As social media usage grows on the continent, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgarethpon%2F%3Fhl%3Den" target="_blank" target="_blank">Gareth Pon</a>, voted Africa's best Instagrammer at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africanbloggerawards.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">African Blogger Awards 2015</a>, shows the world his Africa, including this image taken in Braamfontein, Johanesburg, South Africa.
As social media usage grows on the continent, Gareth Pon, voted Africa's best Instagrammer at the African Blogger Awards 2015, shows the world his Africa, including this image taken in Braamfontein, Johanesburg, South Africa.
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He shoots his favorite places in his home town of Johannesburg and beyond, jumping from cityscapes to portraits.
He shoots his favorite places in his home town of Johannesburg and beyond, jumping from cityscapes to portraits.
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Pon often uses his large following to champion other creatives, for in example in this shot, taken on the set of UK pop artist <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fozonna.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Ozonna</a>'s music video.
Pon often uses his large following to champion other creatives, for in example in this shot, taken on the set of UK pop artist Ozonna's music video.
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As quirky and modern as his work is, Pon isn't scared of posting a traditional sunset or two. This one was taken at Mabalingwe Game Reserve, Rooiberg, South Africa.
As quirky and modern as his work is, Pon isn't scared of posting a traditional sunset or two. This one was taken at Mabalingwe Game Reserve, Rooiberg, South Africa.
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In Jeppestown, Maboneng Princict, South Africa, Pon catches anonymous artist <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fabovestudio%2F%3Fhl%3Den" target="_blank" target="_blank">Above</a> as he finishes painting his biggest wall to date.
In Jeppestown, Maboneng Princict, South Africa, Pon catches anonymous artist Above as he finishes painting his biggest wall to date.
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Pon captures a piece of art by <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsimpleintrigue.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Keri Muller</a> called "Africa Re-Invented" in Maboneng, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Pon captures a piece of art by Keri Muller called "Africa Re-Invented" in Maboneng, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Pon has friends in artistic places, including <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnelsonmakamo%2F%3Fhl%3Den" target="_blank" target="_blank">Nelson Makamo</a> who he describes as; "One of the most humble and amazing South African artists I've ever met. He has a heart of a gold and a deep insight into life, and with that comes many inspiring moments and great conversations."
Pon has friends in artistic places, including Nelson Makamo who he describes as; "One of the most humble and amazing South African artists I've ever met. He has a heart of a gold and a deep insight into life, and with that comes many inspiring moments and great conversations."
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Visiting Obesa Nursey in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, Pon snaps his friend <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fzukopics%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Zuko</a> among the cacti.
Visiting Obesa Nursey in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, Pon snaps his friend Zuko among the cacti.
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In Soweto, Gauteng, Pon spots some excited children, posting this image with the caption; "Stoked. Kids in #Soweto are stoked. Like really stoked."
In Soweto, Gauteng, Pon spots some excited children, posting this image with the caption; "Stoked. Kids in #Soweto are stoked. Like really stoked."
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