Starry sky

Rock climbers at Rocklands in the Cederberg often climb at night because of the cool temperatures for enhanced friction while climbing boulders. Some boulders have names, this famous one is called “The Sky” and is one of the most difficult boulders to climb in the country. This photo aims to capture the timelessness of climbing in the mountains and was created by using an off-camera flash to freeze the rock climber flying through “The Sky” to the next hold while keeping the shutter speed open to expose for the stars, capturing the sensation of when a moment feels like forever.

By Daniel Jacobus de Waal, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Nikon Z6; Nikon 14-24 mm f2.8; ISO: 100; f/2.8; 50 sec