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❇️Nature | ❇️Travel | ❇️Adventure #photography
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa
📷 Canon
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa
📷 Canon
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Waves kiss the coast good night
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
Today, I watched some African Penguins being released back into the wild at Stony Point Penguin Colony.
These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.
These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Today, I watched some African Penguins being released back into the wild at Stony Point Penguin Colony.
These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.
These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.
Early this year I had the privelage relocating a dozen baby praying mantis from our living room couch (I assumed they hatched nearby), into our garden. This baby I put on the surface of a canna leave, a surface right next to thick bushes which would provide ample cover.
#BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow
#BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Early this year I had the privelage relocating a dozen baby praying mantis from our living room couch (I assumed they hatched nearby), into our garden. This baby I put on the surface of a canna leave, a surface right next to thick bushes which would provide ample cover.
#BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow
#BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow
The exact same photo in colour vs black and white.
What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite?
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset
What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite?
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset
September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The exact same photo in colour vs black and white.
What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite?
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset
What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite?
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset
An adorable baby freshwater #turtle (Cape Terrapin) found in our garden. I released it in pond close by.
#BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife
#BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife
September 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
An adorable baby freshwater #turtle (Cape Terrapin) found in our garden. I released it in pond close by.
#BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife
#BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife
Sunset at Betty's Bay last weekend.
Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer.
#BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin
Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer.
#BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin
September 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Sunset at Betty's Bay last weekend.
Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer.
#BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin
Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer.
#BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin
August 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#Reflections at sunset.
Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay.
#Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart
Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay.
#Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart
August 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#Reflections at sunset.
Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay.
#Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart
Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay.
#Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart
Ready for a storm -
A winter sea
A mountain range
Clouds - heavy, dark, dense.
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#BlueskyMonday #nature #storm #dramaticsky #cloudy #moody #naturegram #seascape #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArt #BlueskyCommunity
A winter sea
A mountain range
Clouds - heavy, dark, dense.
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#BlueskyMonday #nature #storm #dramaticsky #cloudy #moody #naturegram #seascape #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArt #BlueskyCommunity
August 19, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Ready for a storm -
A winter sea
A mountain range
Clouds - heavy, dark, dense.
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#BlueskyMonday #nature #storm #dramaticsky #cloudy #moody #naturegram #seascape #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArt #BlueskyCommunity
A winter sea
A mountain range
Clouds - heavy, dark, dense.
--------‐---------------------------
#BlueskyMonday #nature #storm #dramaticsky #cloudy #moody #naturegram #seascape #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArt #BlueskyCommunity
This captivating #Jagged landscape was captured less than 2km from our camping site, nestled on the banks of the Orange River.
Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020
#BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography
Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020
#BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography
August 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This captivating #Jagged landscape was captured less than 2km from our camping site, nestled on the banks of the Orange River.
Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020
#BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography
Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020
#BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography
For #BlueskyArtShow theme #BWFriday, here is a dramatic #scape photographed in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica.
August 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For #BlueskyArtShow theme #BWFriday, here is a dramatic #scape photographed in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica.
A plain's Zebra nipping at a companion.
Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd.
#Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife
Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd.
#Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife
August 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A plain's Zebra nipping at a companion.
Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd.
#Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife
Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd.
#Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife
Hi #Bluesky, for #Scape Friday, here is an impressive termite mount looking out over the Klein Karoo plains.
#Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow
#Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow
August 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hi #Bluesky, for #Scape Friday, here is an impressive termite mount looking out over the Klein Karoo plains.
#Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow
#Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow
Happy #Stunday, everyone!
Here is a beautiful moment from a #sunrise photographed at Betty's Bay.
#Scape #Nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #SouthAfrica
Here is a beautiful moment from a #sunrise photographed at Betty's Bay.
#Scape #Nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #SouthAfrica
July 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy #Stunday, everyone!
Here is a beautiful moment from a #sunrise photographed at Betty's Bay.
#Scape #Nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #SouthAfrica
Here is a beautiful moment from a #sunrise photographed at Betty's Bay.
#Scape #Nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #SouthAfrica
It's #Caturday #Bluesky
So without futher ado, here is Kaya, a few years ago. Isn't she adorable?
#BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #classicmono #photography #cute #cat
So without futher ado, here is Kaya, a few years ago. Isn't she adorable?
#BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #classicmono #photography #cute #cat
July 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It's #Caturday #Bluesky
So without futher ado, here is Kaya, a few years ago. Isn't she adorable?
#BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #classicmono #photography #cute #cat
So without futher ado, here is Kaya, a few years ago. Isn't she adorable?
#BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #classicmono #photography #cute #cat
It's #Scape Friday!
A Serene sunset moment over a wheat field at Merendal Wine Estate.
#BlueskyArtShow #PhotographersUnited #nature #sunsetmagic #landscape #SouthAfrica #travel #field #sky #magical #clouds #evening #goldenhour #ArtYear
A Serene sunset moment over a wheat field at Merendal Wine Estate.
#BlueskyArtShow #PhotographersUnited #nature #sunsetmagic #landscape #SouthAfrica #travel #field #sky #magical #clouds #evening #goldenhour #ArtYear
July 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It's #Scape Friday!
A Serene sunset moment over a wheat field at Merendal Wine Estate.
#BlueskyArtShow #PhotographersUnited #nature #sunsetmagic #landscape #SouthAfrica #travel #field #sky #magical #clouds #evening #goldenhour #ArtYear
A Serene sunset moment over a wheat field at Merendal Wine Estate.
#BlueskyArtShow #PhotographersUnited #nature #sunsetmagic #landscape #SouthAfrica #travel #field #sky #magical #clouds #evening #goldenhour #ArtYear
Stunning views this weekend in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica.
Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot.
#RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow
Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot.
#RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow
July 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Stunning views this weekend in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica.
Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot.
#RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow
Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot.
#RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow
Waves licking at the kelp washed ashore for #BlueskyMonday.
The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting?
#MinimalMonday
The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting?
#MinimalMonday
July 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Waves licking at the kelp washed ashore for #BlueskyMonday.
The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting?
#MinimalMonday
The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting?
#MinimalMonday
The Tieke falls, from above, photographed while cycling the Waihāhā trail in #NewZealand.
"Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name.
#WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow
"Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name.
#WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow
July 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Tieke falls, from above, photographed while cycling the Waihāhā trail in #NewZealand.
"Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name.
#WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow
"Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name.
#WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow
Golden hour on Hangklip Mountain.
Spot the water body that looks like a giant's foot print!
#Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow #sunset #goldenhour #scape #landscape
Spot the water body that looks like a giant's foot print!
#Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow #sunset #goldenhour #scape #landscape
July 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Golden hour on Hangklip Mountain.
Spot the water body that looks like a giant's foot print!
#Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow #sunset #goldenhour #scape #landscape
Spot the water body that looks like a giant's foot print!
#Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow #sunset #goldenhour #scape #landscape
Yesterday evening's view from Hangklip Mountain.
#sunset #Stunday #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #hiking #BlueskyArtShow #nature #photography
#sunset #Stunday #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #hiking #BlueskyArtShow #nature #photography
July 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Yesterday evening's view from Hangklip Mountain.
#sunset #Stunday #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #hiking #BlueskyArtShow #nature #photography
#sunset #Stunday #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #hiking #BlueskyArtShow #nature #photography
Reminiscing about some time spent at Addo Elephant national park, a few years ago.
African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them!
#BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow
African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them!
#BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow
July 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Reminiscing about some time spent at Addo Elephant national park, a few years ago.
African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them!
#BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow
African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them!
#BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow
Hi #Bluesky, I though I should share this beautiful Cape Weaver photographed in Van Wyksdorp, for #YellowThu.
#ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow
#ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow
July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hi #Bluesky, I though I should share this beautiful Cape Weaver photographed in Van Wyksdorp, for #YellowThu.
#ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow
#ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow
For #TidesOutTuesday, a beautiful golden moment. As the sun hugs the horizon, the sea and sand left brilliant and bright.
#Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour
#Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour
July 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For #TidesOutTuesday, a beautiful golden moment. As the sun hugs the horizon, the sea and sand left brilliant and bright.
#Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour
#Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour
Waves kiss the coast good night
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
July 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Waves kiss the coast good night
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
In last light - a dashing delight
swell and surf
Slowly-swiftly
Colours curve
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Then
Navy
Blue
Night.
#Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography
Hi #Bluesky for #FloralFriday, here's an Aloe ferox inflorescence from Van Wyksdorp.
It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret!
#FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature
It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret!
#FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature
July 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Hi #Bluesky for #FloralFriday, here's an Aloe ferox inflorescence from Van Wyksdorp.
It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret!
#FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature
It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret!
#FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature