by 2summers | Sep 7, 2020 | Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds, Parks/Nature Reserves
Yesterday I spent the morning walking around the central section of the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve. Most of you know I visit the Koppies often, but this walk was special. Winter grass on the Melville Koppies. The grass is taller than me. The Melville Koppies...
by 2summers | May 23, 2016 | Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds, Parks/Nature Reserves
Last week Wendy Carstens, the chairperson of the Friends of the Melville Koppies, asked me to take a portrait of her and her husband, David, at the top of the Koppies. The portrait is a gift for their daughter’s birthday. I have huge respect for Wendy and the...
by 2summers | Jun 17, 2012 | Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds, Parks/Nature Reserves
I’ve done several wacky and wonderful things around Joburg this weekend, but I’m short on blogging time. Another quick post-and-run will have to suffice for now. Early morning on the Melville Koppies. I took this photo early in the morning on the central...
by 2summers | Dec 25, 2011 | Emotions, Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds
I’m grateful that it’s sunny in Joburg on Christmas Day, even though the weather forecast predicted clouds and rain. I’m grateful that my sister flew here from America to be with me, and that she decided to stage an impromptu photo session in the...
by 2summers | Dec 18, 2011 | Emotions, Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds
I’m moving out of my house, the Lucky 5 Star, at the end of this month. I’m not happy about it. I bemoan my impending move to anyone who will listen. Last night I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself — for a few hours at least — and do...