René Burri: Men on a Rooftop, São Paulo, Brazil, 1960
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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René Burri (1933–2014), a legendary Swiss photographer and Magnum Photos member, captured this iconic image of four silhouetted men on a rooftop in São Paulo. Known for his mastery of composition and keen eye for geometry, Burri often explored themes of mo…Read More

Annie Leibovitz. Leonardo DiCaprio with a Swan, 1997
Photo Credit: SCV History
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This portrait has always intrigued me with its ingenious composition and execution. Captured for Vanity Fair in 1997, it features a young Leonardo DiCaprio, his neck entwined with a swan. Some critics find this photograph rather eerie, even morbid, but I see it as…Read More

Split Toning for Colour Studio Portraits

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I’ve always loved using split toning for B&W photos to create contrast and mood, but recently I’ve realised how transformative it can be for colour portraits, especially in the studio. By balancing **cool tones** in the shadows and **warm tones** in the highlights, you can add a cinematic quality and…Read More

Buildings in Rotterdam
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Bicycle in Amsterdam
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Title: Moeggery deur die Tankwa
Canon EOS R, (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM), 1/50sec at f/8,0 and ISO 100
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I have been busy editing photos in Lightroom and wanted to share this gorgeous photo of my niece.
It was taken on the day of her Primary School Formal. Sadly, I am not the photographer.
I just love this photo, that smile!