Rogan Ward - Photographer

Pelican at Dawn

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:48:00 +0000

Here is to a fantastic 2012!

Eye Contact

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Red Wall

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

I was very patient, waiting for someone to walk by without reacting to me but it never happened. I could not be the fly on the wall, as hard as I tried. I need to find a postbox which I can place on street corners. In fact I like the one the reaction to me.

Sometimes you have to do with what you have, I was making a document and not making a movie after all.

Pink

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:25:00 +0000

Looking for flood damage in Cato Manor I found beauty. Shy and wearing pink.

Shisa

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +0000

I worked on a township tour on Sunday hosted by the Sunday Times and led by Street Scene tours. I get out to the townships regularly, but this was a truly fascinating tour.

Check out Street Scene at http://www.streetscenetours.co.za/ and the Sunday Times http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/goodtimes/. I am going to be doing it again with Lucy and the kids. It really is that good although we might have to leave off the tavern.

Oh, and does anyone know where I can get a Knorrox shirt?

Beauty is the Beast

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Such beautiful flowers on such a tough plant.

Sacred Ibis Sunrise

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:10:00 +0000

I woke up early. It was a trick of the bowel, but I was awake. Just over the building on front of where we live I could see the silver lining of what looked to be a spectacular sunrise. I thought of running out of the door to make a photograph but that little voice said 'You will miss it.'

So I picked up my bag and ran out the door. Quietly of course, careful not to wake my beautiful pregnant wife. I was driving when I saw the moment which would have made a great photograph. Henri Cartier-Bresson and the decisive moment crossed my mind, but since I was up...

I was just about to pack it in when this flock of sacred ibis appeared. And vanished into the morning just as quickly. I managed to squeeze 3 frames and it was over. A great way to start the day.

Roadside Picnic Table

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:02:00 +0000

Doing the tourist stuff one does when with visitors, this a picnic site overlooking the Valley of 1000 Hills in a cold and dreary day. There is something about places like this which reminds me of road trips as kids, eating padkos (road food) and spending hours in the back of an old Peugeot 404.

And the desire to hit the road takes hold once more...

Mr Gampe

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:28:00 +0000

I learned much from Mr Gampe. I never understood much of what he said, but the wisdom of the man was tangible, inspiring. I will be going to visit him again.

Fishermen in Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:28:00 +0000

Dutyini, Mount Ayliff

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:04:00 +0000

I have been following Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) on Twitter for some time now. I really enjoy his humour and his writing. I had read a few tweets with interest when he had left Johannesburg to visit Dutyini, Mount Ayliff in the Eastern Cape where he had lived as a child.

When a call came from the Mail and Guardian to photograph the town to illustrate a story he had written of this trip I jumped at the opportunity. For one thing I love a good road trip. And another, I love a good road trip with the opportunity to illustrate a fascinating story. So after a days delay due to snow (don't have that problem too often in South Africa) I set about finding Dutyini. And the rest is in the story.

The slideshow narrated by Khaya is here http://mg.co.za/multimedia/2011-07-28-homeward-unbound and the full story here http://mg.co.za/article/2011-07-29-urban-hipster-khaya-dlanga-heads-home.

Pink Church, White Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:38:00 +0000

A day trip to Kokstad and on to Mount Ayliff was spectacular. I have never had the opportunity to photograph the snow like this before, felt a bit like a bull in a candy store. A bull with wet pants, slippery stuff that snow!

Ship Aground

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:17:00 +0000

Rocks and Reflections

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:30:00 +0000

The south coast has always held a special place in my life. My grandparents had the coolest beach house where we spent many amazing holidays. I caught my first salt water fish, we snorkeled and we hit the waves on our body boards.

This is a bit further down the road in Port Edward, and I sense a new love affair with this part of the coast coming.

Sunset Football

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:59:00 +0000

I nearly missed the light, glad I didn't.

The Boys and Their Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Somewhere in the depths of the Wild Coast on assignment for the Mail and Guardian we met with the largest extended family I know of. A beautiful bunch on the most amazing of settings. Looking at the mud huts and chicks and cows I am seriously considering trading in all my gadgets for a simpler life.

Strike Season

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:18:00 +0000

Strike season again. This was the first walk into town of the year, I wonder how many more of these we will do? I must say that although the march to the steps of the Durban city hall was a slow one, the striking workers were very disciplined.

Afro Mex Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:02:00 +0000

As a photographer not to be named said to me on the Saturday of the Durban July horse races, 'This is the worst day of my year!' I think he said the same to me last year. And I agreed with him.

A strange thing happened next. I started to watch the people. Some wore ridiculous outfits, most desperate to be noticed. But this guy made me smile!

The Sardines Are Back

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:52:00 +0000

The sardines are back! I love this time of the year. It is not too hot, the light is great and it is school holidays. I need to figure out a way to get in some fishing and work, but cameras and salt water are a bad idea. I think I will have to take a day off and just concentrate on fishing!

Winter Swell

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Good Morning Durban

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:52:00 +0000

What a way to start a Monday morning! So glad we were on time for the school run this morning, it was not quite this pretty on the return trip.

A Cow in Ulundi

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Elections

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Back To The Vulture

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:24:00 +0000

I loved 'Back To The Future' as a kid. In fact I still quote from the movie occasionally. So I was so pleased to come across Docs raptor look alike at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary in Umlaas Road. If you are in the area definately visit them. Details can be found at http://www.africanraptor.co.za/

Man in the Middle

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Many people, I would love to know how many.