Click Click Cape Town: A Photographer's Guide

Posted on Mon August 26, 2024.

“Contemplating the teeming life of the shore, we have an uneasy sense of the communication of some universal truth that lies just beyond our grasp… the ultimate mystery of Life itself.” - Rachel Carson: Meditation on the Ocean and the Meaning of Life.

The mystery and magic of our world comes alive through the lens of the photographer. Cape Town, often referred to as the Mother City, is a photographer's paradise. Dazzling landscapes, diverse cultures, and very unique urban scenes, all come together to make for a vibrant celebration of life that, once captured for eternity, enchants us all.

Here are a few Kodak moment ideas for when you visit again. If you are not old enough to know what a Kodak moment is, then lucky you and ask your parents.  With this blog post our aim was to give you a visual feast. May your excitement fill the space between now and your next visit.

Table Mountain is one of the new seven wonders of the natural world. She stands majestic, showing off her many angles in all kinds of wonderful light.

Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand is one of the most photographed scenes in the Western Cape.

The Bo-Kaap is a colourful cultural experience. The area is known for its brightly coloured homes and even more colourful personalities.

White sand and clear turquoise waters, set against the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain range - this is Camps Bay.

Two square miles containing more than 7,000 plant species, at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens your focus can be as intimate or wide as your heart desires.

Set on an ancient bed of granite rock, this megalith rears up from the Atlantic Ocean to create a 9km drive along a vertical cliff face. Chapman's Peak is the direct route between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

Chapman's Peak sunset.

Bring your sturdy tripod or teeter on a cliff with your drone flying high over the Southernmost tip of Africa. Cape Point is located within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the cliffs and crashing waves harmonise to bring you some of the most dramatic landscapes in the region.

Befriend the Jackass Penguins at Simons Town, they are always happy to strike a pose.

The Western Cape is filled with mesmerizing beauty that cannot be overlooked or underestimated for its power to capture your heart. Pack for versatile weather, respect the local culture, embrace the otherworldly quality of light during golden hour, and come to capture your story for perpetuity. We hope to see you soon.

 

 

 

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