I spend some time at a low water bridge north of Letaba camp watching and photographing birds catch fish and the interaction between them. What was interesting and pretty to watch was that each bird has his own little fishing spot just like fishermen around a dam or river would do. They each have selected habitat or fishing spots.  The small black lily-trotter, the smallest bird of the lot was going for the smallest fish in the shallowest piece of the flow or he was last in the food chain of sm...
I was once again commissioned by the Lesotho highlands water commission to capture images of the development mainly for banner sized images for shows and at the same time gather images of cultural, historical and other interesting subject during the week of the 15th to the 20th of March to do this. The brief was to get “wow” shots of LHWC structural objects. The most impressive are always the dam walls as the water project has been one of the most challenging in the engineering world. In... Continue reading ...
Posted by Hardus Lategan on Thursday, April 11, 2013,
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The roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus) is a savanna antelope found in West, Central, East and Southern Africa.Roan antelope are one of the largest species of antelope. They measure 190–240 cm (75–94 in) from the head to the base of tail and the tail measures 37–48 cm (15–19 in). The body mass of males is 242–300 kg (530–660 lb) and of females is 223–280 kg (490–620 lb). The shoulder of this species is typically around 130–140 cm (51–55 in).[2][3][4] Named for their roan c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Joe Lategan on Thursday, April 11, 2013,
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The nyala (Nyala angasii or Tragelaphus angasii), also called inyala,[3] is a spiral-horned antelope native to southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Nyala, also considered to be in the genus Tragelaphus. It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas. The body length is 135–195 cm (53–77 in), and it weighs 55–140 kg (120–310 lb). The coat is rusty or rufous brown in females and juveniles, but grows a dark brown or slate grey, often tinged with blue, i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Joe Lategan on Thursday, April 11, 2013,
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The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is an antelope which inhabits wooded savannah in East Africa south of Kenya, and in Southern Africa.The sable antelope is a large species. It ranges from 117 to 143 cm (46 to 56 in) tall at the shoulder and measures 190 to 255 cm (75 to 100 in) long, not counting a tail of 37–76 cm (15–30 in). Sable antelope can weigh from 150 to 270 kg (330 to 600 lb). As its name implies, the giant sable antelope is slightly larger than other races, but it does not... Continue reading ...
Posted by Joe Lategan on Thursday, April 11, 2013,
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The lechwe, or southern lechwe, (Kobus leche) is an antelope found in Botswana, Zambia, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeastern Namibia, and eastern Angola, especially in the Okavango Delta, Kafue Flats and Bangweulu Swamps.Lechwe stand 90 to 100 cm (35 to 39 in) at the shoulder and weigh from 70 to 120 kg (150 to 260 lb). They are golden brown with white bellies. Males are darker in colour, but general hue varies depending on subspecies. The long, spiral-structured horns ... Continue reading ...
I have observed that there are many serious and advanced photographers in the area. Both types one day become professionals. I want to therefore invite you to join me on a close, personal, unique and exclusive practical informal workshop in the Kruger National Park between the 16th of July and the 21st of July especially for photographers of the Phalaborwa and surrounding areas!
Dates
16th to 18th July 2013
Or 19to 21st July 2013
Where
Mopani rest camp
Included in the price
Accommoda... Continue reading ...
Posted by www.nikonusa.com on Friday, March 15, 2013,
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Focal Length
Article by www.nikonusa.com
Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a photographic lens. It is not a measurement of the actual length of a lens, but a calculation of an optical distance from the point where light rays converge to form a sharp image of an object to the digital sensor or 35mm film at the focal plane in the camera.
The focal length tells us the angle of view—how much of the scene will be captured—and the magnification—how lar... Continue reading ...
Posted by www.nikonusa.com on Friday, March 15, 2013,
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Aperture
Article by www.nikonusa.com Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. It is calibrated in f/stops and is generally written as numbers such as 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16. The lower f/stops give more exposure because they represent the larger apertures, while the higher f/stops give less exposure because they represent smaller apertures. This may seem a little contradictory at first but will become clearer as you take pictures at varying f/stops. Be... Continue reading ...
Posted by www.nikonusa.com on Friday, March 15, 2013,
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ISO
Article by www.nikonusa.com Photography is built on the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture and sensitivity. Shutter and aperture are controls for adjusting how much light comes into the camera. How much light is needed is determined by the sensitivity of the medium used. That was as true for glass plates as it is for film and now digital sensors. Over the years that sensitivity has been expressed in various ways, most recently as ASA and now ISO. The "normal" range of ISO is a... Continue reading ...
My goal is to create FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS that reminds people that we are loosing the memory of what makes nature natural. The animals and Indigenous plants make way for parking lots and office blocks. Clean blue skies are being choked by unwelcomed molecules produced by man. Hearts that were beating in the chests of species for eons are going silent every day... for good.The natural world dissapears as we humans live our modern lives that demand more and more resources to built homes and toy... Continue reading ...
Photography can help us reclaim and remember our identities as part of the natural world. To me capturing an image is an uncontrolable act of love, forcing me to travel, stop, look, and look again, to feel whatever it is that Im seeing, and perhaps even to assimilate some aspect of the scene into the core of my being. It is a way of saying; wait lets pay attention- I saw this, this moment, had this experience and it was important to me and it just might be important to you, the viewer, if you... Continue reading ...
Posted by Joe Lategan on Monday, January 28, 2013,
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Colage
With regards to composition, I sometimes collage multiple captures into a single image from time to time. These images will be labelled as collages. The goal of the collages is to expand the field of view represented in the image far beyond what a single capture can show, even when the photograph is created with the widest lens available. These collages have the added benefit of representing time as well as space. Because the different images that compose the final work are taken over a span ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Joe Lategan on Monday, January 28, 2013,
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Cloning images
I also clone elements that I deem unnecessary or not aesthetically pleasing. These elements are rarely “trash” (empty cans and other litter as I can easily remove these prior to taking the photographs. Rather these elements are either natural features that I can modify in the original scene or elements that I did not “see” when I took the original captures. These for example include branches or twigs intruding into the borders of the image, patterns on textures that are incomplete or ... Continue reading ...
I need to work on my photographs after I have captured the image to satisfy my creativity. For me, the creative aspect of photography starts mostly after the image had been recorded by the camera.There are exceptions during moments that are so perfect that nothing can alter or improve the moment that was captured. Otherwise it is then after the image have been captured that I’m able to infuse the image with the emotional content that I experienced while being at the location where I took th... Continue reading ...
My goal is to create FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS that reminds people that we are loosing the memory of what makes nature natural. The animals and Indigenous plants make way for parking lots and office blocks. Clean blue skies are being choked by unwelcome molecules produced by man. Hearts that were beating in the chests of species for eons are going silent every day... for good.The natural world disappears as we humans live our modern lives that demand more and more resources to built homes and toys... Continue reading ...
Naledi Sun Restaurant images. I have the privilege to redecorate Naledi Sun Casino's restaurant and front of house with some of my new images depicting the culture and scenery of the Basotho's and their territory .The hotel is part of the Sun International group situated in the historical village of Thaba Nchu on the N8 between Lesotho (Maseru) and Bloemfontein and a very nice stopover as far as I'm concerned. Capturing the images in Lesotho and the surrounding area of Thaba Nchu turned out ... Continue reading ...
Naledi Sun as I said is situated a midst one of the most historically important towns in South Africa as far as I'm concerned. Moroka II, chief of the Boo-Seleka section of the Barolong tribe, migrated here in 1833. A decade earlier his clan was driven from their land of origin, over the Vaal, by Mzilikazi, and sojourned at Motlhanapitse, in what is now the western Free State. Upon reaching an agreement with king Moshoeshoe I, they settled at Thaba 'Nchu, where their numbers were augmented by... Continue reading ...
Namaqualand 2012 photo safari. Painting with the wind. Most photographers pack up or don't attempt to take photos when the wind comes up. Professionals use this to their advantage. It took me days to capture this image. When I lay on my back and watched these flowers being blown erratically in the wind with the sun behind them the hairs on their stems stood out for me. (the white streaks) I also had to get the flower when it was right in front of the sun. Took a few hundred images and three da... Continue reading ...
A skilpad "tortoise" at Skilpad in Namaqualand. ... and the the experience if you r that close up to animals and even plants is a spiritual experience to say the least. That's why I love photography. It forces me closer to creation every day more and more! If you could look close you can see the flowers and sun reflecting in its eyes....I saw myself as well through his eyes. Awesome!! Continue reading ...
Specific species of flowers can be found on specific places. These white flowers were only prolific underneath dry thorn trees and not in the open between the daisies. Continue reading ...
Namaqualand 2012 Fine art photo safari. This year’s Namaqualand fine art photography workshop (Joe and Hardus Lategan) was once again the highlight of our annual photographic program. Kamieskroon, Vanrynsdorp, Nieuwoudville, Garies, Namaqua Nartional Park, Leliesfontein, Springbok, Bitterfontein, Skilpad Wildflower gardens, Karkams were some of th eplaces we visited.The tran... Continue reading ...
I had two days to capture some of the facilities at Otterskloof game reserve near Philippolis bordering the Vanderkloof dam in the Free State province of South Africa. Many Rhino, large herds of roan antelope and Sable antelope greet you within the first 3 kilometers upon entering the gate. As far as I'm concerned the most beautiful Game reserve in the Free State and one of the most beautiful in the Country. It has a wonderful biodiversity and landscapes uncommon to the Free State. The owne... Continue reading ...
These two images have been top sellers for some time. "Urikaruus" clouds and "The Last ranger".   Continue reading ...
Most images can never look at its best when they are uploaded or displayed straight from the camera. Certain light conditions cannot be measured by any camera yet. The following image was taken straight into the sun. The suns exposure or the area above the horison for that matter was approx 5 stops more than below the horizon on the road and next to the road. The only way to balance out the light is to cut the image in two and then to edit the bottom part below the horizon. The top half did n... Continue reading ...
It was great fun doing the "day of fun" photographic shoot for the Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein Free State. The brief was to capture some images that represent a days fun for the family at the Casino.Yasheen Sookdeo the General manager and Lee Anne the marketing manager allowed smooth logistics for me to be able to concentrate on the task at hand. Flair tenders, fire jugglers, magicians, dancers, marimba band, traditional dancers, food, gambling and other activities that were entertaining... Continue reading ...
LHWP are sponsoring the Lesotho section in my new photo book "Rods Pots and Pictures" and I had the opportunity to enter Lesotho for three days with Jan Oberholtzer of Sunflower tours again. The commission was to get two images. One of a dam in the background and one of a trout dish with the Katse dam in the background to add to the book. We stayed in the Katse village and the trout was organised by the Katse Orion lodge. We had the privilege to see a Basotho wearing a traditional Ndebele Be... Continue reading ...
Head on The Gemsbok or Oryx in Southern Africa is a fierce opponent to even lion and it is said that they can hit a small rock thrown at it's head spot on with the horns everytime. When threatened they move their backs into bushes and kill even lion attempting to prey on it. When two male Gemsbok fight it is thus a match that remind one of a toe to toe boxing match between Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano.To get the two antelope in the same image when they connect each other is extremely difficult... Continue reading ...
 This image was captured in the middle of the Karoo on a desolate station. I captured images for about 1 hour racing to finish due to the fact that it was dangerous on the railroad tracks. Truth be told I never saw a train along this tracks besides the wrecks of the train crash the month before a few kilometers up the track that made head news.The bright colours of paint used around the station is a juxtaposition with the rest of The country as far as I'm concerned . Here there's almost no tra... Continue reading ...
Description of last ranger. I wanted to do a portrait of a camelthorn tree but it is always difficult to get a single tree or a situation where the background and foreground does not detract from it. At this specific point in the dunes and central part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park the opportunity was there including the backround that enhanced the message of the Camelthorn I tried to bring across. The Camelthorn is the major reason for the abundant micro habitats along the desert riverbe... Continue reading ...
Over the past few months between the end of April and mid August I have for the first time traveled a circle route from Cape Town Bloemfontein, Upington/Kalahari through Pofadder Springbok and back to the Cape with no photograph in my mind and allowed serendipity to take charge. Like travel photographers do but with the difference in that Fine art photographers have a more selective image in mind. Only the best conditions of light, colour, patterns, aesthetics, ambiance and awe must be presen... Continue reading ...
A few miles further this station has always intrigued me as well.I have never seen a train at the station and always thought it was very aesthetic. But time or the rush to get the trip behind me prevented me from stopping and capturing its essence. The bright colours caught my eye first of course as well as the vintage look. It must also be of the oldest stations in the country and no doubt seen some pretty classy dresses and suites of travelers that used it on the way to the North and back. ... Continue reading ...
This house next to the N1 is one of the last close to Leeu Gamka and I have always been marveling at its Ambiance when I travel through the Karoo. There's something special in it. The white paint that have not been eroded away is bright white with the pastel red and bright reds of the roof. When I finally decided to photograph it I stood on the veranda and saw life as the owner saw it for a few minutes with the vehicles racing by on the N1. I could see the dog lying on the stoep and for a whi... Continue reading ...
The last few years Fine art Images in the platinum gallery such as "The last ranger" that won various awards, Urikaruus cloud , Sossusvlei collection amongsts others sold well and investments increased favorably. They also represent me well on office and home walls across the globe. This year was good to me and the latter halve of the year allowed me to create a few additional images that will without doubt overtake these giants of the past. As a matter of fact I have created the most additi... Continue reading ...
Catfshjoeproductions.com and fishingfanatics.net from Canada joined hands and is in the process of launcing fishingmedia.net a intercontinental fishing media website.Watch the space. Continue reading ...
As a extreme lover of "life" especially the outdoors, Joe has captured some of the most beautiful fine art landscapes and wildlife images in Southern Africa on camera.
Specialising in fine art photography of wildlife, seascapes and landscapes as well as fishing, travel and adventure photography .Film productions of travel, fishing, wildlife, and adventure, animals and pet photos amongst others as well as specialized wedding photography.
“With more than 30 TV broadcasts and award winning... Continue reading ...
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About Me
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I am a extreme lover of the "creation", and hater of destruction thereof. Photography allows me to share in a deeper dimension than words with fellow men/women, my feelings in this regard. I am passionate about preserving water from source to sea.
On the other hand I present, consult and drive Cost leadership programs (including systems analysis,risk and ethics) for corporations
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