Reflecting on a Madiba-influenced life

Today is Nelson Mandela (Madiba)'s 94th birthday. At 8am all South Africans were asked to stop and sing happy birthday to him. I was driving along Baden Powell Drive near Strandfontein and stopped to serenade the seagulls and reflect on the beauty of the day.

When I tally up the important influences in my life, I have to add, high on the list, the positive impact of living in a country so profoundly influenced by the attitudes and work of Nelson Mandela.

Happy Birthday, Madiba. I am proud and privileged to be a citizen of the country that is your home.

[Laura Ferguson]

just..STUNNING!
fantastic capture!

[Laura Ferguson]

a FAV!

[Yvonne]

very serene! FAV.

[Bill]

wonderful tribute

[Hilary Shearing]

E - this is one of your best. Excellent tribute.

[Martin Cronje]

Ek is so bly jy het dit afgeneem Eleanor. Het oppad werk toe vanoggend die wolke gesien en nie my kamera by my gehad nie. Wow, baie mooi foto!

[Shawna Schroeder]

That is beyond gorgeous :)

[Richard Tyson]

awesome! and many happy returns to Mr Mandela!

[Sally Ings]

This is simply spectacular!

[Ira]

Wow....fantastic.

[Kylie Martin]

oh wow fab shot

[Dominique]

Sensational shot!

[Michelle]

Wasn't it just a stunning day? Was looking at those clouds this morning when I took the kids to school. I am so glad that you managed to capture them so beautifully!

[Anoeska van Rijsbergen]

Beautiful view, reflection, colors!

[Graham Harcombe]

Fabulous shot, super location and wonderful sentiments. Now that's a full house in my book! fav!

[Gillian]

Great pic - great sentiments - a fav for me!

[glynnis garrod]

Hear , here !! beautiful day

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Fabulous shot!

[James Verdi]

Beautiful photo and wonderful sentiments. He is a great person.

[Not So Random Pics]

Stunning capture, beautiful tribut, great work!

[Anna]

amazing sky, breath-taking clouds:):)

[Carl]

Wonderful shot and sentiment

[Jan Hall]

very very beautiful. Love your description too

[Deb Sulzberger]

An amazing man......an amazing photo

[David louw]

beautiful pic!! Snap on living in cape town!!

[David louw]

the skies here at the moment have been incrediable!!

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

Absolutely stunning shot!

[Sophie]

Wow! Fabulous!!

[Humphrey Hippo]

Stunning sky.

[Jane Louw]

wow!! stunning shot! the clouds were amazing that day! :)

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Superb sky, what a wonderful day and man to celebrate!

[jerry plume]

I saw this on the PP! Gorgeous! Love the tones!

[Edie]

Holy crap that's gorgeous.

[The Blue Gnu]

Fav fav fav! - well said too! FABULOUS!

[Janelle]

Superb sky, beautiful scene. Fav

[Rob]

A beautiful seascape! Fav!

[Roz Greening]

stunning fav

[Leana Niemand]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[Marius Roux]

WOW

[Githa]

Beautiful tribute :-D ... glad I've popped back to have access to this (in addition to your FaceBook postings) ... love your positive outlook!
Happy New year to you, Eleanore!