Extra and excluded

These are some of the portraits which I didn't include in my portfolio:

These are some extra photos I took during my April vacation in and around Capetown:

The afternoon sun brightens up Klein Dassenberg Cottages in Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa, April 9. This boutique wine farm, close to the village, offers peace and privacy to its guests.

A staircase leads to an entrance of Klein Dassenberg Cottages in Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa, April 9. Each cottage has a fireplace, braai facilities and beautiful views of Franschoek.

Brown fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) wait for leftover fish from fisherman at Kalk Bay’s Harbour, Western Cape, South Africa, April 10, 2012. These seals have become fairly tame and are like pets to some of the local fisherman.

 A Brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) basks in the sun at Kalk Bay’s Harbour, Western Cape, South Africa, April 10, 2012. The scar on the seals neck was caused by a shark, which fishermen noticed shortly after the attack.

Brown fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) entertain tourists at Kalk Bay harbour, Western Cape, South Africa, April 10, 2012. The local fishermen lure the animals out of the water with off cut pieces of fish.   

A Cape cormorant (Phallacrocorax capensis) forages for food at Kalk Bay harbour, Western Cape, South Africa, April 10, 2012. The cormorant waits around for leftover scraps and bait from fishermen.

  A Cape francolin (Francolinus capensis) summonses other francolins at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Capetown, Western Cape, South Africa, April 11, 2012. The Gardens cover 36 hectares in a 528 hectare estate which contains protected mountainside, supporting natural forest and fynbos along with a variety of animals and birds.

   “All shall be equal before the law” by Faith47 decorates a wall in Capetown centre, Western Cape, South Africa, April 14. Faith47 is a self-taught artist who draws inspiration from her own existential questions.

       A flower seller waits for customers at the Adderly Street flower market in Capetown centre, Western Cape, South Africa, April 14. Not only is there a wide variety of flowers to choose from at the market, but the prices are lower than the grocery stores in town.

A flower seller prepares a bouquet of proteas (Protea compacta) in Capetown, Western Cape, South Africa, April 14. This flower market can be located in Adderly Street in the city centre. 

     A pond in front of the National Art Museum in Capetown provides a tree squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) with water, Western Cape, South Africa, April 14.  The Art Museum is located in the Company’s Garden in city centre.