A 90-second look behind the lens at how we bring a shoot to life.
I’m Patrick Cloete — a bird photographer based in Pretoria, chasing feathers and the light that finds them.
05 May, 2026
Full-frame reach, a blackout-free viewfinder and 120fps changed how I photograph birds — though I still miss Fuji’s colour profiles and film simulations.
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12 Apr, 2026
Living with the world’s first full-frame global-shutter camera in the field.
01 Mar, 2026
Reach, sharpness and handling that transformed my wildlife work.
Got a project or prints in mind? Let’s make it happen.
patrick@patrickcloete.com
Pretoria, South Africa
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