Author: Johan Jonck

The Parlotones say goodbye ahead of their tour to the U.S.A

The Parlotones said goodbye to fans, family and friends in an emotional farewell at Carnival City on Sunday! The Parlotones are known not only for their quality music and beautiful lyrics but also for their hard work in addressing social responsibility issues. These include the fight against rhino poaching and efforts to stop violence against…


Chad Le Clos in fine form ahead of London Olymic Games

South African sports fans and photographers will keep their eyes on the South African Olympc swimmers during the Olympic Games in London. Swimming is one of the sports which has in recent years not disappointed at the Olympic Games and we will once more have an opportunity for medals in London in less than 100 days!…


Conversations with passionate rugby fan Dan Lombard

Our photographers at Rugby15 are good at capturing the very best rugby photos. Since last year we have shared many of these on both the Rugby15 and Phototalk websites and they have also appeared on front covers, back pages and in rugby magazines. Sometimes they also captures the vibe and beauty in and around the…


ER24 | Saving, Touching & Changing Lives Photo Competition

It is our pleasure to share some info on this photo competition to be sponsored by ER24: More Detail: Everyday we are saving, touching and changing lives! Showcase your talent by capturing these moments and stand a chance of winning great prizes! Send your themed photo entry to photos@er24.co.za Competition closes 30 April 2012 Terms…


Discover and express your creativity at Get Crafty in Bloemfontein

We have creativity in us all – some a little bit and some so much more! When we look inside our homes we find that some are able to manufacture and create the most beautiful ornaments and furniture while others are brilliant in how they move stuff around to simply look in place! I have…


Varsity Cup is more than just a clash between 2 rugby sides!

What are the ingredients to the success story of Varsity Cup rugby? It is now three rounds into this competition and already nobody is in doubt that this will be a success once more! What makes this competition so much better attended than many other rugby competitions? Is it only the quality of student rugby…


Capturing the action and vibe of Monday night Varsity Cup rugby

For the rugby fan the week is off to a great start with Monday evening Varsity Cup rugby. This brilliant tournament titled “FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International” has brought life to rugby at our tertiary institutions and will provide a showcase of the best young talent available. In the professional era the focus…


Taking the lineout to new heights through the camera of the Sport Photographer

If there is a moment in rugby that captures the imagination of both fans and photographers, it must be the lineout! Admittedly it is the try that gets all the accolades and most of the exposure on the cover of the Sunday newspaper – but it is the lineout that will capture the attention from…


Conversations with Lindsay Mould, President of Free State Rugby Union

Mr Lindsay Mould the President of the Free State Rugby Union is at present the Principal of Grey College Primary where his footprint stretches back for more than 20 years. It was our privilege at Phototalk to visit Mr Mould at his office for a conversation on his love for the game and vision for…


How to catch that spark – Photographing Lightning

How exactly does one catch that ultra fast lightning bolt on camera? I have been struggling with this for a couple of months now and last night I finally figured out how to do it. I have read tons of articles on this subject and there are a mentions of quite a few ways to…