The Silver Pixel delight
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Some stills showcased. Pictures by Saman Sri Wedage
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Virtusa's 'Silver Pixels', a photographers delight was open to the
public at Harold Peiris Gallery, Lional Wendt Memorial Art Gallery.
Exhibiting a variety of images and sceneries, the gallery was vibrant
with colours.
This digital photography competition was organized to acknowledge and
admire the photographic talents of the employees of Virtusa's global
offices. Spellbinding landscapes and amazing stills were showcased under
the themes of 'Clarity through simplicity', and 'Agility through
Simplicity'. It is noteworthy that both these themes focused on the
central theme of simplicity.
Therefore the crowds were able to enjoy a variety of photographs.
Plunging views for coastal cliffs, still shots of deep coastal coral
reeves, a small child cuddling a puppy, a silhouette of a man against
the sun where some of the photographs showcased under the category of
'Agility through simplicity'.
Under the category of 'Clarity through simplicity' photographs like a
still image of a silent, vacant church, a gypsy playing the flute at
night, a spider weaving its web caught the eyes of the the viewers.
The winning photography included a closeup of a water drop on a lotus
petal, a breathtaking view from a coastal cliff in to the deep coast.
Some of the photography left the viewers curious and guessing as to
what the photographs were, while some others had the viewers
interpreting them in various ways.
Madu Ratnayake the General Manger of Virtusa Corporation stated at
the opening ceremony that "Silver Pixels is committed to showcasing
talent among Virtusans, while promoting a passion for hobbies and a work
life balance."
The exhibition was declared open by British High Commissioner Peter
Hayes.
Six upcoming photographers emerged winners from approximately two
hundred competitors. Nirdesh Munasinghe, Suvini Gunawardena, Hirantha
Pushpakumara, Peshelle Randeni, Dinoo Perera and Ruwan Bakmedeniya were
deemed the winners of 2009 Silver Pixel. Virtusa has organized this
event prior to this year and they now make it an annual event.
A large crowd was observed during the exhibition who were awed by the
variety and the simplicity in which such profound photography was
explicit within the employees of Virtusa. It is commendable that Virtusa
is organizing such events to promote and develop their employees talents
which instil a sense of creativity within them.
BS
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