Vernon Chalmers Woodbridge Island Photography Training Woodbridge Island "Woodbridge Island is a picturesque residential area located in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa. Situated on a small island, it offers a unique coastal living experience with stunning views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Here's some more information about Woodbridge Island: 1. Location: Woodbridge Island is located approximately 10 kilometers north of Cape Town's city center, making it easily accessible from the city. It is situated in Milnerton, a coastal suburb known for its beautiful beaches and vie ..read more

The old Wooden Bridge (in daily use) - Woodbridge Island  (Circa 1977)  From The History of Milnerton by Eric Rosenthal Page 59 (Photo: Johan Du Plessis) Suburb of Milnerton, Cape Town The Cape Town suburb of Milnerton was established in 1902 on the site of the old farm, Janbiesjeskraal, and was named in honour of Sir Alfred Milner, Cape Governor 1897-1901. The railway line from Milnerton Junction reached Milnerton on 22 September 1904. Source: SA History Museum Exploring Milnerton’s Rich History >> TableTalk History of Milnerton by Eric Rosenthal (1980) Free PD ..read more

Birds / Birds in Flight Photography Diep River | Woodbridge Island Little Egret in Flight over the Diep River / Woodbridge Island Woodbridge Island Map for Birds in Flight Milnerton, Cape Town Birds in Flight Photography Opportunities Cape Town Best birds in flight shooting opportunities are along West Coast Drive along the the Diep River all the way into the Table Bay Nature Reserve Bird Species at Woodbridge Island Cape Town There are more than 200 bird species around the Rietvlei / Table Bay Nature Reserve / Woodbridge Island areas. I have captured more than 70 bird speci ..read more

Birds Around Woodbridge Island / Table Bay Nature Reserve Grey Heron : Image Copyright Vernon Chalmers Woodbridge Island / Table Bay Nature Reserve Cape Town Bird Species Index Woodbridge Island Map for Bird Photography, Cape Town >> Photographer: Vernon Chalmers "A total of 201 species has been recorded at Rietvlei Wetland / Table Bay Nature Reserve during SABAP2, of which 102 species are waterbirds and 76 are regularly present." Source: Birdlife SA I've updated my 'Woodbridge Island Bird Species Index' to 70 species personally photographed around Woodbridge Island / T ..read more

Pollution / Sewage / Stench Situation at Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island 2024 Latest Updates of Media Coverage on the Current Water / Sewage Problems in Milnerton Download PDF Research Reports : Diep River / Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island Poor / Substandard Wastewater Management : City of Cape Town Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island : Copyright Vernon Chalmers Pollution, Sewage and Stench: Milnerton Lagoon / Diep River / Woodbridge Island It is still very disappointing to report here on my Vernon Chalmers Photography website that I am as alarmed with the ongoing wast ..read more

 Poor / Substandard Wastewater Management by the City of Cape Town It it still very disponing to read about about the ongoing reluctance of the City of Cape Town's refusal / incompetence to manage the poor / sewage conditions in(to) the Diep River, Woodbridge Island. I am seriously convinced convinced the City of Cape Town lack the interest, statetegy, personnel and / or efficiency to deal with the situation. It surprising to read at so many publications that there are no mention of handing this (poor) situation over to professionals. "Don't tell me the is a Dr. in charge - I'm not i ..read more

Ten Fastest Flying Birds in the World : According to ChatGPT Peregrine Falcon : Fastest Flying Bird in the World "The speed of birds can vary depending on factors such as species, age, weather conditions, and whether they're in powered flight or gliding. However, here's a list of some of the fastest flying birds known: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - Known for its incredible diving speed, the Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of over 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour) when diving to catch prey. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) - While not as fast as the Peregrine F ..read more

From Intel Corporation, Founding of Blu-C, Neuropsychology and Photography “Don’t be encumbered by history, just go out and do something wonderful.” ― Robert Noyce, Intel It took many years as student and lecturer (and quite a few academic / training tours through Europe / UK) to eventually appreciate the art and science of creative image making. To press the shutter button on any of my cameras (in various genres) in a ‘conditioned, but lately, peaceful / mindful state’ became part of an essential treasured natural nature connectedness. To appreciate every new / developing photographer ..read more

Image Copyright / Intellectual Property Rights for Photographers in South Africa Photography Copyright / Intellectual Property Rights and Infringement Warning Copyright Infringement : Using Images Without Permission (in South Africa) It is every photographer's own responsibility to be vigilant in terms of images being used without permission and to take the necessary steps to manage / report copyright infringement(s) to the appropriate on and / or offline establishments / advertisers / legal authorities. Useful Copyright and Intellectual Property Articles (South Africa ..read more

Canon EOS Long Exposure Photography : Woodbridge Island, Cape Town A couple of images during an impromptu long exposure photography training session at Woodbridge Island last night. It was a beautiful evening with little wind to explore long exposure photography opportunities in terms of changing light and various vantage points around Woodbridge Island. This was also my first images of the new ‘wooden bridge’. I much preferred the older bridge for its (dilapidated) ecstatic and architectural value for the night photographer. Above all, it was an enjoyable and social evening learning more ..read more