Rogan Ward - Photographer

Red July

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 10:55:00 +0000

Madiba Lives On

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:42:00 +0000

I would really like a Mandela t-shirt. When I asked this young man if I could make a portrait of him he asked me why. I mentioned the stall and that he had caught my eye as I drove past. I then said that his t-shirt was what really made me stop. And that was the end of the negotiation. It was obvious to him and his friends why I wanted to make the photograph.

And if there is any proof needed that the great Nelson Mandela's influence lives on in South Africa, there it is.

Before and After

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:41:00 +0000

The quarter final of AFCON 2013 between was heart breaking for the local supporters at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium. I photographed the same fan before the game and after the game, and pretty much felt the same.

Life's Not Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:31:00 +0000

An old sleeping bag and a pair of pants dry on the beach front in Port Elizabeth, 15 January 2013.

Nelson Mandela Arrest Site

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:27:00 +0000

There really is only one angle to photograph this monument. And it is spectacular!

Found Object 1

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:59:00 +0000

Found object 1: Cato Manor, Durban. 27 August, 2012.

Found Object 2

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:58:00 +0000

Found object 2: Cato Manor, Durban. 27 August, 2012.

Beauty in the City

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000

I wish I knew who to credit these murals to. Please shout if you know, they absolutely made my day.

Top Gear

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:23:00 +0000

All I said was come a little closer please...

The Market

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:48:00 +0000

Warwick, Durban, 3 June, 2012

Shooting Rugby in the Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:00 +0000

Durban, 5 May, 2012.

Fishing with Dad

noreply@blogger.com (Rogan Ward) — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:10:00 +0000

There are places which seem to be from the past. Untouched by materialism, branding or packaging. Quiet but for the sound of water over rocks, birds and foot steps.

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