Nick Brandt. Lion Before the Storm I, Maasai Mara, 2007
Photo Credit: Artsy.net

This photograph features a majestic standing lion with his head turned towards the wind and is strikingly captivating. It’s part of a two-photo series featuring the same lion. In this Study 1, the lion is artfully framed between two shrubs. The low angle and intimate…Read More

This is a captivating culinary creation. An orange-infused cake emerges delicately encased in a glistening gelatin layer. Created by Chef Vincent, I choose to photograph it in a low-key lighting set up, to accentuate the cake’s alluring charm and moodiness, and create a tantalising visual symphony.

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Urban Bells

I was inspired last night by Danie’s Zoom session on B&W editing to have a look at some older photos to edit.

Taken on one of the DPC visits to Maboneng. It was a clear blue sky day, so nothing exciting happening in the sky, unfortunately.

ISO 100, 1/400, f8. 116mm
Not much done in editing, just a crop, some straightening, applied a…Read More

Continuation: Capture Wildlife In Low-Light
“Flamingos In Flight”
1/500sec – f/14 – ISO 2000 – Flash Not Fired – Nikon D5 – Nikon 600mm f/4 Lens – Manual Mode – Camera Support

I captured this image during my solitary three-month trip through parts of Africa. Being on the road for four weeks and not photographing anything worthwhile regarding…Read More

Continuation: Capturing Wildlife in Low Light.
“Golden Hour At The Delta (Elephants)”
1/500sec – f/5,6 – ISO 250 – Nikon D600 – Nikon 200 – 400mm f/4 lens – Focal Length 200mm – Flash not fired – Manual Mode – Camera Bracket

Here, I can only elaborate on the vibrant, warm tones during sunset at the Delta. Most viewers will think the image is…Read More