Some Behind the Scene images of shooting for Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cape Town!
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Check out this tutorial on bounce flash by South African-born photographer Neil van Niekerk, hailed as perhaps the best tutorial on using bounce flash.

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Abandoned Theatre in Pretoria

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This picture dates back to October 2021. These wasps were nesting close to our backdoor and I had such fun observing them, observing their habits and photographing at the same time. This is a 2 image hand held focus stack which allowed all three the larvae to be in focus. I have decided to revisit some older work to experiment with the newer…Read More

I just love this photo
I’m revisiting some of my older work and editing them in Lightroom and I’m loving the results.

Want to have a bit of a fun chat about AI, I used it to put the ducklings into the picture and it we really liked the way it turned out, curious to know what everyone thinks about AI, and if they like it or not? 😊

Canon M3 70-200ml @ 200ml, F4, TV 1/160, ISO 200

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. 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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Water Fun
ISO 125, 59 mm, f/4.5, 1/125 sec, on Nikon Z6II, 24-70 mm lens

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Lampost
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Architectural Category

Hey DPC community.
Sorry for being so quiet around here.
I’ll try post here and interact a lot more.
Hope that the year has started off well for all of you.

I know that shooting the Aurora Borealis, is high on a lot of landscape photographers bucket lists, so I thought I’d share this article for you guys to…Read More

How to Photograph the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights season has now drawn to a close. However, the next couple of seasons could be very special indeed for auroras chasers. Join me as I discuss the beauty of the Northern Lights, some of the science behind them, and how I capture this magical experience. Back in October last year, I visited Iceland for 10 magical days, travelling around the country in a camper van, chasing the auroras. Out of the 10 days, I saw the auroras seven nights, which for Iceland, is quite special. The weather in Iceland can be pretty unpredictable, but I had amazing fortune on my journey.

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“Photo bomb”
Simple photo of a kudu that became one of my favourite shots with the oxpecker photo bombing the shot! Kruger Park July 2023

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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Child’s Play
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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

Balancing Ambient Light and Bounce Flash #MiniTutorial

This tutorial shows how to balance ambient light with flash in photography, using a photo taken by @DanieBester of his wife, Amanda, at a rooftop bar in Norwood against a sunset backdrop.

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Step 1: Understanding Ambient Light
Scenario: Capturing a subject against a sunset.
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Photojournalism plays a pivotal role in capturing the essence and significance of a wedding day. Beyond posed portraits, it is the art of storytelling through images. Photojournalistic shots freeze candid moments, raw emotions, and the genuine interactions that unfold during a wedding. These photos become cherished memories that transport couples…Read More

Danie Bester, Llandudno Beach # 10, Western Cape, 2015

Impressionist, panoramic study at Llandudno Beach, Western Cape. I panned the camera, using a slow shutter speed horizontally to imply movement.

ISO 100, 1/250 sec at f/8. Canon EOS 5Ds, 177mm
Lightroom Edit

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