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Ÿ VSS Creative Virtual Camera Club is a proud member and affiliated with the Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA) Ÿ VSS Creative Virtual Camera Club is therefore directly associated with PSSA Ÿ Editor, Layout, artwork, and pre-press done by Hein Waschefort Ÿ Sub Editor: Christine Waschefort Ÿ The editors and publisher do not accept liability for errors or omissions contained in this publication. Ÿ Information contained in this publication is often of a general nature and may be subjective. No part of this publication nor any of its contents may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written consent of the editor and or relevant photographer or artist. Published in South Africa by Hein Waschefort, P O Box 17863, Pretoria North, South Africa. © Hein Waschefort 2019. All rights reserved by publisher and author. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing from Hein Waschefort, or as expressly permitted by law. You may not circulate this book in any other binding or cover. ©2019 hein @ heinwaschefort.com VSS Creative Virtual Photography Club is growing at a healthy pace getting top photographers as well as keen beginners with loads of talent on board. The young guns are showing their worth in heaps and bounds. To the traditional six categories: Avant Garde, Creative Portraiture, Creative Pictorial, Creative Nature, Creative Monochrome and Photojournalism two more were added: Creative Scapes and Fine Art. A maximum of eight entries per photographer are considered monthly with a max of two TOP 10's per category. The goal, to have the TOP 10 winners published in an annual glossy ‘coffee-table’ book, was realised last year. TOP VSS Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2018 made this dream a reality. VSS Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2019 represents some of the best creative photography of 2019 in SA. TOP 10 2019 has taken the benchmark one notch higher, which almost seemed impossible when glancing through TOP 10 2018 book. The photos featured are more than 800 winning images from January to December 2019, from 160 photographers a 30% increase of photographers reaching the TOP 10. Total entries for 2019 was more than 10,000 and around 500 photographers competing. TOP 10 winners are featured alphabetically with a small bio of each photographer together with his / her winning images of 2019. TOP 10 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners of month images are displayed larger than others. The last chapter, From our Judges features work of the adjudicators, who for obvious reasons could not enter the competition. The first TOP 10 publication was almost a Who’s Who of Photography - this, the 2nd publication, is an almost definitive Who’s Who in Modern SA Photography. Martin Dudley stated that, this publication printed annually will be a historic reference of our work and a history of photography in SA, 10 years from now. The printed photo will always supercede electronic versions flying around on the net. I would like to thank and congratulate all participating photographers, they inspired us and collectively made VSS Virtual Club the towering platform for most of the top SA photographers it is today. And lastly my family and judges who spent hours adjudicating and discussing top photos in order to award winners - with the quality of work entered this is a daunting task. What strikes us, as judges, is the diversity of work. Hein Waschefort President of VSS Virtual Club VSS Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2019 Hein Waschefort Photo: Roelf Malan
Transcript of VSS Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2019 - Visual Skills School VSS/pdf/book 4 small n.pdf · 139...
Ÿ VSS Creative Virtual Camera Club is a proud member and affiliated with the Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA)
Ÿ VSS Creative Virtual Camera Club is therefore directly associated with PSSA
Ÿ Editor, Layout, artwork, and pre-press done by Hein Waschefort
Ÿ Sub Editor: Christine Waschefort
Ÿ The editors and publisher do not accept liability for errors or omissions contained in this publication.
Ÿ Information contained in this publication is often of a general nature and may be subjective.
No part of this publication nor any of its contents may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written consent of the editor
and or relevant photographer or artist.
Published in South Africa by Hein Waschefort, P O Box 17863, Pretoria North,South Africa.© Hein Waschefort 2019.All rights reserved by publisher and author.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing from Hein Waschefort, or as expressly permitted by law. You may not circulate this book in any other binding or cover. ©2019
h e i n @ h e i n w a s c h e f o r t . c o m
VSS Creative Virtual Photography Club is
growing at a healthy pace getting top
photographers as well as keen beginners with
loads of talent on board. The young guns are
showing their worth in heaps and bounds.
To the traditional six categories: Avant Garde,
Creative Portraiture, Creative Pictorial,
Creative Nature, Creative Monochrome and
Photojournalism two more were added:
Creative Scapes and Fine Art.
A maximum of eight entries per photographer
are considered monthly with a max of two
TOP 10's per category.
The goal, to have the TOP 10 winners
published in an annual glossy ‘coffee-table’
book, was realised last year. TOP VSS
Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2018 made
this dream a reality.
VSS Creative TOP 10 Photographers 2019
represents some of the best creative
photography of 2019 in SA. TOP 10 2019 has
taken the benchmark one notch higher, which
almost seemed impossible when glancing
through TOP 10 2018 book.
The photos featured are more than 800
winning images from January to December
2019, from 160 photographers a 30%
increase of photographers reaching the TOP
10. Total entries for 2019 was more than
10,000 and around 500 photographers
competing.
TOP 10 winners are featured alphabetically with a
small bio of each photographer together with his /
her winning images of 2019. TOP 10 1st, 2nd and
3rd winners of month images are displayed larger
than others.
The last chapter, From our Judges features work
of the adjudicators, who for obvious reasons
could not enter the competition.
The first TOP 10 publication was almost a
Who’s Who of Photography - this, the 2nd publication, is an almost
definitive Who’s Who in Modern SA Photography.
Martin Dudley stated that, this publication printed
annually will be a historic reference of our work
and a history of photography in SA, 10 years from
now. The printed photo will always supercede
electronic versions flying around on the net.
I would like to thank and congratulate all
participating photographers, they inspired us and
collectively made VSS Virtual Club the towering
platform for most of the top SA photographers it is
today.And lastly my family and judges who spent hours
adjudicating and discussing top photos in order to
award winners - with the quality of work entered
this is a daunting task.
What strikes us, as judges, is the
diversity of work.
Hein WaschefortPresident of VSS Virtual Club
VSS Creative TOP 10
Photographers 2019
Hein Waschefort Photo: Roelf Malan
EDITORIAL
1 Hein Waschefort
2 Cover Photos
3 Foreword - Laetitia Kenny
6 Formulation and indemnities
312 TOP 10 of TOP 10
TOP 10 WINNERS
7 Ado du Toit
8 Albert Smuts
9 Alet Visagie
11 Alex Cummings
11 Alida Heine
12 Allan Riedel
16 Annaline Werth
12 Andrea Sander
13 Andrew Harvard
17 Anneke Preto
15 Anri Wessels
18 Anton la Grange
20 Arlene Mullins
24 Barbara Dannenhauer
296 Bazil Raubach (Zil)
33 Bessie Vermeulen
36 Billy Mills
23 Bob Hobbes
37 Bonita Read
37 Brigitte Hackl
38 Candice Brophy
39 Carol Visser
39 Carole Hibbert
52 Cherie Steenkamp
40 Chris Joubert
52 Christiaan Kotze
53 Christo la Grange
53 Clare Appleyard
55 Clifford Els
54 Clint Ralph
54 Cobus van Dyk
55 Collin Scott
63 Daniela Gisi
56 Dave Barnes
59 Dave Botha
61 Dave Mullin
60 Dawid Fourie
71 Debbie Boettcher
63 Deon Geldenhuys
64 Dieter Rowe-Setz
67 Don Brotherston
69 Dricky Gouws
70 Dudley Watson
72 Dylan Vorster
73 Ed Raaubenheimer
72 Elaine Lamb
78 Elizabeth Oosthuizen
83 Elize Labuschagne
84 Elize Eveleigh
79 Elsa van Dyk
78 Elsie Jager
89 Elsje Vermeulen
98 Elzabe Bogenhofer
80 Evelyn Gibson
98 Fanie Schoeman
100 Francois Roux
106 Frans Swanepoel
108 Gaby Grohovaz
107 Gail Zaaiman
107 Gary Rowan
110 Geraldine Enslin
111 Gerbus Vermaak
110 Gerhard Viljoen
117 Gideon Malherbe
113 Gonnie Myburgh
118 Haig Fourie
120 Hanli Smit
129 Hannes Claassens
125 Hannes Reinecke
128 Heidi Broschk
132 Heinrich Wolfoaardt
127 Hennie Coetzee
130 Hennie Prinsloo
133 Ian Cooper
134 Ineke Truter
135 Jacques de Klerk
136 Janita van Niekerk
136 Jean Goldstone
137 Jen Adam
139 Joey Nel
140 Joggie van Staden
143 Johan Brits
138 Johan Greyling
142 Johann Grobler
144 Johan Hosten
148 Johan Kloppers
137 Johan Scott
149 Johann Mader
153 John Read
147 John Tapuch
150 John Vosloo
154 Johnathan Green
154 Joy Mullin
155 Keagan Streak
155 Keelan Bagley
156 Ken Lovell
158 Kim Roberts
159 Kim Stevens
164 Kitty van Dam
165 Laetitia Kenny
182 Leon Heyes
184 Leon Jacobs
186 Leticia Cox
186 Lezzet Abbott
199 Lize van Heerden
187 Louis Pretorius
190 Lourens Botha
197 Lucy Gemmill
200 Malie van der Vyver
203 Manie Ward
199 Mariana Visser
205 Marissa Enslin
202 Marius Badenhorst
204 Mark Hardy
206 Marleen la Grange
208 Martin Dudley Barber
205 Melandie Kleinhans
234 Melanie Cornelius
235 Michael Daniels
236 Michele-Ann Nel
232 Michelle van Niekerk
238 Natasha Bird
240 Neille Vorster
237 Nicolene Theunnisen
243 Nobby Clarke
244 Pauline van der Spuy
257 Peet van den Berg
261 Peter Thomas
262 Pierre Bassani
262 Prelena Soma Owen
263 Robbie Aspeling
268 Roedie Zandberg
269 Ronel Broderick
270 Ronel Cronje
273 Rory Baker
274 Roxanne Wentzel
272 Rudi Kurt
275 Sampie Blom
276 Sandra Muller
277 Shane Wilken
278 Sherlock Holmes
276 Shirley Gillitt
283 Simone Osborne
279 Siobain Shead
282 Steff Hughes
280 Stephen Kangisser
284 Sue Basler
285 Susan van Wyk
286 Susie Bishop
287 Terry Meyer
288 Thabang Malete
289 Thabo LensCreature
290 Valerie Sampson
292 Valmai le Grange
295 Verinda Bosch
296 Veronica Coetzer
298 Vicki Street
302 Wilma Calderwood
302 Zil Andrew Raubach
303 JUDGES CORNER
304 Gus Waschefort
307 Christine Waschefort
308 Hein Waschefort
Currently based in South Africa, Leticia is a Spanish born, internationally published photographer and graphic designer. Leticia has traveled the world and lived in many different countries. She started her career as a wildlife photographer while living in Thailand. Today, her portfolio includes fashion, commercial, sports and travel photography. Her natural and genuine style of shooting makes her an acclaimed photographer in many different fields.
Her artistic voice and creativity
is also shown in her “smoke”
image series
a combination of photography and graphic techniques that results in a unique kind of art.
www.leticiacoxphotography.com
Leticia Cox
Leticia CoxClown to Clown
Lezzet Abbott
Lezzet Abbott She’s divine
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lezzet has had no formal photographic training, beginning her adventure in 2012 with a bridge camera, showcasing her natural ability to imaginatively recognise how the magic, harmony and balance of a photograph works. Her acute eye for the 'little things' brings the everyday overlooked wonders around us to the fore in her
unique style that captures the soul and imagination of the viewer
She is inspired by the things that the average rushed individual does not see, urging the onlooker to slow down and notice the majesty of the inexplicable beauty we are cloaked in. Having sold several of her works through clients and photographic exhibitions, her impassioned flair for artistic creation within her love for the craft is a rich indication of her ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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Louis Pretorius
I'm a South African Photographer / Artist based in Pretoria. It wasn't in till 2005 that I really got in to photography after a friend invited me to photography club event. After a few events I was hooked and joined the club which formed the foundation of my photographic experience. Since then I have been in a few clubs. What started as a hobby grew into a passion of mine. It made perfect sense for me to use my photographs together with my artistic side to create some Altered Reality work. In 2007 I received my first PSSA Silver Medal at the 2nd Port Elizabeth National-Salon for the best photo in the Altered Reality category. Another category I also enjoy and specialise in is macro photography. I prefer to take photographs using natural light as it brings out the best mood and colours in my work.
I love sharing my work and experience with friends, family, club members, and fellow photographers. My favorite quote is -“The question is not what you look at, but what
you see.”
Louis Pretorius - Tiger Fly 4mm
Louis PretoriusThe Fly
Louis PretoriusFlying kick
Louis PretoriusDesert Warrior
Louis Pretorius - In a dream Louis PretoriusDarkness Approaches
Louis Pretorius - Yellow Hover Fly Louis Pretorius - Long Legged Fly 5mm Louis Pretorius - Tiger Fly 4mm
Louis Pretorius - Dragon Fly
Lourens Botha
“Dark and sometimes haunting” are possibly the best words to describe the work of Lou Botha. The inspiration for much of his work comes from the life stories of the people in front of his camera – their personalities, fears, afflictions and fantasies find their way into images with always a deeper perspective to it. Multi-layered approaches with often two or more stories overlapping and intertwining, force the viewers to spend time to see “through” his works. Many of the works are not popular to the average viewer for that reason - they also confront the viewer often with the viewer's own emotions getting transferred into the image - making it often a very
Lourens Botha Life and times of ripples on a pond
Lourens Botha Night time in Africa
Lourens Botha - Sounds of Silence
close and personal experience. Lou comes from a long lineage of very creative people in many different arts and crafts, including a heritage for DIY projects – this results in a keen interest in finding new innovative ways of producing light and various effects and off-beat approaches to lighting his subjects. This ever-expanding DIY toolbox, along with a sense for the dramatic, makes it difficult even for himself to predict what is going to be next. It is the journey that matters far more than the destination.
Lourens BothaDesire
Lourens Botha4 Fingers unveiled
Lourens Botha Transcend
Lourens BothaAnd when you went
Lourens Botha - Unchained Melody Lourens Botha - Starry starry night
Lourens Botha It's astounding
Lourens Botha - Sombra Lourens Botha - Unwrapped
Lourens BothaBroken Symmetries
Lourens Botha The piano keys are black and white
Lourens BothaWe're strangers in the dark tonight
Lourens BothaHandy emotions
Lourens Botha Maroon
the tale of intense and passionate things
Lourens Botha Meshing about
Lourens Botha Wired for self-actualization
Lucy Gemmill
Lucy moved from the Uk via Zimbabwe, a small 8 year detour, to South Africa in 2005. With a C.V. ranging from Recruitment in London to 20 years as a Commercial Pilot.
Lucy came across the “rabbit hole” of photography 3 years ago. She is an Information gatherer by nature. The constant daily learning of several chosen photographic genres, intermingled with art and many mistakes made with an ever growing hunger and gradual understanding of “seeing”, is enabling the start of her creative story.
Lucy Gemmill Arniston gives me wings
Family life is paramount to Lucy. Limitlessly enjoyed. With of course, a good splosh of hops and grapes to aid
creativity.
Lourens BothaDedication to the Emerald Moon
Lourens Botha It escapes
irretrievable time
Lourens BothaLonging of an Angel
Lourens Botha - Glimpse of the far sideLourens Botha - The Wizard
Lucy Gemmill - Sonic the Welsh mountain ponyLucy Gemmill - Lucy Genmill - Deliberation
Lucy GemmillIt’s not flat
Lucy GemmillSome open, some shut
Lize van Heerden
I am a 2nd year student at VSS Creative Photo and Design College, in Pretoria. Being an aspiring Photographer I love capturing moments which speaks a million words. At age 14, I won a prize for a photograph which I took for fun, it was then when I realized I had a passion for photography.I look up to my lecturer, Hein Waschefort, and I Idolize him because his hard work and passion paid off when he got nominated as the best Africa Photographer for the year 2019.I hope to someday follow in his footsteps.
Photography to me, is a language, which I enjoy speaking. I hope to make my passion a career once I finish my studies.
Joining up with VSS Creative Club has opened a whole new world to me in photography. At club level, I was inspired by the works of Lynne Kruger-Haye and David Barnes and I yearned to do creations like them. Joining the VSS club, I got further inspired by Hein Waschefort, Charlaine Gerber, Barbara Dannhauser and Martin Dudley and many others. Martin was the one that put the right tools in my hand, after attending one of his workshops, to start my creative journey and for that I am extremely thankful. The past few months had been a very steep learning curve for me, but I am thankful for the gift that I received from our creator to see things differently and now to be able to create what I see in my mind. I have by no means completed my journey, I will keep on learning and creating.
Lize van HeerdenCamera in my drink
Lize van Heerden - Silhouette's leaving for work
Mariana Wolfie Visser
Mariana Wolfie Visser Combusting
Lize van Heerden - At the window
I have been an active member of the photographic community for approximately past 10 years. On family trips to the Kruger I started with wildlife photography and progressed over the years to portraiture, photo journalism and a little bit of landscapes. I try to be as versatile and have in the past experimented with different geanres of photography. I have developed over the years a love for Monochrome as it gives so much depth and texture to a photograph. My photography has evolved frame by frame to a never ending world of opportunities. I am passionate about photography and enjoy spending most of my free time behind the camera. Photography is my “never-a-dull-moment” stress relieving, adrenalin rush
with limited boundaries.
Malie van den Vyver FPSSA
Malie van der VyverDrought in Savute
Malie van der Vyver - Drought in Savute
Malie van der VyverDrought in Savute
Malie van der VyverNights in White Satin
Manie Ward
Photography has always been a part of who I am, it defines me and gives me purpose. Initially I did it only for the love of capturing moments in nature and as an extension to my art and landscape designs back ground. In 2011, with the motivation of family and friends, I decided to broaden my photography horizons and signed up for various courses with the aim of improving my technical skills.
For me, there is nothing more rewarding than capturing moments for people that
they can treasure for years to come.
On the creative shoots, this is now a way to live out my art and passion.
Manie Ward7º with rain Fauresmith
Manie Ward - Fun with Dali
3 Malie van der Vyver - Double Trouble
Malie van der VyverA little bit shy
Marius Badenhorst
Marius Badenhorst - War knows no age
Please send bio around 200 words to [email protected]
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Marissa Enslin
God gave me the talent to see the beauty in everything. I am a passionate photographer. My camera is always with me. As photographer, its our job to make people look good. I specialize in seeing the subtitles of every moment and the candid connections between people. Photographs are memories so I try to do the best I can. I belong to PSSA and I am taking part in salons and competitions. Everyday I learn something new.
Read, read and read that's the best way to learn.
Melandie Kleinhans - So this is Sophie Melandie Kleinhans - In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence
Melandie Kleinhans
I grew up in Pretoria and even though I am left brain dominant I found my right brain kicked in from time to time as I loved to draw, write short stories and paint.At 24 I developed a fascination for Photography and bought my first Canon DSLR camera with money I got from the sale of my car which my father had bought me in Matric. The camera was my way of
remembering him as he always had a camera in his
hand.My photography until 2018 basically consisted of everyday moments and small happenings in my life. Last year my photography moved to a new level when my husband Coenraad enrolled me in Robbie's mentorship programme.My two great passions in life are travel and photography. Through photography I seek to capture scenes and events as I see them, and to share with others the beauty and diversity of the world around me.
Marissa Enslin - Mosaic of contentMarissa Enslin - Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist
Although the topics of my photgraphs are diverse, I find myself being drawn repeatedly to macro, wildlife and portraits.My aim with my photography is to capture a moment in time for future generations
Manie WardEarly morning out of the mist
Mark HardySky Hanger
Mark Hardy
Please send bio around 200 words to [email protected]
Marleen la Grange
Attending Hein Waschefort's workshops in Hogsback, Port Elizabeth and Nieu Bethesda opened awhole new world of photography. What an experience to keep me in a dreamworld. Although still in baby shoes the possibility to create was inspired. Not being able to get around a lot this year creativityfilled my moments to explore within. The incredible creations by the artists on the VSS Creative Page arephenomenal and opened the door, after 5yrs, into the direction I would like to go. I also found thatit is a steep learning curve without any art background.
Panorama, [email protected]
Marleen la GrangeI want to go there
Marleen la Grange - Cloudy Sunrise Greyton
Marleen la GrangeAbandoned
Marleen la GrangeFeeling abused
Marleen la GrangeTears of the past
Martin Dudley Barber
As far back as I can remember I always had this thing about photography and capturing images.
It all must have started at about 9 when I got my first basic film camera for Christmas.I want to capture my images differently, to try creating art with my camera. I found that, not only do you need to capture the correct images well... but also understanding your editing techniques is of utmost importance for me to express what I do.I try to look at the world differently and try capture it that way and then create an art form out of my imagination and the image itselfI love all aspects of photography but especially Creative Composites and Black and White. I have had no artistic training at all , the last time I was in 'Art Class' was in high school, I can't draw nor paint, No photographic training, and haven't had one lesson in
Photoshop. Everything I know has been self-taught through books and the internet. Today I give creative lessons and talks on photography, I teach creative and in-depth photoshop editing to groups, one on one lessons and on Skype to photographers across South Africa and even some photographers in Europe and as far as Dubai.How did this all happen… See…. we all been given and blessed with an amazing gift called creativity by our Creator, We just need to tap into it to reveal our own unique style and as we push on year after year we learn more about ourselves and we inspire...God Bless
Martin Dudley - Lead me not into Temptation
Martin DudleyBeauty is Skin Deep
Ww2 D- DayMartin Dudley
Martin Dudley Power House
Martin Dudley The River Styx Martin Dudley
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Martin Dudley - Dancing in the Light
Martin Dudley - Splash Dance Martin Dudley - On the Dance Floor
Martin DudleyFloating Dancer
Martin Dudley - The Gathering
Martin Dudley - Somewhere Out ThereMartin Dudley - Planet of the Apes
Martin DudleyAfrican Giants Ibhubesi
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Martin DudleyCalm before the storm
Martin DudleyThe Last of the Mohicans
Martin DudleyBorn Free
Martin Dudley - Where did the Buffalo Go?
Martin Dudley - Home on the Range
Martin Dudley - Only the Brave
Martin Dudley - Out of the Ashes Martin Dudley - Shattered Dreams
Martin Dudley - Break Away
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Martin Dudley - Johannesburg Sphere
Martin DudleyReflections in the Pines
Martin Dudley - Face OffMartin Dudley - Star Gazer
Martin Dudley - Captive
Martin Dudley - Cosmic Bat
Martin DudleyThe World Of Witchcraft
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Martin Dudley - The Red Swift
Martin Dudley - Waiting for the rainMartin Dudley - The Red Strech
Martin Dudley - The Cheetah King Martin Dudley - I walk alone
Martin Dudley Twirl
Martin DudleyThe Essence of a Women
Martin Dudley - Body Line in the light
Martin Dudley The Dark Times
Martin Dudley - Ocean Sunrise
Martin DudleyPine Breeze
Martin DudleyOcean Sunrise
Martin Dudley - The Shack
Martin Dudley - Gone and Forgotten
Martin Dudley - The Fighter
Martin Dudley - The Old Shepard
Martin Dudley - Eat my Dust Martin Dudley - Death Sentance
Martin Dudley - The Fish Monger
Martin DudleyWay Back Then
Martin DudleyThe Last Song
Michelle van Niekerk
My interest in photography started 4 years ago. a Client at the salon one day told me about her wildlife trips and her beautiful photos. She said that she would come show me some of her photos. The next time she came and showed me I couldn't believe what a camera could do! The next week I was off to the local camera club. I saved and bought myself a beginners camera. I couldn't focus on anything but playing outside and learning about my camera. Uncle Piet from our was willing to help me to learn what its all about. I still visit uncle Piet almost every Wednesday. He taught me so much, I also played and learned some tricks. I have still so much to learn. Everywhere I go I see pictures and beautiful things. I cant always go to all the beautiful places but I try to make the best with what I have. I will make use of my talents and enjoy what I do for ever. I wish to learn something new everyday.
This is only the beginning !!
Michelle van Niekerk - Trumpet Lilly
Michelle van Niekerk - Dancing faces you towards Heaven whichever way you turn
Michelle van Niekerk Angels speak to those who silence their minds long enough to hear
Michelle van Niekerk Be your own kind of beautiful
Michelle van Niekerk Once upon a time
Michael Daniels
Photographer Passionate about people, Places and learning Michael's loveAffair started many year's ago in the day's of film. He left it for quite a few years and his Passion was rekindled when the Digital age was born.Being a avid birder and wildlife enthusiast it was a natural for his lens to focus at first in those areas.Michael is always open to new ways of learning from like minded people.Currently enjoying night photography. Landscapes street and basically whatever he finds to do.Having an 11 year racing career on off road motorcycles he puts back into the sport by doing free shoots at events for the young riders. Always willing to share freely with others what he can.
His moto is My Next Shot is My Best Shot.
Michael Daniel - Cuddle time
Michael Daniel - The Answer my Friend. Is Blowing in the wind
Michael Daniel - Ek en my geel tekkies hitting the breaksMichael John Daniels - Choose your Poison
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Melanie Cornelius
Melanie CorneliusTranquil moments
Professional photographer, who perceives the world in a whole different manner and finds beauty in places where others see nothing. She has always been highly creative from a young age and pursued a successful corporate career, before following her dreams and becoming a full-time photographer.
Melanie is known for her inspiration in the community, by helping others grow and her creative in-camera techniques which she has mastered and tutors in on a regular basis.
Her favourite genre is monochrome, and she loves creating an image instead of just taking one and uses altered reality to create pieces of art in post-processing. She has found a perfect balance between corporate photography and her fine art photography.
Art to Melanie is the process between creating an image and
gripping the attention of the viewer.
Michelle van Niekerk We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today
Michelle van Niekerk - Only in Maboneng
Nicolene TheunisenI just love these rainy days
Nicolene Theunisen
What is it about certain photographs that will make us stop and stare for a while?
A promise that some things will never be forgotten. A timeless piece of art that moves you inside. The stories they tell, the moments they capture which in a blink of an eye could be lost forever. Is it their resolute sense of identity, each one unique? Maybe it's about the colour they hold, or don't hold. The shadows that mysteriously draws us in. The way light falls. Or maybe it's the sense of freedom caught within a frame. A frame of mind. A frame that holds a picture. A voice on its own. A voice everyone hears in a different language. One photograph, many interpretations. One canvas, a million ways to paint it. So, now it's time for me to paint my story the way I see it on the endless roads it leads me on. The question is not whether you understand what you are visually experiencing, the question is…
HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL!
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Michael DanielsProudly South African
All the Bell's and whistles
Michele-Ann Nel
Michele-Ann NelFine feathers
I am a photo enthusiast/amateur photographer with a keen interest in wildlife, nature and bird photography. Recently I have been experimenting with more creative in camera techniques as well as exploring the endless possibilities of Photoshop. I am basically self-taught although I have attended a few short courses. I have enjoyed mastering the art of photography over the years...
now that the rules are firmly entrenched in my head,
I am ready to break them and embark on a more creative style of photography.
Exciting times ahead.
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Natasha Bird
I have always been in a creative space from early childhood and attribute this to my wonderful mother who positively encouraged my doodles and love of the arts. I have worn many “hats” comfortably over my working career. Event planning and interior design are two such fields that I have thoroughly enjoyed but it is through my picture framing business of 30 years that I came into contact with many talented photographers and artists and always hoped that one day I would be in a position to pursue photography more seriously. That day arrived in 2016 when I registered for a photography course and a few months later I joined Edenvale Photography Club and have never looked back. I am mentored by Robbie Aspeling and have learnt an inordinate amount from his tuition. A year ago, I added Boksburg Photography Club to my learning journey and VSS Creative too as I am wanting to explore the more creative aspects of photography and not merely capture a technically sound photograph.My interests are mainly birds, wildlife and portraiture with composites being my current area of interest. She danced when no-one was home (below) is my first composite attempt.I am most humbled to be included in this publication and thank Hein and the Waschefort family for your dedication and commitment to this platform
as well as every photographer that contributes and continues to be a wonderful source of both
inspiration and encouragement for me.
Natasha Bird - Portrait of Armani
Natasha Bird - She danced when no-one was home
Natasha Bird - He hid in the shadows
Natasha Bird - The Sandton skyline keeps changing Natasha Bird - Breaking dawn at Kolmanskop
Neille Vorster
Neille grew up in family of photographers and was introduced to the Full Monty of photography genres from a very young age. She Qualified as a graphic designer and photographer and is a part-time lecturer at VSS Creative College.Neille is an accomplished events photographer: Dance, music concerts and wedding. However, like her brother, Gus Waschefort, she has a great love for travel and street photography and believes...
you are as good asthe last photo
you took.
Neille Vorster - For our pleasure
Neille Vorster - Monkey see, monkey do
Neille VorsterPrisoned for our pleasure
Neille Vorster - Two worlds
Neille Vorster-Beam me up Scotty
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Nobby Clarke
I started my career in photography in the days of film, in the early 70's I had my own darkroom black and white darkroom.In 2010 I rekindled my passion by visiting the local Game Reserve and found a love for wildlife photography.I have a passion for all photography which I portray through my images, as Ansel Adams quoted “You don't take a photograph, you make it”.I am well versed in most genres and now that I am retired this allows me time to follow my dream and fulfill that passion. My images have graced national and local editorials, they featured on the front page of Zululand Observer and The Bay Watch. In January 2019 I was honoured to have my photo on the cover of the Canon, Click Magazine, as well as being their featured wildlife photographer and in addition featuring in their 100th edition.I was honoured to have an image selected by the PSSA which was exhibited with top Chinese photographers, hosted in Cape Town and Johannesburg.I am an avid member of Beachcombers photography Club where I have won the title of Senior Photographer of the year for 4 consecutive years, 2016 to 2019.
Nobby ClarkeBee in flight
Nobby Clarke - Sunrise
Nobby Clarke - Pablo
Nobby Clarke - When the blood Moon rise
A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you.
Brigitte Bardot
Neille Vorster - Eye of the tiger Neille Vorster - Cortina Whiplash
Neille Vorster - Heinne van der Walt on keyboards
Neille Vorster - Otter Lake noise
