Beverley (Knysna) wrote on 30th of April 2012:
I'm gobsmacked, beautiful images! Well done!
Dave Carter (Johannesburg) wrote on 19th of April 2012:
What stunning photography! So glad that I found your website.
Dave Carter (Johannesburg) wrote on 19th of April 2012:
What stunning photography! So glad that I found your website.
Theunis Minnie (Mossel Bay) wrote on 16th of April 2012:
I am so happy to have discovered your website. I am a photographer myself. Your work leaves me speechless.
Rob Heffer (East London South Africa) wrote on 12th of April 2012:
Hi Hougaard... When I want inspiration for my own work, I visit your site... Like you, I am absolutely passionate about landscape photography and am always blown away by the beauty of our world given the different lighting conditions...I love the places you have been to and would love to hook up and chat some day... You are so right when you say that you just want to create these amazing images to allow the viewer to lose themselves in the beauty of the place through the image and to see what you saw... Each image tells such a great story... Keep up your amazing work!
Hermi Strauss (Between Luderitz and Sussusvlei) wrote on 6th of April 2012:
Hi Hougaard
I refer to your website:
\"Kanaan is unparalleled in photographic opportunity, but not worth the money in my opinion. The accommodation is overpriced and then seeing the farm/shooting costs a lot extra. If you can pay R2500pp a day for a bed and two shoots, then by all means go!\"
I summed you up and I knew I cannot expect anything different from you! The way you treated your customer into tears several times with your arrogance and the way you blatantly lie about what you paid on Kanaan. I already expected from your character before you left Kanaan. I have the invoices open for anyone to see. You paid for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Two photo shoots per night and All drinks included R 1536.25 per person per day. So I think you are not only a liar - you are a big liar. nearly R 1000.00 more excluding the meals and drinks) to directly create a false impression on the internet is really typical for you. Just what I expected...
What goes around comes around. You might get away here with it... but Someone else knows you better than me...
Regards
Hermi Strauss - Farm Kanaan Namibia
Haymo van Wyk (Roodepoort, SA) wrote on 3rd of April 2012:
Thank you for your wonderful website.
Magnificent photography!
You've been at the right place at the right time,
MANY TIMES more than most.
desiree' (Charlotte, NC US) wrote on 5th of March 2012:
Loved your photo's of the Namib. Will be there in a couple weeks, hopefully some of that beautiful inspiration will infuse my photographic experience.
Thanks!
Denis Ananiadis (Durban South Africa) wrote on 24th of February 2012:
absolutely stunning photography. great inspiration. thank you
peter pascual (Philippines, Republic of the) wrote on 22nd of February 2012:
You have superb images! and I just cant help but be in awe!
Mihir Mishra (India) wrote on 21st of February 2012:
Dear Sir,
Thank You for unveiling the secrets of the pros. Actually, we, the amateurs want to learn. Who are really interested in learning photography. We people usually don\'t find any information from the pros... They dont reveal their techniques. They think that we will copy them. But the vision is vision and it is personal. And that is what matters. Sir, I want you to have a look at work by \"Alexandre Deschaumes\", and please let us know what kind of technique he uses.
Looking forward to hear from you soon!!!
Loved the way your tutorials flow!!!
:)
Liz (Pretoria) wrote on 16th of February 2012:
Your work is amazing. Please continue to showcase our beautiful country.
Eva (Los Angeles) wrote on 10th of February 2012:
I love your photography. It\\\'s so beautiful, inspiring and peaceful. Great work. Will visit your site more often.
paulo bazzo (United Kingdom) wrote on 9th of February 2012:
I really loved all your photographs, I\'m thinking about becoming a fine art photographer myself, I love to travel and take pictures.
Do you know what would be a good camera to start taking some good quality photos, Im really interested about your opinion please answer me as soon as you can.
Wish you the best
love from brazil
Heidi (sweden) wrote on 7th of February 2012:
Lovely website, Iam so jealous of those travels hehe
keep it up okey =)
Henk (Pretoria) wrote on 2nd of February 2012:
Wow! This is truly inspiring. Thank you for the great tutorial items. Always keenly following your carreer.
Regards!
Jaroslav Zakravsky (Czech republic) wrote on 11th of January 2012:
Hi Hougaard, I have just explored your photos, which are very inspirational and unique, showing us secret beauty of your country. I really like the way how you handle with light and colors, it gives your inimitable style and feeling. Wish you a good luck with your next work!
Toni (Australia) wrote on 8th of January 2012:
I find your photographs inspiring. I love to take photographs but am still a novice. I have found it near impossible to achieve the colour dynamics and contrast that your photos display. Thank you for making these fantastic photos available.
Keith Carey (Ballito) wrote on 19th of November 2011:
Hi Hougaard,
I have just found your link from ODP.
Look forward to working through you web page and blog.
Already, I can see you have a wealth of knowledge and some superb images.
I appfeciate you sharing your expertise and valued.
Thanks for sharing.
Keith. ( ODP- FlightLine)
Paul Pheiffer (Ellisras - Suid Africa) wrote on 16th of November 2011:
"Some people think they can take pictures, some can"
Baie dankie, jou werk is 'n inspirasie vir my.
Tom Vaughn (Merrick, NY) wrote on 29th of October 2011:
Fantastic - glad I was able to find your work!!
Mark Drysdale (Joburg / Dullstroom) wrote on 25th of October 2011:
Superb images Hougaard, and a very well presented web site.
Sonja Vinck wrote on 21st of October 2011:
Wonderful work!!
Jay Gould (Australia) wrote on 19th of October 2011:
BPN where you are mentioned: since I cannot post the link in any form if you email me I will send you the link to your being mentioned.
Thank you for the tutorials and actions. I am just learning to use the TK stuff and I will definitely add your information to my education.
You interactive website is very special. Looking forward to following your career.
Dave Stott (Kenton on Sea) wrote on 18th of October 2011:
Hey Hougaard - great site! Well done, it is fantastic.
C u in Kenton again sometime? Would love to join you on the Namib photoworkshop - money!!
Dave.
Jason (Polokwane) wrote on 11th of October 2011:
I am sure that you have heard this many times... but any-case here goes... YOU ROCK! Your work is impeccable... and I love your persistence... it is inspiring no matter what field of photography... and thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us all!
Please let us know when you are doing a workshop or two... was hoping for the Drakensberg to happen?
Elmer van Zyl (South Africa) wrote on 10th of October 2011:
Hougaard,
Well done on your new site. Images are striking! Any chance of you doing workshops over weekends or winter months?
Keep up the good work!
Bob Young (USA (Alabama)) wrote on 8th of October 2011:
Your new site is fabulous! The map is a great idea for orienting viewers. I have benefited greatly from your blending tutorials.
Roel Riphagen (Apolic) (Netherlands) wrote on 6th of October 2011:
Spectacular new images Hougaard! The new website looks nice with it's clean looks and really helps to see them in full potential.
marius potgieter (East London, ZA) wrote on 5th of October 2011:
Mooi werk Hougaard. Nuwe website lyk goed! :)
Liezl wrote on 5th of October 2011:
Jinee maar dis amazing werk wat jy doen!
Fred jacobs (Port Elizabeth (South Africa)) wrote on 5th of October 2011:
Mind blowing images!!! Great stuff!
Stephen Child (Johannesburg, South Africa) wrote on 5th of October 2011:
Love the new website layout Hougaard! Seeing your work is a feast for the eyes and I hope we see many more images soon.
Frans Swanepoel (Strand-Western Cape) wrote on 4th of October 2011:
Congratulations with the new site Hougaard. User friendly, fast and a pleasure to view. You are indeed one of the top landscape photographers in the bussiness.
Kevin McGilton (Cape Town) wrote on 3rd of October 2011:
Great site Hougaard. It has been worth the wait and imo worth all your effort!
Rob Southey (Lucernedale ) wrote on 2nd of October 2011:
Great Stuff Hougaard, excellent website, all the hard work has paid off, keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to us landscapers!
Morkel Erasmus (Secunda, South Africa) wrote on 2nd of October 2011:
Hougaard, all the hype has certainly been worth it. Your images truly speak to the viewer in a way few landscapes photographers can emulate. Loving the new-look site and the new images, and looking forward to seeing more as they get uploaded...
David haworth (Sydney Australia) wrote on 2nd of October 2011:
Loving the new work and the gallery looks superb
Gordon Robertson (Alberton) wrote on 2nd of October 2011:
Amazing Landscape photography. Your descriptions of each scene create interest and stimulate a desire to personally visit the site. Keep up the good work!
Greg Arps (New Zealand) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Awesome new site Hougaard, loving the map navigation and the new images are incredible. Nice reading the "About" section as well, was interesting to see that you're not worrying much about awards and just loving the work for what it is (if you can call it work :P). I envy what you do!
Guy Richardson (Devon, UK) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Fantastic work Hougaard, it's a pleasure to browse through your gallery and hope you keep it up.
Mark Dumbleton (Johannesburg, South Africa) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Great work on the site Hougaard! Exceptional work beautifully displayed!
Rudi van den Heever (Pretoria, South Africa) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Hougaard, your images are exceptional and an awesome example of what hard work and dedication can achieve! All us wanna-be togs (actually speaking about myself) can only admire your work!
Looking forward to your new additions! Stunning site!
Kobus Schoeman (Polokwane, South Africa) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Hougaard, Well done on a very nice website. Your images are an inspiration to others. Keep up the good work!
Derek Ramsden (Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu Natal - South Africa) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Fantastic website and photography Hougaard.
Your writings are to the point, interesting, entertaining, sometimes controversial - but it's all good stuff :)
Drew Hopper (Mid North Coast, NSW Australia) wrote on 1st of October 2011:
Fantastic site mate, truly remarkable images as well. You know my thoughts already. Keep up the amazing work!