

Igno van Niekerk of A Photographer’s Life
Hi there, my name is Igno van Niekerk. I am an amateur photographer with a keen interest in the miracles that appear in front of my lens every time I go out to take pictures. There are incredible stories in the simple things that happen, and I have turned these into inspirational talks…On my blog I share some of these stories as many people have asked me for references after these talks. I created the blog to keep in touch with these people and because I enjoy sharing the magic of living.
Why do you blog?
I blog to define my thoughts, share it with others, and find like minded souls around the world
If you only had time to read three blogs a day, which ones would they be?
www.scottkelby.com
www.photoshopuser.com
Probably my own - To check the spelling :-)
How long have you been using Photoshop/been a photographer?
Photoshop - 7 years\
A photographer 24 years
What type of camera(s) do you shoot with?
Canon
Mac or PC?
Both
What is your favorite piece of photo or computer equipment (other than your camera)?
My external hard drive - it keeps my backups!
What piece of equipment would you most like to get but don’t have?
A Canon zoom lens with Image stabilization
What advice do you have for a novice creative professional/photographer?
Enjoy every moment - it what’s photography is all about: great moments…
What inspires you to create?
The time I spend finding beauty.
What would be your most important piece of advice about life?
It’s shorter than we think. Never postpone being grateful for what you have … the opportunity to spend time in a world full of miracles.
Where would you most like to live (other than where you live now)?
Anywhere where it is safe and my kids and wife can be happy
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spare time? I love the concept… Maybe we should do what we love in our main time and work in our spare time…
Not answering, am I? I love to think, I think.
What talent would you most like to have?
To be a great, loving, caring father.
From Inside the Actors Studio:
What is your favorite word? Serendipity
What is your least favorite word? hate
What turns you on? Beauty (this includes my wife, kids and nature)
What turns you off? Hard people
What sound or noise do you love? Silence
What sound or noise do you hate? Loud noise
What is your favorite curse word? Flippit
What occupation other than your own would you like to attempt? Pro Photographer
What occupation would you not want to participate in? Judging others
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Welcome! You’ve been a great servant so far…well done!
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Geographic Composition #33: Games
Geographic Composition, Lightroom, Photography, Photoshop 3 Comments »
Welcome to week thirty-three of Geographic Composition! Each week a number of my fellow photobloggers and I will submit an image based on a common theme from our scattered locations around the world. Even though the theme is the same, our own vision and view of the world when coupled with the geographic and cultural environment in which we live will shape the images we create and offer a varied interpretation on the topic of the week.
This week, our theme is “games.”
Please take a moment to view the participants’ blogs. And, as always be sure to send me new themes and topics in the comments below.
Thanks, and Enjoy!
“Red ‘Sorry’”
Mike Palmer - Potomac, MD
“Jenga”
Jason D. Moore - North Syracuse, NY
“Arm Wrestling”
Jenny Arnez - Ranch Cardova, CA
“Tristone Roadster”
Andy Smith - Hanover, PA
“The Game We Photographers Love to Play”
Igno van Niekerk - Bloemfontein, Vrystaat, South Africa

Welcome to week #85 of The Photoshop & Photography Blogroll’s P&P Weekly!
Over the weekend we hit 30,000 unique visitors since switching to WordPress in September and have just welcomed our 60th member!
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Finally, here are some of my favorites from what’s been happening in The Photoshop & Photography Blogroll:
- Paul of A Clean-Well Lighted Place - “Radio City Music Hall, Night“
- Stacey of A “Focus” in the Wild - “Doe Eyes“
- Igno of A Photographers Life is our newest member. Welcome!
- Kathleen of A Walk Through Durham Township, Pennsylvania - “Great Egret (Ardea alba)“
- Amy of Archerfoto - “Ian“
- Richard of Black and White Photography - “On His Way“
- Kerry of Camera Dojo - “Photo Basics StrobeLite Review“
- Jason of Canon Blogger - “Back to Basics“
- Crash of Crash Taylor Photography - “Image of the Day“
- Mike of Creative Sweet TV - “Appearances Are Everything“
- Dave of Dave Cross Online has some “robot” tips.
- David of Digital ProTalk - “Chairman of the Board“
- Doug of Doug Stremel Photography - “The Eye Doctors“
- Marshall of f/11 - “Matriarch“
- Syv of Foto-Biz.com - “How to Say No“ and “Silent Auctions“
- Eric of Graphic Tips - “Vector Tutorials“
- Scotty of IndoGrahams - ”Drift Wood“
- Marcus of Invisible Green - “Fourth of July Sparklers II“
- Jen of Jen Rinaldi Photography - “My Gift“
- Jenny of Jenny Arnez Photography - “SF Sunset“
- John of John Nack on Adobe talks about the Iranian missle photo. And found another version of it.
- Jennifer of Laughing Lion Design - “Photoshop Tutorial: Easy Arrowheads“
- Matt of Lightroom Killer Tips - “Preset: Artistic Tints“
- Mike of Mike Palmer Photography - “Cape Neddick Lighthouse“
- Dave of New York Photography - “Laundromat Seats“
- Heather of One Shot Beyond Photography - “Peace and Solitude“
- Matthias of Pabst Photo - “The Small Tower“
- Ken of PhotoKy - “Photography and Kenny’s Campers“
- Scott of Photoshop Insider - Calendar Video Tutorial
- Jeff of PhotoWalkPro - Black & White from Digital
- Troy of Ramblings Around Texas - “Four Things Ahead“
- Sam of Samuel Barr Photography - “The End of Times“
- Shawn of SDuffy Photography - “A Few Palestine Uploads“
- David of Strobist - “Getty to License Flickr Images“
- Rob of Towner Jones Photography has announced their next photo contest.
- Andy of Visual Realia - “The Pulse of Fate”
- Aaron of What the Duck - ”WTD #518″
- Scott of Weekly Photo Tips - “Hundreds of Free Photoshop Tips“
- Ben of Where is Ben? is bus shopping.
- Christopher of Written By the Light - “D700: Up Close & Personal“
Please be sure to visit the great blogs of our other members found in the sidebar. And if you would like to be considered for The Photoshop & Photography Blogroll, email Jason.
Kim is now the Art Teacher at Brookside Elementary School (K-5) in the Susquehanna Valley Central School District just south of Binghamton, NY!!! I am SO proud of her and I know she’s going to be great!
We’re now in the process of looking for apartments and, since I am going to be finishing at my current job at the end of August too, I can now focus my search a little more.








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