Welcome to the Free State.
The Free State, South Africa.
Simple.
Oct, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
The The Free State of South Africa, or as the Afrikaans pronounce Vrystaat, is the vast interior of this great country. A succession of flat grassy plains sprinkled with pastureland, only broken by the occasional hill or kopje. This is the back road to Bethlehem.Time
Late afternoon when the shadows come out to play. The relentless heat of the day is giving way to cool evenings. It may even snow in the Maluti mountains, just over the horizon.Lighting
Day time is for burning, shimmering heat shots. For any contrast you need to get up early, or drive into the evening.Equipment
.Inspiration
Met my wife in this country 10 years ago. Returning to our old stomping grounds, two kids in tow. Taking the roads less traveled.Editing
Tweaked on the move on an old iPad before uploading in the only coffee shop encounter. Slowly.In my camera bag
Cleaning cloth. Sand, sand and more sand.Feedback
Get off the highway, travel the back roads.
