Vernon Chalmers Photography

Milnerton Lagoon | Woodbridge Island Pollution Report An updated environmental assessment of Milnerton Lagoon and Woodbridge Island focusing on pollution trends, habitat pressure, and estuary recovery observations. Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island Pollution Status Report 2025 Index : Executive Summary Introduction Current Pollution Status in 2025 Sources and Causes of Pollution Environmental and Community Impact Ongoing Remediation Efforts and Infrastructure Upgrades Public and Political Response Conclusion and Outlook Recommendations Works cited / References Report Compiler Disclaimer Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island Pollution Update 1. Executive Summary : "The water quality of Milnerton Lagoon and the surrounding Woodbridge Island area remains critically compromised in 2025. The primary driver of this persistent pollution is the ongoing challenge of managing sewage effluent, largely attributed to the operational limitations of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW...

Canon sets a new standard for content creators with a major launch of three powerful video-first products London, UK, 26 March 2025 – Today, Canon launches three exciting new products, designed specifically for content creators to elevate their filming experience. The PowerShot V1 is a pocketable camera with a built-in ultra-wide lens – for vloggers and creators who need performance without the bulk. The EOS R50 V is an interchangeable lens camera, built with advanced filmmaking features to unlock creative potential. Finally, its versatile kit lens, the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ , is Canon’s first RF lens with internal power zoom, delivering smooth, professional-looking footage. Each product is built specifically for creators – from vloggers and livestreamers to documentary-makers and social media influencers – delivering high-quality footage in compact and functional designs. Meet the PowerShot V1: A compact camera for creators on the move Powerful and pocketable, the PowerShot ...

Understanding Aperture, Depth of Field and Light Using A 'Long Lens' for Flower Photography “Nothing excites me more than witnessing my photography students gaining the understanding of i.e. the advantages and challenges of aperture, depth of field and / or light. A complete new creative world opens up to them – irrespective of camera, lens, distance (and / or subject). For me its not about the quality of their images at first, but the focus and purpose of gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of photography.   The Garden is a wonderful ‘classroom’ – full of various challenges / and meeting many photographic learning objectives. It’s wonderful to see their own excitement in the process of mastering their 'new' art.” – Vernon Chalmers With Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm f/4.5L IS USM lens Flower Image: © Vernon Chalmers Photography Copyright Introduction to the Photography Exposure Triangle Canon Long Exposure | Night Photography Setup & Tips Canon Photograph...

A reflective street photography moment featuring a gentleman on a bicycle and a flower for thought, exploring observation, symbolism and visual storytelling. Returning from my early morning hike on Thursday a man on a bicycle approach me, stopped next to me and introduced himself. His first words even before the formal introduction were “It must be tough when there are no birds around the river’. He had a point, but I’ve captured the birds (and a few flowers) earlier in the morning and was returning from the Table Bay Nature Reserve after stalking the black-crowned night heron. Anyway, we started talking and although he was not particularly interested in photography he had a thought-provoking philosophy about nature’s significant role in our daily lives. I found the 45-minutes or so conversation about this man’s fundamental beliefs and his interpretation of the role of nature quite fascinating. While processing this wildflower image this morning I realised our discussion was perhaps r...

Milnerton Flea Market on a Saturday Afternoon With Canon 6D and EF 24-70mm f/4L USM Lens Milnerton Flea Market - Vintage Cameras and Accessories Saturday at the Milnerton market... A hotchpotch of colours, textures, goods and just about everything at the Milnerton Flea Market. This Flea Market is not just about 'one man's junk is another man's treasure', there are various traders selling handmade African craft works, secondhand books, textile and various stalls of fresh produce and refreshments. I have found a table with all the old film cameras and accessories particularly interesting and will definitely return for another look. The Milnerton Flea Market seems to be well organised with clear trading policies and communication between the traders and the Flea Market site management. I've spent some time discussing various bits of trading and other information and received very positive feedback on well organised trading environment and conditions. Image Gallery 14 ...

Vernon Chalmers Photography for National Geographic As a National Geographic Partner photographer I had a second image from my Cape Town Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa snapshot series published in an additional National Geographic South African Travel Destination publication. Image with Canon EOS 6D / EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens in Av Mode: f/11 / Auto-ISO / Handheld at the MOCAA V&A Waterfront, Cape Town National Geographic Publication: South Africa Tourism Destination Explore Epic South Africa Vernon Chalmers Photography for National Geographic Vernon Chalmers National Geographic Image : MOCAA V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Vernon Chalmers contributions to National Geographic "Vernon Chalmers has indeed made significant contributions to National Geographic. He is recognized as a National Geographic Your Shot Partner Photographer, representing Cape Town and South African Tourism. His work has been featured in various National Geographic publications, including images ...

Bird watching at Table Bay Nature Reserve near Woodbridge Island offers diverse wetland birdlife, scenic lagoon habitats, and rewarding photography opportunities throughout the year. Helmeted Guineafowl - Table Bay Nature Reserve On yet a glorious and crisp morning I went on my routine short walkabout around the Table Bay Nature Reserve Diep River, Woodbridge Island. Normally, I'm out looking out for birds in flight, but on this particular mid-morning most birds were settled in their feeding and 'doing-nothing' routine. I was very pleased to see a few helmeted guineafowl jogging along, at times, precariously close to Otto du Plessis Drive (on-route to the reserve). Making my way through the Reserve, and highlight of my morning, was a close encounter with a nesting / perched pair of pied kingfishers. I was fortunate enough to capture at least one of them. Towards the end of the gallery below are two birds in flight images captured of a Cape teal duck, Egyptian goose and D...

World of Birds Hout Bay, Cape Town - Testing the Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EOS 7D Mark II / Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Portraits of Birds, Hout Bay, Cape Town Objective : 2015 testing of the then relatively new Canon EOS 7D Mark II body / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens with ISO's between 800 - 6400. Note : Hand-held in Av mode. All images processed in Lightroom 5.7. Converted from RAW to JPG. Lens profile correction. Minor colour correction and some noise reduction. Conditions : Overcast and mostly in low light (due to aviaries / enclosures) Cape Town Location World of Birds Hout Bay, Cape Town Canon Equipment Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera body Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Aperture Priority Mode Settings Aperture: f/5 - 6.3 ISO 800 - 6400 Shutter speed: 1/250 - 1/2000s Focal length 263 - 400mm Image Stabilization on (Mode 1) Auto-Focus mode (Case 1) One Shot Mode Handheld Canon EOS 7D Mark II - World of Birds Hout Bay Cape Town Canon EOS...