Mining photography for Anglogold Ashanti at their Mponeng mine - Copyright - Anglogold Ashanti

Ever wondered what it looks like deep underground in a gold mine?

Jolandie and I had the awesome experience to shoot for AngloGold Ashanti at their Mponeng mine, which is the deepest mine in the world!
It extends over 4 kilometers below the surface and is one of the most substantial gold mines in the world. 
These images where shot in the training level which is at about the 83rd level, but the conditions are pretty similar, although down in the actual working mine, it's allot darker, wetter and tougher. 
Permission was granted for this level only, as interruptions to production and safety concerns could be kept to a minimum.
- strict copyright Anglo Gold Ashanti

Shot on Location for Kwa Mhlanga Group - Copyright - Kwa Mhlanga Group - Photography and retouching - Chris Wessels

Whispers of summer - Copyright and photo - CWphotography

Last ray in Lamberts Bay - Copyright Chris Wessels - Photo

A quick post from our last holiday on the West coast of Southern Africa. Hopefully I will have some free time to myself to post some more scenic photos I took during our time there. Wish I was back there, such a nice place. This image is taken on one of Lambert Bay's beaches, all along the coast line you'll find paths that will lead you to some of the most amazing sights and around each bend you will discover a different looking beach, whether it is covered in mussel shells or white beach sand. You will collect the most amazing sea shells and the sea here is very wild, unforgiving and beyond cold. Both beautiful and serene.