#Sunset vibes in Betty's bay. Watching waving rolling in at golden hour. #Stunday #BlueskyArtShow #photography

Today, I watched some African Penguins being released back into the wild at Stony Point Penguin Colony. These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.

Early this year I had the privelage relocating a dozen baby praying mantis from our living room couch (I assumed they hatched nearby), into our garden. This baby I put on the surface of a canna leave, a surface right next to thick bushes which would provide ample cover. #BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow

The exact same photo in colour vs black and white. What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite? #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset

An adorable baby freshwater #turtle (Cape Terrapin) found in our garden. I released it in pond close by. #BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife

Sunset at Betty's Bay last weekend. Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer. #BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin

A peaceful evening at the beach #Stunday #seascape #sunset #Bettybay

#Reflections at sunset. Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay. #Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart

Ready for a storm - A winter sea A mountain range Clouds - heavy, dark, dense. --------‐--------------------------- #BlueskyMonday #nature #storm #dramaticsky #cloudy #moody #naturegram #seascape #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArt #BlueskyCommunity

This captivating #Jagged landscape was captured less than 2km from our camping site, nestled on the banks of the Orange River. Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020 #BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography

For #BlueskyArtShow theme #BWFriday, here is a dramatic #scape photographed in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica.

A plain's Zebra nipping at a companion. Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd. #Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife

Hi #Bluesky, for #Scape Friday, here is an impressive termite mount looking out over the Klein Karoo plains. #Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow

Happy #Stunday, everyone! Here is a beautiful moment from a #sunrise photographed at Betty's Bay. #Scape #Nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #SouthAfrica

It's #Caturday #Bluesky So without futher ado, here is Kaya, a few years ago. Isn't she adorable? #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #classicmono #photography #cute #cat

It's #Scape Friday! A Serene sunset moment over a wheat field at Merendal Wine Estate. #BlueskyArtShow #PhotographersUnited #nature #sunsetmagic #landscape #SouthAfrica #travel #field #sky #magical #clouds #evening #goldenhour #ArtYear

Stunning views this weekend in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica. Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot. #RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow

Waves licking at the kelp washed ashore for #BlueskyMonday. The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting? #MinimalMonday

The Tieke falls, from above, photographed while cycling the Waihāhā trail in #NewZealand. "Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name. #WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow

Golden hour on Hangklip Mountain. Spot the water body that looks like a giant's foot print! #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow #sunset #goldenhour #scape #landscape

Yesterday evening's view from Hangklip Mountain. #sunset #Stunday #Pringlebay #SouthAfrica #hiking #BlueskyArtShow #nature #photography

Reminiscing about some time spent at Addo Elephant national park, a few years ago. African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them! #BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow

Hi #Bluesky, I though I should share this beautiful Cape Weaver photographed in Van Wyksdorp, for #YellowThu. #ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow

For #TidesOutTuesday, a beautiful golden moment. As the sun hugs the horizon, the sea and sand left brilliant and bright. #Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour

Waves kiss the coast good night In last light - a dashing delight swell and surf Slowly-swiftly Colours curve Charming Cheerful Chic Then Navy Blue Night. #Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography

Hi #Bluesky for #FloralFriday, here's an Aloe ferox inflorescence from Van Wyksdorp. It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret! #FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature

Hi #PhotographersofBluesky here is a little shower for #WaterfallWednesday. Photographed at Harold Porter National Botanical garden, in Betty's bay. #nature #earth #landscape

Hi #Bluesky today for #RockinTuesday a beautiful rock formation photographed at Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. What picture do you see in the rock? #Southafrica #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #earth #mountains #noai #capturednotcreated #EastCoastKin

Wading through the water during low tide at Silversand Beach while enjoying some spectacular mountain views. #MountainMonday #BlueskyMonday #Bettysbay #SouthAfrica #nature #BlueSkyArtShow #landscape #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky

Sunday is #Stunday A magical moment, above the clouds at golden hour. #landscape #stunning #sunset #clouds #pringlebay #SouthAfrica #nature #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear

#GetOutside for #BlueSkyArtshow Enjoying the view of what the locals call the "knersvlakte", a desolated valley near Nieuwoudtsville. Photographed by putting my camera on self timer. #desolated #valley #mountain #travel #nature #explore #southafrica

A beautiful Cape River frog, resting on a water lillie. #Bettybay #SouthAfrica #nature #photography #PhotographersofBluesky #ArtYear #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #wildlife

As the last rays of day slips slowly through the sun's lips Light meets the rain to entertain a fiery temptress in the sky Across the dark garden drops dance in delight A spell cast orange-red into night Ember spirits sail with silent lyrics vers, poem, song Far well, so long #scape #bluesky

Pink candyfloss sunset. #Bettysbay #SouthAfrica #nature #seascape #vibrant #sunsetmagic #travelphotography #EastCoastKin #thewildimages #ArtYear #Scape #landscape #JuneSea #BlueskyArtShow

Embracing the Vastness. My friend enjoying a moment of solitude under some ancient rock formations near Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. #RockinTuesday #travel #southafrica #discover #solitude #scape #nature #EastCoastKin #thewildimages #ArtYear #earth #BlueSky #BlueskyArtShow

Hoor die stilte van 'n helder hemel waar wolwe wals tussen rotse van rooi robyn, lang gange en kaal krake. #cederberg #mountains #southafrica #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #MinimalMonday #vibrant #perspective #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #earth #nature

The face of life and death --‐---------------------- Impressive sandstone formation found in Truitjieskraal, in the Cederberg. A tree stubborly tried to grow in the most hospitable conditions. #southafrica #travel #nature #Fineartphoto #hiddentreasures #ArtYear #Bluesky #scape #smArtist #Stunday

The natural beauty of South Africa always astounds me. Here is a photo taken while exploring Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. #discover #southafrica #scape #narrow #nature #wonder #landscape #photography #BlueskyArtShow #trailblazer #explore #hiddentreasures #geology #rocks #beautiful #views

Close-up photograph of a Red-knobbed coot, gracefully gliding through the water. #nature #southafrica #bird #birding #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #Bluesky #JuneSea #critter #wildlifephotography

It's mighty And moody A little mysterious It's roring And raging A little relentless It's Deep And Dark A little deceptive It's salty And Stormy It's stunning The SEA #nature #wave #ocean #sea #landscape #JuneSea #ArtYear #LLJP #colour #photography #PhotographersUnited #earth #smArtist

A stormy sky unfolds over the rocky, rugged lands of the Groot Winterhoek wilderness area. #southafrica #travel #hiking #landscape #cloudscape #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #earth #nature #Blueskyartshow #RockinTuesday #photography #beautiful

Tettigonad nymph sittings on a black-eyed Susan. #nature #macro #gardenfinds #insects #flowers #bluesky #photography #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #noai #capturednotcreated #cricket #discover

Aloe ferox, also called a Cape Aloe, photographed in Van Wyksdorp, South Africa. This is one of my favourite plants, what is yours? #nature #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #flowers #plants #earth #LittleKaroo #travel #landscape

A beautiful red-billed oxpecker resting on the head of an impala. It had just finished its afternoon snack, pecking some ticks off its host neck. #nature #wildlife #africa #photography #bluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #magical #joy #BlueskyArtShow #noai #capturednotcreated

A beautiful baby Red-knobbed coot, hiding behind some reeds. It was late afternoon, and golden light bathed the waters surface. This cute chick darted between the reeds, popping out now and then to beg its mother for a snack. #birdwatching #photography #nature #birds #southafrica #bluesky

A Palomino mare running across the xeric shrubland typically associated with the Nama Karoo of South Africa. #horse #sunset #Karoo #southafrica #bluesky #landscape #photography #photographer #vibrant #joy #blueskyartshow

A beautiful fiery sunset, photographed in Betty's bay. #bluesky #nature #photography #photographer #landscape #seascape #sunrise #earth #photoftheday #magical #skyscape #blueskyartshow #vibrant #underneath #noai #capturednotcreated

An Everlasting flower, also called a sewejaartjie in Afrikaans, at sunset. #flower #pringlebay #sunset #blueskyartshow #nature #photography #justgoshoot #southafrica #travel #beauty #natureisamazing #sunsetmagic

South African giraffe, photographed in Kruger National Park a few years ago. Did you know that you can tell the sex of a giraffe by looking at its horns (ossicones)? Males have ticker, often bald ossicones, while females have tinner ones covered in hair. #blueskyartshow #wildlife #photography

Good morning #bluesky Here is a protea captured on the Oudebosch to Harold Porter trail. It's truly amazing to see the Cape Floral Region's incredible biodiversity firsthand – it boasts the highest flower diversity in the world, with roughly 65 different plant species per square kilometre!