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30/08/2014

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South Africa Tourism Promo. For more information visit http://www.southafrica.net Permission to use footage for tourism promotion by Copyright Owner South Af...

24/08/2014

Make your Mondays special - capture stunning images with Val's Lighting tips.

Sunrise Turimutta Beach NSW
ISO 100 f8 5 seconds with tripod
550D canon camera 10-20mm lens at 10mm

Sunrise Avalon Beach NSW
Light captured about half an hour before first light at Avalon Beach NSW
ISO 100 f11 30 seconds with tripod and cable release
550D canon camera 18mm lens

Sunrise at Turimutta Beach NSW
predawn light at a rock pool low tide at Turimutta Beach NSW – having a few clouds around always give better sunrise colours
ISO 100 f14 0.4 seconds with tripod and remote
5D camera with 24 –70mm lens at 24mm

20/08/2014

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Capturing the moment - Valerie Martin:
Monk on ledge – Ethiopia
After an arduous trek up a mountain, this monk appeared on the ledge for a moment. I quickly snapped him before he disappeared
ISO 100 f11 at 1/250 second

19/08/2014

Continuing our series of photography tips this one is about ANTICIPATING A SHOT:

Develop an awareness of what makes a good photograph and then be ready for opportunities as they come. Visualise a scene before it happens and use the extra moment or two to adjust your settings. Speed counts -- know your camera intimately to capture the image. And note: sometimes the final shot will require setting up the scene.
Photo below:
Festival in Bali
Women climbing with offerings on their heads at a religious festival in Bali
ISO 200 f8 1/90 second

19/08/2014

The bliss of having an elephant kiss you.
It feels .....?

18/08/2014

If you enjoy our posts and would like to experience the thrill of taking beautiful wildlife photos, please like and share our page. We would love to reach 500 likes!

14/08/2014

Only limited spaces left for our March 2014 tour. Don't miss out on the diversity, amazing cuisine and wildlife of Africa. Combine these elements with photography tutoring by those in the know and you will experience the trip of a lifetime. See our website www.icotravelsa.com for more details.

12/08/2014

Some more great insights from Valerie Martin, renowned Australian photographer. This time on
How to PHOTOGRAPH ANIMALS
"Never work with animals or children" used to be the mantra in photography. However, with a lot of patience with both subjects, this type of photography can be very rewarding.

In addition to patience, an understanding of an animal and its habitat can help produce great wildlife photos.

Don't be afraid to take lots of photos -- it may be necessary in order to get a good
shot of the animal. Put the camera on multi shot instead of single shot.

Practising at the zoo is a great way to learn how to get wildlife photos before you
head off on a safari.

Early morning and late afternoon have the best light, so they are the best times to photograph animals, which coincides with when they are most active.

Fast shutter speeds, such as 500th/sec, 1000th/sec and upwards are essential to freeze the action of the animal. This will freeze a bird in flight and will give you a nice
sharp image.

Varying the ISO will be necessary, particularly if shooting early in the morning/late afternoon when the light levels are low. Use high ISOs at this time, such as 400, 800, 1600 or higher in order to get a corresponding fast shutter speed.

Long lenses are necessary for close-up animal photographs. Use telephoto lenses such as a 200mm, 300mm or 500mm.

Technical information:
To get a sharp image of an animal moving:
Use SHUTTER PRIORITY
Use the S or Tv setting on your camera with a 500th/sec, 1000th/sec shutter speed or higher.

05/08/2014

http://www.trevolta.com/rhinos

We're on a mission to move rhinos from South Africa to Botswana in order to save them from the poaching crisis.

01/08/2014

PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL TIPS

Many people enjoy travelling and exploring new places. Using your camera on a trip adds another dimension to the whole experience: not only do you return with great memories, but you have the images that eternally freeze the moment and (hopefully) capture the essence of a location.

Valerie Martin, renowned Australian photographer, (who joins us on our safari to South Africa in March 2015 - see www.icotravelsa.com for details) shares some insights.

How to PHOTOGRAPH PEOPLE when travelling
For me, the essence of a country can be documented by photographing its people. Everyone photographs landscapes and landmarks but remember to include people in some of your photos.

Don't be afraid to engage with people; a smile goes a long way. Then ask permission to take their photo. Most people are delighted and very excited to see their image on the back of your camera.
For portraits, I usually prefer to arrange nice lighting and encourage interaction with me and the camera.

Street photography is another way to photograph people. Usually a telephoto lens is required and it involves taking numerous images to get one good shot.
The advantage of this style is to get people acting candidly. However, caution may be needed in some countries -- sneak shots with a long lens can land a photographer in big trouble.

Technical information:
To make a portrait stand out from the background :
Use APERTURE PRIORITY
AV or A setting on your camera aperture f 4 or f 5.6
Camera will select shutter speed to go with it
This will make the Portrait sharp but background will be out of focus
Use a long lens such as 90mm or longer which is a good portrait lens and will also help blur the background

30/07/2014

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A newborn elephant takes it's first steps at Savanna

29/07/2014

Want to learn to take beautiful photos like this? Join us on safari in March 2015. Photo courtesy of Kirkmans

26/07/2014

26/07/2014

PHOTOGRAPHIC TOURS

Come explore beautiful South Africa with us.
Accompanied by local and international experts throughout your stay, realize your dream of an African Safari in a Luxury Lodge in Sabi Sands,a private concession of the Kruger National Park; where the best game viewing is guaranteed.

Marvel at the beautiful and varied landscapes of the dramatic Southern African Cape Coastline and its many and varied inhabitants, their food and cultures.
With emphasis on photography (irrespective of your skill level), life as the locals live it, cuisine and wine, this is not your standard tour.
Experience – and photograph – one of the world’s most sought after destinations.
Realise your dream of an African Safari in a luxury camp where the best game viewing is guaranteed.
Capture the beautiful and varied landscapes of the dramatic South African Western Cape Coastline with its many and varied inhabitants.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant lifestyle of the continent’s southern citizens.
See our website for more details www.icotravelsa.com

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