DPC | Digital Photography Courses | Luke Brouwers | Favourites https://digitalphotographycourses.com/members-directory/luke/activity/favorites/ Activity feed of Luke Brouwers's favourites. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:06 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 e3d8199156b668969d6299abb4000085 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=44909 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:47:51 +0200 888a65f53be313f4ce5dd8ba496cf293 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=44806 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:54:16 +0200 cf9ff42fb42c9f5cee45feee7e743829 Renate Laaks posted an update in the group Wildlife Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/39128/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:22:16 +0200

Hadeda chicks

This Hadeda family calls our garden home. They love to sit on the garden wall in the late afternoon to preen. They do an amazing job to control the insect population as is evident from the mud on their beaks. Some people harbour ill feeling towards these birds because of their load call. I find them fascinating and they are quite…Read More

]]> 1 512f61ef34bd51e058a3bb0424152326 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=44760 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:22:44 +0200 8191c47f6fc388f61f6c21fab887c38c https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/39086/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:14:43 +0200 1 725262690dacdfbb7aeab76c0d415646 DPC posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/38148/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:11:33 +0200

“When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. When you photograph them in black and white, you photograph their souls.” — Ted Grant
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I’d like to share a small collection of portraits of Fouad Naimi — a Persian man with a strong, unmistakable presence and facial features that lend themselves strikingly to monochrom…Read More

]]> 0 7ffc24ed93ec4feaafdb2ace59092d72 Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/38004/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:36:41 +0200

Took these recently in Studio – Playing with different modifiers and lighting options – Was lots of fun

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]]> 0 7404cdce33e77128dc2eb3dedf9bdd04 Melissa Barker posted an update in the group Photo Themes https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/37031/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:13:14 +0200

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]]> 0 ddd9b52274f2c7190bb3bd5adecc4e3e Melissa Barker posted an update in the group Photo Themes https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/37030/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:08:11 +0200

Motion pictures
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]]> 0 ddf16f2e6f9c0444e3c7f04f7e67fa1d Kim Stevens posted an update in the group Photo Themes https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/36902/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:57:23 +0200

Lady of the Camellias
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9 images blended in-camera of differing shutter speeds walking around the tree…pep Ventosa technique

tree...pep
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The Dance of the Jilted Brides (Wilis) from Giselle
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Taken from backstage on Canon R5 with 24/70 lens it is 3exposures in-camera multiple images at 1/15 sec Iso 3200 f stop 3.2

]]> 1 65bfda6cc72125f4c0b6e693a2ed856a #Wildlife Photography #Avian Photography Bird photography offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of avian life in their natural surroundings. These 30 stunning photos showcase birds in their habitats, from vibrant parrots perched on tropical branches to majestic eagles soaring above rugged mountain ranges. Each image captures the intricate details of these creatures, such as the iridescence of feathers, the elegance of flight, and the serene moments of rest. The photographers have masterfully used light, perspective, and timing to bring out the essence of each bird, creating a visual celebration of nature’s artistry. These photographs also serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitats. As birds play vital roles in ecosystems, their well-being is closely tied to the health of our environment. By observing birds in the wild, these images inspire a deeper appreciation for their resilience and adaptability, as well as the delicate balance they help maintain in nature. This collection is not only a testament to the skill of the photographers but also a call to action to protect the habitats that allow such breathtaking moments to exist. https://121clicks.com/inspirations/bird-photos-captured-in-their-natural-habitat/ https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/26354/ Fri, 23 May 2025 12:47:04 +0200

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Bird photography offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of avian life in their natural surroundings. These 30 stunning photos showcase birds in their habitats, from vibrant parrots perched on tropical branches to majestic eagles soaring above rugged mountain ranges. Each image…Read More

]]> 0 51039c324cf87197be1b814e8f4f7f00 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=18867 Thu, 22 May 2025 17:42:08 +0200 3454b217523ccf25cbec28033e3e5664 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=11230 Fri, 02 May 2025 10:48:26 +0200 adbbbb4b570cb50bc89dfa702fbcbd78 The Lovely Paarl…. https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/8239/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:21:23 +0200

The Lovely Paarl….

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]]> 0 e033bcaac822fa74df1e7ad8d05a086a Bruna Mentrup posted an update in the group Wildlife Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/8232/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:15:44 +0200

This happens in your office when you take photography too far!

]]> 0 73e37b9791427f7814786772d119ab74 DPC wrote a new post https://digitalphotographycourses.com/?p=10908 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:35:24 +0200 158c86294aae8a29f81e6382270572c4 DPC posted an update in the group Automotive Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/8147/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0200 0 08ec223e93bf6ba1eee876fb5d764de4 Jacques van der Westhuizen posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7911/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:39:05 +0200

“Communion”

I do a lot of photography for my church, and I am always fascinated by people’s hands.

Photos will be grainy due to high ISO and B/W conversion I do in Nik Silver Efex.

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Fujifilm X-T3
Fujinon 50 – 140mm
F/2.8
SS: 1/80
ISO: Vary between 3200 and 5000
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]]> 0 5cb4ecbb7c13e6e4fe81eedbbb35edc0 Bruna Mentrup posted an update in the group Wildlife Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7896/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:38:10 +0200

Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea; extinct relatives include mammoths and mastodons.
Mass: Asian elephant: 4 000 kg,…Read More

]]> 0 6ac117f5c36c4afb63018cbd5576b1d5 Shadowed elegance #Monochrome2024 #BlackAndWhitePhotography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7808/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:20:53 +0200

Shadowed elegance
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]]> 0 8586f3e63da6ed3a359a95d2e07025e9 schalk vorster posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7807/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:30:08 +0200

Dust Devil
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]]> 0 b9c6a40a14ad120bdd545e31f4d8c13e Rosalie Rothner posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7719/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:11:28 +0200

Ripple Effect

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]]> 0 7ff1d9a224ff0800bef9d263f2a7a311 Rosalie Rothner posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7709/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:36:46 +0200

Let In The Light

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]]> 3 88cedb2151f4de8045b9501bd93e58c9 Kerstin Grosse-Heitmeyer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7687/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:18:47 +0200

Walking through life you appreciate the things you once took for granted. Being a support for your mother in her older days… being there for the brave woman who raised you.
Capturing the support a child gives a parent no matter the age, is a priceless moment. #monochrome2024 #blackandwhitephotography

]]> 0 8d6fb16eb6de968aa46592a03d4f9143 DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7686/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:37 +0200

Alex Prager. Untitled (Parts 3), 2014
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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Yet another fascinating surrealist masterpiece by Alex Prager. It’s intriguing that we’ve shared so many of her works this week, especially as she’s one of the photographers Danie is currently featuring in his Developing a Personal Photography Style Course—a coincid…Read More

]]> 0 559d4af0f2ad4b2e3bdf73899cd942cc Jako Poolman posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7679/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:59:08 +0200

Chapter 1 – Keep on walking

Norwood, Johannesburg
Canon R8, RF35mm, 1/15 sec, f18, ISO 100

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]]> 2 1faa87830c064cc74f7c370f7aadda19 Kim Stevens posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7670/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:25:39 +0200 1 795b6d86f0823924c967d913d9bff3ca Kim Stevens posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7669/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:25:27 +0200 1 c757aba8b27fdf3f901af7a5d41c6116 Black and White can transform an image into something magical. https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7637/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:44:46 +0200

Black and White can transform an image into something magical.

]]> 0 4aa5a7019ffc305be759ceb5a02bf468 https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7628/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:50:56 +0200 0 262d28b6b747db1e2a3eeb7c2923a97c https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7627/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:50:47 +0200 0 ca09a4367389fa2e04987096c9f5efc7 Kim Stevens posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7622/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:18:06 +0200

Potsdamer Platz Berlin
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]]> 1 b74df88f0d3627ebeb4bf49cf0b2212f Time to cool off in the Chobe River in Botswana. (Bruna Mentrup) Hippo are semi-aquatic and are found by rivers, floodplains and swamps. During your Botswana safari you will see them along the the Chobe River and in the floodplains of the Okavango Delta. "Learn some fun facts about these beautiful animals!" 1. Hippos are the third largest mammals on Earth Native to Africa, hippos are the third largest land mammals. Elephants and White Rhinos are the two largest land mammals. 2. There are two species of hippopotamids The most widely-known species of hippopotamus is the common hippopotamus, or Hippopotamus amphibius. These hippos can measure six to 16 feet long. The pygmy hippo, or Choeropsis liberiensis, a smaller species of hippopotamus, is an average of five feet long. 3. Hippos thrive underwater Hippos can hold their breath for an average of 5 minutes. That’s long enough to take walks along lakebed and riverbed floors. No wonder their nickname is the “river horse”! 4. Hippos are a threatened animal According to the IUCN Red List, hippos are classified as “threatened” due to human activity impacting their environment. 5. Hippos are herbivores Hippos are herbivores, meaning they fuel their bodies with plants! Hippos eat, an average of 80 pounds of grass each night. 6. The gestation period of a hippo is 243 days (eight months) Baby hippos are called calves, and they weigh between 30-50 pounds when they’re born. 7. Hippos are most active at night While not considered nocturnal, most hippos’ foraging and activity happen during the night. They leave their resting waters near dusk and return in the morning. 8. They produce their own sunblock! Hippos live in sub-Saharan Africa, where the sun’s UV rays are incredibly strong. Hippos have adapted the ability to produce a red, oily liquid that acts as a natural sunblock. 9. Hippos can identify friends from enemies Fascinatingly, hippos can identify a friend from a foe by smelling their dung–or poop! Hippos use middens, or outdoor areas where they repeatedly go to the bathroom. Hippos can then sniff the area to find out who’s been there, and if they’re considered a friend. 10. Hippos serve an integral role in their ecosystems A hippo’s enormous size lends itself to creating microhabitats for smaller organisms. They facilitate habitats for fish populations by repeatedly walking on common pathways from water sources to inland areas. Hippos are not listed as endangered but are considered vulnerable to extinction. Hippos are facing poaching and habitat fragmentation at a staggering rate. The leading causes of habitat fragmentation are natural disasters driven by human activity and climate change. Factory farming is a major culprit in greenhouse gas emissions and a primary driver of climate change. https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7566/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:43:27 +0200

Time to cool off in the Chobe River in Botswana. (Bruna Mentrup)

Hippo are semi-aquatic and are found by rivers, floodplains and swamps. During your Botswana safari you will see them along the the Chobe River and in the floodplains of the Okavango Delta.

“Learn some fun facts about these beautiful animals!”

1. Hippos are the third largest…Read More

]]> 1 aaaf757dfde5ecf4b711e6ce0944822c DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7463/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:09:33 +0200

Vivian Maier. Florida, 07 April, 1960
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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This is one of my favourite Vivian Maier images, another square-format photograph captured with her Rolleiflex camera. Vivian Maier’s gift for noticing intimate, unguarded moments shines through in this frame, where subtle gestures and details tell a d…Read More

]]> 0 000c5bbfeb8d70751601a059c4a06dce DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7462/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:34:27 +0200

Vivian Maier. Digne, France, 11 August 1959
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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Vivian Maier (1926–2009) was an enigmatic American street photographer whose vast body of work was tragically discovered only after her death. Known for her striking compositions and ability to capture candid moments, Maier’s photography offers pro…Read More

]]> 0 58f2a4b7275adb6a640ed7c7a16cba8e Deon Cerff posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7457/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:25:37 +0200

Frame Lines, Barbican London Collection
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Canon EOS R using 14 mm (RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM) with a ND Filter. At 1/125 sec
f/8, and ISO 800

]]> 0 3e0c60af7c4d6e60bd3fdcd8e2cfa119 DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7427/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:16:44 +0200

Vilém Kriz. Sirague City, 1966
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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This photograph, titled Sirague City, 1966, by Czech photographer Vilém Kriz (1921–1994), is a striking example of surrealism and photographic manipulation. Kriz was known for pushing the boundaries of photography, often incorporating layers of texture, abstraction, and mys…Read More

]]> 0 f91324eb14bc0e58d182aec4e8421b58 DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7419/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:29:01 +0200

Todd Webb: Mr. Perkin’s Pierce Arrow, Harlem, New York, 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Todd Webb (1905–2000) was an American photographer best known for his evocative images of urban life and architecture in mid-20th-century America. A former stockbroker turned artist, Webb captured the rhythm of city streets with a sensitivity t…Read More

]]> 0 8c4fcf594665a35b074d65eaab50aaa9 DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7393/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:15:54 +0200

Ruth Bernhard. Eighth Street Movie Theatre, New York (Frederick Kiesler, Architect), 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Ruth Bernhard, widely celebrated for her portraits of the human form, showcases her remarkable versatility in this architectural study of the Eighth Street Movie Theatre. While her portraits focus on the organic curves and…Read More

]]> 0 d85cdf516a1f05b9f10fc42848da04a8 DPC posted an update in the group Daily Photo Digest https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7386/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:03:30 +0200

Jaime Rojo. Saving the Monarchs, 2024
Photo Credit: World Press Photo Archives
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Captured at the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, this photograph by Jaime Rojo highlights the delicate balance required for the monarch butterfly’s survival. The scene depicts a la…Read More

]]> 0 ac065f6275cbfc9b63971be9decbd743 Beaunard Grobler posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7319/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:45:38 +0200

Title: Langeberg winter
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + (EF 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM) 0,4 sec at f11 – ISO 100
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]]> 0 ee779afabfc1c3c0d4d5720babd996a3 Title: "Rush Hour" - Able to pause and capture moment - this photo resonates with the earlier quote: Gear is good but vision is better - #monochrome2024 #blackandwhitephotography #ArchitecturalPhotography ___ [DPC] #WeeklyPhotoAwards2024 #DPCArchitecture Architectural Category https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7302/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:46:06 +0200

Title: “Rush Hour” – Able to pause and capture moment – this photo resonates with the earlier quote: Gear is good but vision is better – #monochrome2024 #blackandwhitephotography #ArchitecturalPhotography
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]]> 1 c072f97dfbe3725ad65928bfbca35028 Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7106/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:57:20 +0200

Ghostly
Canon EoS R, 1/10 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, Lens Canon Rf 24-105
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]]> 0 186d8c1743be4d3ab24035ae8c88bbca Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7105/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:55:33 +0200

Hard Work Pays Off……..
Canon EoS R, 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO 100, Lens Canon Rf 24-105
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]]> 1 27ebc4ddf2df04a6524706381e5d7c0d Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7104/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:54:18 +0200

I know what you are thinking………….
Canon EoS R, 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO 100, Lens Canon Rf 24-105
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]]> 1 3ee7b6973819f7ec000ca7711d382d2b Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7103/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:52:33 +0200

Untitled
Canon EoS R, 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO 100, Lens Canon RF 24-105
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]]> 0 e953c4fe9bce39fe1375eb315b91d99a Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7102/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:50:31 +0200

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Canon EoS R, 1/125 sec, f/9, ISO 100, Lens Canon RF 24 – 105
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]]> 0 393a80293849a73f9e3d0e6c7ab44eb3 Rob Brewer posted an update in the group Black and White Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7101/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:47:18 +0200

I am the Power.
Canon EoS R, 1/100 sec, f/8, ISO 100, Lens Canon 70-200
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]]> 0 5af9bab88899dd96934b7075d3670941 Wolter Steenkamp posted an update in the group Wildlife Photography https://digitalphotographycourses.com/activity/p/7065/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:30:07 +0200

Sunset Tree Climbing

This young lion decided to go on an adventure while the rest of the pride was relaxing on the warm ground. It was difficult to capture this photo as it was already 17:30 and the light was disappearing, however I’m happy with how the last bit of sun light illuminated the lion and tree to create depth in the image.
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