We will be missing two Poetry at Reddits occasions whilst we are away in Sweden: my contributions are here though. There are two of WS Merwin’s poems and one of my pictures of Hogback’s trees. All inspired by Beth Moon’s special book Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time - thank you Kate for the wonderful gift.... Continue Reading →
Landscape and family pictures: Hogsback weekend
Last weekend's trip to Hogsback was a good time for photography: the light was excellent, landscape compositions were everywhere and, of course, there's my daughters and grandchildren. I've already posted my antique picture panorama but here's a selection of the other pictures I took. This composition was right outside Helen's house: the building poles were stacked above... Continue Reading →
Hogsback panorama, antique painting?
Last weekend was spent at my daughter Helen's place high in the Hogback mountains. On Saturday evening we took the three dogs and Jeannie with the two little grandchildren up the hill for a sunset walk. It was quite a dark scene with soft light playing on the clouds above the mountains. The light and... Continue Reading →
Night photos around the fire pit: Hogsback
Last weekend we escaped to Hogsback. The temperatures had built up all week long to 39 degrees so we were happy to go and stay at Helen's place high in the mountains. On Saturday night we came back from a cooling swim in the dam in time for a braai. I have been trying to get... Continue Reading →
Hogsback Sunset
Most trips to Helen's house at Hogsback include a drive along to the the radio mast at the end of Plaatjieskraal for a walk, a sunset drink and a long look at the spectacular view. When Andy was here last month we spent a night out at Helen's inspecting the progress on her house. We... Continue Reading →
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