Green and Purple, originally uploaded by finepixtrix.
Emmerentia Dam in Johannesburg and the park in which it is located covers an area of over 100 hectares. The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens are located in the grounds of this park. Established by Frans and Louw Geldenhuys, the gardens date back to 1886.
After the South African [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 27, 2008
Green and Purple
February 23, 2008
Knysna
Sometimes the light just plays along, and when it does you just hope you’ve got your camera handy. Knysna is a small town along the southern Cape coast of South Africa. It gets very crowded in the peak holiday seasons, over Easter and Christmas, when thousands of inland residents make their trek to the [...]
February 23, 2008
A Little Piece of Old Johannesburg
And it hasn’t weathered the passing of years too well.
February 15, 2008
Yes, it’s real.
Yes, it’s real., originally uploaded by finepixtrix.
Minimal contrast and level adjustment. This beauty appeared in the sky after a refreshing Johannesburg thunderstorm a few days ago.
February 10, 2008
Suburban Sprawl
Suburban Sprawl, originally uploaded by finepixtrix.
Late afternoon sun washes these homes in a golden glow. A few years ago this was a just a “koppie”, or hill, with no houses on it at all. I often wonder what dramas are playing out behind placid exteriors like this. This shot was made from [...]
February 5, 2008
Once There Was Joy Here
Once There Was Joy Here, originally uploaded by finepixtrix.
Was this a dance floor? A reception area? A restaurant? Whatever. Once people eat, danced, signed-in here. Smiling, laughing, joking, enjoying their holidays and carefree times. Illicit trysts with lovers, business meetings, honeymooners…what tales would these walls tell? Who knows…they are silent now.
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February 5, 2008
Kitchen Confidential
Kitchen Confidential, originally uploaded by finepixtrix.
Dereliction always amazes me. Someone probably went to a bank, arranged finance, built an hotel (of which this kitchen was a part), equipped it, had menus designed, advertised the place, employed staff, received guests. What happened to cause this business to end up in this state? Did they [...]
