Mark van der Wal - South African Photographer - Free State Prints

Mark van der Wal

Photography

Brandwag, Golden Gate, Free State, Mamiya 7, 43mm, Kodak TMY400, PMK,
Brandwag Rock is such a prominent landmark and it literally lights up in the late afternoon. There are actually three people standing on the top tip and what a view from there.

Cathedral Cave, Golden Gate, Free State, Mamiya 7, 43mm, Fuji Acros, PMK
Seeing this beautiful cave with a stream flowing from the top is something to experience however one has to pass through the icy waters and climb up the ladder to enter the inner sanctuary.

Didibeng Tunnels, Fouriesburg, Free State, Mamiya RZ, 50mm, Agfa APX25, Rodinal
These tunnels are a favourite place and this image drove me crazy in the darkroom however with some Photoshop help I soon became an artful dodger and the act wasn't a once off either!.

Van Reenen Graveyard Angel, Golden Gate, Free State, Mamiya RZ, 50mm, Efke 25, PMK
Another well photographed Golden Gate landmark of an angel overlooking this beautiful valley.

Car Wreck, Frankfort, Free State, Mamiya RZ, 50mm, Agfa APX25, Rodinal
Sadly only half of this car now remains and it has given many a photographer great delight. This image I too found a challenge in the darkroom however digitally it could be tweaked on several levels.

Cow and Beetle, Slabberts, Free State, Mamiya 7, 65mm, Fuji Acros, Rodinal
Fairly late one afternoon whilst getting used to the Mamiya 7, I stalked and photographed this cow. Having previously nearly always shot on a tripod this image became a symbolic turning point in my photography.

Leeuwkop Solo Shell Pump, Bethlehem, Free State, Fuji GSW690, Kodak TMAX100, PMK
This solitary petrol pump always fascinated me and sadly is no more, thankfully I have a negative to testify to it's existence.

Free State

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