Skywatch Friday - Kgalagadi Sky

Springbok silhouetted against the early morning sky in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

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Richmond Hill Sunrise

I do so love sunrises. It is a time of the day that so many people miss, but being an early riser means I get to see plenty of them. This one was taken from my front gate, as the cold front made its appearance.

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Winter solstice - Richmond Hill.

Here is an example of the brilliance of the early twentieth century builders. On the 21 June every year, the rising sun is perfectly aligned between the hall at the St Phillips Church, the St Phillips Guesthouse and our front gate. And, to top it all legend has it that if a flock of crows flies over when you are watching the sunrise, you are going to have a really good year. Okay, so I made I up the second part, but no problem that's how legends are born.

Skywatch Friday - Richmond Hill Sunrise

Sunrise over Algoa Bay, with St Phillips Church silhouetted against the sky.

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My favourite lighthouse

It was early start this morning to catch the sunrise at Shark Point, Cape St Francis, but I'll save those for another time. The morning light was just perfect and really brought the lighthouse to life.

Skywatch Friday - Gone Fishin'

Getting up early to catch the sunrise over St Francis Bay is always a bonus whenever we get to stay at the Port. This day was no exception and the picture was enhanced by a boat heading out for some deep sea fishing,

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Happy New Year

I cannot believe another year has come and gone, but I supppose that time waits for no one.

As is my custom I will not be making any new years resolutions, but will continue to live life to the fullest. Having said that I like the following quote from Paulo Coelho and think I will give it a try this year:

kiss slowly
laugh insanely
love truly
and......
forgive quickly

Wishing all of you out there have a truly wonderful and prosperous new year.

Skywatch Friday - The Donkin

Sunrise at the Donkin Reserve with two iconic symbols of the city. The old lighthouse and the pyramid, built by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of late his wife Elizabeth, after whom the city is named.

This is one our favourite spots to watch the sunrise over Algoa Bay.

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Launch break

I did not catch the sunrise on this morning, but captured the gate keeper taking a launch break.

Sunrise over the Russel Road Cemetary looking towards Algoa Bay

For those of you who are interested in history, this is also where James Langley Dalton is buried. He was one of the survivors of the Battle of Rorkes Drift and a recipient of the Victoria Cross. Langley's character also featured in the 1964 movie Zulu.

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Skywatch Friday - Karoo morning

Whether you say windmill or windpump, it makes a good foreground for the sunrise.

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Skywatch Friday - Misty Morning

A misty morning at St Georges Park, with the sun just beginning to break through the clouds.

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Skywatch Friday - Algoa Sunrise

Looking out across Algoa bay at New Brighton beach.

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Mini vs Maxi Tour - Day 2 Cape St Francis

My day started with an early morning walk on a rather windswept, but refreshing beach at Cape St Francis.

The wide expanse of beach looking towards the lighthouse.

Our accommodation at the Cape St Franci Resort catching the early morning light.

Today is going to be very busy with a canal tour, bungy jumping and a canopy tour

Skywatch Friday - Shark Rock Pier

Shark Rock Pier is probably one of the most photographed attractions in Port Elizabeth. But then it is not surprising because it is so photogenic in its many moods.

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Skywatch Friday - Something Good

Last Saturday morning I decided to brave the winter chill and photgraph the sunrise and headed for the site of a former roadhouse called Something Good, at the beach front. There were no clouds about to give the sunrise character, but I felt that this photo more than compensated for that. This was one of my gems.

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Skywatch Friday - Blushing clouds

What I like about sunrises is that they are unpredictable and you never know what delights are going to be presented to you, when you set out. The colours also change so quickly that within seconds you can quite easily miss some of the subtle nuances, painted across the sky. I am not sure what brought this on, but the other morning the clouds were blushing. It did not last long, but they were definitely embarrassed.

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Winter sky

St Phillips Church seen from our front garden on a chilly winter's morning. I love the many different moods we get in the mornings at Richmond Hill.

Skywatch Friday - Heavenly Skies

It's still Friday, so I guess I can do a Skywatch post. Sunrise over the historic St Phillips Church in Richmond Hill.

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Richmond Hill Walkabout

Yesterday morning I walked across to the park to look at the sunrise and ended up taking a stroll down th the Russell Road Cemetary. There is nothing like the early mornning light to for photography.

View down Callington Street towards Algoa Bay

The sun reflecting on the road in Kemsley Street

View from the Russell Road Cemetary

Dutch Reformed Church in Campbell Street starting to catch the suns rays

Edward Street Synagogue basking in the early morning rays

The old Erica building is very photogenic, espeacially in the morning