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CTPS members Rudi
Pothas, Barbara and
Dave Gordon and
Brian Jones enjoying
breakfast at the end
of the outing. Photo:
Andre Mouton.

CTPS October outing to Simon's Town

Architecture, sea & penguins

Simon's Towns colonial architecture, scenic harbour and seascapes, street life and the
iconic penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach offered CTPS members some good
photo-opportunities during our October club outing, reports ANDRE MOUTON

Ten CTPS members — Andre Mouton, Dave and Barbara this time of year, but I was fortunate to witness an Afri-
Gordon, Melanie and Sean Neethling, Brian Jones, Fran- can cleansing and prayer ceremony at the falls.
cois Retief, Rudi Pothas, Phillip Green and Jeanette du While the clear skies weren’t ideal for landscape shots,
Toit and —came together to enjoy an outing in Simon's there were many opportunities for street photography
Town on a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning on 26 Oc- and the bustling cyclists offered plenty of chances to
tober. practice panning.
Members arrived at their own pace and explored the The outing wrapped up with a delightful breakfast at the
sights that most interested them, from Admiral’s Falls historic Willets Hotel, which was the ideal end to a mem-
and the harbour to Boulders Beach, where the famous orable and
penguin colony resides. satisfying
Admirals Falls was a bit underwhelming, as expected for day.

Right:
Yachts in the
harbour by
Andre
Mouton.

Left: A pan-
ning shot
of a pass-
ing cyclist
captured by
Brian Jones
in the town.

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