Wave shower at Humewood

A couple of beachgoers enjoying the rough seas at Humewood Beach with the waves crashing over the rocks

Cape Recife view

The view of Cape Recife from the parking area lookout on Marine Drive. The lighthouse is on the point on the right hand side and the building sticking out on the left is the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University administration building.

Sun over pier

Shark Rock Pier really is one of those iconic Port Elizabeth landmarks. What makes it such an interesting photographic subject is the fact that its not just part of the city's beautiful beachfront, but also its changing moods depending what the weather and tides as doing. In this case mid morning on a calm and … Continue reading Sun over pier →

Cape Recife seen from Marine Drive

Cape Recife is the western point of Algoa Bay and the lighthouse on the point was built in 1851. This is the view from one of the lookout points along Marine Drive on the Wildside.

Marine Drive on the Wildside

I think most Port Elizabethans take Marine Drive along the Wildside for granted. I took a location scout from Cape Town that way last week and she was very impressed with the stunning views you get of the coastline from the road. It may not be Chapmans Peak Drive, but it sure can be classified … Continue reading Marine Drive on the Wildside →

Wildside walk

Most people know the Sacramento Trail at Schoenmakerskop but isn't very familiar with the nearby Fynbos Trail. Out looking for a Geocache last weekend I ventured onto part of the trail and snapped this pic looking west towards Schoenies.

Schoenmakerskop steps

The boardwalk steps at Schoenmakerskop leading down to the rocks from the Sacramento cannon

Schoenies views

Schoenmakerskop (or Schoenies) is everybody's favorite seaside "village" in Port Elizabeth. A beautiful spot with a rugged coastline, safe swimming gullies and hiking trails plus it doesn't get anywhere as busy as the city's main beachfront. I popped down to Schoenies to look for a newly placed Geocache and caught Drama Princess on camera while she enjoyed … Continue reading Schoenies views →

Port Elizabeth diver nearly swallowed by whale

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/a-Ph1CWYivg&source=udsBefore the sardines travel up the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal coastline during the annual sardine run they have to gather somewhere in preparation for the migration. That somewhere is off the coast of Port Elizabeth. Local marine film maker and dive operator, Rainer Schimpf of Expert Tours is an expert on the sardine run and takes … Continue reading Port Elizabeth diver nearly swallowed by whale →

Lone fisherman

A lone fisherman on the rocks during a hazy dusk out on the Wildside at Willows