ABOUT THE BOOK – R I S E

Photographing 52 weeks of sunrises from one single location was a personal landscape photography challenge. Starting in October 2018 and completing 2 years later, September 2020. The year may ring a bell, a time of unrivalled chaos and uncertainty.

The deafening silence during one “lockdown” morning was a harsh reminder of just how crazy things were and how much it was affecting me personally. Yet, in those moments, out on the ledge, there was enormous relief & certainty in knowing that the sun would rise & the light would be warming. Filled with enthusiasm to be recording the event and the feelings of rejuvenation & hope, I realised that these were therapeutic natural ingredients which couldn’t be bottled, but could be shared.  

They say that pictures paint a 1000 words and words can paint a picture. RISE is a unique collaboration of these two art forms, creating a powerful reminder of the simple beauty of our world.

You don’t need to be a lover of poetry or photography to enjoy this book. You or the special person you buy this for will love it.

Listen to Pippa Hudson Book Review – Cape Talk Radio 2nd September 2021

Fifty-two Ou Kaapse Weg Sunrises

What others have said …

“My 90 year old mom-in-law went bonkers over your book. Best gift ever”
“Wow wow so exciting looking through your magnificent photographic book”
“What a beautiful treasure YOU have created here”
“It is magnificent, it brings back so many beautiful memories, thanks a lot”
“It’s delightful, a feast for the eyes and a treat for my soul. The pairing of the poetry to the sunrise is brilliant”
“Your book is amazing, I could not put it down. I felt as though I was sitting in the most serene, forever changing scenery and ‘listening’ to the beautiful poetry”
“I am completely enthralled with your publication! The proteas took my breath away”
“Your amazing book RISE is wonderful WOW the photos are absolutely stunning and such lovely words – just perfect”