Finalist in the Landscape 3 Competition run by the London Photographic Association. See the winners and finalists here.
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LPA Finalists: Landscape 3 Competition
Saturday, August 28th, 2010inspiration vs. imitation…
Saturday, July 31st, 2010I am not a sports photographer.
But, I am inspired by some sports photographers, and with regard to sports some of the images in this years 2010 red bull illume competition…(as emailed to me yesterday – see below).
But, there is a difference between inspiration and imitation.
Earlier this ‘misty’ morning, I had a few bizzare moments that photographer’s amongst you are probably familiar with – whilst out photographing – where another ”photographer” (or two in this case) tries and not very convincingly I might add to ‘copy’ the shot you are composing, whilst you are doing this! Yes…it’s happened before and will again but, I always find it comical/sad that some ”photographers” will literally do this in front of you, rather than try and create or see something in the moment for themselves.
I could have pointed my camera at my own backside and they might well have looked to see what the shot was…
If you are looking for some inspiration here’s a great place to start…or alternatively wake up earlier.
STOP: Security Check!
Sunday, July 11th, 2010All apologies.
What else could I say?
- Nirvana
Eastern Cape, South Africa 5:21AM
To steal some lyrics…I must apologise to everyone who has recently posted comments on the BLOG, seems the SPAM catcher has been in overdrive and a number of posts have been inadvertantly deleted. If you have the time to re-post, pelase do and I will respond individually. Thanks.
bangkok(dangerous)
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Things have clearly been a bit crazy in Thailand …and it’s easy with the news bombarding us every minute to skim over such articles and events, placing war, rebellion, injustice…etc next to sport or financial highlights…but, when you get sent a link to a specific ‘situation’, it brings it all a little closer…what’s someone’s news, is someone else’s reality.
I don’t think we all can be, or want to be James Nachtwey, but those photographers who are out there ‘documenting someone else’s reality’ need to be given recognition – for helping us to wake-up … while we ‘the rest of us’ sit in relative comfort.
The video above is a simple, unedited, real, close-up view of a little part of the current Thailand events by Alan James. Feedback via YouTube…
I for one, will take some more notice of the situation; and at very least start asking the question…what is this all about?
After having the privilege of hearing Ken Duncan speak and workshop over the last 2 weekends, I’d like to take a leaf from his book, and suggest a little communicating with God (esp. in light of world events) sounds like a very good idea.
Whether it’s about a volcano in your ‘backyard’ or a capital full of protestors.
the girl in the ruined house…
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010As I have been updating my website, here’s an update on some of my new work – which can be viewed by selecting this link:
the girl in the ruined house stock photography
World Press Photo & Nikon-Walkley Photographic Finalists Exhibition – Western Australian Museum, Perth
Sunday, April 18th, 2010***WARNING LINKS CONTAIN GRAPHIC IMAGES***
So, I just got back from the World Press Photo and Nikon-Walkley Photographic Exhibition in Northbridge (Perth), both on exhibit, as part of the FOTOFREO 2010 Exhibition at the Western Australian Museum.
I highly suggest if you are into journalistic photography or just need to catch a wake-up call as to what a crazy, messed up state the world is in…and maybe need to realise how fortunate you are…I suggest; if you are not having a cold beer watching the Red Bull Air Race, you get on down there immediately before the exhibition closes today.
2009.6 retrospective: A long road through the Karoo…
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
A long road through the Karoo
…and out of South Africa (for now)…
Trying to capture a ‘best of’ retrospective set of images from South Africa has proved near impossible – too many images – too many subjects – too much personal connection – so I am going to wrap it up with this image taken on the road that runs from Middelburg through Graaff Reinet to Cape Town. It’s a long, straight and hot journey especially at 3pm on a Sunday afternooon when every cornershop inland seems to be closed…
About the photograph:
‘This photograph is taken on the N2 road to Cape Town, The Glen (my mother’s ‘family farm’), outside Graaff-Reniet, Eastern Cape South Africa, sits nestled among the taller vegetation to the centre of the image.
…if, like me, you haven’t been ‘home’ for a long time, go, look at your grandparents gravestones, smell the air, taste the food, remember your heritage, take a deep breath, give thanks you can, and go on…’
_dmb
2009.5 retrospective: Contemplating district 9 & the charging white rhinoceros…
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Contemplating district 9.
South Africa is a land with substantial ‘visual interest’, and it’s often, as I have previously mentioned, not where you would expect to find it.
Take DISTRICT 9 for example, and the unlikely yet complex visual backdrop to the film.
10/10 for originality and juxtapositioning of ideas.
The film, along with a few others recently set in South Africa (disgrace, invictus..), has been on my ‘watch-list’ since it’s release, and, it is brilliantly original. The political and social references continue to re-play long after the last scene…watch it; even if sci-fi is not your thing.
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Charging White Rhinoceros, Mpofu Game Reserve, South Africathe charging white rhinoceros
SITUATION: MPOFU GAME RESERVE
LOCATION: EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA (Approx 3-4 hrs drive inland from Port Elizabeth, some would say out of the way…)
TIME: 07:23:50 (22.05.2009)
SUBJECT: CHARGING WHITE RHINO
FOCAL LENGTH / APERTURE : 450mm F/2.8
POST PRODUCTION: ADOBE CS3
About the photograph:
‘You just do not get to see this everyday…’
_dmb
2009.3 retrospective – four zebra at the waterhole
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
four zebra at the waterhole.3
I believe there is a place within photography where fine art and traditional wildlife photography merge or sometimes rather beautifully collide, its not easily found or achieved but since the dust series, partially published here I continue to search for this place when I am privileged enough to find myself in Africa.
About the photograph:
‘’four zebra at the waterhole’.3, Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 2009′
Posed, yet alert, in the bushveld that surrounds them, at the edge of the water.
_dmb
2009.2 retrospective – the quiet sunset
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
the quiet sunset.2 - Storms River Mouth, South Africa, 2009
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp part of the Garden Route National Park on the border of the Eastern / Western Cape has to be my favourite National Park in South Africa.
A strip of lush vegetation, a large and sudden topographic change down to the coast, and probably some one of the most awe inspiring and as ‘close to the ocean’ official camping sites and chalets that you will find without breaking some rule… and, then there’s the scenerey.
About the photograph:
‘the quiet sunset.2, Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, South Africa, 2009′
Unable to do justice to this incredible place – with one photograph – I have posted an image that captures a typical evening combination of sunset, coastal rock formations and just a hint of accommodation. It will take some time to get through the images captured here so keep a lookout on my website as I will be adding a ‘travel’ type section soon. If you are planning a trip to South Africa this is one spot not to miss.
_dmb
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