Pumba Water Lodge located in the Eastern Cape is intimate and has only 12 thatched chalets with private game viewing decks and a plunge pool. | Pure Photography | Copyright
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My Top 5 precious moments in Varanasi
Varanasi is a city on the Ganges River, North of India it is a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. | Pure Photography | Copyright
Dusk
It inspires me. Creates emotions and clears my head. Nature comes in so many forms, from the brightly colourful butterfly those flutters around to the ant colony walking along the wall, stopping and greeting every passerby, to the sun falling into the abyss leaving us in darkness. Dusk | Pure Photography | Copyright
Top 5 Wine Farms in Cape Winelands.
Exploring our wine region is a really at least 2 full days out. I have compiled my favourite top 5 wine farms in Cape Town to enjoy. | Pure Photography | Copyright
My Personal Top 5 Safari Adventures
Besides my love for photography, my day job is an African Expert which entails selling bespoke holiday & honeymoons or family vacations to sensational Africa. I have produced my Top 5 Safari Adventures. tralalalalala…. (Music fills the room) Our country has so much extraordinary wildlife and adventures; from slithering through the waterways of the Okavango …
Tswalu Kalahari Safari
I was recently gifted a stay at Tswalu, one of my bucket lists destinations. This Kalahari Safari blew my mind and has become one of my best!
The Majestic Secretary Bird of South Africa: A Graceful Predator
South Africa, with its diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, is home to most the world’s most fascinating creatures. Among them, the Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) stands out as a truly remarkable and majestic species. I have always been fascinated by this large and incredibly beautiful bird. When you see them on Safari, they take your …
Elephants : Gentle Giants
With their sheer size, intelligence, and beauty, elephants are a highlight of any safari adventure.
Lilac Breasted Roller: Nature’s Living Masterpiece
The Lilac-Breasted Roller is one bird that stands out as a living masterpiece of nature. Whilst, on safari, this bird offers you a kaleidoscope of colours in the bush. Every time I see one, I am truly excited and feel such happiness inside.
The Giraffe: A Graceful Icon of the Africa
The giraffe, with its towering neck and distinctive spotted coat, stands as a symbol of grace and beauty in the vast landscapes of Africa. This magnificent creature, known for its unique features and gentle demeanor, has captured the hearts of wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the world. I find giraffes to be fascinating, they are so …
Wildflower Child – Nature Always Wins
I love flowers. Particularly the ones that grow wild and in my garden. My mother always taught us to observe flowers and never pick them as they are too beings like us. | Pure Photography copyright
Pajamas & Jam Eatery
Pajamas and Jam eatery is an industrial area in Strand, its a place you will want to visit many times. Don’t wait, try this eatery. | Pure Photography Copyright
Gorgeous Greyton
Found in the Overberg region Greyton has oak-lined lanes and trendy country cottages. With the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop. | Pure Photography copyright on all images
The Kalahari Meerkats: Tiny Sentinels of the Desert
I was so privileged to get to see this again in the beautiful Kalahari, at Tswalu. Early morning, before sunrise, we set out for this incredible sighting. | Pure Photography copyrighted
Chand Baori Stepwell: Rajasthan’s Deepest Secret
From Agra, we travelled by road to especially see this stepwell, as I had read it was the largest and most beautiful in all of Rajasthan. So we hired a driver to take us from Agra to the Chand Baori, then onto the Jaipur. | pure photography copyright
Humble India
India, Varanasi. A place where my heart will always be. How I learned to be humble and grateful! Very profound lessons & stark truth. faces of varanasi | pure photography copyrighted
Discovering the Norval Foundation: A World-Class Art
Norval Foundation is a centre for art and cultural expression.
Dedicated to the research, understanding and care of twentieth and twenty-first-century visual art from Africa and its diasporas. Located in the Steenberg area of Cape Town. Adjacent to Table Mountain National Park. The Norval Foundation combines the experience of art with an appreciation for nature.
Hidden Gems: My Top 5 Secret Tidal Pools
While Cape Town offers famous beaches and iconic landmarks. Its secret tidal pools in Cape Town offer a tranquil escape from the bustling crowds. Yes, Cape Town’s Sea is cold, but you need to find the best tidal pools that basking the sun, for warm seas. Uniquely, these secluded pools provide an intimate and refreshing …
Stella’s Birthday
Darling Stella turns 3, celebrating her exciting birthday with her friends and family. What a beautiful event! | Pure Photography | Copyright
Winelands Wander
The Winelands is full of exciting activities, exceptional food and wine, beautiful scenery and landscapes. Copyright Pure Photography
About Me
Hello. My name is Lauren and I am a freelance photographer and blogger, living in Cape Town, South Africa. I love taking beautiful stylish photos, filled with passion.
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