gregor's photography blog

Hi, I'm Gregor. I'm a photographer from Cape Town, South Africa. This blog features a new photograph everyday from my exploring adventures. From time to time I'll mention other stuff as well. All images on this blog are available as prints in a variety of sizes. Visit my website: www.gregorrohrig.com Gregor Röhrig Photography Promote Your Page Too

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My photograph that's in the final for the One Day photographic competition. (Taken with Instagram)

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I just love the Karoo! (Taken with Instagram)

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A sea of sky (Taken with Instagram)

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Cape Sunset (Taken with Instagram)

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Paul Du Toit in action at Rock of Art 2 with Freshly Ground, what a vibe! (Taken with Instagram)

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Coco - Uninhabited Faces Series #uninhabitedfaces #manmequin #portrait #face #lifeless #soulless #beauty #beautiful #instafame #instamood #instaproject #gregorrohrig (Taken with Instagram)

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Phil - Uninhibited Faces Series #uninhibitatedfaces #mannequin #portrait #face #lifeless #soulless #beauty #beautiful #instafame #instamood #instaproject #gregorrohrig (Taken with Instagram)

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Looking at Paul Du Toits iBook http://bit.ly/RYnWCy #pauldutoit #art #painting #ibook #apple #ipad #instafame #instamood (Taken with Instagram)

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Upside Down Stop (Taken with Instagram)

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CHILDHOOD DREAM?, CAPE TOWN, 2012

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After posting the portrait I took of the late Professor Philip Tobias, I found these two cheerful photographs, taken before Professor Tobias' lecture in 2004, whilst I was introduced as the official photographer. His personality and charisma are pretty evident in the shots :)

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RIP Professor Philip Tobias, renowned paleoanthropologist and astute academic. 

I remember taking this photograph during a centenary guest lecture at Rhodes University. I specifically remember his spiritedness and charisma, and of course his tie, graced with little yellow monkeys. 

"He started the programme of excavation at Sterkfontein in 1966 which is now the longest continuously active palaeoanthropological dig anywhere in the world, and has produced over 1 000 hominin fossils."

I feel humbled and grateful to have been able to document Professor Tobias. 

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I am starting to compile a new body of photographic work entitled "In Vogue", a series of images that aim to look at the fashion world, fashionistas, and the consumption of fashion  by the public. There is only one image public thus far, which I will add to every week or so.  

I have decided to publish a new photo only every week because I'd like you as the viewer to partake in the journey of this long term series. 

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Street Photography Tip #2 - Speed

Street Photography Tip #1 was all about going with the flow, now let's chat about speed.

"Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again." - Henri Cartier-Bresson.

When I talk about "Speed" I do not necessarily mean shutter speed. What I am alluding to is the speed of interpretation, processing, and the actual shooting of an event.  

These I find are traits that need to be learnt and practiced. I am not sure how many of these are based on innate talent, but I do know that by constantly scanning the horizon, by focussing on what is going on right in front of you, being acutely aware of all your senses and the life that happens around you, you start learning, moving, interpreting differently.  This can be practiced and learnt to the point where taking a photograph becomes ultimately a reflex when the appropriate scene has been identified and processed through the brain.

Henri Cartier-Bresson said: "To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event." 

It is thus important to practice the skill of interpretation and reaction, this can be done anywhere and everywhere. When you walk about imagine you have a camera on you and try identify what could make an interesting image. 

Lastly, the only way to successfully apply this notion is by always having your camera ready for action!

Street Photography Tip #3 to follow....

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Street Photography Tip #1 - Go with the flow

Go with the flow

I personally find it easier to allow a scenario to unfold when going along with it, instead of waiting for it. I hardly stand still when out and about doing street photography as I find it easier to walk with, alongside, or towards people and situations. The trick is to be fluid in this action, to be able to meander between people, places, and spaces. This requires confidence and acute awareness - the last thing you want is being taken out by a bus!

In order to perform this effectively I always have my camera on stand-by, switched on and ready to shoot. 

Street Photography Tip #2 to follow....

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Going over my first test print for the exhibition - time to make final edits, choices, and decide on the various print sizes.

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Rest Rooms