Nelson Mandela
As many of you will probably know, today is Nelson Mandela’s ninety-first birthday. Co-incidentally, it’s also the day on which groups of photographers took to the streets of their towns and cities armed with cameras, to take part in the second global Worldwide Photo Walk.
After our late night at Wakame, I momentarily regretted signing up for the walk, as it meant getting up in time to meet the rest of the group near the planetarium in Cape Town at 8am. But somehow I dragged myself out of bed, drove through to town, and met up with a group of about 20 photographers. We spent the next two to three hours walking the streets of Cape Town, spending quite some time in the well-known open-air St George’s Mall. In retrospect I was glad that I didn’t bail on the outing – the weather was fantastic, the other photographers were friendly and fun, and there were almost too many great opportunities for photos.
We’ll be posting more of the photos from the walk over the next few days; but for now, let me close by wishing you, Madiba, a happy birthday and brilliant next year!
Aaah so pleased you did this one Paul as I remember Fiona talking about it from last year, something I would so love to do and I’ll look forward to seeing your pics..
I didn’t know about the photo walk thing untill yesterday afternoon. I will look forward to next year’s one in anticipation
Beverley – perhaps you should organise to lead one next year.
Firefly – lead one in PE next year, or join us in Cape Town – it’s loads of fun.
Glad you dragged yourself out of bed for the walk Paul, was fun meeting up and seeing the angles that you use to get your great pictures here on the website.
Hey Hendrik, thanks I appreciate that. It was good to meet you… even though a little eerie that you recoignised me…
I had no idea about the world wide photowalk. I wonder if there was one in Stockholm? It’s always interesting to see what other photographers see that you don’t.
Stefan, I found this fun site and just had to use it on someone – no offence intended… Stockholm Worldwide Photo Walk –
The Photog with the hat as you were breathing down my neck was me!!!!
Smiles
http://www.pbase.com/mashona/scott_kelby_cape_town_photowalk
Ha ha Steve… nice photos btw. I like the wide-angle one that you entered into the competition. It looks really awesome.
Thanks Paul