Vernon Chalmers Photography

Canon Photography Training, Conscious Intelligence and Environmental Understanding  Conscious Intelligence through photography education, awareness, environmental understanding and observation with Vernon Chalmers Photography. See Deeper. Understand More. Vernon Chalmers Photography is not simply a photography website in the conventional sense. While photography forms its foundation, the platform's broader purpose extends beyond the creation and display of images. It functions as an educational environment where photography becomes a means of exploring, understanding, and documenting the natural world. Within this context, the camera serves not only as a creative tool but also as an instrument of observation, learning, and environmental engagement. Underlying this philosophy is the concept of Conscious Intelligence —a framework developed by Vernon Chalmers that emphasises awareness, presence, intentional observation, meaning-making, and reflective engagement with lived experience....

FEDERAL IBUKI (IMO 9832705) | Bulk Carrier Discover FEDERAL IBUKI (IMO 9832705), a Panama-flagged bulk carrier photographed for Vernon Chalmers Photography in Cape Town's maritime environment. FEDERAL IBUKI (IMO 9832705) Table Bay, Cape Town Photographer's Note: FEDERAL IBUKI (IMO 9832705) Table Bay, Cape Town was photographed by Vernon Chalmers in Table Bay, Cape Town. The image forms part of the Vernon Chalmers Photography Maritime Studies Project and is also published in the Shipspotting.com database. Ship Spotting Photography Training Cape Town A Bulk Carrier in Cape Town's Maritime Environment FEDERAL IBUKI (IMO 9832705) The maritime environment around Cape Town provides a valuable setting for observing the ships that connect international trade with ports, industrial centres and resource-exporting regions around the world. Among these vessels, bulk carriers occupy a particularly important role. Designed to transport large quantities of unpackaged commodities, they fo...

Milnerton Lagoon: Photography & Environmental Change Explore Milnerton Lagoon through nature photography, birdlife and environmental observation, with the Potsdam wastewater upgrade as context. Pied Kingfisher, Milnerton Lagoon (Image: Vernon Chalmers Photography) Vernon Chalmers Photography documents nature, birdlife and local landscapes through practical field photography and sustained observation. This feature examines Milnerton Lagoon from a photographic perspective, placing its visible environment within the wider context of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade. Photographs and field observations provide a visual record of specific moments and conditions; conclusions about water quality and ecological recovery require reliable environmental monitoring and scientific evidence. The aim is to encourage informed observation, responsible nature photography and a deeper appreciation of the lagoon as part of Cape Town's natural environment. Documenting a local ecosystem...

AEGIR (IMO 9605396): Heavy-Lift Vessel in Table Bay Explore AEGIR (IMO 9605396), Heerema's heavy-lift vessel, photographed in Table Bay, Cape Town, for the Maritime Observation System. AEGIR (IMO 9605396)Table Bay, Cape Town Photographer's Note:  AEGIR (IMO 9605396) was photographed by Vernon Chalmers in Table Bay, Cape Town. The image forms part of the Vernon Chalmers Photography Maritime Studies Project and is also published in the Shipspotting.com database. Ship Spotting Photography Training Cape Town Heavy-Lift Vessel in Table Bay AEGIR (IMO 9605396) On 22 October 2026, the specialised offshore construction vessel AEGIR was photographed in the Cape Town maritime environment. Initially unidentified during the morning's vessel observations, the ship was subsequently identified through its visible name, distinctive crane configuration and Heerema branding. The photograph records a vessel that differs considerably from the container ships, tankers, passenger vessels and ...

Canon EOS R5 & R6 Autofocus Settings for Birds in Flight Master Canon EOS R5 and R6 autofocus settings guide for birds in flight. Explore Servo AF, bird detection, eye tracking, AF areas, custom modes and practical field checklists. Canon EOS R5 & R6 Series Autofocus Settings for Birds in Flight Photography Guide Sharp birds in flight begin with autofocus that is set up on purpose. This guide explains how Canon’s autofocus decides what to follow, then gives tick-box settings and field checklists for the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. It follows Canon’s published bird settings, shows where the five bodies differ, and ends with a troubleshooting table and a routine for testing your own set-up. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How Canon autofocus works for birds in flight Know your body Core AF settings Tune Servo AF characteristics Choose the AF area for the situation Subject detection and eye detection Buttons and back-button workflow Field technique:...

Canon EOS R5 and R6 Guide to Wildflower Photography Learn close-up wildflower photography with the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. Explore RF lenses, exposure, autofocus, depth of field and focus bracketing. Wildflowers reward patience, and close-up work rewards a calm, repeatable set-up. This guide covers close-up photography of wildflowers and plants that is not macro, with the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. It recommends RF lenses, then takes you through shooting mode and exposure, autofocus, depth of field, wind and light, and focus bracketing, with tick-box tables and field checklists. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How to use this guide Recommended lenses Support and light kit Shooting mode and exposure Know your body Autofocus settings for close-ups Depth of field, background and aperture Wind and light Focus bracketing for deeper scenes Troubleshooting Test your set-up Field checklists Verify on your own gear References How to use the numbers This guid...