Gregor Röhrig

Taken from Camps Bay beach.

This is Ben from the Hartman clan. Ben likes to smudge lenses. Ben is pretty awesome!

Trying out the new Canon G11 at the beautiful coastal town of Paternoster – impressive machine!

2009 was yet another year filled with events that amazed, saddened, and excited the world. I compiled a selection of the best Pictures Of The Year 2008 last year, and this year I’ll do the same, starting with the same tag line:

There are always a variety of photographs that highlight some of the events of the year for me. Some images are humorous, some completely superficial, whilst others are breathtaking, picturesque, serious, violent, and even terrifying.

Balancing Act

(Photo by Cesare Naldi)

The 2009 National Geographic’s International Photography Contest brought forward some fantastic images, this one in particular is my favourite!

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I love taking pictures of cows – no idea why – but perhaps my excitement for having seen cows chill on the beach in the Transkei will be an everlasting memory.

You can imagine my surprise and excitement when a herd of cattle stormed onto the beach, whilst I was relaxing in the sun and sipping on a Pina Colda, with a clear mission to head towards the water.

Unlike the Transkei cows who just chill on the beaches, these Zanibari cows where drinking the sea water. Apparently they do this as there is not enough fresh water in the vicinity – a general problem on the island.