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Danie Bester. Silent Concrete, Gautrain Bridge, Centurion, 2015
ISO-100, 1/400 sec at f/5.6. Canon 6D, 90mm Tilt-Shift Lens, TripodThis HDR panoramic study of the Gautrain bridge features nine bracketed shots merged into a single, image using Photoshop. While one of the overhead cables did not align perfectly with the others, this was easily corrected by my retoucher in Photoshop. In terms of Lightroom adjustments, I kept it simple, applying one of my personal development presets and selectively dodging specific parts of the bridge for emphasis.
Interestingly, I captured this photo back in 2015 and had it printed in large format. At that time, I could not have foreseen that our studio would one day be situated just 300 metres from this very location. The print now hangs in the foyer of our studio.
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About Me
Danie Bester
DPC Founder, Programme Director. Fine Art and Commercial Photographer
The more abstract forms of photography like impressionism and minimalism intrigue me. I prefer creating images that depict energy, mood, and silence. To illustrate my themes, I use mainly long exposures, selective focus, and focus blur. My philosophy is that the camera is just a paintbrush and that thought-provoking images stem from a developed mind.
Admired in Africa Grandmaster Award 2018
Art and Artists in Sout Africa 2015
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