Yesterday (15 June 2011) was a bit of a cloudy day and I kept on looking skyward with the hope that the clouds would clear. Why? Because there was a total lunar eclipse last night and I wanted to get pictures of it. As the sun set and the moon started to rise there were clouds … Continue reading Who painted the moon black?
Tag: sky watch
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.
Old street light
I found this old street lamp in the street outside Fort Frederick in Central. The people I was with must have thought me mad cause I was walking round and round in circles looking up trying to get the sun in a good position for the picture.Visit Skywatch for more pictures from all over the … Continue reading Old street light
Looking up at Queen Vic
Looking up at the statue of Queen Victoria standing in front of the historic Public Library in the Port Elizabeth city centre. The statue was unveiled in 1903, one year after the library's opening.Visit Skywatch for more pictures from around the world featuring the sky
Donkin Lighthouse
The old Hill Lighthouse, also known as the Donkin Lighthouse on the Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth. The lighthouse was built in 1861 but was taken out of commission in the mid 1900's due to the fact that the lights of the city behind it made it impossible for ships to spot it's light. A … Continue reading Donkin Lighthouse
Morning reflection
A couple of early morning Port Elizabeth beachfront strollers taking a break while enjoying the morning sun reflecting off the sea next to Shark Rock Pier at Hobie Beach.Visit Skywatch for more picture of the sky (or in this case the sky reflecting somewhere)
Shining on the slipway
Early morning sunshine by the old slipway at Humewood Beach. Humewood is the oldest Blue Flag beach in South Africa and has just been re awarded its Blue Flag status for the coming summer season. Visit Skywatch for more photos of the sky
Horse Memorial sillouette
If there is something I have a soft spot for as a photographer then its a sunset. You can never get tired of the sun disappearing over the horizon with its coinciding oranges, yellows, blues and purples along with a beautiful afterglow. Even better is when you can find a nice subject to put in … Continue reading Horse Memorial sillouette
Coral Tree
The Coral Trees around the city is starting to don its flower gown and the Grey Institude makes for a nice background behind this one on the Donkin Reserve.
Plane on a pillar
One of the slightly unusual sights outside the Port Elizabeth Airport is an Impala MkI sitting on top of a pillar next to Aviators Pub and Grill. It kinda looks like a scene from a SciFi movie with a spaceship docked at a space diner. The Impalas were used as training aircraft by the SA … Continue reading Plane on a pillar
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