Have a safe and enjoyable National Coffee Day!!

“”I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee”  ~Flash Rosenberg Today is National Coffee Day!! How much coffee do we drink? Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee, and many gulp down their first cup within an hour of awakening, according to a survey…


True Rugby Supporters will always treasure the Haka!

The Maori haka performed by the All Blacks, has become famous around the world, though few realise it’s origin or meaning. History of the Haka Te Rauparaha, the warrior chief of Ngati Toarangatira, originally from Kawhia, had visited Tuwharetoa to solicit aid against the Waikato and Ngati Maniapoto tribes. That aid was refused him because…


Let us celebrate Photo Tourism on World Tourism Day September 27!

Did you know that today is World Tourism Day! Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The…


Real Or fake?

These days the internet has become a haven for “real” and “unbelievable” photos. The photos usually end up being emailed to thousands of people and they tend to believe that it is real. In this post we will discuss how to tell the real photos from the fake ones. Here is an excellent example of…


On Safari in the Kruger – Day 1

After a hectic weekend in Bloemfontein(a Wedding on Friday, Kovsie Aquatic Swimming Gala on Saturday and Celtic vs Kaiser  Chiefs at Seisa Ramabodu Saturday evening) and 900 km further we arrived at Pretorius Kop in the Kruger National park this afternoon. After we quickly unpacked we went for our first game drive. Not much except…


The beauty of Bloem Celtic vs Kaizer Chiefs Football through the lens!

On Saturday 24 September 2011 I had the opportunity to cover the Soccer match between Bloemfontein Celtic and Kaizer Chiefs at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. Definitely an amazing experience! All tickets were sold out for this much-anticipated clash. There is something amazing about the vibe at a closely contested local soccer derby – and the…


Shooting rhinos should only be done with a camera!!

Today is World Rhino Day – and we would like to support all those involved in the fight to save our rhinos! Rhinos are beautiful animals in need of our protection – and we would like to take this opportunity to share some info from the WWF and share a few photos from wildlife photographer…


On Safari in the Masai Mara

There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne – bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive. One only feels really free when one can go in whatever direction one pleases over the plains, to get to the…


What are the typical terms and terminology to be found in a camera insurance policy?

Do you know what you agree to when you sign on the dotted line? Many of us spend little time reading the terms and conditions in our insurance policies. We often blame the insurers for so-called “fine print” in contracts – yet, the font and letter size are exactly the same everywhere in the policy…


Camera insurance needs to cover when you lose more than just the photo!

How much do you value your camera gear and equipment? A good friend who is also a female sports photographer recently told me that she does not dare part with her camera equipment when taking a flight…the risks are simply to big and the value of the equipment too expensive to leave to the control…