Porsche Skid Pan Days Outings

Porsche Club skid pan days for 2014 at Zwartzkops Racetrack:

- Saturday. 17th May,

- Sunday. 15th June,

- Saturday. 25th Oct. (Fathers day skid pan fun)

Starts at approx. 8am and all photographers are welcome. Note that there is no charge and breakfast/eats are usually available.

The venue is ideal for 70 – 200mm lenses using slow shutter speeds and panning.

Tripod or monopod can be used but is not essential.

It is all very casual with lots of space to get different lighting conditions.

More information can be found on the Porsche Club Website (Click Here).

Photographic Opportunity

Photographic Tour Special

Leshiba Wilderness

30 August 2013 to 2 September 2013

Join Lens Africa Safaris | www.lensafricasafaris.co.za | for 3 nights (Friday to Monday) for a photographic tour. Excellent value packages are available. Bookings close on 5 August 2013 at 8 pm.

The absolute idyllic lesser known mountain top location nature reserve in the Soutpansberg is a secret discovered by only a few. It's a photographic and unique nature paradise to behold. Stay at the quaint and very beautiful Indigenous Knowledge Center chalet camp. Expect to photograph magic mountain scenery, stunning wild life and unique plants and forests. Expert photographic guides will be on hand to help you when needed.

The cost is R2 700 per person sharing for the 3 nights and include all meals and guiding. You just have to supply your own transport. Singles for an own chalet is rather difficult but possible if the numbers are not to high. They will also try to arrange groups travelling together where possible.

Note: If booking numbers are not sufficient at the time of closure, the tour may be cancelled.

Please contact the Lens Africa Guides to book or for any unanswered questions:

• Johan Hosten | 082 887 5501 | johan@landscapes.co.za
• John Tapuch | 083 653 2438 | john@ecofab.co.za

The general tour programme are:

Day 1 (Friday)

• 15:00 - 18:00 | Arrival and welcome. Book in and relax.
• 19:00 - 20:00 | Dinner
• 20:00 - 21:30 | Tour introduction talk and area image show. The beginners will "get to know your camera" and the advanced workers will have a general discussion and assessment of their individual needs.

Day 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday)

• Sunrise - 10:00 | Sunrise location shoot
• 10:30 | Brunch
• 11:30 - 12:30 | Image downloads and discussions
• 12:30 - 15:30 | Time off, but the guides will be available for assistance if needed
• 15:30 - 16:00 | Afternoon tea and snacks
• 16:00 - half an hour after sunset | Location shoot during the "golden hours". The shoot will continue until half an hour after sunset to capture the special after hour techniques.

Day 4 (Monday)

• Sunrise - 9:30 | Sunrise location shoot
• 10:00 | Brunch
• 10:30 - 13:00 | Image downloads and discussions
• 13:00 - 15:00 | Participant image show and evaluation
• 15:00 | Closure and depature

Hot Air Balloon Meet

All Photographers Welcome

The Drifters Balloon Club invites all Photographic Clubs to the yearly Drifters Balloon Challenge on

31 August 2013

This is held in conjunction with the Dutch Reformed Church Delmas West Church's Faith Festival.

When:  31 August 2013

Where:  Delmas High School's Hockey Field in HF Verwoerd Road

The launch is at 06:00 in the morning.

Limited space is available for a 30 minute hop. The cost is R800 per person. Contact the church at 013 665 3366 to book a flight.

Coffee will be available.

Photographic Opportunity at Giants Castle

Giants Castle

Nature's Eye Photographic Workshops / Safari's is proud to offer this unique photographic experience at Giants Castle, home of the Eland and the majestic Bearded Vulture.

Giants Castle Game Reserve lies in the Central Berg region of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Its name comes from the silhouette of the mountain escarpment that resembles the profile of a sleeping giant. 

Giants Castle camp is situated on a grassy plateau among the deep valleys running down from the face of the High Drakensberg, offering glorious views for hikers and mountain climbers.

The cost for the 2 days are R3,900-00 per person sharing.

It includes:

• Standard room sharing blankets;
• Bed linen and blankets;
• Breakfast;
• Lunch snack pack;
• Dinner;
• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages; and
• Transport from Pretoria to Giants Castle and back to Pretoria.

Excluded are:

• Lunch on the day of departure;
• Alcoholic beverages; and
• Personal expenses and optional extra activities.

The itinerary are:

• Early morning wake up call
• Breakfast
• Depart for vulture hide
• Lunch at the hide 
• Open forum discussion and or training relating to photography and related topics by an experienced host photographer
• Time for other activities at Giants Castle
• Dinner at the chalet

A deposit of 50% of the full price is required when making your booking. A booking can only be confirmed once the deposit is received. 

The host are master photographer Henning de Beer (FPSSA)

They can accommodate 3 people per trip.

Dates are:

1. 4-6 August 2013
2. 1-3 September 2013
3. 18-20 October 2013

Contact details:

Chrissie:  082 857 5156

Henning:  082 491 7733

info@natureseye.co.za

Book your spot today.

Ballet Photo Opportunity

The International Ballet Gala (IBG) is the local dance industry's preeminent social and performance event of 2013.

The starry line-up, featuring dancers from Australia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Russia, South Korea and the United States, performs a repertoire of magnificent classic ballet showpieces in honor of the legendary Alicia Alonso who will be coming to South Africa from Havana, Cuba to attend the tribute. Johannesburg's salute to Madame Alonso follows similar celebrations in her honour in Moscow and New York. The International Ballet Galas are being presented by ballet entrepreneur Dirk Badenhorst, an admirer of Madame Alonso ever since he began his association with Cuba ballet in 2008.

Six principal dancers from National Ballet of Cuba will be joined by dancers from other major ballet companies, including our own Joburg-based South African Mzansi Ballet (SAMB) for five ballet galas to perform in the IBG.

We would like to invite you and the members of the Photographic Society of South Africa to join us for an exclusive behind the scenes rehearsal with all these world class dancers. There is space to seat more that 1000 people in the theater where you and other guests will be able to capture moments in rehearsal with all the talented dancers from across the globe.

Details are:

Venue: The Teatro, Monte Casino
Date 1: Wednesday June 26, 2013 at 16:00 to 19:00
Date 2: Thursday June 27, 2013 at 12:00 to 14:00
Date 3*: Friday June 28, 2013 at 12:30 to 14:30

*Please note that Friday's rehearsal is an optional one for the dancers. If they all feel ready for the evening performances, they may not have the rehearsal on the Friday afternoon.

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to Anton la Grange (antonlagrange@gmail.com) with your name and the date that suits you.

Photo Opportunity : Porsche Club of South Africa Skidpan Days

The Porsche Club of South Africa : Central Region are having their second skidpan day at the Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday 27 April 2013. This is an excellent photo opportunity to get some excellent action photos.

Details can be found on their website at http://cms.porsche-clubs.com/PorscheClubs/pc_southafrica/pc_main.nsf/web/10020AC0781241E9C12575CA0068C4F8/$File/2013%20Revised%20Porsche%20Club%20Central%20Calendar%20Porsche.pdf


See you there.

Reminder of the Weekend Away

We just want to remind everybody of the weekend we are planning to go to the Rhino\Lion Park on the 20/21 April.

We have reserved 5 log cabins, each with 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms, braai area and Jacuzzi.

Cost will be R450 per person excluding food and drinks. We plan to braai and party on the evening of the 20th April, and be out shooting at sunrise on the 21st. It will actually include 2 full days, since we can gain entry into the Park on Saturday am, then book into our cabins at 2pm and have the full Sunday available for photography and all the other amenities (Lions, Cheetahs, Wild Dogs, Crocs, Vulture Show and Restaurant).

Please let us know on midrandclub@gmail.com if you are interested. Bookings are filling up fast, so remember to move quickly.

Weekend Away on 20 April 2013

We are planning an overnight trip during the weekend of 20/21 April 2013 to the Rhino Park at Kromdraai, approximately 45 minutes drive from Pretoria. We can book in at 2pm on the Saturday, and that will give us time to settle in and do an afternoon shoot at any one of the waterholes and feeding areas.

We will all get together for a braai the evening. We can then start shooting again the next morning before sunrise seeing as we don't have to wait for the gates to open.

Space is limited and it will be on a first come first serve basis. The current estimate is that it will cost around R450 per person for the accommodation and we will then share the expenses around food and drinks.

A deposit of R250 is payable to secure your place. Please let us know at midrandclub@gmail.com if you're interest and if you want to book a place.

We will keep you updated with developments as and when they happen.

This is a great opportunity to spend time with some of the best photographers in our region and to get stunning photographs.