Vernon Chalmers Photography

Canon PowerShot G3 X + 500D Close-Up Lens: A Small Flower Experiment Exploring the Canon PowerShot G3 X with a 500D close-up lens and built-in flash through practical flower photography at The Paddocks and in the garden. With Permission from the Adderley Flower Sellers, The Paddocks, Milnerton Close-up flower photograph made at the Paddocks using the Canon PowerShot G3 X, Canon 500D close-up lens and built-in flash. Canon PowerShot G3 X + 500D Close-Up Lens A recent photographic outing provided an opportunity to conduct a deliberately simple experiment with the Canon PowerShot G3 X: how effectively could the camera be used for close-up photography with a Canon 500D close-up lens and its built-in flash? The objective was not to evaluate the G3 X as a general-purpose camera. Rather, I wanted to become more familiar with a particular photographic combination: the G3 X, the 500D close-up lens and, initially somewhat reluctantly, the camera's own built-in flash. The experiment took plac...

Seeing Differently with the Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G3 X flower photography explores colour, detail and composition through four cut flower images from Paddocks Milnerton. Photographic Practice Note: These four photographs were made by Vernon Chalmers using a Canon PowerShot G3 X, with permission from the Adderley Flower Sellers at Paddocks Milnerton, Cape Town. The article reflects first-hand photographic experience with the camera and evaluates the images from a practical photographic perspective rather than as a laboratory-based equipment test. Canon PowerShot G3 X Relevance Creative Goal To examine intricate petal textures, rich colors, and close-up compositions while testing the capabilities of older camera gear within a modern workflow. Photographic Philosophy and Gear Relevance The primary theme of the study is exploring the concept of "Conscious Intelligent Photography," which prioritizes creative vision and observation over technological specs. Gear Lon...

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History of the Adderley Flower Sellers, Cape Town | A Living Heritage Since the 1880s Discover the history of Cape Town's Adderley Flower Sellers, from their 1880s origins to becoming one of South Africa's most enduring cultural landmarks. The Adderley Flower Sellers have been part of Cape Town's urban landscape for well over a century. Located in Trafalgar Place off Adderley Street, this historic flower market has survived social change, economic challenges and political transformation while remaining one of South Africa's most recognisable cultural landmarks. This article explores the origins, development and enduring legacy of the Adderley Flower Sellers, highlighting their contribution to Cape Town's heritage, entrepreneurship and the city's unique connection to the Cape Floral Kingdom. Adderley Flower Sellers, Cape Town For well over a century, the Adderley Street flower sellers have formed one of Cape Town's most enduring and recognisable traditions. P...

Adderley Flower Sellers, Daily Fresh Flowers For Sale :  Milnerton, Cape Town “ The smallest flower is a thought, a life answering to some feature of the Great Whole, of whom they have a persistent intuition .”– Honore de Balzac Adderley Flowers Selling Address : Paddocks Shopping Centre (Main Entrance) Cnr. of Racecourse Rd, Milnerton Google Map and Directions All flower images with the permission from Adderley Flowers. History of the Adderley Flower Sellers, Cape Town Daily Fresh Flowers For Sale :  Milnerton, Cape Town Daily Fresh Flowers For Sale :  Milnerton, Cape Town Daily Fresh Flowers For Sale :  Milnerton, Cape Town Daily Fresh Flowers For Sale :  Milnerton, Cape Town More Fresh Flowers from Adderley Flowers Canon Camera / Lens for Flower Photography Canon EOS 6D Mark II (Full-Frame) Canon EF 70-300mm f/4 - f/5.6L IS USM lens Canon EF 25 II Extension Tube Lexar Professional 64GB UHS-I 160MB/S /1066x Speed Exposure / Focus Settings for Adderley Flowers ...