Moon plus wooden detail
This old house in Richmond Hill still has some of the original wooden fretwork on the eaves. The moon seems to echo the wooden ball on the finial.
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16/10/2008
forthcoming attraction…..
Yes, it's almost THAT time of the year again, when your intrepid bloggers arm themselves with cameras, spare batteries and memory cards, the video cam, and lots of suntan lotion, and spend a day of mindboggling fun, watching the aerial displays at the Port Elizabeth Airshow. It is taking place at the beachfront this year, on Saturday 25th October. As we get details, we'll let you know more, but this is just to whet your appetite.This is a formation turn…
15/10/2008
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town is the best known of South Africa's eight National Botanical Gardens. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens cover five of South Africa's six different biomes. With minor exceptions, only indigenous plants are cultivated. The outdoor focus of the gardens concentrates on plants native to the Cape region, highlighted by the spectacular collections of proteas. Kirstenbosch is a very popular attraction with both locals as well as tourists. In summer there is usually…
14/10/2008
hehe, make a rule, then break it…..
Ok. So yesterday I said we try, if posting abstract shots, to avoid things that could have been taken anywhere, and stick to things that are specifically from PE. I lied. Well not entirely, in my defense, the Strelitzia might be a favourite in many places around the world now, but it is indigenous to the Eastern Cape, and has been exported from here to other climates that suit it. (I believe in California they are very popular.) These came…
14/10/2008
Table Mountain Part 2
To wrap up yesterday's post on Table Mountain, I decided to show you the sights on and from Table Mountain, just to give you a better idea why people go up the mountain. As posted yesterday, there is several trails that you can follow once you are on top of mountain. (In actual fact you don't only have to go up with the cable car, you can also hike up the mountain via one of many different trails). The trail…
13/10/2008
Summerhouse
I love abstract photos, and it is always a dilemma deciding whether they are suitable for the Daily Photo blog. The rule of thumb we usually follow is that, if it could be anywhere on the planet, we put it on the personal blog, but if it is an unusual angle on something that is specifically found in PE we include it here. This wonderful wooden structure is to to found in StGeorges Park, covered in Wisteria.
13/10/2008
Table Mountain
Who hasn't seen a picture of Table Mountain? The most popular view of this iconic mountain is from across the bay at Blouberg Stand or from the V&A Waterfront. But just for those who don't know much about it, here is some info. The main feature of Table Mountain is a level plateau surrounded by steep cliffs. The plateau, flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and by Lion's Head to the west, forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town…
12/10/2008
Richmond Park
Richmond Park this evening, with the city lights giving the clouds a reddish sheen.
12/10/2008
CAN YOU HELP?
Louise Eksteen took these photos from the second floor of the Humewood Police Station, overlooking the South End Graveyard. She asked if we know anything about this place.... we don't, do you?
11/10/2008
Endangered Species?
See anything odd about the building in this photo? During the World Cup Rugby, an ardent supporter of the South African team put the team's emblem on the roof! The springbok has been the emblem of South African Rugby as far back as I can remember (Ok Ok, I have the memory of a gnat, but still!) it seems the powers that be have decided this must change, and moves are afoot to change the emblem of the rugby team.....…
10/10/2008
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