h00 24h00 : Steeldrumband

7) Fond-de-Gras / BGL BNP Paribas-Stage / Hall des Trains:

19h00 : Rudi Madsius (D)
21h00 : Dr Feelgood (UK)
23h30 : Gregor Hilden Band feat. Johnny Rogers (D/USA)

8) Fond-de-Gras / COCA-COLA-Stage / Hall Paul Wurth :

18h00 : Pontedera Big-Band (I)
20h00 : Big-Band Spectrum
22h00 : Spuerkeess Big-Band
24h00 : Déifferdenger Big-Band

9) Fond-de-Gras / DEXIA-Stage / Gare-terrasse :

19h00 : Dr Rain & and the Umbrellas
21h00 : Fred Barreto Group
23h00 : Alexx & the Moonshiners (F)
01h00 : Fritz and his pumping piano (dans la gare)

10) Fond-de-Gras / CFL-Stage / Bei der Giedel :

19h00 : Jazzonanz (D)
21h00 : 4s
23h00 : Scratching Fusion Cat (D)

+groupes mobiles: Les semeurs de notes (F), Magic Jazz Band (B), Saxitude, Louisiana Dixxie Band (B), Tijuana Dixie Band (B)

Flickr Tags: Mungo Jerry,Blues Express 2010,Luxembourg,Blues,Lasauvage,Diferdange,concert,stage and nightlife

The Good Year Photography Challenge Luxembourg

2010-05-19T15:53:00.002+02:00

The opening of the exhibition is on the 28/05/2010 at 19.00. The accepted works are going to be exhibited at the Cultural Centre of Colmar Berg in Luxembourg on:

- 29/05/2010 10:00-12:00 and 14:-18:00
- 30/05/2010 10:00-12:00 and 14:-17:00

Some of my photos have been accepted in the contest and exhibition. Follow the links below to see them:

Le Tour du Monde en Photos – The World Tour in Photos

2010-05-19T15:29:00.003+02:00

The event is held at “Walfer Shopping Center” in Walferdange, Luxembourg, from 18/5/2010 to 6/6/2010. Drop-in to take a look.

Happy Easter to everyone !

2010-04-04T19:42:00.002+02:00

Grand Master David Navara playing in Luxembourg

2010-04-03T22:40:00.002+02:00

Friday 2-nd of April 2010, at 18:30 at INS Luxembourg, FLDE organized a simultaneous chess match of 15 players against the Czech Grand Master David Navara, currently ranked number 31 in the world, with an ELO of 2708.
David Navara (born March 27, 1985) is a chess Grandmaster from Czech Republic. His career was progressing very fast under coaches like Luděk Pachman or Vlastimil Jansa, as he won several world medals in youth categories. In 2001, aged 16, he got 7 of 9 in the European Team Championships. One year later, three days before his 17th birthday, he received the Grandmaster title, next year he won open tournament in Polanica Zdrój.
Photos from the event are to be found here.