Bill Davies (SA)'s photostream  

Born in Harare Zimbabwe in February 1970, I have lived in South Africa for the last 16 years. I live with my wife Lors (who is also my art director), and our two children Barrie-George (11) and Jamie-Lee (5) in Johannesburg. I work for large multinational retailer and while my job is very rewarding, my real passion is photography.

I first started in photography back when I was about 8, with a small instamatic that used 110 film cartridge. (Remember them?) As soon as I could raise enough money I moved onto a SLR starting with a Ricoh, and eventuality graduating to a Pentax. I managed to wangle my may into the position of Regimental Photographer when I did my National Service. I took photos’ while the others marched!

I continued to take photo’s after my army career but my interest was really reinvigorated when I bought my first digital SLR, a Canon 300d. Before moving back to Johannesburg I was a member of the Durban Camera Club. This was an incredible experience and the opportunity to share photographs with like minded people was an educational treat. The club provided inspiration and allowed for criticism which motivates you to move forward.

I did not join a club in Johannesburg due to work and study pressures. I was completing my BCom part time through Unisa. (Thank goodness that’s now done.) I did however join Flickr, which has been a great experience. I am always excited when people approach me to use my images, and I have had images used in Calendars, on websites and in news print on occasion. Albeit for free, I have loved the exposure. I now have a handful of images on Gettyimages.com so let’s hold thumbs I get a sale!

I currently use a Canon 50D (my treat to myself after passing my degree.) I enjoy portraiture, wild life and sports photography (what I would not do for a rugby or cricket sports pass), and I would love to expand into taking stock photography.


Visit South Africa
Why visit South Africa? Well it is simple. Not only is South Africa affordable when compared to Europe and the US, we have so much to see.

The Cape for its world beating beauty.


Kwa-Zulu Natal for awesome beaches,


As well as, the valley of a thousand hills and the Drakensberg for the jaw drop gorgeous scenery


and then the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces for the Kruger with her breathtaking wild life.




Permissions / Copyright
I am always excited when someone asks for permission to use one of my photo's. All I ask is that you;
- ask me first
- tell me where you are going to use it
- credit me
- link the photo back to my Flickr photostream.
Provided the image is not licensed on Getty then I am sure we can come to an arrangement.

I love the exposure that Flickr has given me. Since joining Flickr I have had photographs published in print as well as on online publications. The following images are available for sale on Getty.

www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?assettype=image&am... Davies SA


This, apparently is my most interesting photo, according to Flickrs secret algorithm!!!!!; I do not know, I think all my photo's are interesting!


I have a thing for Zebra's....





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