Vernon Chalmers Photography

What's New in Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.4? AI Features, Workflow Improvements and Canon Photography Benefits Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.4 introduces smarter AI tools, duplicate detection, improved masking, Canon tethering, HDR enhancements and faster workflows. Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.4 delivers meaningful workflow improvements including AI-assisted culling, duplicate detection, refined masking, improved Canon tethering and enhanced HDR editing, making one of the industry's leading RAW editors even more efficient for photographers. Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.4? Adobe continues to refine Lightroom Classic with an update that emphasizes workflow efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI), and catalog management rather than introducing dramatic interface changes. Released in June 2026, Lightroom Classic 15.4 delivers several practical improvements that benefit photographers who manage large image libraries and require faster editing workflows. Rather than reinventing the applica...

A Winter Visit to Cape Town Ostrich Farm: Landscapes, Heritage and Rural Life Explore the Cape Town Ostrich Farm through Cape architecture, winter landscapes, rural birdlife and documentary photography by Vernon Chalmers. Collage of Images from a Visit to the Cape Town Ostrich Farm This article is based on my own photographic visit to the Cape Town Ostrich farm, where I documented not only a resident ostrich, but also the surrounding Cape architecture, agricultural landscapes, gardens and rural birdlife. Rather than focusing solely on wildlife, I approached the location from a documentary photography perspective, allowing the environment to shape the visual narrative. The observations and photographs presented here reflect first-hand field experience and my ongoing commitment to documenting Cape Town's natural, agricultural and cultural landscapes through practical photographic exploration. Cape Dutch farmhouse | Restaurant, Cape Town Ostrich Farm Cape Town Ostrich Farm: Landscapes...

Morningstar Airfield near Cape Town A documentary look at Morningstar Airfield near Cape Town, featuring training aircraft ZU-JCG and insights into South African general aviation. This article is based on first-hand photographic observation at Morningstar Airfield near Cape Town. The accompanying image was captured by Vernon Chalmers using the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. By combining practical aviation photography with contextual information about pilot training and general aviation, the article provides readers with accurate, experience-based insights while contributing to the visual documentation of South Africa's aviation heritage. Morningstar Airfield Cape Town Morningstar Airfield, situated north of Cape Town near Philadelphia and Durbanville, has become one of the Western Cape's best-known centres for recreational and professional flight training. Throughout the day, training aircraft repeatedly depart and return to the airfield, ...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Use Case Analysis for Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R Cameras Discover the practical strengths of the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens for Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R cameras. Explore real-world use cases, image quality, travel, landscape, portrait, documentary, macro, and professional photography applications. Pink Daisies with Canon EOS 6D / EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens This article provides a practical, experience-based evaluation of the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM using real-world photographic applications across Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R systems. Drawing on Canon's official specifications, established industry knowledge, and contemporary mirrorless workflows, it offers photographers a balanced assessment of the lens's capabilities, limitations, and long-term value as a professional L-series standard zoom. The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM continues to prove its value as one of Canon's most versatile professional standard zoom lenses. This comprehensiv...

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Use Case Analysis for Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R Cameras Discover the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM's exceptional performance on Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R cameras. Explore landscape, architecture, travel, interior, documentary, astrophotography, and long-exposure photography applications. Main Bridge Woodbridge Island, Canon EOS 6D / EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM remains one of Canon's finest ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses. This comprehensive use case analysis examines its performance on Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R cameras, highlighting practical applications in landscape, architecture, interiors, travel, documentary, astrophotography, and long-exposure photography while evaluating its enduring value in the mirrorless era. This article is based on practical photographic applications of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM across both Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R systems. It combines field experience with Canon's official specificat...

Canon Birds in Flight Photography Setup Guide Setup and tips for Canon birds in flight photography, covering autofocus settings, exposure control, lens choices, and tracking techniques for sharp, consistent results. Birds in Flight at Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island, Cape Town Yellow-Billed Duck in Flight - Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens As a keen Birds in Flight photographer and photography trainer I spend a fair amount of time photographing and researching birds in flight around Intaka Island / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town. Mastering Canon Birds in Flight Photography Although this article is not a step-by-step guide for becoming more proficient in the photographing birds in flight it offers my own links to in-site resources that should assist the new / developing photographer. Its really up to the individual photographer to take time for researching and learning about the various settings, skills and applications to master birds in flight photography. Also Read: ...