Earthcote Thriftshop

I just loved this ThriftShop in Hermanus.So colourful,vibrant and retro-looking.

Preggie Shoot

Recently a friend of mine asked me if I could do her a favour and take some pics of her celebrating her pregnancy. At first I was thinking of various excuses, but in the end I accepted, as I felt quite flattered that someone would ask me of all people to try and immortalize this important phase in her life!

Dad, mom & baby makes three!

I researched the topic, looking up on typical poses for couples who are pregnant, and slowly but surely I could not wait to start the process. I must say, after a few "test shots" I started enjoying the experience and it felt like I was actually on a shoot! LOL! Go figure, hey?

Shoes awaiting baby, with scan as reminder in the background

It wasn't long that we started coming up with our own poses and ideas and they started enjoying themselves! They even asked if they couldn't redo certain poses and I didn't have a problem just shooting as they interacted quite naturally.

Mommy knows who she is carrying...

I must say I am proud at the images we produced! I just hope that they enjoyed it as much as I did, as I truly stepped out of my comfort zone and blossomed! I think, LOL! Here's looking forward to the baby pics! Hint-hint!

Limnos Bakers

Limnos Bakers, Straight OUTTA Kuila, KUILS River, South Africa

Limnos Bakers is one of Kuils River's success stories, a landmark locally. The Bakery has grown from strength to strength with a few franchises opening in and around various Cape Town Malls. If you come across one shop, do enter, grab yourself a lovely cup of Java and slice of cake. It will be a pleasurable experience. Promise. 

Focus

Focus, Strand Beach, South Africa

What are you focused on this time of year? Is it Vacation? Festive Season? Presents? Family?

No matter where your focus is, be consistent. Strive for perfection. And know you will achieve what you've set out for yourself...

Country (Urban) Living

Country (Urban) Living, Straight OUTTA Kuila, Kuils River, South Africa

Blue flower at Sunrise

Blue Flower at Sunrise, Straight Outta Kuila, Kuils River, South Africa

That Mountain

Straight OUTTA Kuila - That Mountain, KUILS RIVER, South Africa

Beach Hotel

Beach Hotel, Strand Beach, South Africa

Loved the symmetry of this building. It almost looks like the sun or moon is rising in its centre, however its part of the actual building. I decided to go Black n White as the dunes and building are similar in colour...

Strand Beach

Strand Beach, South Africa

#WishYouWereHere

Moss & Pipeline

Moss & Pipeline, Strand Beach, South Africa

They say that MOSS grows on the North Side of Trees. But in reality it prefers to grow in cooler, damp & shady areas. Actually in the Southern Hemisphere, moss will grow on the South Side of Trees. Would you believe that! I am totally unsure where it grows on a Pipeline, but it makes for an interesting image, don't you think? Here's to a great weekend. John

Access Granted

Access Granted! Strand Beach, South Africa

The countdown to an amazing summer has begun, but in the interim we're experiencing excellent weather over weekends... The beaches are open, access has been granted (as its FREE!).... So what are we waiting for?

Area Closed

Area closed to the public, Strand Beach, South Africa

A portion of the Strand Beach is cordoned off by fencing as part of a conservation effort. Very good idea...

Come on Summer!

Come on summer! Taken at the Strand, CAPE TOWN, ZA

The Fallen

This is one of the pics I took while hiking the Pipe Track a while ago. It was quite challenging for me, but as I had my handy Samsung NX300 with me I took my time if I saw something interesting to snap away - which also give me much needed rest! LOL!

These trees look like they were uprooted and it can be attributed to a couple of factors. I could not keep my eyes away from it... Hope you like  it as much as I do!

Pana-Doors

I took this image a while ago, while hunting for a school for my son to attend. If I remember correctly, this was one of the side entrances to a warehouse type door covering a school's hall. Very rustic, and I had to take a panoramic shot of it.

Purple Flower

I'm unsure of this lovely purple flowers name. But I do like to photograph it! LOL! Great depth of field thanks to large aperture per 45 mm Samsung NX Lens

Road To Nowhere

This is a shot on the centre lane on a farm road behind the Polkadraai Strawberry Farm. I love the way it bends to the left. The vineyards in the background gives this a very "homely"feel for me, being so close to the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

Shifting Focus

The 45mm Samsung NX lens offers awesome Aperture, giving me great depth of field. This was one of my test shots on manual focus, distorting different portions of he image. This is one of my favourites. What do you think?

Gazebo

Gazebo Panoramic

Loved this wooden Gazebo in Nantes Park, Athlone. Shot in Panoramic Mode by hand.

TYLFTLT

#TYLFTLT #ThankYouLordForTheLittleThings

Loadshedding in our country gives us more time to shoot in the dark. This is my take on one of the burning candles at home. Shot in Manual Focus Mode...