Durban A1 Grand Prix 2006-08 - Part 2

I tried to get pictures of the Durban A1 GP's that showed not only the cars but also some of the surroundings, the buildings, people. I always enjoy to see spectators in sports images, their expressions and/or body language can really tell a story and make the picture.

An example is the reaction of some of the crowd as Adrian Zaugg driving the Team South Africa car spins during his qualifying run.


Spectators viewing from the balconies of the Blue Waters hotel. I've seen plenty of pictures taken at Monaco and other street circuits where people are watching from buildings and I was trying to replicate that sort of image.


The next picture was taken during the first event in 2006. It was a rainy practice session, at first I was annoyed that I got the three figures in the shot but in fact they really make the picture and it's now my favourite pic from that event. The same image was also published in Durban's Metrobeat magazine.


Another shot that features the Blue Waters hotel. The clouds in the sky add a nice dramatic touch.


Taken from a similar position as the previous pic but with a telephoto instead of a wide angle lens.

Inspirations: Berenice Abbott

For about the last decade one of my biggest photographic inspirations has been Berenice Abbott. In the 1930's she undertook a project entitled Changing New York which chronicled a period of dramatic change in New York City. Her images preserved for eternity what New York was like in the thirties. The Changing New York Collection can be viewed here.

Durban Candid Street Portraits (Updated)

(Updated 17 November 2011)

Over the past year or so I have been trying more and more street photography and portraiture. The big thing with shooting strangers is getting the courage up to point the camera at them. I started by 'shooting from the hip' but gradually I got braver and started shooting straight at my subject. Some people will show they are not willing subjects and you have to recognise that and back off. Some people just ignore or don't notice you, others are curious why you are choosing them to take a picture of and finally there are those who will spontaneously pose for you once they spot a camera and lens.

I still shoot some street shots while holding the camera away from my face but now the majority I compose through the viewfinder. The latter method was used for this selection of candid portraits.

New York April 2008 - Views From The Street (Updated)

(Updated 18 November 2011)

In April 2008 we spent three nights in New York. It really is one of the most amazing places in the World and of course it offers plenty of photo opportunities. In this post I am including some of my favourite shots I took at street level while in Manhattan.

Durban A1 Grand Prix 2006-08 - Part 1

The streets of Durban hosted three A1 Grand Prix between 2006-08. I was lucky enough to have a press pass to all three events. Being a life long racing fan this was the chance of a lifetime to get close up to and be part of a major racing event.

Adrian Zaugg driving the South African car.




There is plenty of glamour at any major international motor sport event.


Robbie Kerr in the British entry.


The New Zealand car at the junction of Brickhill and Argyle Roads.

a quickr pickr post

Candid Durban Street Photography - 3 October 2010

Found on the streets of Durban on a Sunday afternoon