Canons in Muizenberg

used in the battle of Muizenberg 1795, between the British and Dutch, resulting in 1st British occupation of South Africa.

[Wylie]

Crazy times when two countries went to war to decide who would be the occupier!

[Carole Sandford]

From different times!

[Maggiemae]

Hey, wow! Just like my one cannon. I need to catch up on this battle!

[John]

The blue sky and green waters form such a nice contrast.

[Susan Wakely]

These would certainly scare any invaders.

[winghong_ho]

Well maintained.

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely shot. a strong way to keep away navigators.

[Mickey Anderson]

Cool photo, wonder what they looked like originally?

[Pam]

Fantastic!!

[Mags]

Now that's a nice chunk of history!

[katy]

There’s something very powerful about this photo that tells a little about your history. Love the waves on that water

[Kate]

Great POV and composition

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a lovely and interesting looking shot.

[Peter Dulis]

nice

[LManning (Laura)]

Those colours!

[Lee]

Must have been something to hear and see these being used. Good shot.

[Maria]

I like these colors

[Margaret Brown]

Great pov and super piece of history

[Korcsog Károly]

Great shot!

[Call me Joe]

👌👌👌

[Michelle]

Lovely capture

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Pyrrhula]

In the harbour of our city there are two simmilair ones. Making wars humans are alway`s good at.
Love the landscape view

[Islandgirl]

Good shot of the cannons!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow- that looks a little scary and so beautiful all in the same breath.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful landscape background. Interesting bit of history.

[Rick]

Beautiful scenery out there. Great capture.

[Diana]

@pusspup @carole_sandford @maggiemae @congaree @wakelys @wh2021 @sangwann @brillomick @pamalama @marlboromaam @grammyn @k9photo @mittens @pdulis @ljmanning @gamelee @maria03051 @craftymeg @kork @joemuli @bigmxx @elisasaeter @pyrrhula @radiogirl @olivetreeann @shutterbug49 @rickster549 Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the tp and pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Heather]

That's quite the shot! I find it both beautiful and disturbing, as if the canons are aimed at the sea and those stunning mountains. Fav