Gordons Bay Photowalk

I have signed up as leader of a photowalk to take place in Gordons Bay on 24 July 2010, forming part of Scott Kelby’s third annual Worldwide Photowalk. Click here to learn more, or to sign up and join me on the walk.

HPS Evaluation Meeting Wed. 9th June 2010

Despite the cold weather, some 40 members and guests arrived for the meeting.  Bernard had asked Sean Wilson – a professional photographer – to come and speak to us about his commercial and private work, and we were very happy to interact with him about his concepts and method of work. We thank him for [...]

REPORT: CLUB MEETING Wed. 10th March 2010

At least 40 members and guests arrived for the competition meeting – the Set Subject being ‘Urban Decay’.  As Bernard previously said – it is not so easy to find ‘urban decay’ in this lovely city of ours … while he was out shooting he met a graffiti artist who has promised to take him and [...]

Competition Meeting Wed. 10th Feb. 2010

More than 50 people arrived for the meeting – quite a few were there for the first time and applied to become members.  Bernard welcomed everyone, and asked us to spare a thought for Paddy and Graham Howes, whose farm in Franschhoek was very badly hit by the recent fire. The outing this month takes [...]

Photo Expeditions

While visiting a local art and craft store, I saw these flyers and thought they might interest some of our members.

Franschhoek Motor Museum: Concours & Time Trials

I’m sure that some of our members will be interested in attending, and photographing at this event. The Franschhoek Motor Museum will host the FMM Concours and Time Trial, a glamorous celebration of classic cars, on the L’Ormarins wine farm on 27 & 28 February 2010. Showcasing the most coveted cars, all produced between 1900 [...]

February and March 2010 Outings

Please make a note of the following outings, organised by Paddy: ‘OLD CARS’ (Wijnland Auto Museum) next to the Cape Garden Centre on the N1 on the way to Paarl – take Exit 34.  Meet there at 9.30 am on Saturday 27th February.  R50 entrance fee payable at the museum. This is an ideal opportunity [...]

Report: Evaluation Meeting 13th Jan.2010

At least 50 people turned up for our first meeting of the year … it was great to see old friends, and to meet new ones!  Several folk have applied and paid for membership – we welcome you all and hope you will enjoy being part of this vibrant group of photographers!  Susan and Harry [...]

Jacobsbaai

Submitted by Noleen Kutash. From Left to Right; Caroline: Head of Observations Denver: Head of IT Noleen: Head of Entertainment Paddy: Head of Ways and Means (Graham her husband directly behind her) Paulette: Head of Security, Treasurer & Shu Chef Irmel: CEO (Peter her husband directly behind her) Andre: Head of Information And so it [...]

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk

Last Saturday, 18 July 2009, photographers all over the world gathered at different times, in different cities to join in the phenomenon that is photo walking. South Africa was no exception, with ten walks throughout the country. I took part in the Stellenbosch walk as did Irmel and her daughter. There were some other familiar [...]