Wonawanda by Nadine Deruyck

Posted on 2024-09-07

Since the early 90s, my friend Jean-Luc Van Damme has been visiting South Africa as a filmproducer. During one of his trips with me, we conceived the idea of developing a photographic project in a Cape Town township. Early 2024, we decided to bring this vision to life in Imizamo Yethu township, also known as Mandela Park, situated in Hout Bay, south of Cape Town.

Imizamo Yethu (Xhosa, meaning "Our Efforts" and commonly known as Mandela Park) faces significant challenges including poverty, crime and unemployment rates exceeding 40%. Despite these hardships, the township is uniquely situated within a residential area that provides substantial employment opportunities for its residents.

The township hosts two free schools — a primary and a secondary school — where uniforms are mandatory. This project highlights the daily lives.

The project features two types of portraits: one capturing inhabitants in their natural environments and a close up with a black backdrop we carried aro

Bo-Kaap - Cape Town by : Helen :

Posted on 2018-10-14

Bo-Kaap is a multi-cultural neighborhood in Cape Town known for brightly coloured homes and cobble stoned streets.

Guitar medley by dobbino

Posted on 2018-05-18

Last post for this week. Just a compilation of various parts of my favourite guitar. And, of course, some music from one of the legends.

Shaken not Stirred by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2016-11-03

Playing around one evening with water drops in vase. Backdrop and bottom were just pieces of white correx board. Although unseen, there is actually a gap between top and back and I shone a light from below onto the backdrop to create the backlighting. Blue tint is from in camera Whte Balance settings. Drops are normal food colouring into a vase with water and lemons in it.

Being Alone by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2016-04-14

This was one of a series of shots done reflecting the aloness of people suffering from bulemia and other dietary illnesses.

Inverdoorn - Cheetah 2 by Graham Russon

Posted on 2015-08-13

Another shot of the incredible Cheetah's at Inverdoorn.

Inverdoorn is a private reserve of 10 000 hectares, it is home to a successful cheetah rescue and rehabilitation centre. They also boast the Big 5.

With less than 10,000 cheetahs left in the wild, places like Inverdoorn are desperately needed.

Shaman by RSB

Posted on 2014-07-23

This gentleman is a Shaman in the township Langa. I noticed that every time I took a pic of him he would shake his wand or stick. I assume that that prevents the camera doing anything to his essence.

Serenity by dobbino

Posted on 2013-12-04

This was the sunset from Melkbos on Monday evening. On my way down to the beach I saw a fellow resident from our block of flats sitting quietly and soaking up the incredible peacefullness and beauty of the sunset. Just had to capture the mood.

Still turning by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2019-01-10

"where the dust settles on my skin
where the wind calls my name,
where my soul aches to live
and yearns to lie down and die
where the windmills crank their weary song,"
Extract of a poem of the Karoo by Helen Lockhart.

This often dry and arid region of South Africa holds its own unique beauty and is often only seen by eyes willing to look. It is a place of silence and aloneness and one's spirit must be strong to survive here. For the visitor it offers a chance to forget the noise.

Sand piper by dobbino

Posted on 2018-11-09

This was hurriedly taken from the balcony of the flat we had in Melkbosstrand. Rushed out after hearing the sound of bagpipes to see this lone musician practising amongst the dunes.

Theewaterskloof dam by dobbino

Posted on 2018-11-08

Black and white rendition of one of the views of the pitiful state of our largest dam during the drought.

Man and metal by dobbino

Posted on 2018-09-12

For years I had passed by a turnoff with a sign reading "Blacksmith", and finally decided to stop one day and find out what they were all about. Went and spoke to the friendly owner who said he didn't mind me taking some photos, and so after about an hour I left with what I thought were some interesting images. This guy was absolutely wonderful, and just carried on working as if I wasn't there. This was my favourite of the bunch.

Bright New Day by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2016-07-20

Taken in a poor community shopping district at break of day. Many people hang around getting the early winter morning rays of sun. The backdrop of a small betting and gambling venue made for some excellent colours

On the way to Clanwilliam by dobbino

Posted on 2014-09-08

And so we leave Augrabies and set off for the final stop on our holiday - Clanwilliam. This was taken along the first part of the trip, with Springbok being the next big town along the way.

Very different vegetation yet again, this time the grasses brightening up the landscape.

Afrique du Sud - 11 by Annie

Posted on 2014-05-10

Parc de Hluhluwe-Umfolozi.
Plus ancienne réserve d'Afrique du Sud, sa création remonte à 1895. Ce parc couvre une superficie de 96000 ha et présente des paysages spectaculaires : collines couvertes d'un tapis d'acacias séparées par de nombreux cours d'eau autour desquels prospèrent des forêts-galeries verdoyantes. La réserve est surtout connue pour les rhinocéros blancs et noirs mais aussi pour la timide antilope "Nyala".

Simple pleasure by dobbino

Posted on 2013-12-09

Taken on the same evening as Wednesday's image. Just a different way of enjoying the sunset.

Chinese New Year 1 of 2 by Ina

Posted on 2008-02-15

Chinese New Year celebrations here in South Africa.

Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the new year containing a new moon and ends on the Lantern Festival fourteen days later. This occurs around the time of the full moon as each lunation is about 29.53 days in duration.

Eggs-posed by dobbino

Posted on 2018-08-29

To choose one photo from all those submitted during the year is a very difficult task. I have posted many that are probably a lot more interesting or exciting, and certainly many others that proved more popular, but this one got the nod because of the extra preparation that went into the setup and the difficulty factor involved in the taking of the image. As mentioned at the time, this was my third attempt. I was really thrilled with the quality and sharpness of the end result.

Stark reflections by dobbino

Posted on 2018-10-26

An image taken at the largest dam in the Western province, at a time when our dams were seriously low. Water restrictions were in place and we were limited to using 50 litres per person per day - that's everything included! Thankfully our dams are now in a much better state, but water is still a serious concern, and our requested usage limits are currently 70 litres per person per day.

Whaaat! by dobbino

Posted on 2018-05-28

Juvenile Pale Chanting Goshawk

Flying Ibis by dobbino

Posted on 2018-05-16

Sacred Ibis in flight against a beautifully lit sky.

Poor Man's Riches by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2016-05-20

I took this set of photos in one of our poorer communities and just appreciated the fact that the beauty of sunsets are available to everyone - even the poor. The area is called Salt Lake as it overlooks abandoned salt pans - which now provide stunning views and an abundance of mosquitos.

A moments rest by Colin at Eyeconic

Posted on 2016-04-22

One of the competitors in the 2016 Iron Man Triathlon in Port Elizabeth. The swimming and cycling legs behind him, he only has the marathon leg left to go.

Die pienk padSTal by dobbino

Posted on 2014-08-12

Translated, this little shop is called "The pink road stall", and certainly makes its mark - very difficult to miss! It's located on the road from Prieska to Upington.

Cape of Storms by dobbino

Posted on 2014-02-28

Cape Town is the place where I live. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a wide variety of natural beauty - Table Mountain, the sea, the vineyards - the list just goes on and on. Yet amongst the beauty, is the danger, and many a ship has ended up stranded like these two, because of the treacherous storms along our coastline.

And now for something completely different... by dobbino

Posted on 2011-06-03

This was another one of those special moments when one comes around a corner and finds something other than a vehicle on the road!!

I've seen lots of elephant photos - but it's just so special and different when you take them yourself, and when the subjects are so close!