Jul 04 2009

Fans of the King of Pop

Posted in Photojournalism Tags: city, function, Photojournalism, Sandton

At 1pm yesterday afternoon, hundreds of people descended on Mandela Square in Sandton to pay tribute to Michael Jackson. I’d heard about it on the radio, and went along to see if I could get photos. What fun!! I wasn’t there for the whole thing because I had to get back to the office for a meeting, but I’m so very glad I made the effort to get there for part of it.

I’ve got so many photos that I want to share, so I’m splitting them over 2 days.

A fan

Fikile and Aki Anastasiou

Illana Africa and Aki Anastaciou

Big lens

Big lenses

Being interviewed

Getting interviewed

Gareth Cliff and a fan

Gareth Cliff and fan

Photographer in action

Enjoying the music

Dancing for the crowd

Dancing fan

Illana Africa and a fan singing Ilana Africa and someone singing

Camera woman

There’ll be more photos of fans and dancers tomorrow

Posted in Photojournalism Tags: city, function, Photojournalism, Sandton

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Elana (1 comments.) - September 30, 2009 - 5:02 pm

looks like fun! on your pictures you have labled Fix ( Fikile from 5fm) as ilana Africa
i am Elana Afrika* not me in the pictures x

Penafrancia Military Parade 2009 (1 comments.) - August 30, 2009 - 10:01 am

we would surely miss the King of Pop. Michael Jackson is definitely a legend in the history of music.

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - July 5, 2009 - 8:28 am

Fantastic photos! Looking forward to seeing more!
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Laura (45 comments.) - July 4, 2009 - 4:18 pm

These are very cool Jeanette! Looks like fine!
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Kathy - July 4, 2009 - 2:55 pm

Fantastic shots Jeanette – I also heard it on the Radio With Redi – I would love to have been there. Michael Jackson will live on in our hearts and his music – Rest in peace Michael

Gilz (177 comments.) - July 4, 2009 - 12:49 pm

WOW some nice shots. I love the first one. can’t wait to see the next set.
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Catherine - July 4, 2009 - 11:44 am

Well done

desi (85 comments.) - July 4, 2009 - 11:27 am

looks like fun jen!
lol – there were more photogs there than fans. hee hee
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Gina (58 comments.) - July 4, 2009 - 11:27 am

Awesome photos. The vibe must have been amazing!
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André (3 comments.) - July 4, 2009 - 11:13 am

Saw the report on 3 and E.
Was looking for you
Shooting in a crowd at an event like that is tough, eh?
But as usual, you bring home the bacon. Well done
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