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    Theodor Jung. Eighty-three-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe, Ohio, 1936 (Nitrate Negative)
    Photo Credit: Library of Congress, The Crowley Company

    I downloaded this remarkable portrait from the Library of Congress, along with other striking images. This one stood out immediately for its vivid portrayal of humanity. The elderly…Read More

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  • Solitude – Late evening reflections

    Canon 600D – Wide Angle 10 – 18mm lens
    ISO 6400 – f11 – 1/4s – Hand held
    Edited with Apple Photos – slight adjustment of brightness and contrast only

    Wanted to catch the mood as offered by lights typical of a colonial hotel in the bush

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  • ‘Fish Eagle Strike’
    5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/2500 sec at F8, ISO 5000, Basic edit in Lightroom, Photoshop for deep etching to separate subject and background, Lightroom for final edit. Taken at Lake Panic, Kruger.
    #WildlifePhotography

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    • The shot everybody wants. Such a pity the sun was too harsh.

      • Hi Bruna. Light was not bad at all. I blew out the background in post to hopefully give more impact and focus to the bird. But maybe I overcooked it? Here it is with the background. I would appreciate your thoughts.

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    In Germany, you did not buy something second-hand—it is a social necessity to look successful. For me, it is not. Canada offered an interesting contrast. It had second-hand shops in the American idiom. I saw in the second-hand store windows the icons of Americanism in a picturesque jumble. I displayed the American dream on posters. I showed old cars, new cars, worn cars, people in cars, and the decay of the car—more as a phenomenon than as social criticism.

    Fred Hertzog

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    Fred Herzog. Curtains, Vancouver, Canada, 1972

    Fred Herzog was renowned for his vibrant colour street photography at a time when colour photography was primarily linked with advertising and had not yet gained acceptance for artistic or serious documentary work. One of his notable works is “Curtains,” captured in Vancouver.

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  • Edward Weston. Pepper No. 30, 1930
    Photo Credit: Holden Luntz Gallery

    In his book “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”, Stephen King writes about leaving something for the imagination, not over-describing a scene. He conjures up the image of a red number 8 on the back of a rabbit in a cage. And, according to the King, each person will conjure up…Read More

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    • Thank you for sharing, Jako, and for taking the time to contribute to our Photo Digest. Interestingly, we’ve already featured “Pepper No. 30” in the Fine Art Group, but we find your write-up more engaging.

      • Always a pleasure! Completely forgot about the post in Fine Art. My apologies. I discussed the pepper with my colleagues, and it sort of stuck, and ended up in this post. 🙂

  • Title: One Step Rumba

    Canon 600D – 55/250mm – ISO 400 – f8 – 1/800s

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    Title – Gentle Giant in Perspective

    Canon 600D – 55/250 Zoom – ISO 1600 – f11 – 1/320s

    #WildlifePhotography

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  • Prey Seeking
    Canon 600D – 55/250 Zoom – ISO 1600 – f11 – 1/640s
    Editing in Apple Photo – contrast and color. Aftermath of a late afternoon kill of a Spitting Cobra
    #BirdPhotography #AvainPhotography

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Riette Jonker

I'm a passionate and eager photographer, exploring the world through my lens. With a love that has been growing for a while, I've found my true passion in portrait photography. My goal is to capture genuine connections and freeze moments that express the essence of my subjects. As I continue to develop my skills, I aim to establish myself as a fine art photographer with a unique perspective. With unwavering commitment and natural talent, I strive to create impact visuals that tell stories and resonate with others. Join me on this thrilling adventure, where I bring my dreams to life through beautiful moments captured.

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