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

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

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

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 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. 

Wine Farm Entrance

Welcome to the entrance to winefarm heaven, Boschendal Estates.

Sleeping Giant

No matter where one goes within this great city of ours, the mountain draws you in, keeps you safe, grounds you.

Brickwork Window

I just loved the brickwork around this aluminium windows.

The Candle-like steelwork below also adds to the beauty of this.

Saffron Street

 Saffron Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma Village, Eastern Cape

Not all the raods are tarred here, which just adds to the beauty of this region.

Drive by

Metrorail Passenger Train passing by Sanlam Centre in Parow...

Cowboy Couple

 

You never know WHAT you'll find or see in the mountain... my friend forgot their hats the other day before our hike up to the Overhang recently. All they could find was these awesome "Cowboy" styled hats. Here they are seen resting and loading up on energy at the foot of the Overhang...

Forest Strollers

The Tsitsikamma Forest offers great opportunities to unite with nature, or a loved one. Take the time to stroll and reset your monkey (LOL!). Time to relax and recharge for the weekend!