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    #kingofthebay has to be the most exciting surf ski #kingofthebay has to be the most exciting surf ski race on the calendar to photograph. Paddlers getting the opportunity to paddle the entire length of #durbanharbour, then exit through the harbour mouth, always offers up some great photographic opportunities... 2020 has been a crazy year so with great excitement KOB was added to the calendar after being moved from May. The weather Gods, however, threw sowm squeals into the mix, but thanks to the crew from #nsri for getting me around the harbour to capture the race and showcase the awesome harbour action. . . . #surfski #surfskiracing @bayunion #durban @dbntourism #paddling #surfskiphotography #paddling #oceanracing #oceanpaddling #surfskilife #surfskilifestyle @5stardurban
    Underwater World . . . As you all know by now, un Underwater World . . . As you all know by now, underwater is one of my favourite places to be. Although I am normally taking stills, every now and then I flip the switch and shoot some video. Going through some archives, I found some little gems which I thought would be nice to put together and share. From reef fish to sharks, there is always a hive of activity underwater. All footage was taken off the coast of #southafrica, in the warmer waters of KZN, from #sodwana down to #aliwalshoal. Do youself a favour, keep watching til the end ... . . . #underwater #underwaterworld #oceans #sea #fish #sharks #sharklife #underwaterlife #diving #scubadiving #reeffish #water #divers @tourismkzn_official @blog031 @scubadiverlife @scubadivingmag #travel #divetravel #instagood #instadaily
    Busanga Plains .. . . From the first time I rode o Busanga Plains .. . . From the first time I rode out onto the Plains, I was hooked. This has to be one of my favourite places in #africa. With endless #grasslands, with their islands of life separated by the meandering Lufupa river, which is often hidden by a floating layer of thick grass. An ecosystem teaming with life, populated mainly by thousands of Red Letchwe, hundreds of hippo and a myriad of bird life. The adventure starts long before you get to the Plains, which is situated on the far northern section of the #kafuenationalpark🇿🇲. A drive through the reserve takes you through several different haitat types, with brief encounters with wildlife including elephant, antelope and riverine inhabitants. The landscape is diverse and interesting, only downside being the tsetse flies. But as soon as you break out the woodlands and onto the plains, the little beasts disappear and the Plains offer a game viewing paradise like no other. Accessible only in the winter and autumn months, this should be on every wildlife enthusiasts list, with few Lodges so one feels as though you have the place to yourself. I am missing these grasslands this year, should be there now in fact, have visited the Busanga Plains Camp, part of the @mukambisafaris collection of #bushcamps, for several years now. Feels like something has been taken from me, it was always my dose of the #africanbush needed to sooth my soul each year. Here's hoping we can return in 2021.... . . . #outdoors #wildlife #wildlifetravel #safari #africasafari #safaritravel #safariinafrica🇿🇦 #zambia #travelafrica #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotography #instagood #instadaily #outdooradventures #luxurystyle #luxurylifestyle #safarilifestyle @zambiangroundhandlers @zambiatourismuk @zambia_tourism
    Whaleshark . . It was just one of those days! We Whaleshark . . It was just one of those days! We decided to go for a dive off Rocky Bay in KZN, With Mark Addison. With the dive done and dusted we got back to shore to be told there were some #whalesharks cruising up and down off #scottburgh. At this point @oliviasymcox arrived decked out in her SA colours, poroudly supported #southafrica. It was n't long until we found out fish whaleshark just behind backline near Scottburgh. Jumped in and fired off some shots. The one attached had all aspects lined up perfectly. OJ did her thing, got into position, whaleshark cued itself with a smile, and we can even see some of the SA flag bikini ... Just love it when everything comes together ... . . . #shark #sharks #sharksofinstagram #underwaterphotography #freediving #freedivinglife #instapic #instadaily #instagood #underwaterworld #underwaterllife @whats_on_durban @kzntourism #southcoast @tourismkzn_official @tourismsouthafrica @blog031 @durban #water #ocean #oceanlife #saveoursharks🦈 #saveourseas
    Vodacom Durban July . . . What an eerie day this Vodacom Durban July . . . What an eerie day this was! From the madding crowds that pound the Greyville turf every year, 50 000 people pouring their heart and soul into dressing up, placing bets, and socialising until the early hours of the morning .... 2020 was not to be!! The #vodacomdurbanjuly2020 was on, then it was off, then on again. Finally given the go ahead, BUT "#behindcloseddoors"! The eerie silence of the racetrack, all but the pounding hooves of horses, the cracking of whips as they sped past to the finish line. Even the parade ring was a silent place compared to previous years - no fashion, no corwds, no punters doing their finals checks. Even the Golfers on Royal were able to take advantage of the great weather and have a round while the horses did their thing on the track, something not possible on a normal July Race day! What a year this has been!! We can only hope that the hustle and bustle is able to return in 2021 ... , , , #horseracing #emptystadiums #nocrowds #nobets #horseracingphotography @whats_on_durban @durban @dbntourism @blog031 @tourismsouthafrica @satourism @davemacleod
    Onomo Hotel, Kigali . . It is always great to shoo Onomo Hotel, Kigali . . It is always great to shoot for new Hotel brands. After completing the photography for Onomo Hotel Durban, I was asked if I would be interested in shooting their new Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Never one to shy away from new challenges, also new countries, off I went on my first visit to Rwanda. on arrival, the first thing that struck me about #kigali, not as single piece of litter ANYWHERE!! I was blown away ... The people were extremely friendly as well. The Hotel, perched just outside the main centre of the City, has awesome views over the suburbs. With great vibe, already, if offers everything a traveller would need, be it business or leisure. Perefctly sitauted in Kigali, ot offers a great layover spot for those heading out to see the natural treasures, including the #gorillas. During shoots, I managed to sneak off to view the #genocidemuseumrwanda, that was a real experience and eye opener. Hopefully on my next visit to "rwanda I will get to visit the Parks and Mountains, to expereince some of the natural wonders of that country. . . . #travelphotography #travel #travelafrica #hotelphotography #hotelphotographer #travelinafrica🌍 #instadaily #instamood #hotellife #travelgram #africa #tourism #africancities @onomo.hotels @travelchannel @travelafricamagazine
    Royal Zambezi Lodge . . July is the time each year Royal Zambezi Lodge . . July is the time each year I visit a country i have come to know well. And the Wildlife Areas are some of the best in Africa. I am seriously saddened that I will be missing my trip this year, yearning for my time in the bush. It is time to show some of the other side of my business, namely Lodge and Hotel photography. I have a deep passion for the outdoors, having studied Conservation at University. And this is my way to bring both my passions together, love for photography and the outdoors/travel. I have been blessed to visit so many outstanding destinations ina dn arounf #Africa, and hope to show some of those. One of the most incredible spots in #zambia is the Lower Zambezi National Park area. The river has a soul of it's own, and some of the Lodges along this stretch of the river allow you to experience a little of it's heart beat. I should be there now! I have had the privelidge of visiting the #royalzambezilodge twice, and this is an amazing Lodge, with incredible people. Do yourself a favour, make a date with #zambia for when this pandemic is over, and make sure you spare some time to spend on the Zambezi, you will not regret it!! . . . #rivers #water #travel #travelphotography #lodgephotography #lodgephotographer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #lifestylephotography #instagood #instadaily #travelzambia @zambiangroundhandlers @zambia_tourism @zambiatourismuk @royalzambezi @luxuryafrica @luxurytravel @luxuryresorts #travelgram #travelafrica @travelafricamagazine
    REEFS . . They are the lifeblood of the oceans. Co REEFS . . They are the lifeblood of the oceans. Constantly busy, always on the move, never a quiet period, day or night. This is why I love underwater photography. One doesn't need to sit at a waterhole for hours, waiting and hoping this comes along to photograph. When you drop below the water surface, you are guaranteed to see something, witness something and be dazzled by the beauty of our reefs. One just hopes we don't destroy it all! Global warming is having a serious effect on the health and viability of our reefs. We have to do soemthing to ensure these ecosystems are not destroyed, otherwise we are in for serious trouble. Without our oceans, we have nothing .... . . . #oceans #reefs #corals #coral #fish #underwater #underwaterphotography #underwaterlife🐋🐬 #diving #scuba #scubadiving #saveourseas #saveouroceans🌊 #divetravel #africa #adventure
    Dolphins . . . Some of my favourite creatures to p Dolphins . . . Some of my favourite creatures to photograph. Having an experince with these mammals in water is a life changing experince! The curiosity, interest and playfulness they show when they see you is incredible. One of my most incredible events witnessed with these animals was a mating, quite an eye-opener. Unfortunately I don't get to experinece this often enough, but here are some of my favourite pix. . . . #dolphins #dolphins🐬 ##experienciadolphin #freeswimming #freediving #snorkelling #oceans #seas #saveourseas #underwaterphotography ##underwater #underwaterworld #instagood #instamood #love #oceanlove #oceanexperiences
    Seychelles Outer Islands .... . . I have been priv Seychelles Outer Islands .... . . I have been priveleged to have worked in some of the greatest places around Africa. One of these places are the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, namely Alphonse Island. I have been there 4 times over several year now, and it has become my goto place to explore underwater. I rememeber back to my first trip. I was really not expecting any too special while I was kitting up for my first dive. But this Island was to change those perceptions from the minute I hit the water .... I was blown away!! The wall dives are insane! Gorgonians bigger than a man, fish life like you have never seen before, and the best part, because of low diving pressure and excellent diving ethics by staff and guests, these reefs were in pristine condition. I was kooked, i couldn't dive enough. I kept havig to remind myself I was not only there to take underwater photos... Subsequent trips led to more exciting adventures, capturing sharks, flyfishing expeditions, and then one of my favourite, sailfish snorkels. Insane fast paced action from the minute the popper is cast and the guide shouts "sail!" sail!", to bailing into the water and see 7 sailfish spinning around, flashing their colours as they sail past in chase of the lure. What a rush!! My last trip just before COVID19 broke news, we went to their other islands in the hope of getting some underwater shots there. Unfortunately for the first time in mmore than 10 years, i had a housing malfunction on the first dive. Attempts were made to try fix but unfortunately to no avail! One of my bleakest times ever ... this has promoted me to get a new housing, a @nauticamhousings which is still in its cover as COVID has prevented any diving since it arrived. Desparate to take it for a dive, hopefully this will happen sooner rather than later.... . . . #seychelles #seychellesislands #underwaterphotography #underwaterseychelles #seychellesdiving #alphonse #bluesafariseychelles #oceans #reefs #shark #sailfish #flyfishing #snorkelling #bluewater #reeffish #corals #travel #travelphotography #islands @bluesafariseychelles @visitseychelles @seychellestourismboard @wetpixelgram @jordsmack @keithroseinnesflyfishing
    Shark!.... . . . One of my more dramatic photos fr Shark!.... . . . One of my more dramatic photos from the deep blue! Taken a while back but kept under wraps, but thought now as we head out of our strict lockdowns maybe it would be something to create some dialogue. I'm not going to tell what happened in this case, but maybe throw in some guesses. Add some comments and I may fill you in at a later stage the true ending behind this scene . . . #shark #bigblue #freediving #freediver #bigbluephotography #underwaterphotography #sunrays #blue #oceans #saveoursharks #diving #diverslife #travel #action #adrenalin #sharksdaily #sharksdailychallenge
    Overunder ... one of the most challenging images t Overunder ... one of the most challenging images to shoot in water are the overunder shots! In order to achieve this type of image, one needs to have a large dome on the front of the camera in order to sufficient surface area on the water to be able to get enough of both the air and water in the image. But as always, we never shy away from a challenge and often images will take several shots or even hors to perfect. But the rewards are normally great, giving a new dimension to normal images. . . . #underwaterphotography #water #underwaterphotography #sharks #shark #sharkphotography #fishing #fish #fishingphotography #mahimahi #dorado #offshorefishing @wetpixelgram @allenwalkerphoto @gofishmagsa
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