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10/06/2014 In Photo Tips, Travel, Venture Blog By sengmah

Safari Photography – Part 2: Taking your safari photography to the next level

Photographing wildlife while on a safari is both challenging and rewarding. Challenging because there’s a whole set of elements outside of your control and rewarding when you know you have nailed that shot. In the previous article (Part 1) we looked at the equipment and preparation...

14/05/2014 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Nikon D800/E Firmware update

The Nikon D800/E is a fantastic high MP digital SLR and this firmware update makes it even better as well as fixes a number of annoying minor glitches. What I'm excited about in this update: Improved AF-C tracking Fixes the memory card access lockup glitch that sometimes occurs...

01/05/2014 In Photo Tips, Uncategorized, Venture Blog By sengmah

Safari Photography – Part 1: Cameras, lenses and gear

I'm sitting at The Ark in Aberdare National Park in Kenya, watching Cape Buffaloes, warthogs, elephants and a range of birds at the watering hole adjacent to the lodge. I'm about 7 days into a 12 day photographic safari and I have shot (with camera)...

18/04/2014 In Photo Tips, Travel, Venture Blog By sengmah

Shooting New Zealand – Part 2

Part 2: Travel and photography in the land of the long white cloud Those of you following this series will know that Part 1 focused on photographic equipment and shooting locations in the South Island. The thing about New Zealand is that you could easily turn your...

01/04/2014 In Photo Tips, Travel, Venture Blog By sengmah

Shooting New Zealand – Part 1

Part 1: What was in the bag and where did I shoot? I'm just back from a photographic expedition in New Zealand and I thought I'd share some thoughts on shooting travel landscapes in New Zealand. It was an inspiring (nay, mind-blowing) trip and I'll guarantee...

26/02/2014 In Reviews, Venture Blog By sengmah

REVIEW: Olympus OM-D E-M1

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has been growing in popularity since its launch in September last year. It's Olympus's flagship Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera and is aimed at photographers looking for a high-performance professional-level camera without the weight and bulk of higher-end DSLRs on the...

21/02/2014 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Bunbury Photo Walk 2014: Competition Winners

It was a tough job picking the winners in the Bunbury Photo Walk 2014 Competition. There was a real variety of images submitted - from streetscapes to detail abstracts to landscapes taken at sunset at Back Beach. However, a core group of submissions stood out...

10/02/2014 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Bunbury Photo Walk 2014 Competition Entries

The Bunbury Photo Walk 2014 was our biggest yet and we also had a record number of entries in the photo competition. And, here they are! Thanks to everyone who participated and especially those who entered this competition. There's certainly a very varied collection of...

10/02/2014 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Winners are Grinners: Fremantle Twilight Trek Photo Competition

Wow! It wasn't an easy job picking the winning images from the Fremantle Twilight Trek Photo Competition. So many great entries that captured the light and colour of Fremantle so well! In the end, it came down to creativity, content, message and visual strength --...

05/02/2014 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Fremantle Twilight Trek Competition Entries

We received lots of entries to the Fremantle Twilight Trek Photo Competition -- and here they are for your viewing! What an fantastic effort from all participants and entrants! Here are images with a lot of character, colour, boldness and energy. Stay tuned for the...