On top of the lighthouse

A couple of tourists enjoying the view from the top of the Donkin Lighthouse

Lighthouse shadow

Some people are fascinated by shadows and shadow photography. I like reflections better, but for those shadow people out there, here is a pic of the Donkin Lighthouse's shadow taken from the top of the lighthouse.

Lighthouse

The Cape Recife Lighthouse looking spickerish with its new coat of paint. The 24 metres high octagonal masonry tower was built in 1851 to warn mariners of this treacherous piece of coastline west of Port Elizabeth. The light can bee seen from 29 miles away making sure that ships steer clear of the dangerous Thunderbolt Reef.

Pyramid shining

The sun peaking out from behind the Donkin Memorial on the Donkin Reserve. The Donkin Memorial was erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in 1820 in remembrance of his late wife Lady Elizabeth after whom he named the town.My first Skywatch contribution of the year. Eish, that's bad of me.

Donkin Reserve, old and new

I would like to wish all the followers, and accidental visitors, of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo a HAPPY NEW YEAR. May 2013 be your year and bring all of you lots of pleasure, happiness, prosperity and a fair degree of riches. I'm starting out the year by posting one of my favourite places in Port … Continue reading Donkin Reserve, old and new →

The Donkin light

The Donkin Lighthouse (actually called The Hill Lighthouse) was built in 1861 and taken out of commission in the 1970's due to the fact that ships couldn't see the light over the city's lights anymore. I love climbing to the top of the lighthouse cause the view from up there is absolutely stunning and I … Continue reading The Donkin light →

Lighthouse renovation

The renovation project on the Cape Recife lighthouse is nearly done with the scaffolding around the lighthouse having been removed and by now the rest are probably gone as well as I took this pic about two weeks ago. Now I'm just holding thumbs that they will allow visitors to go up the lighthouse again some … Continue reading Lighthouse renovation →

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 →

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.

The Donkin Reserve flag in perspective

I have posted a couple of pictures in the past that included the enormous flag pole and South African flag standing on the Donkin Reserve and whenever I tell people that the flag is about as big as a tennis court they tend to look at me in disbelief. Well, viewing the Donkin Reserve from on … Continue reading The Donkin Reserve flag in perspective →