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

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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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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Our Experience At Modderfontein Photographing Birds.

With birds not as easy to find in our well-known bird sanctuaries due to pollution, desperation took over, and we decided to give Modderfontein a go this past Sunday. With 12 eager bird photographers wanting to share their experiences and eagerly capture great shots, we arrived in the…Read More