Talk to anyone who has been to Duba Plains in the Okavango Delta and you will hear the same phrase: …”What an amazing experience!!”. I had the privilege earlier this month to visit this remote area made famous by the movie “The Last Lion” and came back with hundreds of images and a memory for…
Young talent shine at mini-Craven Week in Bloemfontein
Rugby has a bright future in South Africa – this was clear for all to see when players from all over South Africa battled with one another at the recent mini-Craven week for U13’s in Bloemfontein. The well organized event was hosted by the Free State rugby schools committee and took place at the…
Duba Plains …..where you discover yourself in the presence of the wild!
“I believe that people who are interested in learning more about themselves and finding a solution to being must attempt, at least once in their lives, to be in the presence of the wild and in isolation from the clutter of modern society.” – Derek Joubert Duba Plains, known for its unique…
South African swimmer and Olympic qualifier Charl Crous through the lens
KwaZulu-Natal swimming ace Charl Crous qualified for his first trip to the Olympics at the recent South African National Championships with a win in the 100 backstroke. His time of 54.17 ranked 20th in the world this year and betters the FINA A standard to secure his spot in London. Crous, the national age group…
South African Olympic swimmer Cameron van den Burgh through the lens
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…
Hannes Lochner – Wildlife and Nature Photographer
More about Hannes Lochner Hannes Lochner was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. From an early age he has visited almost every game reserve in South Africa, along with his parents. A passion was born, which was to become his life’s labour. His family, mom and dad (both professors), two sisters and a…
Using a 14-24mm F2.8 Nikon lens to Capture wedding images.
If I can pinpoint one characteristic of my wedding photos it is using a 300 mm F2.8 lens to capture portraiture during weddings. Sometimes it is a good thing to come out of one’s comfort zone and try something totally different, and that is just what I did at the last two weddings I captured…
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…
UK tourists harassed by lions at Rooiputs in the Kgalagadi
I’m in the Kgalagadi at the moment for a short stay of six nights. Except for lot of great sightings there is also lots of other action going on at the moment! Yesterday we had a thunderstorm that swept through Twee Revieren leaving the camp site looking like a river in flow and with my…
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…
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