The sunsets continue. However, in these photos I am focusing more on the silhouettes and the stark contrast of light and dark.
Silhouettes
Posted by leila loves on May 4, 2012
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My Favourite Time
I am considering changing my blog name. Or at least adjusting it, because, judging by the percentage of sunset related posts here, it should be leilalovessunsets.
So don’t hold onto your hats. . .
I have some more sunset pics to share with you.
it first seemed like an eye in the sky, with the blue peaking through, underlined by orange.
then the orange became bolder and brighter and purple started to appear on the sea. In the distance, a ship crossing the horizon.
then the darkness. To the left, you can see rain showers blackening the orange sky.
Posted by leila loves on April 28, 2012
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Yes. Another Sunset Post.
I’m not sure if I should apologise for making this such a theme, or just feel really lucky to have seen so many beautiful sunsets. But. Here is the most spectacular sunset I have seen to date. These are taken from the house I’m staying in, in Cape Town.
through the olive tree
- The most impressive moment of them all. Unfortunately my camera isn't advanced enough to have a wide enough shot to show the purple sea as well. Yes. Purple.
Posted by leila loves on March 31, 2012
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Bugs.
Hornet's pause
The last two were taken at Kirstenbosch Garden in the smelling plants. I was fascinated by the light coming through the hornet’s wings, enough to risk a sting (which fortunately didn’t happen) as I fought with my cameras measly zoom. The bug (I don’t know what type!) seemed to be at one with the plant it was on that it was only through the photographing the hornet that I noticed it.
Bug's Life.
The above images are all part of my look at the still moments of insects. So often when we jump away from them in horror, we miss out on their structured silhouette, or the seeming harmlessness of them in their stationary state.
Posted by leila loves on March 8, 2012
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Mountain and Sea
There are relatively few cities that claim that not only are they shadowed over by a mountain, but that the sea touches at their feet. Cape Town is one of them. Part of the reason that I consider her the most beautiful and photogenic of cities.
Here are a few more photos from visit there over Christmas, focussing on the relationship between Table Mountain and the Sea.
My friend, captured in a moment of appreciation.
Taking the cable car down (my knees didn't want to experiment with Plattekloof) I took this photo as the window rotate to look up at the mountain. It was then that I realised the full perspective of size.
On top of Table Mountain, looking south through the clouds. It was such an eery experience to walk through clouds.
This photo gives a sense of how close some of the clouds get to the surface of the mountain (and sometimes swallow you up). You can also see a distant glimmer of sea.
It was impossible to resist the temptation to pose. Also to feel the lift of fresh air under my arms and through my hair. The view was amazing. However a little terrifying to get to this spot as it was a few jumps over a few overhangs and gorges.
Posted by leila loves on March 4, 2012
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Southern Sunsets
It would seem that I have become one of those annoying bloggers who take the title, and abandon posting after a series of mildly rewarding posts.
However I intend for that NOT to be the case.
Though my reasons were good. No internet connection at home for a month, sporadic internet café visits with judgmental waiters who glared at me every time i brought out my computer.
I went to Cape Town.
I finally climbed Table Mountain, which was unbelievable, especially when it came to climbing through clouds.
A family friend introduced me to Cape Town’s latest musical interest, Jeremy Loops.
My room had a view of the sea. Approximately 200 photos of 26 sunsets. I’m very predictable.
More South Africa photos to come!
Posted by leila loves on February 5, 2012
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The unexpected
Yes, I still am talking about Paris. But seems unfair to NOT drag out such an amazing experience!
One of the wonderful experiences I had was:
I went to Saint Michel to meet with my friends. The one friend was asleep so me and my other friend decided to hang out in the metro.
Nikerson and Christian were playing and had stopped the commuters in their tracks. There must have been 70 to 100 people there absorbing the atmosphere.
I don’t know how or why the next bit happened. They must have seen me singing along to one of their songs.
But they called me up and asked me what songs I knew and could I sing with them.
So this happened.
And then – thanks to Lookbook and Youtube combined – this happened.
http://inspirationandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/11/musicians-attlefield.html
At the risk of sounding cliché: À Paris, C’est La Vie!
Posted by leila loves on November 19, 2011
http://leilaloves.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/the-unexpected/
Irma
Before watching ‘Un Heureux Événement’ a music video played. Irma ‘I Know’.
I was reminded of my mini-obsession a couple of years ago where I would visit her page and see what new songs she had done.
So I went there again. And discovered a wonderful selection of covers which I will now share with you.
Hope you love her music and voice as much as I do!
Posted by leila loves on November 6, 2011
http://leilaloves.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/irma-2/
Visit to Sacré Coeur
My next subject: Sacré Coeur. Yes another typical tourist attraction.
Though this time felt a little less touristy, only because I ended up approaching it from the other side.
Almost no one was there. And the sky was so beautiful.
Posted by leila loves on October 30, 2011
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