Donkin figures 2

Yeah, yeah, I know today's picture is similar to yesterday's, but I kinda decided that I liked this one better and wanted to show you. If not today, it would have been tomorrow or next week. So today is as good as any. Won't have another one again tomorrow, I promise.

Donkin figures 1

The fact that each of the figures in the Donkin Reserve Voting Line art piece is modeled on an individual person means that they make for very interesting photographic subjects.

Stealth plane on the Donkin?

I took a walk around the Donkin Reserve the other day to look for angles I haven't photographed before. The revamp is nearing its completion and I can't wait to head back there once all is done. Looking at this pic of the "Fish-Bird" art piece it looked like some kind of stealth plane or UFO approaching … Continue reading Stealth plane on the Donkin? →

Donkin Reserve from the Campanile

Looking towards the Donkin Reserve from the viewing deck at the top of the Campanile one can clearly see how big the South African flag flying up there is. The Donkin Lighthouse and Pyramid can be seen on the left with the King Edward Hotel and the Grey Institute next to it.

Nelson Mandela Day

Former President Nelson Mandela turned 93 years old yesterday. Three years ago it was decided to declare 18 July, his birthday, Nelson Mandela Day and to appeal to people to celebrate the day by giving 67 minutes of their time to do something for the community. The 67 minutes represents the 67 years of his life … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Day →

Shining flag

The giant South African flag on the Donkin Reserve in Port ElizabethVisit Skywatch to see some more sky photos from photographers all over the world.

Cheering on the soccer players

Construction at the Donkin Reserve is at an advanced stage with a number of workers involved in the construction of walkways, landscaping and other things. Walking around on the Donkin Reserve the other day, the construction workers were playing a game of soccer during their lunch hour. From this angle it looks like some of the figures … Continue reading Cheering on the soccer players →

Library and flag

I had to go to a meeting in the city centre the other day and spotted the big South African flag flying on the Donkin Reserve in between the historic buildings next to Market Square. On the left the the historic Public Library with the statue of Queen Victoria in front of it while the building on … Continue reading Library and flag →

Follow the blue line

The Donkin Heritage Trail through Port Elizabeth's Central area connect 47 attractions of historical interest along a 5 kilometer long self guided trail. A booklet with the information on the trail can be obtained from the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism visitor information centre at the Donkin Reserve. The whole trail is marked by blue lines and visits places … Continue reading Follow the blue line →

Donkin

Just to end off the series of photos of the upgrade on the Donkin Reserve in the heart of Port Elizabeth I have decided to feature the biggest and most important attractions on the Donkin. The pyramid is the Donkin Memorial which was put up by Sir Rufane Donkin in 1820 as a memorial to his … Continue reading Donkin →