Africa - Computer Faire by busi2ness

Photography • Science/Medical • posted on May 18, 2006

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That time of year again for the gurus & geeks to visit the Computer Faire, exhibition mecca for the IT industry and the biggest in Africa! I thought it best to try a collage representing just the most interesting highlights.
It was hosted in Sandton, Johannesburg or Gauteng/Igoli, "the place of gold". Sorry Cape Town & Durban, maybe next time we do it watching the surf! LOL
I found this environment very challenging for photography because I couldn't control any of the props or lights and the place was alive with people milling around.
South Africa's state owned telecommunication monopoly is amongst the most expensive in the world regarding call charges and 3 times more expensive than its closest competitor country on international data links. Recent funding went towards basic social upliftment schemes and not necessarily developing the data communication infrastructure of the continent.
Will the gap between third & first world communications be bridged by satellite?
If you look closely, you will notice that the IT industry is not just about boring computer shops! (LOL) Wouldn't I just love to own one of these wide printers to blow up my photographs.
Thanks for looking. Feel free to leave comments - which are most welcome as this type of photography was a first for me and much different than takings pics of elephants & trees.

Comments (22)

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VelvetMoxie

3:37PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

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Ionel

3:48PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

I'm glad to see your pictures again! Excellent printers and girls! :)

Valerie-Ducom

4:02PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

wowwww, I'm very happy to read you my friend ;) I like these photos, i think in the big publicity maket ;) Your composition is perfectly and your realisation of collage is very good!!! Good day and kiss africa !!!!

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Petra-S

4:12PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

super Photo`s - tolle prentation!

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Buffalo1

4:38PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

Welcome back, Piet. You caught the business, hubbub, and fun of a business convention with your collage. This could be an advertisement for South African business.

soulofharmony

4:55PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

beautiful montage of this exhib.. ermm not a c'puter geek here.. but literature geek hehehe !!!.. fantastic presentation.. and lovely to see you..:)

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odie

5:48PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

A wonderful collage that catches the spirit and action of the day(s) clearly. Each photo is a nice glimpse of what you saw and I really like the one of the men behind the phone display!! :0)

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Dianthus

5:55PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

Cool collage. :)

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Richardphotos

6:47PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

it is terrific that you have been able to post again. been too long! excellent collage and each capture

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girsempa

8:37PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

Hallo verre vriend Piet! This reminds me so much of the fairs we used to organize with my former ICT-company... and about the fun side: we incorporated cart racing, bunji jumping, body painting, fashion shows and concerts (Grace Jones, Status Quo, The Specials...) You made a spot-on representation here! Good to see your stuff again!

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jocko500

10:06PM | Thu, 18 May 2006

look like a fun place to be

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Zacko

12:21AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

A GEEK-FAIRE!!! YAAAAAY!!!! Looks like my kind of place, lol. Im sooooo hung up getting the latest gadgets, it will be the death of my economy. I think you took some great shots there. I really love that upper right one....and i hope you got in closer on those dancing girls. #;o) Have a wonderful day.

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kimariehere

1:14AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

LOL @ Andreases comment!! ... geek fair haha guess i am a geek then cause i love those kind of show events !!! wonderful pics of it in collage form!!

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Margana

1:52AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

Great shots and a wonderful collage.Very vibrant and electric!How fitting!

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SusiQ

2:33AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

You must have had a fantastic time checking every thing out there! Would have love to have gone!

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morghana

6:27AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

A very modern Africa! :). Fantastic you capture!!! V

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jcv2

10:04AM | Fri, 19 May 2006

Ha, that looks fascinating! Imagine pictures filling your walls! Whew, that kind of printers add to the joy of life! Original collage, Piet, a nice impression of this faire!

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sharky_

8:39PM | Fri, 19 May 2006

Beautiful work on this collage. Aloha

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Luka_30

2:42AM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Very good collage. Excellent work.

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TwoPynts

4:07PM | Wed, 24 May 2006

I hope you had a great time...it looks like a lot of fun, especially for us geeks. I can't decide which I like better, the dancers or that huge color printer! =]

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nathalie06

3:12AM | Fri, 26 May 2006

You're back here, great !!!! I just take a few minutes to see some shots of friends and discover yours ! Well done for this collage, a different style from animals and Nature, but really very good for the use of lights and the subject, and with a so lovely composition ! Hugsssssssssss

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