Blair Atholl Golf Estate
Posted by Darren in Uncategorized on August 17th, 2009
Island – Blair Atholl
Jared – Blair Atholl
Pool Deck – Blair Atholl
Ridge – Blair Atholl
Sunset Deck – Blair Atholl
Total Panoramas : 5
An afternoon in the Braamfontein district
Posted by Darren in Uncategorized on August 10th, 2009
We really were spoiled with the incredible afternoon of typical Johannesburg winter weather this Woman’s Day (well, not quiet but never look a gift horse in the mouth!). After a little run in the morning and a lazy afternoon lunch with some friends, I decided to go down to Braamfontein to check what was going on. Since I have moved here I have always appreciated Braamfontein. Absolutely stunning buildings and by far the cleanest part of central town. A great role model for the rest of the city’s districts and hopefully a place which can continue to go from strength to strength.
Civic Theatre Entrance – Braamfontein
Civic Theatre – Braamfontein
Rear of Civic Theatre – Braamfontein
The Eland – Braamfontein
Upper Braamfontein – Braamfontein
Total Panoramas : 5
Cape Winelands Panoramas
Posted by Darren in Digital Tour on August 6th, 2009
A couple of panoramas of the Cape Winelands…
Cabriere Farm Franschhoek Valley – Cape Winelands
Dio Bello Wine Farm – Cape Winelands
La Roche Resturant (Back) – Cape Winelands
La Roche Resturant (Front) – Cape Winelands
Total Panoramas : 4
Wonderful stuff…
Golden Gate National Park, Free State
Posted by Darren in Digital Tour on August 5th, 2009
I decided that to welcome in winter, it would be great to get away to the mountains of the Drakensberg. The closest section of this ancient mountain range to Johannesburg geographically is the northern ‘berg, a section of which is named the Golden Gate National Park. We stayed in the camp site in the actual reserve and barring some baboons fiercly cunning strategies used to relieve us of our food, we had an absolutely awesome time. We even managed to get stuck into some snow up in Lesotho at the relatively new Afriski Resort.
More information about the park can be found here: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Above AfriSki – Golden Gate National Park
Camp Site – Golden Gate National Park
Dam – Golden Gate National Park
Lesotho Highlands – Golden Gate National Park
Mushroom Rock – Golden Gate National Park
Park Ledge – Golden Gate National Park
Ski Lift – Golden Gate National Park
Stream – Golden Gate National Park
Total Panoramas : 8
Montrose Primary School
Posted by Darren in Digital Tour on August 5th, 2009
In 1910, a request was made by local farmers and residents to the School Board asking that a school be established in the central Sandton area. The nearest schools at the time were in Rosebank and Fontainebleau which meant long travelling distances. Eventually, a small school building was built off 11th Avenue, Parkmore. When the township of Parkmore was established, the developers, Murray & Roberts, set aside a proper school site in the same location.
Ms Bands Classroom – Montrose Primary School
Total Panoramas : 1
In 1969, the TED decided to go ahead with Parkmore Primary, strictly enforcing the zoning system to ensure that the people would be forced to take their children to the new school. Although the buildings were built by the School Board, the grounds were left undeveloped due to government cut-backs. On the 5th January 1970, Parkmore Primary opened its doors with Mr G. E. Scheepers as acting principal and 5 staff members. Only 189 pupils were enrolled. At the time there was only a school hall, library, arts and crafts room, administration block and eighteen classrooms.
Olifants Game Reserve
Posted by Ryan in Digital Tour on August 5th, 2009
I joined a couple Canadians and a stray Australian on a weekend away at a friend’s game reserve, needless to say i could not resist snapping a couple panos.
Fantastic weekend in the bush!
Afternoon Kip – Game Farm
Morning Deck – Game Farm
Worlds View – Game Farm
Total Panoramas : 3
Magaliesberg Farm
Posted by Darren in Digital Tour on August 5th, 2009
The weekend before last was a great one, as we went out to a little farm in the Magaliesberg. If ever you feel as though you are in over your head with stress or you just feel like getting away from the norm, then I highly recommend that you take a drive out there for the open spaces and general refreshing change of scenery.
Only about an hour out of Johannesburg and well worth the visit.
Bar – Magaliesberg Farm
Breakfast Table – Magaliesberg Farm
Cattle Pen – Magaliesberg Farm
Ostrich Pen – Magaliesberg Farm
Produce Garden – Magaliesberg Farm
Smoking Room – Magaliesberg Farm
Stable – Magaliesberg Farm
Trail Descent – Magaliesberg Farm
Trail – Magaliesberg Farm
Windmill – Magaliesberg Farm
Total Panoramas : 10
A Virtual Tour of 4th Street, Parkhurst
Posted by Darren in Digital Tour on August 5th, 2009
On one fine winter’s morning, we decided that it would be appropriate to shoot the entire length of 4th Street, Parkhurst . Check it out!
Adagio – 4th Street
Building Corner – 4th Street
Cup Cake Shop – 4th Street
Essential Life – 4th Street
Passion – 4th Street
Paul Smith – 4th Street
The Attic – 4th Street
Total Panoramas : 7
Great deal!
So, we had originally ordered our chosen lens (Precision Optics) through a rather new online retailer called www.click2buy.co.za, but it still had not been delivered to us. Even though they said 3 weeks, and this is week 3, so I decided to see how I could track my order; Yet to my amazement, when I browsed to their site, domain not found. Looks like they just upped and moved out! Luckily the amount wasn’t debited from my account, but still, that is 2 weeks which we have now lost.
So I decided to let my lip hang, and browse for a place where we could perhaps rent a lens. Got a couple of hits in Google, and found myself at www.outdoorphoto.co.za. Cool little shop in Pretoria which does rent equipment out, but mostly for Canon cameras – We need Nikon.
Next I noticed the classifieds, and decided to peruse that. To my disbelief, I found a second hand Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens for a Nikon! It’s as though the gods finally cut me a break, and more than compensated me for the previous misfortune. This lens really looks great, and judging by some of the sample pictures which I have downloaded, the quality is amazing. And the best thing is the price! More than half the price of a brand new lens, and only twice the price of the inferior quality which we had chosen to use for our POC. Now, when we start to build our portfolio, we will be doing so using our production equipment. Really made my day…
As soon as we get a few sample snaps and hopefully even have a full pano to show you we will post them here.
The most immersive experience on the web
Posted by admin in DigitalTours, Information on March 6th, 2009
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