Home to the west coast’s best fish and chips, the small village of Steveston has a lot more to offer than just fresh seafood. Steveston …
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Historic Steveston
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The Blacktop
“No one appreciates the work we do, that is until something goes wrong with the roads” joked one of the paving crew workers. I have …
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The Endless Sands
Rattling around in a clunky old Russian personnel carrier as our guide nimbly navigated the giant sand dunes was the highlight of our Namibian trip. …
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Faces in the Alley
This is a great example of being in the right place at the right time. I stumbled upon this cartoonish mural of a chef when …
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Farewell to Winter
It’s been a strange week of weather, which varied from driving rain, wet snow, and finally glorious sunshine, sometimes occurring all in the same day! …
Left Behind
Five out-of-place objects found in five city blocks. Were these items carelessly tossed away or accidentally left behind? Were they somehow related? A short walk …
Bliss
Sunshine is such a rare phenomenon during a west coast winter. But for 4 glorious days in early February, the sun finally broke free of …
Hope/Hopelessness
Outside the Chinese consulate, a lone woman silently protests the persecution of Falun Gong followers. The relentless roar of passing traffic was almost deafening and …
The Africa Within
Now that the dust has settled after our big move from South Africa to Canada, I can finally get back to a regular posting schedule. …
Just Get Lost
Just another Sunday afternoon and another attempt to lose ourselves in the Western Cape. This time we headed east, turning off the main highway to …
Spring Sprung Early
Every spring thousands of visitors flock to the west coast of South Africa to witness a spectacular transformation. The rolling grasslands and shrubby fynbos are …
The Recoil
The dark clouds drifted across the city, creating a fitting atmosphere for the exploration of an old church graveyard. Not a soul was to be …
A Spectacular Sunset
Photography is a lot about being in the right place at the right time. But it’s also about persistence and recognizing an opportunity when it …
The King of the Hill
In honour of the Save Our Seabirds festival held in Cape Town last week week, I’ve decided to post my favourite picture of an African …
Art in the City
Spain is known for its wonderful art, but I was surprised that this also extends to their graffiti! After spending two days on a whirlwind …
That Cheeky Bird
Without fail, this Fiscal Shrike has paid us visit every time we go for a walk in Green Point Park. At first it was quite …
Planted
In the mid-20th century the Chevy must have been a popular truck in rural southern Africa. This Chevy lay in ruin behind an abandoned farmhouse …
The Colony
With their pale blue eyes and striking facial markings, Cape Gannets are one of the most beautiful sea birds that I’ve seen. Bird Island, home …
The Break Up
The rough seas on Friday night broke the hull of the Seli 1, stranded on Blouberg beach since 2009. The battered wreck is now spilling …
The View from the Top
It was a dark, dreary, and thoroughly damp morning, not the type of weather you want for your first hike up Lion’s Head. Despite the …
Bill 22 not Killed
Despite weeks of controversy and a three day walkout by British Columbian teachers, Bill 22 was inevitably passed today. This “Education Improvement Act” prevents teachers …