When @leon__bester who Iāve known for many years through skating asked if Iād be keen to join him on a little bikepacking mission through the Klein Karoo, the answer was easy šµ So we set off on a chilled three day ride from Barrydale to De Rust, following a route he found on @bikepackingcom šŗļø The first stretch took us along some spectacular farm roads to Van Wyksdorp, over the Rooiberg Pass, and down into Calitzdorp for the night.
Next morning we rolled into the lush Groenfontein Valley, stopped for a solid lunch at the base of Swartberg Pass, and climbed it just in time for sunset. Dropped down in the dusk and landed in Prince Albert.
If I had to compare Rooiberg and Swartberg Pass, Iād definitely say Swartberg was the easier of the two. It might be nearly twice the size, but its smooth surface and nice flow make it more of a gentlemanās climbā¦ unlike Rooiberg, which is rough, constantly shifting angles, and keeps you on your toes. Not gonna say it wasnāt fun though!
Our final leg started with a big breakfast and a lekker chat with legend @treloar_herald next to a fire at @lazylizard_za and then we cruised towards Klaarstroom with a gracious tailwind. We took a rad detour through the Middelwater area and popped out in Meiringspoort for a quick swim at the waterfall before wrapping it all up in De Rust š
If we had more time, we wouldāve loved to push on to Knysna and loop back through the Baviaanskloof to end in Jefferys Bay. Maybe later this year š Thanks again for the quality ride @leon__bester š¤
On a recent trip to Lesotho we had the privilege of spending some time with @patrick_rorke a local artist and incredible human being.
Patrickās dream is unfolding as he builds an artist residency in the enchanting village of Morija, where he was born.
The residency will host both local and international artists, with a special focus on potters whoāll be working with the abundant local clay and sharing their creativity with the youth in local schools. āThis is my main drive,ā he explains. āThereās an awful amount of work to be done here to produce creative thinkers who can come up with real solutions for Lesotho.ā
Check the link in my bio for the short film I shot and edited alongside @annaletsteenkamp that captures the spirit of Patrickās mission.
Special thanks to @soundpatch for their amazing final audio mix!
Applications for the Maloaleng Artists Residence will open in October 2025.
Moments from a solo bikepacking trip down and around the Vaal Dam š¦¦
Thanks to oom Flip from Zwartfontein Resort for a lekker spot to camp šļø I can definitely recommend š£š
#bikepacking #vaaldam #festive500 #stywelyne
I accompanied @annaletsteenkamp in shooting this very sensitive story earlier this year. A film about Carol de Swardtās journey to Switzerland to end her life with dignity.
Carolās brave yet gentle heart has forever changed me and I hope her story will have the same impact on others.
Dankie Annalet for taking me along on this project, you truly direct with an open heart and tell stories with such integrity. Youāre not only a dear friend but a great mentor!
Head over to @netwerk_24 to watch the full documentary as part of their new Blitsdokkie series.
Director : @annaletsteenkamp
Executive Producer : @izelleventer
DOP & Editor : me
Final Mix : @soundpatch
Thanks to everyone else involved ā¤ļø
āContext in Design, Design in Contextā Featured on @nowness
Go check it out if you havenāt yet š“
I truly loved the simplicity of making this short doccie for @nmbello1 I was briefed to capture the same design being manufactured by traditional artisans in two different cities - Lagos and Sharjah both very different in climate and culture but also surprisingly similar in many ways.
Thank you so much for trusting me with your vision Nifemi! Thank you to the beautiful people who shared their spaces with me and to @sharjaharchitecture@nmbello_studio@wflsncrm for making it happen.
