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tension

“I like being on my own better than I like anything else, but I can’t give up love. Maybe it’s the tension between longing and aloneness that I need. My own funicular railway, holding in balance the two things most likely to destroy me.” ~ Jeanette Winterson This past summer I had the absolute pleasure […]

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let go

“Let go and go beyond living the dream, by dreaming the reality, into a reality beyond the dream.” ~ Tom Althouse Are you interested in virtually visiting the Western Cape of Africa through our video photo tutorials?  Or in visiting and shooting it with us for real?  Head over to www.africawithathena.com to sign up for […]

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Light, Land and Sea

I believe that your connection to a place profoundly affects your photography.  The deeper your understanding and attachment to a location is, the more impact your images will inherently have.  This is one of the reasons that photographers make breathtaking images of their own locales. But when you are traveling on a tight schedule without […]

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Outerbanks, North Carolina

I am absolutely delighted to have made my way to the Outerbanks now, to help lead the Mountains to Sea workshop with +Alistair Nicol and +Tommy White.  I love staying up late and sleeping in, but when the sunrises are this alluring, how could anyone stay in bed?  I might need a second coffee though…  😉 iphone snappy […]

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Western Cape, I love you.

Here is an example of a WONDERFUL part of SA. I can’t wait for the opportunity to return. 🙂 #dekelders #southafrica #africa #coast #africawithathena  

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Rest in Peace Madiba

It always seems impossible until it’s done. ~Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Rest in Peace Madiba.  You have been a shining light for South Africa, for the African continent, for the entire world.  We will keep the light burning.  What you spent your life fighting for, we will be strong and brave enough to continue, for you and for […]

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