Germany's Heidemann wins women's individual epee gold
&$ &$Britta Heidemann (L) of Germany competes during the women's individual epee final of fencing against Ana Maria Branza of Romania at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 13, 2008. Heidemann won the match 15-11 and claimed the title in this event. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)&$&$ Germany's Britta Heidemann defeated Ana Maria Branza of Romania 15-11 to win the Olympic gold medal in the women's individual epee ... english.people.com.cn |
Foreigners stroll Silk Market market for items with Chinese characteristics
&$ &$Two Czech athletes are shopping in Xiushui Market (Silk Street market), a popular tourist market, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2008. Many foreign athletes, coaches and officials from across the world visit the market selling items with Chinese characteristics including silk products and tea during the Beijing Olympic Games.(Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)&$&$ &$ english.people.com.cn |
Canon U.S.A. Expands Its Lens Portfolio With the Introduction of Two New Wide-Angle Tilt-Shift Lenses
Canon Introduces the New TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II and the TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift Lenses takegreatpictures.com |
Tamron USA Gears Up for Holiday Season with Savings on its Two Newest Lenses
Purchasers can save $25 on a Tamron AF17-50mm VC Zoom and Tamron AF60mm F2 1:1 Macro through the end of the year takegreatpictures.com |
Ansel Adams or Not? Yosemite Photos Dispute Thickens
At least two people have been put forward as the possible creators of negatives whose owner claims they are by Ansel Adams. nytimes.com |