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Danie Bester posted in the group Architectural Photography
Symmetry vs Asymmetry?
These two photos of the Deloitte Building in Waterfall City illustrate Symmetry vs Asymmetry.
Symmetry in architecture involves a balanced arrangement of elements, mirroring each other across a central axis, creating a harmonious and stable look. Advantages include a pleasing, calming aesthetic, a clear focal point,…Read More
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Can I like both? I understand and appreciate the asymmetry of the second picture. Love how the dark wood on the right pulls me into the image, yet I’m constantly drawn to the lights. However, not sure if it is too much Star Trek with the Enterprise in warp speed, but I prefer the symmetry of the first pic. Everything in balance, beautiful lines. T…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Portrait Photography
This portrait of Minnette was published full-page in the “Hotshots” section of Digital Camera World Magazine in 2008. I photographed it less than two years after starting photography as a hobby. I used a 1000-watt continuous light through a huge softbox. That light was so hot, it warmed up the whole house! But it taught me a lot about lighting,…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Street Photography
Range Rover Under a Bridge, Springs, 2019
ISO 100, 1/30 sec at f/4, Canon 6D with a 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens (Manual Focus)
In Springs, Pieter Uys and I embarked on a project focused on urban architecture and street photography. While exploring the suburbs one day, I experimented with slow shutter speeds and intentional camera movement to capture…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Street Photography
Red Shoes, Maboneng, 2019
ISO 50, 1 sec at f/18, Canon EOS R with a 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens (Manual Focus)
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In the bright daylight shade, to achieve a shutter speed of 1 second, I lowered my ISO to 50 and set the aperture to f/18. This slow shutter speed, combined with deliberate camera movement, created an abstract impression of my subject,…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Portrait Photography
Amanda in Autumn, 2022
ISO 400, 1/4000 sec at f/1.8 on a Canon EOS-R with a 50mm lens.Photographed my beautiful wife during an early autumn photography class. We dodged the rain, and the late afternoon sun briefly lit the scene. I edited the shot in Lightroom, using a Kodachrome preset for a vintage look and cloned in extra leaves and…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Margate Beach 01, KZN, 2022
ISO 100, 0.3 sec at f/11. Canon EOS-R with a 19mm lens. Tripod, NiSi ND filter
Captured this underexposed image during sunset on a bleak day at Margate Beach after my wife lead me to this spot. Lightroom edits involved substantial dodging and burning with radial masks to accentuate the atmosphere. Even though I…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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Danie Bester posted in the group Fine Art Photography
Danie Bester. Solitary Cow in the Fog 2, Eswatini, 2018
ISO 400, 1/125 sec at f/8. Canon 6D, 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens, Handheld
Upon our arrival in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), we encountered soft drizzle and dense fog, limiting visibility to around 20 metres. Cattle seemed to appear from the fog as if by magic. I left the car to capture a…Read More
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Read MoreWhen we collaborate with hairstylists and makeup artists for portrait shoots, guiding our clients on preparation is crucial. A well-prepared client allows hairstylists and makeup artists to work efficiently, ensuring top results. In my experience, unprepared clients can delay...
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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
Love the second one