Neville's Pic of the Day

[Neville Bailey]

Golden Shongweni by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
Shongweni late this afternoon – away from the madding crowd.

[Blurock]

Kingfisher by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
We had a special visitor to our tree this morning – a kingfisher. I cannot decide whether it is a striped kingfisher or a brownhooded kingfisher – perhaps a birder can clarify it for me!

Looks like a male brownhooded kingfisher. The female has a darker "hood" and less blue. Also identified by the red bill.

[Neville Bailey]

Lavender Buzz by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
From the birds to the bees…

[IanF]

That is good Neville. JAT on copyright don't you have to specify a date I see some people just use the year.

[Neville Bailey]

That is good Neville. JAT on copyright don't you have to specify a date I see some people just use the year.

Thanks Ian. You are probably correct regarding the copyright - I simply saw what most other people seem to be doing. I guess one has to balance the length of the copyright with the ascetics.

[Mike C]

From the birds to the bees…

Well you categorize yourself as an amateur - but I am not seeing much amateur here. Your shots are incredible Neville. Well done!

[Neville Bailey]

Rearing Horse by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
This was a spontaneous shot of an ornament which I shot at a whim before packing my camera away for the night, and I liked the way it turned out!

[Neville Bailey]

Egyptian Skid by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
Touch and go action by Egyptian Geese at Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate.

[Neville Bailey]

Eye to Eye by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
Who's observing who?

[Neville Bailey]

Slip Sliding Away by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
I spent the morning watching the Motocross Nationals at Cato Ridge today.
This is one of many pictures that I took there.
You can view some of the other pictures I took there by clicking here.

[Neville Bailey]

Hallowed Ground by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
A quick visit to the church at Marianhill Monastry. I could not gain full access into the church, so I had to poke my lens between the security railing at the back of the church!


King Jesus by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
A majestic Jesus statue towers over the alter in the little chapel at Marianhill Monastry.

[Neville Bailey]

I thought it would be nice if we could have a little bit of interaction here?

How about giving me requests / suggestions / challenges of what I should do for a future Pic of the Day?

[Blurock]

How about a follow up on this impressive Marianhill Monastery. One of the places I still have to visit. I believe they have some very good choir recitals at the church there.

Durban has some impressive religious places. Cathedrals, monasteries, the Grey street Mosque, Hindu shrines etc. I do not know if access is available everywhere though.

Ushaka has a world class aquarium which will give you lots of material. (Much better than Cape Town which I found rather disappointing).

Durban architecture; Our diversity is reflected in the history and architecture of our city. Kings house, the Coach House, the Moses Madhiba Stadium, Roma Revolving Restaurant (excellent view), Mini Town, The Playhouse, Town Hall...

[AndyD]

I feel rocks for the church as an institution but church buildings never cease to leave me in awe. That's a great photo and to be honest it's taken from a great angle even if it was thru the security gate. I could look at church photos all week and not get bored.

Whoever thought it would be a good idea to install that motley collection of R30.00 spotlight fittings either side on the wooden uprights deserves to be shot and spend the next lifetime in pergatory.

[Neville Bailey]

How about a follow up on this impressive Marianhill Monastery. One of the places I still have to visit. I believe they have some very good choir recitals at the church there.



Durban has some impressive religious places. Cathedrals, monasteries, the Grey street Mosque, Hindu shrines etc. I do not know if access is available everywhere though.



Ushaka has a world class aquarium which will give you lots of material. (Much better than Cape Town which I found rather disappointing).



Durban architecture; Our diversity is reflected in the history and architecture of our city. Kings house, the Coach House, the Moses Madhiba Stadium, Roma Revolving Restaurant (excellent view), Mini Town, The Playhouse, Town Hall...

Thanks for the ideas Blurock - you have certainly given me some food for thought!