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Jako Poolman posted in the group Street Photography
Jako Poolman. Office Chairs, BMT College (Jhb) March 2023
Probably not street photography in the strictest sense, but this was not meant as architectural photography. I just loved this image of the two chairs against the criss-cross of the security gate in the background.
Canon EOS 2000D, EF50mm, 1/250sec, f1.8, ISO400
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Jako Poolman. Quadrants, Norwood (Jhb) March 2023
DPC Basic Course, Street photography workshop in Norwood. This should probably be part of a series, but I like this composition and it was the first time I took the nifty fifty out for a spin.
Canon EOS 2000D, EF50mm, 1/500sec, f5.6, ISO 100
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Jako Poolman. Spider web 1, Chartwell AH (Jhb) October 2023
I’m not sure if this is landscape or wildlife. But it seems to fit here. Took this while testing the new 50mm Rf 1.8 lens. Loved the bokeh of the light filtering through the leaves.
Canon EOS R8, RF50mm, 1/320sec, f1.8, ISO 100
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Product Photography
Jako Poolman. Stanley Cup & Cake, Studio 012 (Pta) August 2023
Took this during a DPC product photography workshop that was facilitated by Daniel West.
Natural light.Canon EOS R8, EF50mm, 1/500sec, f2.8, ISO 200 (handheld)
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Jako Poolman. Jack in a Box, Studio 012 (Pta) August 2023
Took this during a DPC product photography workshop that was facilitated by Daniel West.
Studio lights on a product table.Canon EOS R8, EF50mm, 1/160sec, f11, ISO 100 (tripod)
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Portrait Photography
Jako Pooman. Norwood Model #1, Norwood (Jhb) March 2023
DPC Basic Course Portrait Workshop during March 2023. It was right after the basic course, so my fingers were still figuring the camera out. But this shot did not come out too bad, even though the aperture was not perfect for the portrait.
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Great portrait, Jako, especially the expression and toning. However, this portrait could be enhanced by slightly darkening the highlights and a bit of skin retouching.
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Photo Themes
Jako Poolman. Golden Shimmer, Rocky Bay (December 2023)
After a couple of failed attempts, a morning finally arrived with only a few wisps of clouds in the sky. I caught this using the 2-stop, three-photo HDR technique right at the edge of golden hour and absolutely loved the golden colours.
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We would like a try at editing this photo Jako. Please upload all three shots to the Pro member’s OneDrive Folder.
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No problem and that will be awesome! Will do.
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Done 🙂
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Jako Poolman. Stormy Clouds, Rocky Bay (December 2023)
Had it all planned out to catch the sunrise, but it was heavily overcast this morning. Nearing the end of what was supposed to be the “Golden Hour”, I was still taking pics of these amazing, stormy cloud formations using the 2-stop HDR technique. So maybe no sun, but still had an opp…Read More
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Jako Poolman. Boat launch, Rocky Bay (December 2023)
Got up early (around 3 am) to catch the sunrise, but it was heavily overcast this morning. These guys just launched their boat and sat on this wave for about 10 minutes before turning around and charging it with more vigour, breaking into the open sea and heading for those stormy clouds.…Read More
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I’d love to edit this image. Please submit it as soon as we announce the next “Edit Your Photos” session, Jako.
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Jako Poolman
Vice-Principal - BMT College
I am an amateur/enthusiast/hobbyist photographer looking to improve my technique and find my style. Right now, I enjoy all types of photography. I lean more towards the challenge of street photography and enjoy the mix of technicality, composition, and creativity of studio work.
As an educator and Vice-Principal of BMT College, I get to do what I love, by creating opportunities for people to learn and improve their worlds.
I absolutely believe that every one of us has infinite potential, but that our purpose for existence is only a fraction for ourselves and mostly for other people.
Focus on and enjoy the process, the work, the grind. Have fun. The rest will follow.
Maybe we should call it..mini wildlife. It’s a beautiful image, Jako, and it’s nice to see that you don’t miss the small things in Nature, which are also important and part of wildlife.