tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33645690222597136252024-03-05T23:46:42.755+02:00The Blog of a Prolific Photographer"In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality."The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-60033739352271793912011-07-02T08:21:00.001+02:002011-07-21T01:23:57.094+02:00Early morning Strelitzia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a window...The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-15394042285747916022011-06-25T08:14:00.000+02:002011-07-21T01:15:15.260+02:00Two Years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two years...The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-54620103036551567652011-06-17T15:16:00.001+02:002011-07-21T01:20:35.087+02:00Zoo lake (again)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have posted this photo <a href="http://prolificphotographer.blogspot.com/2010/03/zoo-lake.html">here</a> before, in a brownish sepia tone; here it is in the original colours. It is one of my favourite photos and almost my only wallpaper since I captured this...The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-73438398355575268612011-06-15T23:54:00.020+02:002011-06-16T11:17:21.940+02:00Lunar eclipse<br />
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once it got dark my ability to focus was a matter of luck only, and by the end I wasn't even sure the camera was still pointing at the moon...<br />
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shooting with my new Canon 600D + 250mm Canon lensThe Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-47806676535564658862011-05-11T22:24:00.002+02:002011-07-21T01:29:01.794+02:00New Camera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After saving up for ages, I finally have my own SLR... my preciousss.<br />
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Pictured: My new Canon EOS 600D. It came with a cushy bag and two lenses (18-55mm and 55 - 250mm). I have to resist the temptation to lose myself to its charms and settings until after exams end in July...<br />
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I fear I may blow what little money I have left on accessories if I'm not careful. The filters, the tripods.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-66164116769280446672011-04-20T11:12:00.000+02:002011-07-21T01:13:12.568+02:00Yoda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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awesome.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-68150805400027689642011-04-13T00:57:00.007+02:002011-07-21T01:11:58.034+02:00ASDF Movie<div style="text-align: center;">
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A friend introduced me to the wonder of ASDF movie. I think 3 is the best, but they're all good...<br />
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I decided to surprise mum with this cake for her birthday. A brief encouter with a Red Velvet Cake a few months ago stuck in my mind and this was the perfect opportunity to try my hand it it. The recipe is from <a href="http://bit.ly/JoyOfBakingRedVelvetCake">joyofbaking</a>; no particular reason, it just simply happened to be the first result when I googled for a recipe. Apparently, the vinegar brings out the red in cocoa, which when combined with the red food colouring gives this chocolate cake its rich red colour. The entire thrilling history of the cake prefaces the recipe on the site. A few people I know have tried to replicate this cake to little success, but I believe that this recipe is flawless. All I did was follow it to the T (whatever that actually means).<br />
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I foolishly served up standard sized slices on her birthday, and I experienced a literal sugar rush. Light headedness, a roaring in my ears, and the desire to bounce from place to place. It was divine.<br />
The Red Velvet Cake now ties for first place with the <a href="http://prolificphotographer.blogspot.com/2009/12/sachertorte.html">Sachertorte</a>. <br />
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Heaven...The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-91446280713735381412011-03-03T17:27:00.000+02:002011-07-21T00:56:14.913+02:00Silver Lining<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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getting back into the photography groove...<br />
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Score!<br />
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Hidden deep in the gallery forest at Mapungubwe.<br />
<br />The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-52631933207570914162011-01-07T12:50:00.000+02:002011-07-21T00:52:05.871+02:00Joburg mini-planet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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my first attempt at one of these, still working out the kinks...<br />
<br />The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-66787028323330430762011-01-05T12:43:00.000+02:002011-07-21T00:45:18.208+02:00Kingfisher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Woodland Kingfisher<br />
Maloutswa hide, Mapungubwe.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-29868190345269468332011-01-02T19:40:00.001+02:002011-07-21T00:43:27.588+02:00MegamindBrilliant movie, definitely a new favourite...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"it's unfathomable... it... it means... without fathom."</span></blockquote>The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-76360895465337975032010-12-08T20:02:00.000+02:002011-07-21T00:40:34.328+02:00Look closelyLook closely-<br />
There have always been<br />
ghosts in the machine...<br />
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just me goofing around with long exposures in the dark... oh the excitement.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-48384387720540050292010-12-04T23:37:00.037+02:002010-12-16T23:11:53.414+02:00Three Fruit Tart<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">My long lost cousins visited tonight. I hadn't planned to bake for a while yet, but in honour of the occasion, I dusted off my recipe books, pulled out Jane Price's 'Kitchen Classics: Pastries and Breads', found that old favourite and set to work. I am irrevocably in love with baking with chocolate, but I must admit this one has its charms, namely the undeniably colourful beauty of the three fruits, the chance to create the dreamiest custard from scratch, and finally the sweet and clear taste that is both gentle and subtly amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><u>Three Fruit Tart</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #446bc7;">Shortcrust Pastry</span></blockquote>
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<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">150g of Flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">2 tablespoons of Castor Sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">90g of Unsalted Butter (chopped)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">1 Egg Yolk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">1 tablespoon of Iced Water</span></li>
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<span style="color: #446bc7;">Custard Filling</span></blockquote>
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<li>250ml of Milk</li>
<li>3 Egg Yolks</li>
<li>55g Castor Sugar</li>
<li>2 tablespoons of Flour</li>
<li>1 teaspoon of Vanilla Essence</li>
<li>Strawberries, Kiwi and Blueberries, to decorate</li>
<li>Apricot jam, to glaze</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The arrangement of fruit was supposed to be random, like on the <a href="http://prolificphotographer.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-berry-tart.html">Summer Berry Tart</a>, <br />
but something inside of me just wouldn't let it happen...</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Sift the flour into a bowl and stir in
the sugar. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture
resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre and add the egg yolk
and iced water. Mix to a dough with a flat bladed knife and a cutting
action, and then gather it together in a ball. Press the dough evenly
into a circular 23cm tart dish (a 10 × 34cm rectangular dish can be
used). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat the
oven to 190°C. <br />
Line the pastry-lined tin with baking paper and spread a layer of
uncooked rice evenly over it. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the paper and
rice, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until cooked on the base and
golden brown around the edge. Set aside to cool completely.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">blue blueberries :)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">To make the filling, put the milk in a
small heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to the boil. Set aside while
quickly whisking the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl, until light
and creamy. Whisk in the flour. Pour the hot milk slowly onto the egg
mixture, whisking constantly. Wash out the pan, return the milk mixture
to the pan and bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring with a wire
whisk. Boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl,
stir in the vanilla essence, and leave to cool, stirring frequently to
avoid a skin forming. When cooled to room temperature, cover the surface
with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Cut the strawberries in half across what would be their equators and
slice the kiwi. Spoon the cold custard into the cold pastry shell, then
arrange all the fruit over the custard, pressing in slightly. Heat the
jam in the microwave or in a small saucepan until liquid and sieve to
remove any lumps. Using a pastry brush, glaze the fruit with the jam.
Serve the tart on the same day, at room temperature.</span></div>
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So I got some cool white shoes.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-54663443726369341902010-11-18T23:06:00.001+02:002010-11-18T23:08:13.450+02:00The Urban Aurora<div style="text-align: justify;">
I don't usually name my pictures (although it is occasionally tempting) because I prefer to leave them as an image only. If you
see stark hard shadows where I imagine the intricate delicacy of light, then
the magic is working.</div>
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As I said, however, I do go out on a whim
sometimes, like now. The name for this picture
came unbidden at around 8ish this evening as I focused on an ethereal
glow on the horizon. At first, all I could see was a few inexplicable
white wisps, but then I blinked a few times, got used to the cool (and mostly) dark
night sky and then dashed downstairs to grab my camera. Luckily it
was still there when I got back up, and I was able to capture this -</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Urban Aurora</span></div>The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-57415318012552740482010-11-15T18:24:00.001+02:002010-11-18T22:57:00.076+02:00Sharp Shooter website and facebook page<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was happy to happen upon the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharp-Shooter-SA/138571559526552">Sharp Shooter facebook page</a> a moment ago. It has the teams' best photos and links to the <a href="http://www.sharpshooterreality.com/">Sharp Shooter show website</a>. On there they have details of the <a href="http://www.sharpshooterreality.com/locations/locations.php">locations</a> and <a href="http://www.sharpshooterreality.com/contestants/Tasmin-Voster.php">contestant</a> profiles and websites. So I believe those wish-list items have now been ticked off, thank you.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-44513044645268173132010-11-07T23:06:00.013+02:002010-12-03T23:12:44.948+02:00Light-writing my name!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More firework magic - light-writing my name on Diwali. It would have been naive to expect my sparkler-air-writing to be any less unacceptable than my just pen-paper-writing.<br />
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If you don't know how to do this - it's quite simple; all you need is a tripod and a camera that has at least the shutter-speed priority function. Set it to 15+ seconds with fairly low ISO sensitivity, start the timer and start writing!The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-18421533971953390622010-11-07T19:31:00.005+02:002010-11-07T21:45:09.315+02:00Sharp Shooter Pilot - "Heroes"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the first episode of <a href="http://bit.ly/MnetBetaSharpShooter">Sharp Shooter</a> just finished, and I am impressed. The feature-length pilot introduced the show, setting the stage for the first photography reality show. Somehow they were able to take photography, which is reasonably exciting for those so inclined, and give it a breathtaking spin of excitement and tension. I admit I found it strange that the host, Craig Urbani, spoke the words of
photography as if he were describing say, The Amazing Race, or Survivor. It took some getting used to, but the fast paced cinematics, overly enthusiastic lens-flare and tension
laden commentary soon grew on me and lent the contest the edge that kept
me interested for all one and a half hours.</div>
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The contestants, amateur and professional alike, will face photography challenges ranging far outside their strengths and have their talents pushed to the limit in the search of the best shot. For the pilot episode, the fifteen contestants were split into three teams of five and given photography tasks centred around the theme 'Heroes'. Their assigned names Optical, Aperture and Exposure were a bit cheesy - so be it. They met at a firefighting training ground and were given three sub-themes- Inferno, Vertigo and Backdraft. They had to work as a team of individual photographers, taking their cameras to the middle of firefighting exercises, to find that one moment that best captured their theme and the epitome of a Hero.</div>
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I
do have a few criticisms about the show, the most significant being the
lack of publicity. I happened to see the link on the MNet facebook page
to a short article describing the show, and immediately went in search
of the fan page for the show. There was none, and still is not. It is as
if the producers have no idea of the power of social networking or have
chosen to actively forgo this powerful tool. I found the onscreen text to be very short lived and hard to read, and
so I missed the artistic preference of each of the contestants. I would
also like to see their work before the show, and their entry submissions, so I can judge how well
they deal with areas outside their comfort zones.<br />
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Once they had their shots, they had half an hour in 'The Lab' (oh, the
theatrics) to select what they believed to be their team's best shot to
be submitted to the judges (Jenni Button, Josie Borain and Bryan Traylor.
In addition, the team leader would choose one picture from each member
to be placed on a collage. In an unwelcome twist (because it introduced
uncertainty in rules that weren't yet familiar) the judges decided that
the teams had not chosen their best shots and so no one team had lost -
they all had. I assume that under normal circumstances, one team would
face the loss of a member, whereas here, two people were eliminated. I suppose that counts as a criticism, the rules are fairly straightforward, but were presented in rapid-fire mode which made the twist hard to appreciate. </div>
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Their equipment was drool-worthy; each aspiring sharp shooter was given a <a href="http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d5000/">Nikon D5000</a> and the promise of more specialised equipment as the tasks demand. That was slightly disappointing, in my opinion, because I pride myself on my point-and-shoot and compact photography and hoped they'd be tested by less than professional equipment. I specifically forfeited the chance to own a DSLR in favour of a camera I could fit in my pocket. It's a choice I often doubt, even regret, but more often I am glad of the portability of my amazing superzoom <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SX210IS/SX210ISA.HTM">SX210is</a>.<br />
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I suppose I had hoped, but it seems unlikely, that the photographers would be handed point and shoots, or even camera phones and be expected to produce winning shots. A lot of the time it seemed like they weren't using the true power of a DSLR and simply clicking wildly away, caught up in the panic of the moment, trusting in the power of the D5000 to get them that perfect shot. For some, this did not work as was seen in some of the overexposed or badly composed shots. I know from experience that the limits of a point and shoot force one to be more creative or innovative in achieving the desired shot, and there are extensive forums for those who create art with their phones. Perhaps a task like that would prove most challenging for those who desire absolute control and predictability from their camera.<br />
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I am glad to see an exciting take on photography, it could have been very, very dry. Lens-flares aside, the cinematography is good, and the format keeps things fresh. I'm surprised that this is a world first, but I guess everything has to start somewhere, so why not here. Perhaps this will take hold, there are certainly enough photographers out there, it seems, who would be keen to take part in it. I know I would love to get stuck into these. I would probably be out of my depth, and I'd have to learn how to use DSLR on the job, but hey, it looks exhilarating.<br />
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So as far as first impressions go, this one fared well. My gripes are really minor and I'm stoked for next week.</div>The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-27774059376540288002010-11-06T13:54:00.013+02:002010-11-07T19:31:16.272+02:00Sharp Shooter South Africa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Wednesday, I was pleasantly surprised to see a photographer hunkered down patiently over a patch of flowers outside the Wits Great Hall. I know I am fairly unusual for carrying my camera in my pocket literally at all times, but sometimes I feel like there aren't any photographers around. </div>
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It is for this reason that I was ecstatic to hear about Sharp Shooter: South Africa. Tomorrow, MNet will broadcast the debut episode of a South African first: a photography reality show. The show promises to present an entirely new kind of reality, that seen through the beloved lens. I read up about it <a href="http://bit.ly/MnetBetaSharpShooter">here</a> earlier this week, and needless to say, I'm pretty amped to see where it goes:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"In Sharp Shooter, 15 photographers are chosen from all walks of life - from amateurs to professionals, students to housewives. The show reveals how the contestants match their photographic and interpersonal skills across a wide range of photographic disciplines – fashion, abstract, product and destination photography. The cinematic treatment of the show makes it different to anything ever seen before, and takes “reality” to a totally new level."</span></span></i></span></blockquote>
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My photography is purely amateur. At some point, I picked up my first point and shoot, fell in love with the beautiful light and never looked back. I subscribe to a South African photography magazine (<a href="http://www.pixmag.co.za/">Pix</a>) and follow the pictures of my photographer friends, learning from their experiences as well as my own. I am therefore interested to see how more experienced amateur and professional photographers work when given real tasks. I want to see how they interpret a scene, make choices, both in the moment and in the digital dark-room, and express their impression of the world.<br />
It's a strange and exciting idea; I hope they pull it off - it's always nice to see photographers doing their thing.<br />
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Sharp Shooter: South Africa airs on MNet at 17:30 tomorrow (Sunday, 7th November)</div>The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364569022259713625.post-33894944538321814762010-11-05T20:17:00.004+02:002010-12-03T23:16:24.913+02:00The Ring of Fire<br />
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Diwali firework magic this evening with a giant sparkler. That's me in my luminous red/orange shirt.The Prolific Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14411057541561225679noreply@blogger.com0