Strand Beach

Strand Beach, South Africa

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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!

Vineyard Entrance

Loved the trees along this Vineyard Entrance, behind the Polkadraai Strawberry Farms.

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...

Tree Spotting

Tree Spotting - "See the forest for the trees"

Forest Vantage Point

Throwback to my December trip to the Tsitsikamma Forest. What an amazing experience to walk amongst these trees! Big Tree is estimated at 1000 years old! Makes one think about how significant our lives are...

JohnMcKayZA

Take a Hike

Part of the Trail leading down from Lion's Head, with views of Signal Hill in the Distance.

That Mountain

I've always wanted my own take on Table Mountain, as seen from Lion's Head. Took the path up that rock this past Saturday morning and snapped this from the plateau, roughly 630m above sea-level. No tripod, shot by hand. I think it came out okay.  

I couldn't believe the awesome views you have from Lion's Head and decided I need a panorama view to try and capture one of the World new 7-Wonders. Here you can see the cold front still over Cape Town on the left, with Table Mountain in the centre with the 12-Apostles stretching behind it. Camps Bay can be seen on the right with the ocean drawing you in. I'm quite proud of this, thanks to the image stabiliser on camera lens (shot without tripod). Quite happy with how this turned out! Hope you like it too... [JohnMcKayZA]

MyCity

I was lucky enough to snap this amazing view of Cape Town this past Saturday morning just before attempting to go up Lions Head. Makes me look forward to Winter and more possible cloud / mist cover.

The Protector

The Protector, on top of the Standard Bank Building, Adderley Street, CAPE TOWN.

I took this image during 2014 with my point and shoot camera, a Fujifilm S4600, with great zoom capabilities. I just aimed, zoomed and snapped. Okay, it helps to have a steady hand. LOL! But I'll be honest, at times I miss the ZOOM factor on the standard lens on my Samsung NX300. Thinking of investing in a new lens, or alternatively, dust off the old point and shoot for this type of picture taking? Hmmm?

What do you think?

The Curve

Trolley Track at Sanlam Centre, Parow

Intercare

I can't seem to walk past a building without wanting to capture it beauty, lines, detail and contours that make it special. Meet the Intercare Sub-Acute Hospital, close to Tygervalley Mall.