Should we be concerned about the future of conservation? The reason I ask this is that last night a few of us went to a talk hosted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and I was very disappointed with the turnout. No no, don’t get me wrong. The talk, by Andrew Jenkins of the Western Cape Raptor [...]
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Pay Attention To Your Backgrounds
Some photographers just try too hard. Let me explain. In my mind there are two main types of images of images can you create when you go on safari. The first is a ‘proof’ shot. This is the happy snappy kind of images a great deal of people come back with and all it does [...]
It’s Just About the Light
Light can make all the difference! Yeah yeah I know. The above statement is stating the obvious but even if you know it, like most of us do, every once in a while nature just proves the point again. On Monday I was with a private photography client in Madikwe. As we sat watching a [...]
Take the Time and Your Photography Will Improve
I have said it before – one of the best ways to improve your own photography is to go and shoot with other, like minded photographers. So, this morning I had the pleasure of heading out with a private client to assist him in taking his photography to the next level. We spent the entire [...]
Don’t Worry About It
Photography and life – it’s all about perceptions. Think about it. You take a photograph because you like it but you are not sure others will. You have an idea that you are passionate about but you are not sure others will share you enthusiasm. The answer? Don’t worry about it. I think too many [...]
