I love aerial photography and perspective that it give the viewer. Having recently acquired a quadcopter by DJI (Phantom 2 Vision+), I have less need to travel in a conventional helicopter which is normally for me a Robinson 22 - easily maneuverable and can be put into tight aspects. The Phantom is great for convenience and is great for those Google Earth vertical views but … [Read more...]
The Best of Patio Warehouse
October 16, 2014 by 3 Comments
Patio Warehouse is where you'll find Africa's largest selection of patio furniture and accessories - it literally is everything you could ever need under one roof. At Pitcharelloes we do a load of entertaining in our gazebo so I always have an extra element of excitement when showcasing a project in which I have a special interest! It has been a pleasure showing the beauty of … [Read more...]
Architecture of the Pacific Northwest
August 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
During the months of June and July of 2014 I, together with my family, had the luxury and privilege of traveling to one of the world's most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest incorporating our stops of Seattle and Alaska in the United States of America and Vancouver and Victoria on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada. Apart from the great expanse of beauty … [Read more...]
Vivobarefoot Trail Shoes
June 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Towards the end of 2013 I teamed up with the fantastic guys from Flux Fluid Motion Headquarters in Umhlanga to get fit and back into shape. Little did I know what a wonderful journey that would be and I have achieved measurable results, all credit to Sean Temple and Shandon Carter. Checkout this dynamic form of fitness training for weight loss, core strength and obtain the … [Read more...]
MTB Weekend at The Cavern
May 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
An great weekend of riding on pristine trails in the Northern Drakensberg was organized by The Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Spa in late May 2014. This event was run in conjunction with All Out Adventures, a world class adventure facility about 7km from The Cavern. It is the team from All Out Adventures who have cut and maintain the trails in the region and it really is some of … [Read more...]
Linc Church
May 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Linc Church has just taken occupation of its new venue in Salt Rock on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Linc is a community of people passionate about seeing lives changed and free through the impact of Jesus. This new venue is the perfect location to facilitate this. The architectural design and direction was provided by Union3 Architects, in collaboration with Charles … [Read more...]
Camp Kuzuma Luxury Safari Lodge
April 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
You really can write your own story at Camp Kuzuma. There's no end to what you can experience in a location known as the most unique elephant experience in Africa. This luxury, tented safari camp in the Kazuma Forest Reserve of Northern Botswana provided a senstational canvas of imagery to photograph in beautiful crisp Autumn weather. With the watering hole full of abundant … [Read more...]
2014 Kettlebell Pentathlon Event 3
April 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
The 3rd event of 5 in the 2014 series of the Flux Kettlebell Pentathlon took place at the Flux Hillcrest location on 12 April 2014. Once I was done taking pictures of the first session, it was my turn to compete in the second (thanks to Caitlin Evans for helping with some photos in the second session!). Below is an overview of the morning lifting under the WKC rules of the KB … [Read more...]
MSC Opera
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ocean cruising is one of the most fascinating things to experience. During a recent aerial showcase of a bulk carrier at Maydon Wharf in Durban Harbour, we routed back over the MSC Opera. This vessel is a cruise ship built in 2004 and currently operated by MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 2,055 passengers in 856 cabins, and host a crew complement of approximately 740. Many of … [Read more...]
Rhino Peak ascent – March 2014
March 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
In early March 2014 I led a group of friends (Doug, Rowan, Nic and Richard) on an ascent of the Rhino Peak in the Garden Castle region of the Southern Drakensberg mountains. It was a new region of Berg for me as I've mostly explored the central to Northern parts of this beautiful landscape of South Africa. Due to us not wanting to infringe of work time and guys having to take … [Read more...]