Ewald Sadie On Capturing The Emotion Of Cycling

Photographer Ewald Sadie joins us to break down the stories, techniques, and split-second decisions behind some of his most iconic cycling images. From shooting off the back of a motorbike during gravel races to explaining composition, motion blur, black-and-white photography, and race storytelling, this episode dives deep into what makes a truly powerful photo. If you love cycling, photography, filmmaking, or visual storytelling, this conversation is packed with insight from one of the best in the game.Shift Media Co.Website: https://shiftmedia.co.za/Instagram: @shift_media_co# === CHAPTERS ===================================00:00 Intro01:12 Why Cycling Photography Matters03:45 Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed Explained06:20 How Tracking Shots Actually Work10:18 Shooting From The Back Of A Motorbike14:42 Why Some Photos Work Better In Black & White19:05 Capturing Emotion In Cycling Photography24:18 The Art Of Composition & Storytelling30:14 How Ewald Captured His Favourite Shot37:42 The Challenge Of Shooting Gravel Racing44:10 The Story Behind The Swartberg Images51:26 Printing Photos & Why It Changes Everything56:40 Editing Thousands Of Race Photos01:02:18 The Reality Of Being Event Media01:07:32 Final Thoughts & Favourite Images# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #photography #gardenroutegiro