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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Jama Masjid

The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1628 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India (Wiki).

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Chatting

We arrived in Delhi today. There were a group of men outside the hotel sitting and chatting and these two men were amongst them.

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Goldies

I photographed these Goldies during a dive trip at Aliwal Shoal – Umkomaas.

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Anel

Makeup makes a difference in model shoots. The model is Anel Dreyer and the makeup was done by Anel Cronje – Makeup-Me.

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Naki

I photographed Naki some time ago while a TV crew filmed the photoshoot. The show will be broadcast tonight on SABC2 at 18:00.

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“Nood vir Brood”

During the "Vryfees" in Bloemfontein Chris Chameleon, Riaan van Rensburg and Jorné van Huyssteen performed a show "Nood vir Brood". They will also be performing this show at the Gariep Art Festival. This photo shoot was done for the "Lig" magazine. To view more photos from this shoot – get hold of the September 2011 […]

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Vietnamese Hawker

Amongst the hats that this hawker sells, is the traditional rice hats. The conical Asian hat, sedge hat, rice hat, paddy hat or coolie hat is a simple style of conical hat originating in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea. This style of hat is used primarily as protection from […]

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Lionfish

Lionfish are known for their venomous tentacles. The potency of their venom makes them excellent predators and dangerous to fishermen and divers (Wiki).

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Melandi

Bright colors always help to get some interesting shots. Melandi is the model and she also danced at the IPL cricket in India this year. Makeup was done by Anel Cronje from Makeup-Me.

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“Sterretjies”

Jacobsbay on the the West coast of South Africa provides the opportunity to photograph birdlife, such as these Sterretjies.

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Hlompho

Bloemfontein Celtics hosted the Black Leopards at the Seisa Ramabodu stadium this evening in a PSL match. The Celtics won the game 2 – 0. The player in action is Kekana Hlompho.

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London (Wiki).

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Sea Urchin

Sea urchins are small, spiny, globular animals. They move slowly, feeding mostly on algae. Sea otters, wolf eels, triggerfish, and other predators feed on them (Wiki).

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Lady in Red

Location shoots are always fun. Cheney was the model. Makeup was done by Anel from Makeup-Me.

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Rugby

Grey College Bloemfontein hosted Grey Port Elizabeth in an Inter school match.

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Phuket

Although sunny sunsets have beautiful colors, cloudy ones can be dramatic. This was one of the sunsets on Patong beach, Phuket.

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Baby Boy

Babies have so many expressions of which my favorites is the smiley ones. This little guy is four months old.

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Balinese Lady

About 93.18% of Bali’s population adheres to Balinese Hinduism. This lady is bringing offerings.

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Angelfish

Common to many species is a dramatic shift in coloration associated with maturity (Wiki). This angel fish is a adult one.

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Clarise

Another fun outdoor shoot with Clarise and other models. Makeup by Anel – Makeup-me.

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Freddie & Chantelle

The Absolute Style Bridal and Fashion Fair started today in Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein. The Fair continues until Tuesday. This is one of the photos I display at my exhibit.

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Hạ Long Bay

These boats are used to carry tourists to and from the islands at Hạ Long Bay – Vietnam.

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Juvenile Angelfish

Juvenile angelfishes have beautiful colors, and look different from the adult ones. This one is a juvenile "Old Woman" angelfish.

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