This site is dedicated to all the beautiful things that surround us. It is easy to become so absorbed with pointless things, that we hardly ever pause a while and look at the beauty and wonder around us.
As a 3D Animator, I spend long hours behind the computer. I absolutely love animating, and the challenges associated with visual effects for film and television. One however soon discovers that there is more to life than work. In order to have a more balanced life, I try and spend as much time outdoors as possible. In South Africa, we are blessed with a warm sunny climate, and I love walking around in my garden, and taking pictures that inspire me. Here is a small compilation of photographs (mainly from my garden).
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Stapelia schinzii (Stapeliad) Flower Time-lapse:
Nikon D200 D-SLR - Stapelia schinzii var. schinzii (photographed over 8 hours at night).
720 x 522 pixels - 1.71 Mb. Quicktime H.264 Codec
Tromotriche revoluta (Stapeliad) Flower Time-lapse:
Nikon D200 D-SLR - Tromotriche revoluta (photographed over 5 hours at night).
720 x 530 pixels - 1.06 Mb. Quicktime H.264 Codec
Succulent Flower Time-lapse:
Nikon D70 - Flower closing before mid-afternoon rain shower (photographed over 1 hour 15 minutes).
480 x 360 pixels - 2.03 Mb. - DivX Codec.
Huernia humilis (Stapeliad) Flower Time-lapse:
Nikon D200 D-SLR - Flower opening on a very cloudy day (photographed from 9 AM - 5 PM).
640 x 457 pixels - 2.85Mb. - Quicktime H.264 Codec.
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360 Degree Panoramic Photographs:
360 Degree Quicktime VR Panorama:
The Succulent Rock Garden at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (South Africa) close to my house.
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[ Stapeliads - Hidden Treasures of the Desert ]
[ South African Aloe Pictures ]
[ Martin's FX Zone ]
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My latest Flickr photographs as a "Sideshow"
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My Flickr "Succulent Treasures of the Desert" Group
My Flickr "Stapeliad and Asclepiad" Group
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