Red July

Madiba Lives On

I would really like a Mandela t-shirt. When I asked this young man if I could make a portrait of him he asked me why. I mentioned the stall and that he had caught my eye as I drove past. I then said that his t-shirt was what really made me stop. And that was the end of the negotiation. It was obvious to him and his friends why I wanted to make the photograph.

And if there is any proof needed that the great Nelson Mandela's influence lives on in South Africa, there it is.

Before and After

The quarter final of AFCON 2013 between was heart breaking for the local supporters at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium. I photographed the same fan before the game and after the game, and pretty much felt the same.

Life's Not Fair

An old sleeping bag and a pair of pants dry on the beach front in Port Elizabeth, 15 January 2013.

Nelson Mandela Arrest Site

There really is only one angle to photograph this monument. And it is spectacular!

Found Object 1

Found object 1: Cato Manor, Durban. 27 August, 2012.

Found Object 2

Found object 2: Cato Manor, Durban. 27 August, 2012.

Beauty in the City

I wish I knew who to credit these murals to. Please shout if you know, they absolutely made my day.

Top Gear

All I said was come a little closer please...

The Market

Warwick, Durban, 3 June, 2012

Shooting Rugby in the Rain

Durban, 5 May, 2012.

Fishing with Dad

There are places which seem to be from the past. Untouched by materialism, branding or packaging. Quiet but for the sound of water over rocks, birds and foot steps.

Pelican at Dawn

Here is to a fantastic 2012!

Eye Contact

Red Wall

I was very patient, waiting for someone to walk by without reacting to me but it never happened. I could not be the fly on the wall, as hard as I tried. I need to find a postbox which I can place on street corners. In fact I like the one the reaction to me.

Sometimes you have to do with what you have, I was making a document and not making a movie after all.

Pink

Looking for flood damage in Cato Manor I found beauty. Shy and wearing pink.

Shisa

I worked on a township tour on Sunday hosted by the Sunday Times and led by Street Scene tours. I get out to the townships regularly, but this was a truly fascinating tour.

Check out Street Scene at http://www.streetscenetours.co.za/ and the Sunday Times http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/goodtimes/. I am going to be doing it again with Lucy and the kids. It really is that good although we might have to leave off the tavern.

Oh, and does anyone know where I can get a Knorrox shirt?

Beauty is the Beast

Such beautiful flowers on such a tough plant.

Sacred Ibis Sunrise

I woke up early. It was a trick of the bowel, but I was awake. Just over the building on front of where we live I could see the silver lining of what looked to be a spectacular sunrise. I thought of running out of the door to make a photograph but that little voice said 'You will miss it.' 


So I picked up my bag and ran out the door. Quietly of course, careful not to wake my beautiful pregnant wife. I was driving when I saw the moment which would have made a great photograph. Henri Cartier-Bresson and the decisive moment crossed my mind, but since I was up...


I was just about to pack it in when this flock of sacred ibis appeared. And vanished into the morning just as quickly. I managed to squeeze 3 frames and it was over. A great way to start the day.

Roadside Picnic Table

Doing the tourist stuff one does when with visitors, this a picnic site overlooking the Valley of 1000 Hills in a cold and dreary day. There is something about places like this which reminds me of road trips as kids, eating padkos (road food) and spending hours in the back of an old Peugeot 404.

And the desire to hit the road takes hold once more...