Capturing movement was the task I was facing for our third photography exercise. Some directions and tips were given in class which included shooting the picture indoors, in shaded light, or late/early in the day in order that a slow shutter speed can be used. For this exercise I did not use any filters and we were not allowed to retouch or “correct” our pictures in photoshop or any similar software programme. So what you see is what I captured!

Taking photos of the sea is more difficult than it looks, although, when you get it right it can be really rewarding. For this series of photos, I went quite late at night, around 19:00. Yet, I feel that it could have been a bit darker as I do not have a neutral density filter. This filter could have been useful to capture more movement giving the water a more milky texture. But, all in all, I feel I did rather well!

These photos were taken in one of my favourite coffee shops near Green Market square in Cape Town. I am always thankful when someone is willing to pose as a subject. Here I could not have asked for a funkier chick to volunteer her services!

This picture came out rather interesting, although I do not think it is everyone’s cup of tea;-) I took it on a REALLLYYY! windy day at a big circle at the bottom of Adderley Street in Cape Town. What you see is one of our public transport busses, a Golden Arrow, with the mountains in the back ground. It would have been even cooler had there been a silhouette of a person, perfectly in focus in the window of the bus. But, alas, it was not to be.

This picture tugs at my heart and evokes a mixture of emotions. The young child, in focus, looks at her grandmother who is moving, “fading” away. A poignant moment of emotion is captured on the seemingly innocent child’s face.

Thanks for looking at my pictures. All feedback are welcome and constructive critisism thanked!