Vernon Chalmers Photography

Able Seaman (RN) Just Nuisance Statue : Jubilee Square, Simon's Town Able Seaman Just Nuisance : Only Dog Officially Enlisted in the Royal Navy " He was a very remarkable dog, his tactics in any pub were those of a born scrounger, he would lie peacefully on his side under a table until customers arrived. I saw him on several occasions when some matelots walked in. He would casually role onto his front, nonchalantly wriggle from under the table, straighten his front legs, then his hind ones, stretch all of them before padding slowly up to the bar. There he would insinuate himself between the two lads and look expectantly at first one and then the other, finally concentrating on whichever one put his hand in his pocket! If the men were regulars an extra pint would be forthcoming and placed on the edge of the bar, Nuisance would put his forepaws on the bar counter and, usually down the pint without stopping for breath. After a polite thank you lick at the hand of the donor, he ...

False Bay, Cape Town Tourist and Street Photography   Kalk Bay Harbour with Fishing Boats (in False Bay) Family Celebration around False Bay  An eventful family celebration took us through the picturesque Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town along the False Bay coastline. The crisp morning light and blue sky presented a few vivid opportunities for remembering a special day in splendour and grace. Photographed by tourists at large, we (many of us as locals), have these vibrant towns with its rich local and international histories quite close to our doorstep. Street Art and Craft Images at Kalk Bay and Simon's Town with Personal Permission from Each. Vernon Chalmers Kalk Bay and Simon's Town, Cape Town Photography "Vernon Chalmers has captured some stunning photographs in both Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town, showcasing the unique charm and beauty of these coastal areas. His work often includes street photography, landscapes, and local wildlife, highlighting the vibrant culture and scenic vi...

Canon EOS R Camera Auto ISO Options Canon EOS R 6 Camera : Image Canon USA Using Auto ISO on Modern EOS R Cameras "Using Auto ISO on modern Canon EOS R cameras can significantly enhance your shooting experience, especially in dynamic lighting conditions. Here are some tips and features to help you make the most of Auto ISO on these cameras: Setting Up Auto ISO 1. Accessing Auto ISO : On most EOS R cameras, you can set Auto ISO by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main dial until you see “Auto” displayed . Alternatively, you can use the Quick Control screen or the M.Fn button to access ISO settings . 2. Customizing ISO Range : You can set the minimum and maximum ISO values to control the range within which the camera can adjust the ISO. This helps manage noise levels in your images . For example, on the EOS R5, the default range is ISO 100 to ISO 12,800, but you can adjust this based on your preferences . 3. Minimum Shutter Speed : In Aperture Priority (Av) or Program (P) m...

Bird and garden photography at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town with visiting US photographers before a South African safari. Female Malachite Sunbird : Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town Kirstenbosch bird and garden photography in Cape Town with visiting US photographers preparing for a South African wildlife and safari photography experience. Three Places: A Cape Town Photography Triangle Birding and Wildflower Photography Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town A few quick personal images while facilitating my American clients at Kirstenbosch Garden on Friday morning, 26 January 2024. It was indeed an early-morning privilege to further introduce and share our local fauna and flora with my photography clients from Pennsylvania, United States. This is not my first students / tourists visit from the US, but it's the 1st-time spending time with any at Kirstenbosch. I trust to welcome these esteemed tourists back in Cape Town sooner than later. Canon Equipment Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon...

Red-Billed Teal Ducks in Flight - Intaka Island, Cape Town Red-Billed Teal Ducks, Intaka Island - Copyright Vernon Chalmers Photography Spent some real quality time (in exquisite light), during a Canon Camera Practical Photography Training Session, at Century City's Intaka Island, Cape Town, with special people at one of the Intaka Island bird hides.It was my first time back at Intaka Island since my friend Joseph Inns passed away in 2021 - and I could not have asked for better company (and compassion) for overcoming this challenge this afternoon. Three Places: A Cape Town Photography Triangle Canon Camera / Lens Settings Canon EOS 7D Mark II Body EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens Manual Mode Auto-ISO: 320 Aperture: f/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/2500 AI Servo: Case 1: Wide Zone 10 fps High Speed Continuous Mode Handheld Lightroom Post-Processing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC 11.4: Cropping. Colour correction / noise reduction / lens profile correction and a few spot removals. Vernon Chalme...

Introducing the Canon EOS R6 Mark II – Mastery of Stills and Motion with Teddy Morellec   Canon EOS R6 Mark II  Join stills-first hybrid shooter, Teddy Morellec, in the scenic hills of the Alps, where everything is calm and slow…until speed riders Ugo Gerola, Ambroise Serrano and MTB free rider Louise Ferguson take over the scene. That’s when things get real fast real quick. Can you keep up? “ I have a lot of respect for these athletes, these guys are the best in their field, so I need to make sure I’m the best in mine.” – says Teddy – “I always try to push my limits to improve and take better photos. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. It’s changing what I can do!”  Watch how Teddy meets the increasing client demands of getting stills and videos from the same shoot with the help of the EOS R6 Mark II and its amazing features.  Intense sharpness from Dual Pixel CMOS AF II  Our deep-learning AI delivers even more powerful auto...

Vernon Chalmers Photography First Impressions : Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R6 - Image Credit: Canon USA Update:  Canon EOS R6 Mark III RF 800mm f/11 Birds in Flight Impressions Canon EOS R6 Mark III Bird Photography Test Field / First Impressions Report: 'Canon EOS R6 / RF 600 / 800mm f/11 IS STM Lenses for Birds in Flight / General Bird Photography' for Canon South Africa I received a phone call from Roger Machin, Product Marketing Manager, Canon South Africa, asking if I would be interested in field testing the then recently launched Canon EOS R 6 and two Canon RF lenses. Roger made it very clear from the outset that there are substantial improvements in (at least) the Autofocus System (speed and tracking) and Shooting Modes (Frames per second / shutter application). The Canon EOS R6, together with the EOS R5 World Wide launched on 9 July 2020. Media Release We discussed my testing objectives and a few weeks later the Canon EOS R6 body and two Canon RF lenses where delivered by ...