“After years of having a dog, you know him. You know the meaning of his snuffs and grunts and barks. Every twitch of the ears is a question or statement, every wag of the tail is an exclamation.” ― Robert McCammon, Boy's Life No we haven't gone barking mad. We're celebrating because Paddington, our Golden Retriever,… Continue reading Paddington’s Birthday Giveaway
This blog post is dedicated to my friend Mandy who loves all things cat... “I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through.” ― Jules Verne Ah what a marvellous cat Dusty is, clever, beautiful and full of cheek. Dusty… Continue reading Dusty & Carrol
As if you were on fire from within. The moon lives in the lining of your skin. ― Pablo Neruda What a privilege it was to photograph this fabulous couple visiting Sedgefield from Gauteng to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary! They were super co-operative and as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, fully… Continue reading G + T – Garden Route couples photographer – Scarab Market Sedgefield
"Peter stood, cleared his throat, and began to hum softly, then sing, slowly building up the song as his voice cleared. He found the old tune, the song of the Sunbird. And as he sung, as his rich voice echoed off the tall cliffs, the birds and the faeries lent him their voice and soon… Continue reading KNYSNA – You’re still beautiful
On the 30th of May 2012, I wrote this blog post about Terry and I leaving Mauritius and saying goodbye to O.D. the stray orange dog that we fell in love with while we were living there. Now 5 years later almost to the day I am happy to share with you all that our… Continue reading THE ORANGE DOG – a bittersweet tale of courage and hope
A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft… Continue reading MAGNIFICENT FLYING DOGS – Groenvlei Lake, Goukamma
I can hear your whisper and distant mutter. I can smell your damp on the breeze and in the sky I see the halo of your violence. Storm I know you are coming.” ― Robert Fanney The fields quivering, the skyline a grimace, At any second to bang and vanish with a… Continue reading THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING
You can listen to the rest of this beautiful song here And I can see a little house on top of the hill And I can smell the ocean, the salt in the air And I can see you, you're standing there And you're washing your car And I can see California sun in your… Continue reading WINDING ROAD – Road Trip With Cuddles
Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well. - Bonnie Wilcox Cico will be 12 years old in December, she is a feisty but lovable yorkie. This is her photoshoot. Such short little lives… Continue reading Cico
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