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Any keen photographer who has travelled to a distant land can tell you finding the right places to visit can be tough. It becomes tougher still when you wish to do more than simply snap shots of the passing landscape with little regard for the gems a place like Namibia has hidden beneath her sands.
Thinking of heading to Namibia? Or on the look out for a photographic destination? Here are just some books we've pulled out to whet your appetite. These books go beyond merely portraying the astonishing landscapes and vistas of Namibia and delve into the histories and societies found across this varied and complex country.
Namibia by Richard Ehrlich
Find it on Amazon here
Why we like it: This work is a more traditional collection of photographs. Richard Ehrlich contrasts the stark beauty of harsh Namibian landscapes with the insides of abandoned homes in deserted diamond mining towns. The author has done a tremendous job of uncovering photographic gems that have been hidden under layers of sand blown by desert winds.
Places in the Sand by Margaret Courtney-Clark
Why we like it: "Places in the Sand" primarily serves as an in-depth look at the Namib Desert through a series of 48 colour and 16 black-and-white photographs. What sets this collection of photographs from other similar publications is the intimate knowledge of the land Courtney-Clark grew up in. Her personal anecdotes and homegrown insights make this an informative and stirring photographic books on the Namib Desert.
Namibia- A Visual Tour Through Its Regions by Thomas Dressler
Find it on Kalahari here
Why we like it: Many books have chronicled Namibia's landscapes, but this book by Thomas Dressler goes deeper into the fabric of Namibia than most. Yes, there are gorgeous landscape photographs between its covers but in addition to these are several photographs of the people of Namibia and the massively varied wildlife found in Namibia. From the Skeleton Coast to the Namib Desert this book describes the landscapes, flora and fauna found in Namibia and details how the people of Namibia live within and with them.
Bush of Ghosts by John Liebenberg
Find it on Amazon here
Why we like it: "Bush of Ghosts" concerns itself primarily with the last five years of the South African Border War. The book consists of a series of personal and unique photographs secretly taken by John Liebenberg as he braved steep fines and/or imprisonment if caught (at the time taking these kinds of photographs documenting the war had been outlawed by the South African Apartheid government). This book gives a unique narrative of an often forgotten conflict and is a must for all Namibian history buffs and those interested in learning more about an under-imagined part of global history.
Namibia: Safari Companion by Alain Pons; Christine Baillet
Find it on Kalahari here
This book is a less traditional photo-book. The authors of this book not only provide the reader and would-be traveller with a beautiful array of photographs but also give advice as to how to go on an "adventure" holidays in Namibia. "Namibia Safari" makes a welcome addition to any coffee table but what sets it apart from other coffee-table books is that it may just provide the reader of it with enough of a plan, and enough motivation, to get out of their easy-chair and do some adventure holidaying in Namibia.
Have you read a book on Namibia that got inspired you to travel or to tell a story through photography? Share it with us on Twitter by including @NamibiaHorizons in your tweet, or leave a comment below so we can add your books to our list.
NAMIBIA by Frances D. Gallogly
View it for free on Blurb here
Recommended by Fran Gallogly @tangogalfrances:
"The photo book that I published after visiting this wonderful country"
Namibia Space by Julienne du Toit & Chris Marais
Find it on Amazon here
Recommended by Kevin Russell @Wildtiere
Lords of the Last Frontier by Lawrence G. Green
Recommended by Bob Heffner via Facebook:
"It may be dated, and it is not a photographic book as the ones enumerated on your list, but it captures the history and spirit of Namibia."
Skeleton Coast: Africa's Last Wilderness by Thorsten Milse
Recommended by Guido Haeger via Facebook:
"Despite the name it's also about the Kaokoveld with the Hoanib, Desert Elephants and much more. There's a preview with some photos on amazon.de - for me the best Namibia Photo book"
The Namib: Natural History of an African Desert by Mary Seely
Find it on NHBS here
Recommended by Harvey Leifert
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2013 marks the 15th Annual Namibia Tourism Expo, and this year is set to be bigger and better than the last. At the heart of this year's expo will be ADVENTURE… in honour of Namibia having been selected as the first African country to host the 2013 Adventure Travel Summit.
The expo is all about bringing together the people of the hospitality industry, getting the word out about new and exciting products and services, as well as being a place where local Namibians can revel in all their beautiful country has to offer.
There are a few stalls that have built a name for themselves over the years, and it's always a surprise to see what new ideas (and treats) they've got in store. There are also a variety of well-known restaurants that will operate at the Expo, so you can enjoy the gastronomical delights of Namibia as you meander through the stalls.
Join us as we celebrate the best in outdoor & adventure travel:
Local, regional and international establishments
Luxury lodges and tented camps
Interactive Chef's Demonstrations
Namibian Arts & Crafts Exhibitions
Namibian travel media & publications
Food, beer & wine tasting
And a host of other fun activities for travellers
JV Song Competition
Also part of the Expo is the highly anticipated Joint Venture Song Competition. Every year, staff of the JV lodges across Namibia (who often spoil visitors with their beautiful song as they work) enter the competition to see who will be crowned best of the best and win great cash prizes. Just listening to the contestants sing is sure to light a fire in your soul. Don't miss it on the 30th of May at 17h00 in the Events Tent, Windhoek Show Grounds.
Wedding Exhibition
And if you're interested in getting married in the middle of nowhere (click here for some Namibian wedding inspiration), then make your way to Hall A where all the wedding destination exhibitors will flaunting their goods. You're sure to find some of the most spectacular wedding destinations in the world.
The Bank Windhoek – Republikein Motorshow
Any traveller knows that half the journey is getting there. So take a look at what's new at the Bank Windhoek-Republikein Motorshow. Apart from the amazing cars, there is sure to be some clever accessories and fancy camping equipment that will leave you wanting more!
What's your favorite part of Expo2013?
Let us know what you love most about Expo 2013 via Twitter with the hashtag #expo2013. We're pretty sure at least some of you will be planning your next Namibia vacation before long!
Windhoek Show Grounds
29th May – 1st June 2013
Show times
Trade Day
Wednesday, 29th May 2013 - 15:00 to 22:00
Public Days
Thursday, 30 May 2013 - 12:00 to 21:00
Friday, 31 May 2013 - 12:00 to 21:00
Saturday, 01 June 2013 - 10:00 to 17:00
Gates close 1 hour prior to expo closing times
Adults: N$ 40.00
Children: 6 – 12 Years: N$ 20.00
Children under 6 and Pensioners – Free of charge
Advance ticket sales only available at the standard rates and only available via Computicket
From Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Show Grounds
1. Head west on the B6 from Hosea Kutako International towards Windhoek (40.8km)
2. Turn right onto Sam Nujoma Drive (950m)
3. Take the 3rd left onto Jan Jonker Street (2.9km)
4. Turn left onto Lazarett Street (350m)
5. Take the 3rd right onto Bell Street (23m)
More info
Official NTE website
Matthew Hood is no stranger to Africa. Having filmed for the likes of Animal Planet, he recently embarked on his own film making adventure: "Namib Grand". Watch the trailer below and find out more about Matthew's travels to one of the world's last untouched landscapes, Namibia.
Watching the sunrise on the dunes around Sossusvlei was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The light becomes very warm and the colours of the dunes begin to saturate as if glowing from within. The rising sun hits the taller dunes at their very peak, and then begins to fall down their slope as if someone is pulling back a curtain, it is quite epic.
Photo by Matthew Hood @ hoodvisuals.com
I had never photographed in a place with that much sand. One of the challenges is to manage the dust and sand that has away of getting into every piece of luggage one might bring. Unfortunately the truck I hired was not properly sealed which left the back of the cab looking like a miniature version of the desert. The upside of all this sand is the endless expanse of the Namib Desert, which yields a truly cinematic landscape.
Photo by Matthew Hood @ hoodvisuals.com
Although I was shooting still images, the end result are time-lapse sequences. By taking hundreds (sometimes thousands) of photographs in the same position, they can be played back as a motion picture sequence.
NAMIB GRAND Trailer by Matthew Hood @ HoodVisuals on Vimeo
I am quite happy with 3 particular sequences that I used in the "Namib Grand" trailer.
1: The opening and closing shots of the trailer were shot at Sesriem Canyon. The shadows remained the same for the better part of the morning and afternoon, and then as the sun continued west, the light began to illuminate this narrow section of the canyon. The highlights and shadows danced around and the proceeded up until just the very top of the canyon was lit.
2: "The Bridge" at Spitzkoppe frames the two huge koppies that shoot out of the ground very well. With a bit of camera movement, one can appreciate the beautiful rocks and boulders that have been shaped by water and wind over thousands of years.
3: The Deadvlei sequence turned out quite well. The scorched camel thorn tree in the foreground helps to create depth with big shadows sweeping across the dunes and the Milky Way eventually coming into view.
Photo by Matthew Hood @ hoodvisuals.com
I primarily use the Canon 5DMarkII and Carl Zeiss 15mm lens. This lens has proven to be extremely sharp and produced such accurate colours and contrast that a lot less editing is required. For many of my time-lapses I used the Kessler Cineslider which allows the camera to move across a 5ft track over the course of a whole night. This little bit of movement really helps to animate the features of the landscapes. I also use a lot of apps on the iPhone to track the sun, moon, constellations as well as calculate the number of photos I need for each time-lapse sequence.
#1: Do your research before hand. The internet is an invaluable tool with so much information at hand. You can read through blogs from other travellers, visit tour company websites, maps, and look at photographs of other professional and amateur photographers for inspiration. Namibia is such a big country with so many spectacular places to visit and photograph. One will plan their trip very differently if they are there for a week versus 6 months. For example, I was only there for 20 days so I focused on one quarter of the country, rather than trying to see everything and spend all my time driving.
#2: Spend the first hour at each destination without your camera. Walk around and look at the features of the landscape. Look at a certain rock or tree from different angles and see the way the light hits it. Ask yourself where is the sun going to rise? Where is it going to set? Taking a bit of time to understand the landscape and establish what sort of image you would like to produce and what needs to be included or excluded from the frame will help tremendously.
#3: Leave room for change. If you have the ability to leave your itinerary flexible, try to do so. It is very important to plan and be efficient with your time, but just as important to leave room for the unknown. You might end up in a place and simply fall in love and not want to leave. Particularly if you're a photographer, you will always feel the need to stay and shoot one more photo.
In 2006, Matthew Hood made his first trip to Africa, and, after being captivated by its beauty, has returned on a regular basis. His projects have led him to photograph civil conflict in northern Uganda, chimpanzees in Tanzania, and Africa's highest peak - Mount Kilimanjaro. He has recently filmed two wildlife series for Animal Planet in Zimbabwe, and is currently working on his own independent film in Namibia, titled "Namib Grand". Using, experimenting with, and exploring an array of photographic techniques, Matthew's images are the result of his attention to detail, immersing the viewer into the moment. Matthew's formal training is in Cinema & Communications and Photography in Canada.
You can see more of his work at www.hoodvisuals.com or find him on Facebook
This part of a series of blog post interviews with professional photographers on how to Capture Namibia. Every week we'll be posting tips, tricks and amazing photographs from these impressive photographers.
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Imagine tying the knot in one of the most sparsely populated places in the world. Where you feel like the only people on earth. Where Mother Nature has taken care of the décor. Where dramatic thunderclouds rolling over the grasslands or red sand clashing with blue skies provide the ultimate backdrop. A wedding in Namibia is sure to be not only unusual, but unforgettable.
Probably the most iconic of all landscapes in Namibia is the desert. Rolling dunes as far as the eye can see, set against the cloudless sapphire sky – it's quite something. Set up a marquee in the middle of the dunes for an unforgettable wedding experience. With the entire desert as your playground, you can have as many guests as you like! If you're looking for more solid ground, ask about the rockier plains of the Moonlandscape. It's an ancient riverbed in the desert, with beautiful rock formations and endless horizons that will leave your guests speechless. The desert is accessible from Swakopmund, the popular coastal town of Namibia. This makes the location relatively easy to get to and there are lots of different accommodation options for your guests. Many service providers operate out of Swakopmund, like Desert Catering, and can help to co-ordinate everything you'll need for the big day.
Why we like it: How many people do you know get married in the desert?
Photos courtesy of Susan Nel Photography
Photo courtesy of Chris Johnston Photography
Not far from Swakopmund and the big dunes that set the stage for the desert wedding, lies more solid ground. An ancient riverbed in the middle of the desert, with beautiful rock formations and endless horizons that will leave your guests speechless. It's called the Moonlandscape, and looks like movie set straight from Mad Max (in fact, one of the sites is actually called Mad Max and the latest Mad Max movie was filmed around this area). As with the desert wedding, the number of guests is all up to you and nature is your playground.
Why we like it: Out of this world
Photos courtesy of Susan Nel Photography
Want the Big 5 to be on your guest list? When it comes to safari venues, Namibia is a world classsafari destination and there are plenty of great choices. Etosha is probably the most iconic wildlife destination in Namibia. A national park the size of New Jersey, and it is famous for its picturesque salt pan and wildlife sightings – Elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, honeybadgers, leopards… you name it! Emanya, Little Ongava, Onguma and Mushara are just some of the great wedding locations to choose from. Or if you're looking for something a little wilder, you and your guests could camp between the wild animals under the southern sky in the Elephant Lodge at Erindi.
Why we like it: The Big Day deserves The Big 5
Contrary to what some may think, Namibia is not just one big desert! The landscapes are as diverse as our people and our wildlife. Further up north, the land is lush, the hippos bark in the night, unusual birds crowd the trees and reeds, and the hut villages that line the rivers and roads give you the feeling of being deep within Africa. Imagine floating down the river in an exclusive houseboat, with just you and 15 of your closest friends and family. Or staying in one of the many beautiful stilted lodges, the Okavango river flowing right beneath you. The friendly villagers are sure to get involved in the festivities and you can expect the village kids on the riverbanks to cheer you on.
Why we like it: A real taste of Africa
Photo source: Afrizim.com
The Namib Rand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve that boasts some of the world's most dramatic landscapes and darkest skies. Nestled between red dunes, blue mountains and tufts of grass shimmering in the sunlight, Wolwedans lodge provides a spectacular backdrop for your wedding. As one of the most exclusive lodges in Namibia, you can expect the white glove treatment. Wolwedans can accommodate parties of up to 40. Or if you're looking for something smaller and more intimate, the Boulders Camp at Wolwedans is perfect for parties of up to eight people. Guests can be booked into the sophisticated Dunes Lodge or the slightly more rustic but equally charming Dune Camp. For the bride and groom, there's the idyllic and remote Private Camp, set in an enchanting valley and probably one of the most private places you will ever discover.
Why we like it: Small and effortless
Ok, everywhere in Namibia is pretty remote. But undoubtedly among the most remote camps in Southern Africa is Serra Cafema, located in the extreme north-west of Namibia and only accessible by a three hour light aircraft trip from the capital, Windhoek. Once you've landed, the camp is about a 45 minute drive from the airstrip. It will seem like you are headed into oblivion, until finally you reach the peak of the last dune, peer down the slope and there the camp lies, along the lush Kunene river, deep in the Hartmann Valley – a secret paradise. Chat to the lovely lodge owners and they are sure to make the day really special, whether its on the dune or on an island in the river. With only 8 rooms at the camp, you'll have to choose your guests carefully…
Why we like it: Only the elite few could afford such an extravagance!
Photos courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
There is something magical and just down right earthy about the savannah grasslands. If you get your timing right, you could be honored with a thunderstorm. 'Rain' and 'wedding' are not two words a bride usually wants to hear in the same sentence. But there's nothing 'usual' about Namibia. If you've ever experienced a highveld thunderstorm, you'll know just how powerful, beautiful and dramatic they are. Within what seems like minutes, perfectly blue skies are taken over by rolling black thunderclouds, that bring echoing grumbles and lightning bolts stretching from one corner of the sky to the other. The heavens open… and then, before you know it, it's all over. The sun shining and the skies perfectly blue once more. The only sign of rain is the fresh smell in the air and a sense of the bush coming to life again. While its not a typical wedding destination, there are private game lodges and farms in the east of Namibia who would be more than happy to turn their land into a private wedding venue just for you.
Why we like it: Vast and dramatic
Photos courtey of Susan Nel Photography
The N/a'an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary Lodge is situated on a 3,200 hectare reserve near Windhoek. It provides a safe haven for various orphaned and injured African wildlife. The lodge is part of the N/a'an ku se Foundation, that aims to protect and conserve Namibia's vulnerable wildlife and to improve the lives of the marginalised San Bushman community. So impressive is their work, that it caught they eye of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who visited the foundation in 2010, and made a donation to N/a'an ku se in their daughter Shiloh's name (who was born in Namibia). Get married at N/a'an ku se and get have the elegant cheetahs make a cameo appearance in your wedding photos. Also ask about the N/a'an ku se gift list – your guests can choose from a variety of wildlife and community donations, instead of buying you another toaster!
Why we like it: A wedding that keeps on giving (back)
Photo courtesy of Snowball Studio Photography
Keep it natural: The most beautiful weddings in Namibia are the ones that work with the natural beauty of the land. Instead of paying for roses to be flown in, think about how you can use the local produce, or if you even need roses on every table! The scenery is so overwhelming, you won't need much more to impress your guests.
Take your time: The more remote the destination is, the longer it will take for you and your guests to get there. Just bear it in mind when you're working out a program for the day. Most international guests who get married in Namibia turn their wedding day into a long weekend or week-long adventure for them and their guests. Not only do they actually get to spend some quality time with their guests, but it's a great excuse to enjoy the momentous occasion for as long as possible!
Find a helping hand: Certain things may be difficult to source in Namibia. If you're a bit of a perfectionist, we suggest organizing your wedding through a luxury lodge. They will be able to tend to every last detail (like non-indigenous flowers, guest transport, make-up, hair, etc.) and will plan your day down to a T.
Stay cool: If you get married in the summer months, be sure to arrange some cool shade. Sun umbrellas are really handy all year round, and look great in the photos. Also be sure to have plenty of water available for the guests at all times.
Prioritise: Make sure you book your dream venue and photographer well in advance to get the best. Once you've got the perfect location, and you know someone will be able to capture the memories of your day, everything else will fall into place…
Below are links to just some of the local talent in Namibia, ready and waiting to capture your extraordinary Namibian wedding:
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Damaraland Camp in Namibia has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler's "25 Best Ecolodges" for 2013 - a nod to the great conservation work with local conservancies in Namibia.
The camp is a joint venture between Torra Conservancy and Wilderness Safaris. "We are extremely proud of our partnership with the community of the Torra Conservancy at Damaraland Camp and of our ongoing commitment to ecotourism in Namibia", says Rob Moffett of Wilderness Safaris. "Our country's unique model of conservation, community development and tourism is setting a global standard in the protection of the environment and wildlife, and in engaging with and empowering rural communities in the process."
The editorial team of National Geographic Traveler worked long and hard to find 2013's best authentic and most sustainable lodges for its more than 8.5 million readers. The select lodges chosen embody the National Geographic Society's spirit of exploration and commitment to the environment and will be featured in the magazine's June/July 2013 issue.
After independence in 1990, Namibia was the first African country to incorporate environmental protection into its constitution. The national government reinforced that commitment by giving communities the right to manage wildlife through communal conservancies. As a result, residents of conservancies could set up joint ventures with investors and travel businesses to operate lodges and tented camps, targeting the eco-travel market.
To date, 79 communal conservancies have been established, incorporating 19.5 percent of the country's land. Over 40 joint-venture lodges and campsites are operating in partnership with conservancies, and more are in the works. Support organisations such as The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), IRDNC (Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation), Save The Rhino Trust and NACSO (The Namibian Association of Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), have contributed to the success of the ground-breaking national policy.
Wilderness Safaris partnered with the Torra Conservancy in 1996 to pioneer the joint venture concept with Damaraland Camp, and is engaged with similar ventures with a further four communal conservancies in the remote north-west of the country.
Torra Conservancy holds a 40% equity stake in Damaraland Camp and the democratically elected community body also receives a tourism levy for each guest visiting the camp. More than 95% of jobs at the camp are filled by community members, including lodge and guiding staff. Wilderness Safaris has been in the forefront of empowering local community members, including the manager of Damaraland Camp, Maggie Vries. She and other Wilderness managers have risen through the ranks to work in lodge and tourism management.
Nationwide, more than 1 000 jobs have been created through joint venture partnerships and it is estimated that each job supports a further nine family members. Direct revenue to conservancies from these partnerships is used to fund conservation activities, anti-poaching patrols, school programmes and other needs identified by communities.
The conservancies have made a commitment to conservation and developed innovative strategies to deal with human-wildlife conflict. These wildlife-friendly land uses are paying off – Namibia has increased its free-ranging lion population, as well as numbers of numerous other desert-adapted species such as springbok, oryx, giraffe and even Critically Endangered black rhino. This community-centred approach to sustainable land use has attracted delegations from 22 countries, including some struggling to save their tigers, to learn how it's done.
The overall philosophy in Namibia can be summed up in five words: "We will live with wildlife!"
All photos courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
Read about Damaraland Camp on National Geographic Traveler here
Find out more about Namibia's unique conservation model here
Find out more about Damaraland Camp here
Professional photographer Hougaard Malan tells of magical tales while journeying through Namibia and shares some lessons on how to best to Capture Namibia.
The Sandhof Lily pan is a clay plain in the southern region of Namibia near Maltehohe. When it fills to about 30cm after the first heavy rains of summer, the Crinum Paludosum lily comes up for as far as the eye can see. It blooms and dies again within about 6/7 days. Along with the flowers, hundreds of thousands of elephant beetles seem to appear out of nowhere to feast on the delicacy and once the lilies die they vanish again. Our trip was supposed to be Kgalagadi-Richtersveld-Namib, but 5 days before our date to leave we got the news that the pan had gotten the necessary rain for the flowers to bloom.
We decided to chuck Richtersveld and go to Namibaia and then Kgalagadi. When we got there the lilies were already past their peak and I had to search hard to find ones that were still in good condition. As the sun got closer to the horizon, an absolute monstrosity of a storm was steadily rolling closer. Minutes before the storm reached us, a gap in the clouds opened and it rewarded us with light that made the effort worthwhile.
I got a few shots of the storm sky as it started to rain and then turned to my friend to shout "I'm packing up" and I saw how amazing the light was towards the sun. I fired a few quick shots and then the rain started beating down, as you can see in the water. We hastily retreated to the cars for shelter where the three of us were still ignorantly planning to braai, so we sat below our friend's unfolded rooftop tent waiting for the rain to pass. The downpour got heavier and heavier so Isak and I decided to retreat to his car and Braam got in his rooftent.
We were discussing how weird it is that such a cloud formation had no lightning... and as Murphy would have it, the rumble started. It got meaner and meaner and excitement grew to fear as I knew our cars were the highest objects on a flat plain. As the core of the storm reached us three successive strikes fell within less than 100 metres and it shook the whole car, followed by a deafening crackle.
There was an ominous darkness with only the sound of the rain beating against the car when all of a sudden a bolt of white light stood still on Braam's car and he was still in his roof tent. Isak and I exchanged some nice words then Isak rolled down his window to hear if Braam was okay. After another exchange of some more nice words, Braam confirmed that he's fine. Lucky for him, the metal frame of the tent had conducted the electricity. We had gotten there in time, had an amazing sunset and Braam survived a lightning strike in his rooftop tent.
If that isn't luck then I don't know what is!
"The Lucky Lilies" Sandhof Farm, Maltahohe District, Namibia, Photo by Hougaard Malan
I think what makes Namibia unique is a combination of the vast desolation as well as the dramatic change that the rain brings in areas like the Namib Rand. Seeing the afternoon light sweep across a carpet of green grass that lines a mountain valley from side to side with picture-perfect camel thorns dotting the landscape is something you only find in Namibia. The culmination of sand, mountain, grass and trees are unique to the Namibian landscape
I had visited Namibia twice on holiday prior to starting photography and it never really impressed me that much. The thing that triggered a desire to photograph the country of dunes and grass was a photo in a book by Jean du Plessis. The photo was of a large old Acacia tree on a grass slope that gently descended into a low lying valley where the grass ended against red stone hills.
Almost two and half years later I was standing in front of that tree waiting for the sun to rise. Watching the transition of light and color in a crystal clear sky as an ocean of grass swayed to a warm morning breeze is my fondest memory of Namibia. I experienced on that morning what Jean's photo had communicated to me. Hopefully my image of this scene will communicate that same message to viewers.
Jean's Tree, Kanaan Farm, Namibia, Photo by Hougaard Malan
I doubt there is a landscape in Southern African that has been photographed as much as the trees of Deadvlei. If something has been photographed that much then I have no desire to photograph it. Despite that, I found myself heading for deadvlei in January of 2011. My two travel companions immediately started shooting the iconic trees, while I wandered further into the pan and found these water drainage patterns along the Eastern boundary. There were many patterns that resembled different shapes, but I liked this tree the most for it's symbolism of photographing a tree at deadvlei that no one had photographed before.
"The Trees of Deadvlei" Deadvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Photo by Hougaard Malan
After outdriving and shooting a monster stormcell in the Tsaucheb valley all afternoon, the storm headed Southwards into the dune sea just a few km short of the 4x2 parking lot and I headed into the cracked pans to get ready for sunset. The magical recipe of geographical circumstances at Sossus did what I knew it would and the sun dipped in below the cloud cover briefly illuminating the dunes in blood-red light and painting a partial rainbow in the storm. I've experienced a lot of amazing sunsets in my life, but the location of this was one was just too good to be true and I all I could utter was a few laughs of disbelief. It's the juxtaposition of such a monstrous rainstorm in a desert that is so impressive.
"The Grande Finale" - Tsaucheb Valley Dunes, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Photo by Hougaard Malan
The one piece of equipment that I really enjoyed using in Namibia is a 617 panorama film camera. The Namibian landscape really lends itself to the format due to the vast vistas. I wish I still had it, but I sold it for practicality reasons. One thing I can tip a lot of landscape photographers on is that regardless of how much you love your wide-angle lens, you will enjoy your longer lens more. I always want to shoot wide and long in Namibia.
#1: The time to go - the belief that the ideal time to go to Namibia is winter may hold true for people that go sight-seeing, but for photography you can't go at a worse time. There are no clouds and the grass is yellow. Go Feb-April for dramatic skies and sunsets.
#2: Be very aware of where you stay and the access that you are allowed. There are (conservation) rules and regulations at many places that can be limiting to landscape photography.
#3: Go for a long time. The Namibian landscape is overwhelming and you can easily spend a month photographing it!
With an agronomist dad and musician mom, Hougaard may not have had a big photographic influence, but certainly developed a passion for capturing nature's artistic beauty. After buying his first SLR at 19, he ditched all plans of becoming an engineer or an architect, to lose himself to landscape photography.
"I am inspired by moments when the elements of nature combine as if painted by a god, to create scenes so beautiful that one has to take the time to stand back in awe and marvel at the beauty of the world we live in. I want my photos to remove the viewer from their present location and transport them to the scene so they can feel the wind and see the golden light of the setting sun on their skin. That is the purpose of a landscape photo, to experience the beauty of a place without being there."
Find out more about Hougaard at hougaardmalan.com
To get more photographic tips from Hougaard, download his latest e-book guides from Capturearth. Capture Sossusvlei is now available.
Born and raised in Namibia, Roy van der Merwe has had the great privilege of being exposed to the beauty of the Namibian landscapes all his life. Does he ever tire of taking photos of the same place? Never. We asked Roy to share in what is a pretty emotional experience for him – capturing Namibia…
Photo by Roy van Merwe
Many people feel I am too emotionally attached to the images I shoot, but this is not the case. It is rather that I form an attachment to the environment and for that brief moment in time where the light reveals the exceptional beauty. When pondering my most unforgettable moment, my mind is flooded with this majestic country's immense diversity and awe inspiring pristine landscapes. I would therefore choose the occasions I have taken my sons of the beaten track and seen their amazement at the raw beauty of Namibia.
Namibia is a harsh country, however its safety is what facilitates many excursions into remote areas.
I would not really be able to name only a few... I have been luckier with some, for example the way the cloud bank positioned it's self perfectly in the image with the full moon rise over the Spitzkoppe, or the way the mist bank only rolled in partially and a bit of water still remained in the depression in the granite slab in the image overlooking the vast vistas from the Brandberg. However all these are not my own doing, I was just fortunate to be there and trust I did nature justice in my portrayal.
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#1: When it comes to landscape photography, the same always applies. Escape the crowds, venture where few dare and be patient.
#2: Spend as much time scouting as possible, identify a scene then setup and wait. If you chase after too many images you will miss the magic.
#3: Where exactly I recommend going depends on what you would like to photograph. Koakoveld, Dameraland and the Namib Naukluft Park are all firm favorites.
"I am a survivor (cancer), however when it comes to the wilderness this is where I feel alive, where every sound, smell and vista feeds my soul. Being born and raised in Namibia, my fascination for this majestic land was nurtured at a young age. My passion still lies deep within Namibia's remote, pristine wilderness areas and it's from these places, within the fleeting moments of twilight I attempt to capture nature's splendor, and share parts of my expeditions."
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Namibia may be home to more wildlife than people, and boast some of the most spectacular landscapes, but perhaps the most impressive backdrop to all this natural beauty is the Namibian sky...
We know the sky stretches on for eternity, but in Namibia you feel it. And the daily performance the sky puts on, never fails to impress. Waking up in the morning, you will almost always be greeted by the sun shining bright in a brilliant blue sky.
Sometimes in the afternoon, clouds start to build - first as faint, elegant whispers, then as cotton wool clusters as if from a storybook, and finally as dramatic deep-grey thunderclouds that blaze with every bolt of lightning.
As twilight edges ever closer and the sun sinks into the horizon, the sky begins a metamorphosis – from sapphire to ochre to crimson to amethyst to indigo and every shade in between, until finally settling on a steely blue to take it through the night.
And the evening holds a surprise of all of its own. The Milky Way stretches from one end of the horizon to the next, with the man on the moon and a million stars as its companions. With some of the darkest skies on earth, Namibia will leave you pondering life, gazing into the glitter of outer space until you finally fall asleep...
Have you found yourself under Namibian skies? Got a photo to share with us? Send it to us on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #LandscapeEscape and your photo could feature on our blog!
Under Namibian Skies at the Quiver Tree Forest, Photo by Fran Gallogly @tangogalfrances
Namibian Skies from Endemic Productions on Vimeo.
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Quiver trees lit up against the Milky Way, photo by Marsel van Oosten - read an interview with Marsel and see more of his stunning photography here
Last year, we ran the Share My Namibia contest, where Facebook users could pick a dream itinerary. The winner, Vivienne Simon from Boston, was picked randomly from several thousand entries. She chose her sister, Jane, to take along - and after quickly mastering left hand side driving, the sisters were off on an epic road trip of Namibia. This is what the winner, Vivienne, had to say about her experience:
I love contests. I believe that the odds are against me winning. But I enter lots of contests anyway, because if you want to win, you have to play, right? So, when I saw that the Tourism Board of Namibia was hosting a contest to win a trip to Namibia, I filled out my name and email on Facebook, sent it in and forgot about it. And it was only weeks later that I was on the phone with my sister, asking if she would like to accompany me on my all expenses-paid trip to Africa... "No, this isn't a scam. Yes, it is for 2 people. Well, wanna go?!"
It had been about 15 years since my sister and I did any real traveling together. We visited Guatemala and Ecuador and traveled well together. This would be a chance not only to visit Africa, and see the big animals but to do this together. We had talked about taking a trip together in 2013 and here it was! We had also talked about our "bucket list" - Africa and the big five were at the top of our list.
It was as if our plans were overheard and magically manifested. The trip stretched beyond our expectations. The lodges were spectacular, the art, design, animals, landscapes...all fantastic. The trip was so well organized by Margo Bishop at ATI. We really just showed up and all the work was done.
We had a great time driving through Namibia, listening to music, catching up, reading out loud, taking in the landscape, sunsets, climbing the sand dunes, meeting with the Bushmen and new people, buying crafts and giving thanks for our great, good fortune.
All photos by our competition winners Jane and Viv on their Namibian adventure
Thanks, Jane and Viv for coming out to Namibia and we are thrilled you had such a good time!
As an award winning photographer and photographic safari mentor, Bill Gozansky has come a long way from his home town in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the magnificent landscapes of Namibia. We found out why he thinks Namibia is a photographer's paradise...
Sossus Pan, Photo Credit: © Bill Gozansky
Wow, this is a difficult question as I have so many amazing memories from shooting in Namibia! I recall experimenting with night sky photography in the NamibRand Nature Reserve under some of the most incredibly clear and star-filled night skies I have ever seen. Photographing desert-adapted elephant along the dry Huab riverbed also quickly comes to mind. What a privilege to watch the elephants caring and playful interactions. Capturing images of them spraying the Namibian dust with their trunks as they move through this incredibly harsh environment in their daily search for water was outstanding. Another memorable experience was stopping along the roadside while driving in the Kunene region to have an impromptu visit and photo shoot with some Himba women and children who were resting in the shade of tree. Their acceptance of our presence and easygoing nature was evident even without our ability to share the same language. Yeah, I don't think I can narrow it down to just one!
Desert-adapted elephant along the dry Huab riverbed, Photo Credit: © Bill Gozansky
Namibia is definitely a landscape photographer's paradise. To me, Namibia's allure is its vastness, the feeling that you can get away from it all in this enchanting, desolate landscape. It doesn't have that overcrowded feel that you can sometimes get in East Africa. Don't get me wrong, I love East Africa too (a destination not to be missed by photographers) but there is something special about photographing in nature when there is no one else in sight. Namibia offers this unique experience. Namibia's dedication to the conservation of its wildlife, its diversity in landscapes and that fact that it is one of the safest environments for travel of any African country, are a few of the great attributes that make Namibia an incredible playground for photographers. Clearly, one challenge for those of us coming from the United States is just getting to Namibia. It is a long journey that requires some lengthy (and costly) plane flights. However, I think that photographers will find the reward worth the effort once they've experienced this magnificent destination and its captivating people.
I'm not sure I have just three images from Namibia that "I'm most proud of", but I'll share a few images that illustrate the diversity of imagery that can be achieved on a photo safari to Namibia and give you a little background on each.
Himba Woman, Photo Credit: © Bill Gozansky
This portrait of a Himba woman was taken in the Kunene Region of Namibia, an incredibly arid and unforgiving environment. The Himba people have thrived here, living in a manner remarkably unchanged from times past. The striking Himba women present some wonderful portraiture opportunities, in part because they adorn themselves with a reddish brown powder made from crushing ochre rocks. I found the Himba photo experience more genuine than you often encounter when photographing indigenous people in different parts of the world. The Himba seemed very easygoing and willing to share with us both their time for photographs and information about their way of life. I guess I am a bit proud of this image as it was one chosen by Namibia Tourism for use in their destination marketing campaign.
Cape fur seal, Photo Credit: © Bill Gozansky
The Cape Cross Seal Reserve in Namibia has one of the largest breeding colonies of Cape fur seals on the planet, and it was there that I took this portrait of a cute Cape fur seal pup. Fortunately, I arrived at the colony shortly after birthing season and found the pups abundant and playful. These inquisitive animals make great subjects as they seem very curious about their surroundings, including photographers! You can see great expressiveness in their eyes.
Dead Vlei, Photo Credit: © Bill Gozansky
This stark landscape image was taken at Dead Vlei in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park. Dead Vlei means "dead marsh," and it's an otherworldly, dry clay pan that sits among some of the world's largest sand dunes. What makes this particular clay pan even more interesting is that it is filled with the remnants of dead camel thorn trees (a species of acacia) that once thrived many years ago when the pan was flooded. This combination of elements makes Dead Vlei an incredible draw for landscape photographers.
Namibia is one of those destinations where you might end up using every lens in your camera bag. The regions are quite diverse and so are the photographic opportunities. Wide-angle to mid-range telephotos are a must for the incredible landscape photography. These are definitely the go-to lenses in capturing Namibia's "endless horizons". However, your bigger telephotos and super-telephotos will definitely come in handy when focused on wildlife at the waterholes up in Etosha National Park, when tracking desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland or photographing Cape fur seals on the Skeleton coast. Let's not forget the amazing opportunities for cultural photography and portraiture, such as when visiting a Himba village. Here again, you might choose to work with wide-angle to mid-range telephoto lenses depending on your shooting style and creative vision. You probably should throw a macro lens in the bag as well, as you don't want to overlook opportunities to photograph Namibia's small desert creatures. As you can see, lots of possibilities and therefore lots of potential equipment needs.
One essential item not to be forgotten is a sturdy tripod as this will be invaluable for your landscape work and allow you to experiment with some amazing night sky photography as well.
Conditions in Namibia can be dusty and harsh on your gear, so be prepared. While traveling, be sure to protect your gear from the elements and clean your equipment regularly to maintain optimal performance.
#1: For first time travelers, it is definitely advantageous to travel with a guide or a safari company who knows the various regions and can get you to the key photographic locations at the right times. It is a vast country and with limited travel time you want to maximize your photographic experience. A local guide can be invaluable in getting you to that unique photographic location that you might not have found on your own.
#2: There is no substitute for a little research before your trip. A little advanced research can go a long way in making sure you hit the ground running once you get there. It will help not only in your preparations (see equipment ideas above) but also in your ability to pre-visualize what might be possible photographically. The Internet is an incredible resource for gathering information, from what to expect weather-wise to great photography hotspots to even what type of wildlife you might encounter. Studying other photographers' images from Namibia is also a great way to gain ideas and insights about what you might expect to see.
#3: If you are really looking for a unique, small-group photographic experience, you can join me and Ultimate Safaris on one of our upcoming photo safaris in 2013 - click here for more information
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I am sure she would be glad to cheer you on too. She is great- lives in Alaska, with parrot's and her husband has to leave for weeks at a time for his job.
Good for you for taking control of your life! Addictions are bad in so many ways- however once you acknowledge that you do have a problem and want to improve your life there are so many people who will support you in every day.
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Hi M, please help me understand the different effects again.Quote:
Originally Posted by modafoto
If I use Tri-X 400 and expose at 320, do I ask the lab to process at 320 or at 400? In doing either, what effects can I expect?
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Hi M, please help me understand the different effects again.Quote:
Originally Posted by modafoto
If I use Tri-X 400 and expose at 320, do I ask the lab to process at 320 or at 400? In doing either, what effects can I expect?
Thanks M!
shooting at 320 should give you more shadow detail and i wouldn't tell the lab anything, this dfifference is very small, however if they are using kodak's numbers don't be surprised if they are over deveoped, it is a common issue at least in this area fir the labs to overdevelop ,which does increase the grain
I am finally home so I can post a couple of samples from the same roll (Tri-X at E.I. 400 and Rodinal 1:25 for 7 minutes). I have attached both the complete picture resized (and smoothed by the algorithm) and the detail from the scan at 3200 DPI.
To me the difference in graininess is quite different. What do you guys think?
Don't tell them anything. It is just a third of a stop overexposure which is OK (if not better) with negative films (gives you more "information" on the film = shadows detail).Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicole McGrade
Try doing a roll with exposures at 200, 250, 320 and 400, and write which frames have been exposed in which way. Then you can evaluate the negatives and see what kind of rating you like (at the given development the lab offers).
Don't you have the possibilty of developing yourself. I will give total control and you'll save some money.
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Please don't read the things you already know, or the bits where I'm talking rubbish.
I think that it's quite difficult to compare graininess without controlling lots of things - including what you use to make the comparison. I guess that it's OK to use a scanner for comparison, if it is the scanner that will be used for final output. A lot will depend on the scanner - and particularly the interaction between the film granularity and the scanner resolution. Grain aliasing and all that.
Contrast affects the appearance of grain, as does density. Therefore if you don't develop the two films to the same contrast, and compare areas of the same density (preferably of the same subject) then it's difficult to be objective. You may not wish to be objective, of course, and that's perfectly valid as well.
Some extracts from the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) Manifesto:
Overexposure increases graininess and decreases sharpness with conventional monochrome negative film, if the development time stays the same. Hence the saying: 'Expose just enough.'
Overexposure decreases graininess with chomogenic B&W and colour negative film if the development time stays the same.
Increasing developer dilution slightly increases graininess and sharpness (a very general, and dangerous, er, generalisation). The effect varies between developers, but in many cases the change is caused by the change in sulphite concentration: from a high sulphite environment (say 80 to 100 g/litre) to a low sulphite one (say less than 30 g/litre).
Ok? I thought it was the rule for all of them...Quote:
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Thanks for expanding my knowledge!
Mmmmmm Stefano sorry not helping me I'm affraid :( I'd suggest you shoot a whole roll of one picture with no other variations. Cut a few frames off at a time (in darkness of course) and try souping each length in different dilutions. That way you will be able to compare the results without any other distractions.Quote:
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Helen, thanks for your comments.
I haven't got the space and money and the time to learn to do my own prints right now, hopefully this will be an option next year. In the mean time, as I mentioned before, I am using the scanner to evaluate the negatives I am producing (I have just developed 3 rolls so far!). I guess I will need to invest in a loupe. As far as the prints are concerned, I am evaluating trying both to have the prints from the scan and from the negatives (by a lab), and decide what I like better (and what's cheaper).Quote:
Originally Posted by Helen B
Actually the samples I have posted are from the same roll. I was experiencing a different grain across the different frames, so that's the reason of my post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Helen B
Oh, I told you not to read the bits where I was talking rubbish...
I did realise that they were from the same roll - but perhaps didn't make the differences between specifics and generalities clear enough. This is the root cause of all human conflict, I believe. Were the two frames scanned with exactly the same settings? (Is the software doing something behind your back, out of your control?) How does the local contrast differ in the two examples? How does the density differ? These are the kind of questions to ask yourself, I guess.
The local contrast, density change and overall density will affect, to some degree or another, the exact way in which the developer works grain-by-grain. The more agitation, the less the effect, in general.
I've got nothing against scanners (and you don't need to justify using one) but some of them do behave oddly when they are dealing with opaque grains/grain clumps when the grain 'size' is in the same ball-park as the scanner resolution. Just another influencing factor.
That's true, especially if you have anti dust/scratch software running as it can knock out small gaps between grains by interpreting them as dust spots. However, is there really that much difference in the grain between the shots you posted? One shows a lot of detail, the other large areas of mid tone. Grain always tends to be more visible in the latter than the former even though objectively the same size. I never did much like Tri-X because of the grain, although I am having to use it now since Delta 400 vanished in 220. If you don't like it but need the speed you can always use Delta or Tmax.Quote:
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Incidentally, I notice that the Pro medium format version of Tri-X is rated at 320. Is it the same emulsion or is it really a bit slower?