OCTOBER 2011: FIELD OF FLOWERS
Photo of this stunning field of flowers sent in by Brian Henwood from a hike at Didema. See more of the flower pics at:
“DIDEMA”.
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SEPTEMBER 2011: I GOT TO THE TOP NOW WHAT?
Photo submitted by John Fourie from an "exploratory" hike seeking out an "alleged secret cave" . See John's full report at:
“NDLOVINI”.
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AUGUST 2011: WINTER WONDERLAND
Photo submitted by Keith Ashton. We don't often get snow scenes from the Berg. In his report Keith describes this as a spectacular hike despite the harsh conditions as they braved the bitter cold and deep snow. See the full report at:
“SWIMAN HUT”.
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JULY 2011: SHERRY CAVE - JUST CHILLING
Photo submitted by Irene Wisdom but since she is the subject I assume the pic was taken by either Mark or Keith. Photo captures the relaxation after a hard hike, this is what hikers come to the Berg for, though a little too close to the edge for my liking. See the full report at:
“SHERRY CAVE”.
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JUNE 2011: ENGAGEMENT CAVE
Photo submitted with Margret Kirsten's report, it most likely taken by Keith Ashton. The photo captures in one shot the grand scale of the rocks in the region of Engagement Cave. See the full report at:
“DRAKENSBERG GARDENS, SWIMAN HUT”.
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MAY 2011: COBHAM
Photo by Dave Sclanders. From an exploration hike to the high Indlovini Ridge, this worthwhile view of the deep and spreading valleys. See Dave's full report at:
“COBHAM TENTING WEEKEND”.
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APRIL 2011: STRANDLOOPER TRAIL
Sent in by Irene Wisdom this pic epitomises some experiences of their Strandlooper Trail. See the full report at:
“STRANDLOOPER TRAIL”.
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MARCH 2011: Sunrise at Whytes Cave
As Dave Sclanders describes it "...with an exciting expectation of a special sunrise, a few of us awoke a bit earlier than the rest, and made our way up to the vantage point from where an un-interrupted view of the sunrise could be enjoyed." See his full report at:
“Whytes Cave”.
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FEBRUARY 2011: Lake Lyndhurst
Beautiful colours and tranquility captured in Mary Clover's photo taken at Lake Lyndhurst. See the full report at:
“Lake Lyndhurst”.
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JANUARY 2011: Little Bug
January's photo of the month goes to Deveen Hollingworth's little bug photo for noticing the smaller things along a hike and sharing it with us. See the full report at:
“Umgeni Valley Hike”.
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DECEMBER 2010: Nandi Falls
Mary Clover's nicely positioned and framed photo of Nadi Falls with the hiking group sheltering behind the falls. See the full report at:
“Makukumane Weekend”.
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NOVEMBER 2010: Christie must take a closer look
Chris Simpson is to be congratulated on his framing and quick eye to capture this pic. See the full report at:
“Sweetwaters Cotage Weekend”.
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SEPTEMBER 2010: Highmoor
Tucked away in the Berg is this remnant shell of a cottage, sturdy and with a panoramic view over the valley - but with no close source of water. One can only marvel at the dreams that must have inspired the building of this little home in the Berg. Pic by Dave Sclanders see the full report at:“Club weekend at Maountain Shadows”.
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JULY 2010: Tarn Cave
From a number of photos submitted by Irene Wisdom of the Tarn Cave weekend I have selected her pic of Keith standing, somewhat defiantly on crutches, against the rugged backdrop of the Devil's Knuckles. See all the pics at “Weekend Hike to Tarn Cave”. (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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MAY 2008: Ride To Rhodes
My favourite of all the wonderful scenic photos provided by Brian Henwood is this scene of the bikers in the tranquil rural environment they often travelled through with foreboding mountain climbs providing the backdrop. Report is at “Ride to Rhodes”. (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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MARCH 2008: Dinosaur Cave
What intrigues me about this photo of water cascading over Dinosaur Cave are the sharp contrasts and whiteness of the water giving a rather sinister appearance, Dave Sclanders describes the scene "Water casscades over the cave area and provides a freezing shower (took my breath away as I stood beneath it)" been out in the mountains a bit long I think... Report is at “Dinosaur Cave”. (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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JANUARY 2008: New Years Eve
Classic pic of our own Keith & Margaret Ashton celebrating New Years Eve in a cave in the Berg! Photo by Dave Sclanders. Report is at “New Years Eve in A Cave in the Drakensberg”. (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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NOVEMBER 2007: Three PHOTOS
Difficult to select one photo from the fine selection submitted for reports published in November so I have chosen three and will let you, the viewer, decide how you would rate them! First is Brian Henwood's "Picture Postcard" shot from Cobham see the report at Bikers and Scenic Shots. Second is Irene Wisdom's own "Picture Postcard"shot taken while on the way back from a weekend stay at "Sweetwaters" see this report at Sweetwaters. Thirdly Dave Sclanders had been trying out the close up features on his new camera when he had the perception to capture this angle of a dew laden protea, report (and more of Dave's flower pix) at Wonder Valley.(Click on the photos to give an enlarged image)
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OCTOBER 2007: 3 Hippo
From the Oct 2007 report submitted by Keith Ashton of the June 2007 Kosi Bay trail. Upriver at St Lucia , Keith captured this spectacular pic of 2 adult Hippo with baby trying to get in on the act. (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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SEPT 2007: Hikers on the beach
From the Sept 2007 report by Mark & Mary Nellist: Kwelapha Cottage, this photo of the foottrails of four hikers walking along the beach towards Rocky Bay. Mildly disturbing the symmetry of the pattern is a partial set of prints which appears to join the third persons tracks - see of you can work it out! (Click on the photo to give an enlarged image)
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MAY 2007: Tarn Cave - Devil's Knuckles framed
Irene Wisdom has a great eye for framing her scenes - have a look at her photos in these two reports. From the March 2007 Report: Tarn Cave
and from February 2007 Report: Whytes Cave. Petro Mostert's delightful writeup of the Whytes Cave weekend is in May's Newsletter
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APRIL 2007: The awesome descent down Bannermans Pass
Submitted by Keith Ashton,this photo showing the wet and misty conditions during the MHC Re-Supply Team's descent down Bannermans Pass. From the April 2007 Report: Grand Traverse Re-Supply
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MARCH 2007: Peter Wedge nearing Austrian Hut (Mt Kenya)
Submitted by Allison Gunning, though I am not certain who the photo credit belongs to, this picture of Peter Wedge nearing Austrian Hut at 4700m on the Mt Kenya climb tells the story of the high altitude weariness. From the March 2007 Report: Climbing Mt.Kenya
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FEBRUARY 2007: Nhlazane
Submitted by Brian Henwood the February Photo of the Month goes to the Midlands Hiking Club group pic on top of Nhlazane - a classic group shot with the participants seemingly frozen in time. From the Newsletter February 2007 Report: Nhlazane
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DECEMBER 2006: Father Christmas & the Christmas Fairy
December's photo of the month just had to go to Irene Wisdom's photo from the MHC Christmas Party. Pat and Bushy provide much cheer
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NOVEMBER 2006: A Helping Hand
MAIN PIC: This photo submitted by Dave Sclanders for the Giant's Castle - Langalibalele Pass Hike in November 2006, truly captures the moment. Other pics from the same hike receive worthy mention - notably Keith (again) with trowel in hand and then the more scenic shot of hikers seemingly outrunning the cloud banking up behind them
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Sunsetting in the Berg
This series of pics courtesy of Dave Sclanders, taken in the Kamberg area looking towards the setting sun, shows the striking lighting changes that occur at sunset. The first pic in the series was taken at 18:05, the second at 18:26 and the last at 18:30. Hikers in the foreground of the first pic are Chantel, Teresa and Allison.
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Sunset in the Berg
This month I have taken poetic license and chosen one of our Chairman's (Dave Sclanders) photos from a non MHC hike. Dave was commissioned to spend a week in the Berg with a group of British School leavers (British Schools Exploration Society) when he took this sunset scene. To me what sets it apart is the stark simplicity with the lack of detail leaving the strata of tones to visually impact. You can see more of Dave's photos in his Bergfree Newsletters on his site www.bergfree.co.za
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Flower
This delicate picture was captured by Elmarie Crous whilst on the Giant's Cup Trail
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Morning over Tarn Cave
Picture by Keith Ashton, capturing early morning clouds reflected in a tarn over Tarn Cave. Fellow hikers, Rod and Dave, stand silhouetted against the rising sun
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