Vernon Chalmers Photography

Canon Photography Training, Conscious Intelligence and Environmental Understanding Conscious Intelligence through photography education, awareness, environmental understanding and observation with Vernon Chalmers Photography. See Deeper. Understand More. Vernon Chalmers Photography is not simply a photography website in the conventional sense. While photography forms its foundation, the platform's broader purpose extends beyond the creation and display of images. It functions as an educational environment where photography becomes a means of exploring, understanding, and documenting the natural world. Within this context, the camera serves not only as a creative tool but also as an instrument of observation, learning, and environmental engagement. Underlying this philosophy is the concept of Conscious Intelligence —a framework developed by Vernon Chalmers that emphasises awareness, presence, intentional observation, meaning-making, and reflective engagement with lived experience. ...

Birds in Flight Photography Training: Beyond Camera Settings Learn how effective Birds in Flight photography combines camera settings, autofocus, lens handling, Environmental Intelligence, anticipation and field-frame evaluation. This approach to Birds in Flight training is grounded in practical camera instruction and field experience rather than settings theory alone. The training framework has been developed through hands-on work with Canon camera systems, telephoto photography and real-world photographic situations, with particular emphasis on the interaction between camera configuration, photographer behaviour and environmental conditions. The objective is therefore not to prescribe a universal set of BIF settings, but to help photographers develop the judgement to establish a reliable technical baseline, recognise changing conditions, anticipate subject behaviour and evaluate their own photographic results. Field-frame success provides the evidence on which further skills develo...

Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs EOS R7: Understanding ISO How should photographers interpret ISO between the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R7? A practical analysis of ISO, noise, detail, dynamic range and high-ISO photography. ISO 3200 does not necessarily mean the same photographic result on every camera. Comparing the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R7 reveals how sensor technology, pixel density, processing and dynamic range influence the practical interpretation of ISO—and why high ISO can sometimes be the correct photographic decision. The ISO number is standardised; the photographic result is not. Comparing the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R7 illustrates why ISO must be interpreted in the context of sensor technology, exposure and intended output. The Same ISO Number Does Not Tell the Whole Story ISO is one of the most familiar numbers in photography. ISO 100. ISO 400. ISO 800. ISO 1600. ISO 3200. The numbers appear universal. A photographer moving from one camera to another might therefore reas...

GEO OCEAN VII IMO 9212228 | Offshore Survey Vessel GEO OCEAN VII (IMO 9212228), a specialist offshore survey vessel, is now based in Namibia, supporting seabed mapping and marine survey operations. Photographer's Note: GEO OCEAN VII (IMO 9212228) was photographed by Vernon Chalmers in Table Bay, Cape Town. The image forms part of the Vernon Chalmers Photography Maritime Studies Project and is also published in the Shipspotting.com database. A Specialist Offshore Survey Vessel in Southern African Waters GEO OCEAN VII — IMO 9212228 The GEO OCEAN VII (IMO 9212228) is an interesting vessel to encounter through maritime observation because her importance is not immediately apparent from her relatively compact appearance. At approximately 55.8 metres in length and 13 metres in beam, she is considerably smaller than the large container ships, tankers and bulk carriers that dominate many South African maritime views. Yet GEO OCEAN VII represents a highly specialised sector of modern offs...

Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training Guide Cape Town Learning Birds in Flight Photography : For Canon EOS / EOS R Cameras 2026. Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island, Cape Town Birds in Flight Photography Training Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town Vernon Chalmers facilitates the popular Birds in Flight Photography Workshop / Private Training (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town - with hands-on practical sessions along the Diep River, Milnerton Lagoon and around the Table Bay Nature Reserve, Woodbridge Island. Birds in Flight Photography Learning Objective / Training Level For assisting the developing photographer with the understanding and application of introductory to intermediate birds in flight photography in terms of exposure settings / photography techniques / practical sessions (with ongoing Birds in Flight Training support). Bird Photography Training Cape Town (Birds in Flight and Perched Birds) Birds ...

Canon PowerShot G3 X Close-Up Photography: Getting Closer Exploring close-up photography with the Canon PowerShot G3 X, Canon 500D close-up lens and Yesido SF26 tripod stand while photographing small flowers and a bee. Canon PowerShot G3 X with 500D Close-Up Lens : The Paddocks, Milnerton White and purple flower photographed with the Canon PowerShot G3 X using the Yesido SF26 for portable stability and the Canon 500D close-up lens. Close-up flower photograph made during field testing of the Canon PowerShot G3 X, Yesido SF26 Tripod Stand and Canon 500D close-up lens close to The Paddocks, Milnerton. Canon PowerShot G3 X, Small Tripod Stand and the Detail in Front of Us There is something appropriate about reaching a thousand posts by getting closer. Not necessarily by acquiring more powerful equipment, or by making a grand photographic statement, but by looking more carefully at something small. During a recent visit to The Paddocks, I took the Canon PowerShot G3 X along with the new Y...