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Durban photographers
On the 7 March 2012, Cosatu held one of the biggest nation wide strikes in their history. Over 30 000 supporters in Durban alone marched on City Hall! I had to get in on the action, shooting a strike has got to be one of the best things a photographer can experience. I mean you imagine 30 000 people singing the same song and marching towards you, it is indescribable, the sound … [Read more...]
It was the final concert for the KZN Philharmonic’s winter season and for me it was the best one I had attended! I think maybe its because I had to shoot it on my own, meaning I had to nail all the shots! The orchestra was amazing and I just love how the audience looks so intense and connected to the music, its just one of those things you have to see! One of the things I … [Read more...]
This morning Kierran and I thought we would try capture some of the early morning happenings in Durban and get a feel of the hustle and bustle of the city. It was fascinating watching the taxis drop off and entice passengers at the busy intersections. Everyone shouting a different destination and "coaxing" the clients to their magic ride. Another interesting scene was the … [Read more...]
Thursday night saw the last performance of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for the Spring Season. The concert was made possible through the generous support of The Rupert Music Foundation. Acclaimed Cellist Jerome Pernoo performed Concerto Millitaire by Offenbach and was followed with the Orchestra playing Beethoven's 5th Symphony under the baton of Allessandro Crudele. After … [Read more...]
Thursday saw the National Youth Concerto Festival take place at Durban's City Hall. It was interesting in that Roelof Temmingh wrote the score which was conducted by his son, Lykele. The good crowd was treated to performances by the KZN Youth Orchestra, the Bochabela String Orchestra and a number of solo performances. … [Read more...]
On Wednesday evening a concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South africa was held at Durban City Hall. U. Shrinivas, a world renowned electric mandolin player, was in concert with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra in a collaboration which presented the confluence of Carnatic and Western Classical Music. All work was orchestrated by Naum Rousine, … [Read more...]
DRG Outsourcing had a need for updated staff pictures for use on their website and the CEO, David White, asked Ocean Driven Media to … View >>
One of my favourite venues at the moment is Intundla Game Lodge, near Hammanskraal outside of Pretoria, as it is so beautiful and the … View >>
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