2012

Schoonspruit Storm

Daily Photo – Schoonspruit Storm

I took this image at a place I’ve noted as being Schoonspruit in the Free State, back in December 1988. But it doesn’t appear to be the Schoonspruit that Google Maps or Bing directs you to since I can’t find any grain elevators there. From this camp we recorded the first 3D seismic survey in South Africa – the client seeking to find the best location to sink a new mine shaft. Since I’ve not yet found this location on […]

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Willem Pretorius Game Park

Daily Photo – Willem Pretorius Game Park

This photo was taken a few months after the sunset photo while on a different trip. It’s taken from one of the rocky outcrops in the north-east corner of the park looking to the north-west. I’ve always liked these wide open vistas. They provide a sense of a world without limits.

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Chrysler Building

Daily Photo – Chrysler Building

I’ll be writing more on my experiences with HDR Efex Pro 2 in future posts but for now, I’m impressed with the intuitive interface and the results. You can find out more by clicking on the ad below.

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Willem Pretorius Sunset

Daily Photo – Willem Pretorius Sunset

Once again, at the right time of year, the sunsets in South Africa provide a fantastic display of color. This image is taken in the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve in the Free State.

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Baboon - Willem Pretorius Game Reserve

Daily Photo – Baboon

About 30 miles south-east of Welkom you’ll find the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve. I visited this reserve several times when I was working in the area.

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Bultfontein Camp

Daily Photo – Bultfontein Camp

Here’s a wider view of the same sunrise as in yesterday’s photo. It shows our camp site at Bultfontein.

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