Standing at attention

Soldiers of the Prince Alfred Guard standing at attention while the giant flag on the Donkin Reserve is being lowered. The reason 6 guys are needed is due to the size of the flag and the fact that it may not touch the ground when it comes down. It was quite fun watching them grab … Continue reading Standing at attention →

Grey Institute after dark

I always like photographing historic buildings lit up with spot lights after dark. Perhaps its just me but there aren't as many these days as there used to be in the past. I had to go to an evening meeting at the Grand Hotel in Central and because I was a bit early I popped … Continue reading Grey Institute after dark →

Grey Institute windows

The Grey Institute across the road from the Donkin Reserve was completed in 1859 and housed Grey High School until 1915 when they moved to their present site in Mill Park. Since then the building housed Pearson High School (now in Summerstrand) and then the Albert Jackson Primary School. Since it was bought by the Mediterranean … Continue reading Grey Institute windows →

Mandela Day 2012

Today is 18 July and Nelson Mandela is celebrating his 94th birthday. Happy birthday Madiba! To celebrate the day and the 67 selfless years Mandela spent in the public eye, people all over the country (and the world) have been giving 67 minutes of their time to help others. Activities range from working at soup kitchens, painting … Continue reading Mandela Day 2012 →

Lowering the giant Donkin Reserve flag

I've been wanting to see the soldiers from the Prince Alfred Guard either hoist or lower the giant flag on the Donkin Reserve for a while now but just haven't had a chance to do so. Big was my excitement when I was standing on top of the Donkin lighthouse with a media crew the other … Continue reading Lowering the giant Donkin Reserve flag →

Donkin Downhill Dash

This past Sunday the inaugural Donkin Downhill Dash took place at the Donkin Reserve here in Port Elizabeth. Since the upgrade at the Donkin Reserve local skateboarders have discovered that the new winding path from the lighthouse down towards Chapel Street is the ideal skateboard run. The n_mb city project approached the Mandela Bay Development … Continue reading Donkin Downhill Dash →

Donkin Reserve, a Port Elizabeth icon

I often post pictures taken around the Donkin Reserve but I realised that I haven't taken one looking slightly up the hill with both the lighthouse and the pyramid in it for a while. The Donkin Reserve is truly one of the most iconic sites (and sights) in Port Elizabeth and has recently been names … Continue reading Donkin Reserve, a Port Elizabeth icon →

Firefly and Simba

Its not every day that I get to meet celebs and when I do I don't get all gaga and star struck (well maybe a little but I hide it very well). I've never been one for autographs but I like to get a picture with said celebs if I feel that its appropriate to … Continue reading Firefly and Simba →

Winding down to the city centre

Standing on top of the Donkin Lighthouse and looking east towards Algoa Bay the new winding walkway leading up from the city centre is visible. The walkway is part of the Route 67 development and lately the skateboarders have discovered it and the fact that its a perfect downhill run. There has even been a … Continue reading Winding down to the city centre →

Donkin silhouette in sepia

The Donkin Reserve is truly one of Port Elizabeth's biggest iconic sites with the lighthouse and pyramid standing side by side on the city's balcony overlooking Algoa Bay.