I need to update my profile.

2025 has not been a great year for me, due to loss of friends and own health issues. To crown it all, on the 8th of October all my camera gear was stolen. I was so depressed that hubby Harry immediately bought me a new Canon R50, rf18-150mm lens plus a rf100-400mm. Our daughter Katja who is visitng from Germany gave me the rf50mm for Christmas. It took some time to get used to a mirrorless camera, but I love it now. Hoping that 2026 will be kinder to me.

I am still loving every minute on this site and it has become a priority in my life. I am ever so grateful to my friends and followers for the support and input they give me, it means more than I could ever say.

I really appreciate it when someone who follows me leaves a comment on my post, be it ever so short. I will most certainly leave a comment on yours.

My children and grandchildren live in Germany, so 365 has become my lifeline. Not being able to play golf anymore, gives me all the time I need to get out and do what has taken it's place. I am so into photography now and every time I am out, my camera is with me.

The only problem that I do have, I am very limited as to where I can go alone, even in broad daylight. I cannot stop and just get out of the car when I want, as crime is a huge fear factor. I also cannot go down to the beach alone to take sunrise or sunset shot, I really miss that.

I don't have any friends who are interested in photography and would love to join a club. The only problem is that the meetings are all at night, which means I would not be able to attend. The ups and downs of living in a first and third world country.

I am fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful parts of our country, although I am not always able to capture it the way I would like to. I will keep on trying to give my best and hope to improve now that I am getting to understand my camera better.

Another problem I had, is not being able to respond or comment as regularly as I used to. The power outages here are getting out of hand, but we bought a battery pack which keeps us going for 24hours.

Thanks everyone for being there for me and following me on my journey.

Hi everyone, I started (Dec.26th 2016) I am retired and live in Stellenbosch, Western Cape SA. I love the beauty of nature and living in the Winelands with stunning views and taking photo's has become a passion. I have been taking photos with my cell or a Panasonic Lumix FZ80.

Update 2021 Having just started year five, I am more hooked than ever. I love this site and all the wonderful people who have helped and supported me along the way.

Meanwhile I have bought a real camera and am trying to find my way around it. Hopefully I will learn a lot and be able to improve this year. Thanks for all the support, it means the world to me .


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In case anyone would like to contact me, have some advice or tips for me, here is my email

ludwigsdiana3@gmail.com