When I'm searching for good shot I am constantly looking for patterns, textures and colours. Looking over Joburg train station, I'm offered all of those things. It's a really fun place to be!
Showing posts with label johannesburg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label johannesburg. Show all posts
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Monday, 6 July 2015
Jozi Rising
I really really love the effect of these photos turned in paintings. This is one of my favourites.
I wrote about this a couple of months ago. I use Topaz Simplify to create these stunning painting-like pictures. I find with certain circumstances it can change an already lovely picture into something very special.
I shot this one on the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg. It was a beautiful morning with the most gorgeous clouds. Fortunately the traffic was quite (being a Saturday morning), so I could jump in the middle of the road for a few moments while I captured this beautiful scene.
I wrote about this a couple of months ago. I use Topaz Simplify to create these stunning painting-like pictures. I find with certain circumstances it can change an already lovely picture into something very special.
I shot this one on the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg. It was a beautiful morning with the most gorgeous clouds. Fortunately the traffic was quite (being a Saturday morning), so I could jump in the middle of the road for a few moments while I captured this beautiful scene.
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| Nelson Mandela Bridge |
Monday, 29 June 2015
African Convergence
If you've never visited Johannesburg before you might think it to be quite a dangerous city, and you would be forgiven for believing so. Over the past twenty-five years or so Joburg has been notorious for its criminal activity, with many big businesses leaving the CBD. As a child I was always warned to stay away for the city centre.
Side note: Many people think Johannesburg (being the largest city in South Africa) is the capital of the country, when in fact Pretoria is the capital. Johannesburg is merely the financial hub.
However, over the past five years a number of rejuvenation projects have started transforming parts of the CBD, from housing developments to trending markets, restaurants and art galleries. While I wouldn't walk about flashing my bling, safety in the city centre has certainly improved. A couple of years ago I went on a walking tour of the city, and was fascinated to learn many new facts of Joburg's rich and diverse history. Since then I have taken many trips on my own to take photos with no hesitation.
If you cross the Nelson Mandela Bridge you get a stunning panoramic view of Joburg city and its central train station.
Side note: Many people think Johannesburg (being the largest city in South Africa) is the capital of the country, when in fact Pretoria is the capital. Johannesburg is merely the financial hub.
However, over the past five years a number of rejuvenation projects have started transforming parts of the CBD, from housing developments to trending markets, restaurants and art galleries. While I wouldn't walk about flashing my bling, safety in the city centre has certainly improved. A couple of years ago I went on a walking tour of the city, and was fascinated to learn many new facts of Joburg's rich and diverse history. Since then I have taken many trips on my own to take photos with no hesitation.
If you cross the Nelson Mandela Bridge you get a stunning panoramic view of Joburg city and its central train station.
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| Johannesburg train station |
Monday, 11 May 2015
Sunrise in Downtown Joburg
Yesterday I spent the morning on Nelson Mandela Bridge in downtown Johannesburg. I took my friend Mark with to test out his new wide angle lens. It took him a while to actually start taking photos as he closely guarded his precious camera equipment, hoping not to get robbed. Eventually he settled down. In the end it was a fantastic morning with fantastic views.
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| Johannesburg Train Station |
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