Attie Heunis's Journey

The ramblings of a Caucasian African American

Category: Photography

  • Conquering the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) with friends and lots of camera gear

    Join me on an incredible four-day journey as we cycle along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) bike trail from Pittsburgh, PA, to Cumberland, MD. With my Trek bike, biking accessories, and camera gear in tow, we set out to explore the stunning landscapes and historical landmarks along this iconic trail.

  • A Work Trip to Europe: Exploring Rome, London, and Nottingham
  • All-time favorite “selfie”

    I’ve been taking photos in one form or another for 30 years. I love wildlife photography, but accessibility to wild animals is obviously always a challenge and so most of my photos are of landscapes at wider angles. I’ve taken around 10 that I think are really top notch. Photographing people though has never been…

  • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rico visit during COVID-19 (Dec 2020)

    This post serves as a collaborative journal between the 4 of us (especially where food is concerned 😂), so may be a bit verbose in areas. Hopefully readers will find some of these details useful. The Lead Up After a crazy year, both from work & life perspective, the Heunis family needed a proper break…

  • Philadelphia between Christmas & New Year

    Yesterday we took a(nother) Philly sightseeing trip. This time we took the train with SEPTA’s Independence Pass. Friends informed us of this pass and for folks in the suburbs like us, it’s perfect for a day-trip to Philly. I always say this when we go in to Philly for fun, but it’s a great city.…

  • 6 months in… USA journey

    So here we are. We have been proud USA residents for 6 months now! Needless to say, but with a wife and two kids, but not the dog :-(, it has been quite a change from our somewhat idyllic lifestyle in Boesmansriviermond on South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Although there are fundamental political, crime & race…

  • Spring is in the air

    It certainly was not a cold winter by any means, but it is always exciting when Spring shows it’s colours. This week there was a shift in the air. Not convincingly or completely, but hints of the freshness and warmth. Also the plants in my garden have started flowering. Spring has arrived!

  • Longwood Gardens

    On the advice of my cousin and others I took a trip to Longwood Gardens today. Quite honestly I was blown away. I have visited several botanical gardens, but truly this is was my favourite. It is one of the most impressive tourist destinations I have ever visited. Spectacular colours, deep greens, water works. It…

  • Hier waar ons bly is beslis ‘n seisoenale vakansiedorp so die grotere meerderheid mense wat Boesmansriviermond ken ken die luilekker somerdae. Maar ons wat die voorreg het om permanent hier te bly weet al te goed dat die plek op sy mooiste is van Februarie tot Mei.

  • Cannon Rocks Classic – Pick of the Day

    My best kite surfing picture yet. I took a day or so struggling with this type of photography, but on day 2 I got some great shots. This one is my favourite. It is of Carl Ferreira.