Seldom have the eyes of the rugby public been more focused on referees than in 2011. There has been much controversy about refereeing decisions during the Rugby World Cup 2011. Perhaps this is why the final of our premier rugby competition – the Currie Cup – will be officiated by an optometrist with lots of…
Special Family moments in Sport captured through the lens of the Camera
Many times in Sports brothers or sisters are competing against each other or are even playing for the same team. Sometimes even children and their parents are sharing some special moments in sport. These moments always present the opportunity for some breathtakingly beautiful photos, and for the sports photographer, it is a challenge to capture…
The Beauty of the Mokala National Park captured on Camera
Mokala National Park is one of the newest national assets of the National Parks in South Africa and the uncut diamond of the rich diamond fields of the Northern Cape. Where is the Mokala National Park? It is situated in the Plooysburg area south-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape and offers visitors unspoilt views…
A Glossary of Photographic Terms
Do you know the most commonly used terms and terminology in the photo industry? We asked the experts from Kodak to share some of these descriptions. A Glossary of Photographic Terms: A Active Light Lock Door A lock on the Advanced Photo System film cassette that allows unexposed or partially exposed film to be advanced…
The decisive moment in Sports Photography
In sports photography there is a moment that captures the atmosphere and time in a split second that no human eye can see. That moment is often called the key moment or the decisive moment as famous sport photographer Walter Iooss calls it. It is normally a split second before the actual action of a…
Conversation with wildlife and travel photographer Heinrich van den Berg
Do you sometimes stop to browse through a publication on the coffee table – not wishing to be interrupted and in awe at the brilliant images of nature captured by the photographer? We stopped at the Photo and Film Expo and took the time to introduce ourselves to one such kind photographer Heinrich van den…
Rugby World Cup Final Referee Craig Joubert through the lens!
SA Referee Craig Joubert has been rewarded for his consistency and good refereeing during the Rugby World Cup by being chosen to referee the 2011 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France in Auckland on Sunday. Joubert is following in the footsteps of another South African referee, André Watson, who handled the finals…
Photo and Film Expo 2011 at Coca-Cola Dome
The past weekend offered an opportunity to share with friends in the enjoyment of world class photography on exhibit at the Photo and Film Expo at Coca –Cola Dome in Johannesburg. A few of the regular contributors to the blog at Phototalk.co.za made their way to the Expo and shared some thoughts with a few…
Taking detail photos during weddings
In modern wedding photography photos of all the detail during a couples big day play a major role in a wedding package. Sadly this is still neglected by many wedding photographers. In South Africa in certain areas photographers tend to concentrate more on the detail than in other areas by other photographers. Especially in the…
In Conversation with photographer, Peter McKellar
Some are fortunate to have been there, to have done the hard yards and then to pursue their passion for photography! One such talented photographer is Peter McKellar whom I have been fortunate to meet during a recent photo safari! I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about himself and photography. Tell me something…
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