People I like
I like people who get excitedβ¦
About the change of seasons
The sound of the ocean
Watching a sunset
The smell of rain
And starry nights
- Brooke Hampton
ps. ...and all my subscribers of course!
Happy Friday everyone!
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2022-05-06 11:36:35 +0000 UTC
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Memory Lane 2.2
This photo was also taken on our second ever photoshoot. Because we only took photos in the house, we tried to use everything we can.
This was my first and only "bath shoot". I actually want to do one again, and probably will soon!
Good evening everyone!
2022-05-05 18:27:35 +0000 UTC
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Memory Lane 2
In the beginning we only took photos in the house. To do that we had to wait until the kids were asleep or away at school. So a lot of photos were taken during the night.
I felt so awkward in the beginning. Didn't know what to do or how to pose. So I just winged it. As the years progressed it became easier.
Now I love it actually. Is that weird?
And I didn't smile a lot. I was a bit of a bitch then! π
Luckily I got rid of the βbitchinessβ. π NOT!
20 years ago we were on the brink of a divorce. We both wanted to save the marriage and to do that we wanted to do things together. My husband loved breasts and photography so I became his model. Best decision weβve ever made!
2022-05-05 07:42:32 +0000 UTC
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Like the label
On a bottle of wine
2022-05-04 16:51:41 +0000 UTC
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A late afternoon.
In the golden glow
Of the setting sun
Time seems to slow
No need to run
Take time to grow
And have some fun
In the golden glow
2022-05-04 16:40:15 +0000 UTC
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Early morning in Die Hel (The Hell)
I think they must change the name to "Heaven" π
2022-05-04 16:28:54 +0000 UTC
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Let the Waters flow
Let the waters flow and wash away the problems of yesterday.
- Rassie
A little river we crossed driving the Montagu Pass. The river is called the Keur river, a small river with a weird, pretty copper color. We sat there for a long time wondering why the river is that color. Any ideas out there?
This was a very pretty spot. So calm and serene. This is the type of discovery I love during our trips.
2022-05-04 13:27:07 +0000 UTC
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π³ Forest Green π²
Nature in her green,
in her tranquil woods,
In her bubbling brooks,
heals and soothes heart and soul.
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Even in the woods right next to the city, like this one here, you can fine peace and quiet. The infinite amount of shades of green is just awesome to behold.
2022-05-03 08:10:21 +0000 UTC
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πΉ Look AroundπΉ
When we are driving in the bush, we are always looking around for awesome places to take photos. That is why I found the following quote so lovely.
Do not look back in anger.
Do not look forward in fear.
But look around, in awareness!
2022-05-02 16:18:57 +0000 UTC
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π Monday Smileπ
Smiling is the best way...
to face Monday
or any day
or any problem
or any fear
or anything!
(except when facing a snake...JUST RUN!) π
Happy Monday everyone!
I hope you all have an awesome week.
This is a dam wall that was build to look like rocks and blend into the surroundings. I love this attention to detail!
2022-05-02 08:11:52 +0000 UTC
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π½ For the Farmers π½
βCultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. They are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, and they are tied to their country and wedded to its liberty and interests by the most lasting bonds.β
Thomas Jefferson
A huge thank you to all the farmers!! π½
This was taken on the edge of the Gannabos Protected Area close to Nieuwoudtville. We were on our way to the Quiver Tree Forest.
2022-04-30 07:45:13 +0000 UTC
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At the end of the day...
you will not remember the most beautiful face
but you will remember the person with the most beautiful heart and soul.
Have an awesome weekend everyone.
2022-04-29 18:50:03 +0000 UTC
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π Laughing Friday π
I love people who can make me laugh
Even when I feel that I can't even smile
Happy Friday to all my dear friends here! π₯³π
It's time to go sit under a tree and wait for the weekend!
The one person in my life that can make me laugh when I'm down in the dumps, is my husband. He just makes one of his dark, inappropriate, stupid and off kilter remarks and I'm rolling on the ground! π€£
2022-04-29 08:15:44 +0000 UTC
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Memory Lane
A follower asked me about older photos. I have posted old photos before, but these photos are the oldest there is. (There are older, but that is another story.)
This is from our very first photoshoot ever and was taken on a 2MP Sony Cybershot in our bedroom. (Yes, we splurged for the 2MP instead of the 1MP camera!)
I was 28 years, 10 months, 3 days old!
It was 19 years, 11 months, 3 days ago!
For a few years we only took photos in the house and garden. It was only at the end on 2004 that we got the idea to take photos away from the house.
We were y0ung, I was awkward in front of the camera, my husband knew nothing about photos or taking them, but it was the start of an awesome adventure!
Have an awesome day everyone.
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2022-04-28 08:27:37 +0000 UTC
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-- Unapologetically --
Live life unapologetically your way
and cherish every precious moment,
because these moments make our lives memorable...
- Rassie
A cold winters morning in a place called Fonteinedal in Pretoria. A lovely park close to the city. In this park there were mountain bike tracks, walking paths and picnic places. Then the criminals moved in. The bike riders were attacked by criminals and they stopped riding there. All the tracks became overgrown, the bridges over the river collapsed and now there is nothing left. We can't even have picnics there anymore! It is so sad...!
2022-04-27 07:46:56 +0000 UTC
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** Lots of Leg **
Happy Tuesday everyone.
I hope you all will have an awesome day!
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2022-04-26 08:33:03 +0000 UTC
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π· Encountering a Monday π·
We are often in the bush and this Monday quote had me laughing out loud π€£
What to do when you encounter a Monday
Stand tall. Do not run
Look it in the eye
Wave your arms and make loud noises
Slowly move towards the nearest Tuesday
BE CAREFUL OUR THERE!
Mondays can bite! π€£
We were on route to a bush camp driving through some amazing mountains. It is really a stunning part of our country. I also added a short video of us driving in the mountains. I hope you like it!
Please have an awesome day.
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2022-04-25 07:20:03 +0000 UTC
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π Happy Sunday π
Good morning everyone. These photos were taken on a cold winters day in our favorite nature reserve close to us. Yes, we went there quite often π
π. This was various photos taken during the morning, including photos of our picnic in our favorite spot under the trees.
I wish I can remember why I laughed so much in photo 5. But then my husband makes so many jokes while we are shooting, I can't remember all of it. It was probably a joke at my expense! ππWe usually have a barbeque in this spot, but this day it was just some snacks from a local shop. In photo 6 is our little 4x4 that we used to travel with in those days! My daughter is driving it now.
Have a great day everyone. Do as little as possible for as long as possible.
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2022-04-24 08:31:40 +0000 UTC
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At the end of the day...
all that matters is love and memories
so make sure you give it
and make sure you make them.
β Trent Shelton
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend so far.
2022-04-23 16:51:57 +0000 UTC
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!! Daredevil Nonnie !!
This is in the Drakensberg Mountains, close to the ruin that was our honeymoon hotel.
2022-04-23 16:14:55 +0000 UTC
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Honey, I left the stove on...again!
2022-04-23 16:04:42 +0000 UTC
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The Cowboy's Wife
A saloon inside a nature reserve. We've spend many hours here just having fun. Unfortunately these chairs here has been removed and replaced. I loved these chairs, it gave the place an "old western" feel.
2022-04-23 16:00:12 +0000 UTC
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π Happy Friday Morning π
Don't start the day with broken pieces of yesterday.
Every morning we wake up,
is the first day of the rest of our lives.
Early morning in a nature reserve near Bela Bela. It was fairly cold that morning and the sun warming my back was so nice! We got up very early this morning for one thing. The hippos! I really wanted to see the hippos, and we did. They were mostly in the water, but we got some stunning photos of them. Also a very nice photo of a waterbuck!
2022-04-22 08:09:48 +0000 UTC
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Taken in an abandoned train station we discover a while ago. We went back a few months ago, and it was fenced off! Damn!!
2022-04-21 18:06:56 +0000 UTC
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To tell you the truth, I think it is time for a whiskey...
A Whiskey on the Rocks! π
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2022-04-21 18:02:45 +0000 UTC
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Red against green. Always make me think of Chilies or spicy food! πΆπΆπΆ
I'm weird π
2022-04-21 17:57:17 +0000 UTC
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It is just so tranquil to sit on a carpet of pine needles in a forest...
...the smells
...the sounds
...the sights
...the wind on your skin
...the taste of freedom
2022-04-21 17:53:53 +0000 UTC
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πΉ Advice from a River πΉ
- Go with the flow
- Immerse yourself in nature
- Slow down and meander
- Go around the obstacles
- Be thoughtful of those downstream
- Stay current
- The beauty is in the journey
- Keep moving forward just like a river
Illan Shamir
Well, I guess this is not really a river, more a stream. It is called the Tweespruit river near Badplaas. It was late in the day, I was hot and bothered. When we crossed this steam, on the way back to our camping spot, I just told my husband to stop. I just wanted to cool my feet in the clear waterβ¦, that led to photosβ¦, that led to me getting completely into the water. This was one of those impromptu photoshoots that just turned out so good and I enjoyed so much.
2022-04-21 12:08:34 +0000 UTC
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== At the Top ==
When everything feel like an uphill struggle,
just think of the view from the top.
2022-04-20 14:53:00 +0000 UTC
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** Infinite Vistas **
"A vista is an infinite movie to me.
I never get tired of looking at whatβs happening down there."
Near the top of Sani's pass, one of the most beautiful passes in the world and by far the most beautiful pass in South Africa. We've been up this pass a few times and it is always an amazing experience.
We also drove it down one time at night. It was a nerve wrecking experience for me!
At he top of the pass there is a pub that's claim to fame is to be the highest pub in Africa. It is also the coldest pub, the windiest pub, the most expensive pub! ππ But we always have a local beer there!
2022-04-20 08:43:08 +0000 UTC
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