CAPE AGULHAS

For over 150 years, the notorious “Cape of Storms” has been dominated by the famous Cape Agulhas Light House which guides the ships around its treacherous continental shelve. It must be one of the most photographed light houses in the world and we also succumbed to its appeal, Guy having found a good spot from the pebble beach nearby.

The southernmost tip of the African continent is the official meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and the point of convergence of the Mozambique and Benguela currents. Along the gradually curving coastline you will discover few sandy beaches and many fascinating rocky beaches where the tide rolls the stones onto themselves creating the most riveting sounds.

Dominated by fog and mist, the weather was not friendly during our visit but the longer we explored the area the more we discovered its particular charm and made the most of the few clearer opportunities we got for a sunset or superb last sunrise.

ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH VENTURE KJ

 It was full of excitement and anticipation that we joined Kyle Goetsch and Jon Kerrin on a beautiful fruit farm in the Cederberg mountains for an Astro Photography Workshop and we learned so much under their guidance. In a warm atmosphere of friendship and fun, they guided us patiently and generously imparted their knowledge in the field, punctuating this by a welcome coffee lashed with Amarula to keep the creative juices flowing well into the night.

Their expertise in post processing was invaluable and their wizardry in the kitchen adding a caring and delicious touch to their workshop.

Still basking in the memory of those wonderful days I am discovering more gems in my first collection of Astro photographs as I process my files.

Full of admiration for their work, I urge you to visit their website, join them on one of their many workshops and follow them on INSTAGRAM for a regular dose of inspiration.

LINK: Venturekj website

 

SPECTACULAR DISPLAY OF FLOWERS

It is September, it is Spring, it is flower season!

Spending a day exploring the magnificent expanse of flowers in Postberg is always a treat.

Situated in the West Coast National Park, it is the perfect escape in nature and fills us with delight. The variety of multi-coloured flowers stretches as far as one can see and creates the most beautiful impressionist landscape with the ocean as a backdrop.

This inspired me to take a few multiple exposures in camera to accentuate the profusion of flowers and enjoy the riot of colours.

There I was again, painting with my camera!