More street musicians...

Street musicians in Cape Town.

Rainy, lazy days in December...

Saturday we woke up to a rainy day. No problem, we love rainy days and spend this one going to a movie, hanging around in a coffee-shop with a bookstore in it. Just another lazy day...

This is one of the reasons I love the Leica M9, just look at that colors and bokeh! No PP here, strait out of camera.

                                                  M9 50 mm Summarit ISO 500 F 2.5 50/s

This time of the year...

Don't forget what this time of the year is about...

Find images in the details...

Wherever you are out shooting, - spend some time looking at the details in the subject. There might be some small details that can make for some interesting images. Here are some examples;

                        The top of a Cappuccino machine in a coffee shop. JHB International Airport.

                                            Setting sun reflection on building in Las Vegas.

                                                  Empty seats before award ceremony.

                                                        Hotel building, Bangkok.

                                                                      Blue-crane feathers.

                                                                         Tortoise skin.

I have used some of these images on backgrounds for web-designs and various other backgrounds for designs when doing work for Advertising Agencies. Not only can you use it for this and more, but it also sharpens your eye to look more closely at the world around us and you will learn to spot images in different things.

Equestrian events...

When you shoot equestrian events, whether for a client or for yourself keep certain things in mind.
First the owners, riders and horses are quite nervous and should not be stressed further.

                                                  Trainer and rider warming up for the event.

Secondly, try to shoot from a distance as not to spook the horses. If you do approach, move slowly and make sure the rider and horse see you. Do not sneak-up on a horse, - unless you liked being kicked by one.

                                                                      All show ready.

Normally there is big prize money at stake for the contestants so show some respect and shoot in quiet mode as not to spook the horses.

                                                                      Look for details.

Remember to enjoy the show, it's not often you see man and such big magnificent animals in harmony.

Abandoned buildings...

Abandoned buildings have always had a sort of attraction to photographers. Maybe it is the decay of something that once was, or maybe it is the hope of finding some image to be made that feels like finding a hidden treasure?

                                                   Abandoned structure in Cape Town.

I have liked the stillness in this structure. It was really quiet and eerie. And of cause I was not the only one visiting the building. I found an old goat searching for something to eat.

                                          A father and son was looking for some scrap metal. 

Young Community Shapers Project international interview...

Recently I was interviewed regarding the YCS Project by the New York based La Vida Leica Photographic website.

Find the interview here;

http://lavidaleica.com/content/giving-something-back