Mosaic

The massive mosaic art piece that has been created next to the Donkin Memorial and lighthouse as part of the Route 67 development has become one of the most interesting new art pieces on the Donkin Reserve. It creates a very nice approach from the flag pole to the pyramid and is best viewed from … Continue reading Mosaic →

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? →

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 →

Donkin seat features

The last of the art features at the Donkin I want to show you are the new row of seats for the tired and weary. Perhaps its just my personal opinion, but out of all the art features being put up at the Donkin Reserve these must be my least favorite. They look like surfboards … Continue reading Donkin seat features →

Donkin Red Carpet art feature

One of the new art features on the Donkin Reserve which seems isn't quite completed yet is the Red Carpet by designer Lisbet Demeyer. The Red Carpet starts on the side walk directly in front of the historic King Edward Hotel and in a way pulls the hotel's grandness onto the Donkin Reserve. At this … Continue reading Donkin Red Carpet art feature →