Since the rise of the World Wide Web, finding digital assets is as easy as pie, but beware: you can't just snatch and use stock art or any other digital media! The copyright trap lurks around every corner, with eagle-eyed companies and software prepared to raise hell for any infringement. But fear not, fair freelancers and careful creators, there's...
Vacancy | Library Intern Swellendam
Get paid to sort, scan, deliver, and possibly dodge falling books as an EPWP Intern at Swellendam Library Service. Must sport Grade 12 education, youth (18-35 years), computer skills, and excellent verbal/written chatter. Offers are open only for the Swellendam crowd. Apply before 15 March 2023. Go, go, go! ...
The Naked Man on the Helderberg Wine Route
Anton Smit, famed South African sculptor, rules the roost in the art world with his colossal abstract structures, most notably - the bare dude in Cape Town's Idiom Winery. This metal masterpiece enhances its surroundings, collaborating effortlessly with vineyards and vintage wines. So, if you fancy a tipple and eye-catching outdoor art, take a joyride along the Helderberg Wine Route. Just...
Heritage | The Neck Tie
Pondering about the humble necktie? Those strips of fabric originating from 17th century Croatian mercenaries elevated by King Louis XIII to royal accessory status? Now, they undergo countless changes, reflect art movements, and give men a shot of expressing their artistic sides. Lads, next time you tie one on, remember it's not just fashion, it's history against your Adam's...
Exploring the Remote Job Market: Copywriting for Captain Words
Pause before downing that cup of coffee; the path as a contributor for Captain Words isn't the tranquil $8-per-1000-word utopia. While there's the appeal of remote work and flexible schedules, crafting 10,000 words while managing household chores isn't suited for the timid or those with shaky internet connections. Amidst project challenges and occasional hunger pangs, you delve into the realms of...
A Moment out of the Sands of Time
In a time when time is literally money, here's a quirky inch-high bottle of time, a forgotten but used-to-be-handy surfing and telephony companion, that ignites a night of dreaded listlessness. It inspires hypnotic contemplation and a startling realization: maybe this relentless hourglass has the power to pause after all! ...
Thoughts | Photo Archives
Being in-between jobs has its advantages, and for me, it has been the chance to sift through my vast collection of old photographs. It is remarkable how many pictures remain stored in my digital backups, each one a time capsule of cherished memories. However, I regret having an album of wedding photos that I was never paid for back...
Unveiling Hope: Pandemics Forge a New Path in the Western Cape
Detours to dreams! Cancelled flights launched epic adventures. This post chronicles a pandemic pivot: trading dream destinations for the wild, confusing world of digital nomadism. Swap boardrooms for breathtaking views, ditch resumes for freelance hustles. It's bumpy, the sunrise from your laptop is no reality. But the journey? Priceless....
Unravel the difference between Professional and Amateur Photoshoots
Welcome to the world of photoshoots, where 'clicks' become 'coins' and pigeons photobombing are all part of the fun! With the 'Trade for Portfolio' barter system, amateurs get their shot at the limelight, professionals step it up with contract-heavy carnival-of-commerce shoots, and conceptual artists paint dreams with their pixels. In post-production, photoshoots become stories, and, with a sprinkle of Skylum Luminar...
The Binary Heart: Dating in the Digital Age
In the fantastically dizzying world of online dating, from make-ups to breakdowns, relationships can be sparked and snuffed with a mouse click. The exciting digital dance has its perils and joys - from the thrill of virtual chemistry, to the despair of digital rejection. As we embrace our keyboard-induced love stories, remember to add a sprinkle of caution and...