South African swimmer Cameron van den Burgh qualified for the London Olympic Games 2012 and should be one of our star performers! Cameron has represented South Africa with distinction and is known for consistency in delivering powerful performances. A the recent South African National Championships in Durban our photographers managed to capture this world class swimmer…
Clearing the hurdles in capturing athletics.
We have all at one time or another been captivated by sports images and the moment of human drama. We all like a good action photo and, in particular, if your kids play sports, you want to remember them in their toils. These images were captured at the Motheo-Gariep Primary School Championships held in Bloemfontein…
History made as Sundowns soar and Powerlines lose power in 24-0 Football result!!
Yesterday, I witnessed the historic match between Powerlines FC and Mamelodi Sundowns in Kimberley. The match ended with a near unbelievable score of 24-0. The scoreline smashed the previous record set by AmaZulu, who beat amateur outfit Bizana Lucky Stars 16-0 in 1976. The challenge for the photographer is to capture the action shots with…
Looking to capture the perfect shot, but maybe the lighting isn’t great?
The light!!! And by that I don’t mean Golden Light, but floodlights. At the Bloemfontein Celtic v Golden Arrows game in Botshabelo on 15 February all the photographers agreed the light was, well…. challenging!! Sports photography presents you with many opportunities to capture dramatic imagery that will last a lifetime. No other medium presents you…
Dancing Carmine bee-eaters, as seen through the lens of Peter McKellar
Southern Carmine Bee-eaters are fascinating birds. It is our pleasure to share some amazing images captured by wildlife and nature photographer Peter McKellar with our readers. They are breeding migrants to the northern regions of southern Africa and their arrival in August each year brings a kaleidoscope of colour to the African landscape. The…
Wildlife photographer, Hilton Kotze, explains photographing moving objects
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN !!!!!!…. These are often the words you will hear while on safari with me . Today I’d like to take a brief look at the topic of panning– that of photographing moving subjects. The basic idea behind panning as a technique is that you pan your camera along in…
Using Reflections to capture beautiful images in Photography
Using reflections in photography can lead to some amazing effects and beautiful images. The amateur photographer often discovers that a reflection has brought something rather unique to his photo . For the professional photographer his ability to use reflections is a powerful tool in his arsenal of skills! Using water, windows, mirrors or any sort…
Bloem Celtic vs Bidvest Wits end goalless
Bloemfontein Celtic hosted fellow top-eight hopefuls Bidvest Wits on Wednesday evening, 30 November 2011, at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium in Bloemfontein. The game ended in a goalless draw. Bidvest Wits has its roots at Wits University in Johannesburg where it was formed in 1921 by the university’s Students Representatives Council. During the 1970s the club…
The Magic of Chobe through the lens
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain To dream and discover a place like…
Caramello’s and the Brotherly Love for Coffee and Pastry
The Ioannides brothers Rodos and Chris are the inspirational characters behind the highly successful Caramello’s in Bloemfontein. What are the secrets to building a trusted brand and much loved coffee shop? We have decided to take the camera along when sharing a conversation with the brothers to try and find some of these secrets!! Gerhard…
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