Owner: Sampling South Africa Photographically: free photos and videos URL:http://southafricanviews.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 02:06:13 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: A home-grown blog exploring the wonders of South African beauty. As the saying goes: a whole world of environment types in One Country! It makes sense why my country has become so popular with tourists. One feels honoured to have access to this all within Site statistics:Click here
Muckleneuk: exquisite greenery abound 2008-05-04 01:05:00 A friend of mine stays in an apartment with this view of lush greenery. One would be forgiven for assuming this is at the coast, but instead in Pretoria which is fairly north in South Africa.The same area as above, but from a different angle, showing the Telkom tower. Telkom is the current telecoms monopoly that whose power is only now waning, finally. It makes for a good shot though, this beast of steel and concrete, towering out above this lush forest-like bed.Here we have a nice plant close-up shot with the Nikon on manual to obtain a good macro shot without autofocus disrupting things.
Robots among us... 2008-05-03 14:36:00 Here we have a pic of a Fabricator (Fab) that a friend of mine, Pete, built.It's an amazing bit of machinery that can move a point in 3d space anywhere within 3 dimensions. Many fascinating possible applications as you can imagine.Maybe let it paint with a brush under computer control. Who knows ... Cyber Grand Master?Pete is into building all sorts of interesting things. See more photos and videos of his escapades at:
Welcome to Lusitoland 2008 2008-05-02 08:50:00 Lusitoland is an annual Portuguese festival in South Africa, proceeds of which go to the Lusitoland centre for the handicapped. Much to do, eat and see.A great view from the ferris wheel over Johannesburg, with a local lake in the background. This ride was not as exciting as I could remember from childhoodHere we have some stunning shots of an aerobatic display that stunned us all. Fortunately no national geographic-style air crash at this event! Read more:Welcome
The cutest dog in the world: Canine Boxer Candy 2008-05-01 11:38:00 I had never imagined what incredible connection one can have, most people can have, with a boxer canine. First came Sheena, a beautiful box pup... prancing with those long, awkward legs towards me one day out of nowhere, she offered an incredible connection with our family. When Sheena's time passed, my sister and husband got a puppy boxer in lieu of the incredible being Sheena had been throughout her life. Candy
, the new arrival, would ultimately change our lives forever...
Candy has a new ball: this little red spongy device offers hours of amusement to her, and every minute of that is adorable to witness. Such grace, blended with an amused playful attitude towards life. So cute, yet at the same time a serious physical challenger for the burglars in the area. A brilliant description o Read more:Boxer
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Safari nursery: a refreshing experience 2008-04-30 10:36:00 Upon entering this huge nursery one is immediately struck by this amazing display of rock, water and plants, which sort of sums of what's available at this locationOne of the many sets of Cacti.An entertainment area with interesting wooden lines blended with a variety of palms,A stunning display of rock and moss, such great texture contrastsJust around the corner from the restaurant stands this beautiful elephant statue.A refreshing
greenery-laiden pathway towards the exit. Read more:experience
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And the architectural tour continues... 2008-04-29 10:01:00 Construction started in 2007 on this huge construction, by Hatfield standards.It comprises accommodation for students and a mall.The architectural
style is fairly distinctive and fresh.Another shot of this building. It has several sections which makes for some interesting viewing.A bank building on the corner of Hilda and Burnett streetsAbove, a few shots of the boardwalk in Pretoria East. A pleasant spot for sundowners, overlooking the man-made lake. This area was previously a farm and the lake served farming purposes.
Architecture variations... 2008-04-28 13:02:00 Today I took a leisurely drive and snapped up some interesting architecture range. I would love for someone to provide some architecture feedback on these pictures.A beautiful pond at the soon-to-open Freedom Park.The Union Buildings. The Pretoria seat of Parliament.Designed by Sir Herbert Baker beautiful style.More about it here in Wikipedia:Brickwork from the pastA statue in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoriacomprising 2 naked well-built men and a horse.Interesting past...The Police Monument in the Garden of the Union Buildings10km away, Safari Nursery mega-nursery is situated. The most stunning environment to purchase plants and related items in!At the same nursery, some very interesting 'rondawels' as they are known locally.In Hatfield, the local student village for the Universit Read more:Architecture
BTW: Hi-res photos... 2008-04-28 12:19:00 BTW: Drop me a mail on donnyjargo@gmail.com if you would like some hi-res pics. I've got a larger version of the photos
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Serene floating 2008-04-28 02:38:00 What beauty, floating away creating a stunning reflective montage Read more:Serene
Porky 2008-04-28 02:36:00 Strange creatures these, but so tasty!
Loerie: Bird on a wire 2008-04-28 02:27:00 One of the most stunning bird species in Pretoria / Tshwane, the Loerie sports a beautiful spiked mohecan hairdo. Their songs are also most distinct and reminds one well that youre in Africa.
Can a leopard change its spots 2008-04-28 02:13:00 It could... but lazing around like this would not be a good start. Maybe meditating on ways to achieve this feat of magic Read more:spots
Lemur with slanting hump 2008-04-28 02:11:00 At first glance it seemed to be a camel, but signage explained differently
Above the canopies of the world 2008-04-28 02:07:00 Being able to reach to the leaves where nobody else can tread has its distinct advantages
Croc-o-fake 2008-04-28 02:05:00 The rarely-spotted bright green African crocodile. For entertainment purposes only
True king of the bushveld 2008-04-28 02:03:00 With no wild enemies to bring this guy down, the elephant is an incredible example of untoppable grace
Long dong ellie... 2008-04-28 02:00:00 And this is the point along the zoo trail where many a 'facts of life' discussion was forcefully prompted
Sailing away 2008-04-28 01:56:00 Beautiful colourations on this floating trophy Read more:Sailing
Reptillian fervour 2008-04-28 01:51:00 These 2 scalies were entwining in a slithing dance
Slowly does it for this tortoise 2008-04-28 01:43:00 Fortunately this guy cannot roam that fast and far as his glass cage does not permit that. Incredible range of evolutionary expressions among the animals photographed on this scenic day Read more:Slowly
Reptiles abound 2008-04-28 01:31:00 Quite a scary experience being so close to these snakes... makes one very thankful for one-inch plexiglass!
Cock of note... 2008-04-28 01:27:00 Alfa chicken: The ruler of the farmyard! Trying to separate the ideas of Lunch vs Free ranging being is sometimes hard
Cute wisdom 2008-04-28 01:21:00 This chimpanzee just personifies cuteness and an expression of intense cuteness. Huge mother! You so want to hug (carefully)!
Lounging monkeys 2008-04-28 01:10:00 These 2 were catching up on some leisure time, pondering ways to escape from the cage of boredom. That's the sad irony of a zoo... on the one hand the wide variety of animals are available at close range, on the other hand the captivity element is quite sad. Read more:Lounging
Knysna: arguably the most beautiful place on earth 2008-05-04 15:21:00 Knysna: wow... what a jewel. In the Cape Province of South Africa between Sedgefield and Plettenberg Bay, Knysna boasts a charming collection of sea, lake, rivers, mountains and forest. I stayed in this incredible town for a year about 6 years ago.Driving to work each day was the most incredible route through these various themes. A premium South African tourist destination and definitely a must for everyone visiting the Cape Province.Below is the start of a pictorial journey around this stunning area. More photos and videos to come in future posts.We begin with a video clip of the Garden of Eden and then some photos of the Heads, the place where the Knysna lagoon flows into the sea, with 2 very tall hills alongside the opening into sea, remnants of ages gone by where where the lake, much
And some more of Knysna, Cape Province 2008-05-05 11:13:00 This place never ceases to amaze with its incredible beauty.Below are some photographs taken at the heads and in the Garden of Eden.A shot from the heads coffee shop where I used to begin my days. A great angle of the Knysna lagoon flowing into the ocean at low tide. It always inspired me to suspend my work plans and go for a walk on the beach, or through the forest, or over the mountains. Click here If you are interested in visiting this jewel of a location.Here we have some houses at the Heads that are the envy of most South Africans. One can only imagine having the views these folks enjoyAn eroded piece of glass, backdropped nicely against one of the rocks at the Knysna Heads.Looking North up against the rocks and mountains.Anyone up for a picnic in the Garden of Eden, a most spectacula Read more:Province
A view from my window 2008-05-05 10:39:00 One of the reasons why I feel so fortunate to stay in South Africa is the scenery. I live in Pretoria (renamed to Tshwane) which, as a city, has truly beautiful surroundings. Take a look at what view I wake up to every morning. The night-time shots are as spectacular, presenting a dazzling light show that stretches for miles.
Up North through the Heks River area 2008-05-06 23:37:00 Driving up North
from Knysna through the Cape Province, here are some of the awesome scenery that awaits one on this beautiful journey.South Africa's Cape Province is one of the most beautiful areas on the planet. When you visit SA, (maybe for the soccer world cup in 2010) be sure to schedule a tour through this awesome region. Be sure to pack enough film (or memory cards for the digital types). Read more:River
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