South Africa
Following much deliberation and delay, drone flying in South Africa is soon to become “legal and licenced”, at least for commercial drone operators, via new drone regulations that “are anticipated to be promulgated towards the end of March 2015” as per an informative article by John Gore, published at www.filmcontact.com. The proposed legislation is impressive, with stringent rules regarding licencing, pilot qualifications and go/no go fly areas, etc. Continue reading “Aerial Drone Update”
Some scenes simply beg to be photographed, such as magnificent vistas across the African bushveld, particularly when these form the backdrop to a sensual bath. The above photo was taken at the World’s View suite at stunning Ant’s Hill lodge in the Waterberg, South Africa. Surely this must count among the most spectacular bath settings on the planet. Fortunately for us, we had the privilege and pleasure of taking a dip there over the past weekend. Continue reading “Capturing Bush Breakaways”
Music can truly stir the soul, sometimes at unexpected times and places. We were treated to this recently when we filmed a memorable opening of the market at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The guest of honour was acclaimed SA flautist and music composer, Wouter Kellerman, fresh from winning a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for Winds of Samsara, which he created in collaboration with Indian composer and producer, Ricky Kej. The album, dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, also reached #1 on the US Billboard New Age Albums Chart. Continue reading “Memorable Market Open”