Intention

In the age of perfection and multiple retakes I wanted to challenge myself to post the very first frame taken each day. Perhaps bringing in a bit of nostalgia of the old film days when you didn’t quite have the option of reviewing and retaking images on the spot. The added pressure will help me be more intentional and thoughtful about settings and composition before pressing the shutter.

Temporary danger ahead
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Temporary danger ahead

When your journey is riddled with signs it’s hard not to be curious as to what lays ahead, gloomy skies, forced detours and unpredictable surfaces. You know to proceed with caution but thats just…..

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Hitting Crossroads
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Hitting Crossroads

I find it becoming increasingly more difficult to find inspiring subject matter without too much repetition. I am extremely grateful to live where I do and am blessed with such incredible natural surroundings…..

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Know your pet
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Know your pet

I have seen some posts on social media of late saying that petting your dog is not necessarily the love language they want or understand. To some degree I believe this is true, Dash loves attention…..

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Special place
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Special place

There is one specific tree on our land that has some kind of magnetic draw. Everyone who has been there has commented on how special the energy felt underneath its canopy. It’s the largest acacia…..

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Disconnected
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Disconnected

Im sure we have all been there, in a social setting or gathering where we don’t quite feel comfortable or engaged and then retreat to a “safe” space. In most cases it’s our cellphones as it is easier to…..

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Look at the moon
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Look at the moon

Im sure all of us have heard this term many times before and it’s understandable. The moon holds this sense of wonder, shining bright in the night sky. Do we shout out with the same enthusiasm when…..

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Birder
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Birder

I guess i’m turning into a birder or bird watcher, the same crew I used to ridicule in the Kruger national park. I used to always get frustrated to see a bunch of cars pulled over only to find out they…..

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Getting Air
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Getting Air

Isn’t that what life is about? It’s something we do almost unconsciously, breathing on autopilot yet when we bring our awareness to our breath, it can be one of the most grounding exercises we can do…..

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35mm
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

35mm

This is one of the most popular focal lengths on a full frame camera and I can see why. I have spent the last few days experimenting only with this focal length and it’s quite different to always relying…..

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Rustic charm
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Rustic charm

It’s not always easy to find inspiration to take photos on days when you are feeling down. I took a walk around the block to clear my mind and found the entrance to this house to be rather interesting…..

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Signs
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Signs

After reading the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho I have become more aware of the signs that present themselves throughout the day. Sometimes I find myself asking for signs when I am unsure…..

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Busy birds gotta eat
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Busy birds gotta eat

I took over 500 photos today, mostly of the house as I have been inspired to try my hand out at architectural photography and the technical aspects of luminosity blending. This scene presented itself…..

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Lucky basket
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Lucky basket

Some home glitter created with love, meant to bring luck and good fortune. A labour of love, taking rustic elements and adding a fresh take on life. Sometimes it’s the small creative efforts that…..

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Up or down
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Up or down

That depends entirely on who is in the car. If i’m hitting the road all by myself it's up, nice music to vibe to and clutch out from the world around and the noises in my head. The genre is totally mood…..

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Remnants
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Remnants

I fondly remember building this bridge in our garden, my son had just acquired a rock crawling RC car and was looking to build a track for it. We went to wood shop and collected a bunch of offcuts…..

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Natures Art
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Natures Art

I get so excited in the evenings as sunset arrives, I sometimes wait in anticipation to see what mother nature has in store. The displays can be nothing short of spectacular, over the years I have captured…..

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Beginnings
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Beginnings

A trip down memory lane, visiting a place where a journey began, a tradition, a custom, a point of connection. The beginning of an adventure, mapped out in the language of curiosity, intrigue and mystical…..

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Milkshake
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Milkshake

Adults can often overlook this delicacy, we sit down for a lunch or dinner and almost automatically order our favourite alcoholic beverage. When did we stop enjoying the simple thighs in life like a good milkshake…..

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The sixth day
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

The sixth day

I wanted to do something a bit different today and post one of the images I took after having my camera for six days. While technically I haven’t deviated too much from my set of rules as I did take some photographs today…..

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Our Forest
Andrew Kloppers Andrew Kloppers

Our Forest

We have had an exceptional amount of rain over the past two weeks and I thought I would take a walk in the garden to do my daily photo capture. As I was about to get going, out comes…..

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