Tag Archives: Second Boer War

Frame…

Posted on 27/08/2016 by aj vosse

To frame time… to capture the moment for as long as you want the moment to last. That, to me is what framing a photo is all about. I’ve taken a wander through the archives to find a few frames … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #boats, #buildings, #Dublin, #focus, #GLW, #Guinness Storehouse, #Ireland, #Liffey, #photography 📷, #ships, #spider webs 🕸, #time 🕛, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, #Trim Castle, 31B, Dublin Bay, Dublin Castle, Irish War Memorial, leprechaun, lines, Nead's Bridge, postaday, robin, ruins, Sandycove, Second Boer War, Tall Ships 2012, Weekly Photo Challenge:, wires | 13 Comments

Reflecting on Rebellion, Revenge, Respect and Reconciliation

Posted on 21/04/2016 by aj vosse

Yes, it’s quite a mouthful but it’s something that’s been getting to me lately. What, you may ask? Rebellion and revenge or respect and reconciliation? The people of Ireland are currently commemorating the 100th year since the 1916 Easter Rising. … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #Architecture, #AtoZChallenge, #autobiographical, #beauty, #buildings, #colour, #dreams, #Dublin, #friendship, #future, #gratitude, #history, #hope, #ideas, #imagination, #inspiration, #Ireland, #life, #Liffey, #light, #my blog, #night photography, #past, #peace, #photography 📷, #Poolbeg, #positive ➕👍😁, #questions, #Royal Canal, #urban photography 📷, #writer 📝, #writing ✒📖, dignity, Dublin streets, GCD, Grand Canal, Irish politics, liquid, National Flags, opinion, postaday, Second Boer War, statistics, urban, war, water | 20 Comments

Dublin Alphabet – F for Fusiliers Arch

Posted on 08/03/2016 by aj vosse

As a South African with a very real interest in history this structure in the heart of Dublin has special meaning. The Arch was erected to commemorate the Fusiliers who fought on the side of the Brits in the Second … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #Architecture, #autobiographical, #blogging, #Dublin, #fun, #history, #inspiration, #Ireland, #mystery, #past, #photography 📷, #St Stephen's Green, #urban photography 📷, Dublin Alphabet, Dublin streets, Grafton Street, opinion, pain, postaday, Second Boer War, South Africa, Walking, war | 2 Comments

Day 3 – 5 Day B&W Challenge: Links, Past and Present

Posted on 04/03/2015 by aj vosse

Yesterday, I shared a photo taken inside St Stephens Green so why not show you one of the entrances? I chose this pic because it links Ireland and South Africa. As the de Wet’s nominated me for the challenge I … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Travel | Tagged #Architecture, #B&W, #blog buddies, #blogging, #challenge, #change, #Dublin, #history, #ideas, #inspiration, #Ireland, #life, #passion, #past, #peace, #photography 📷, #questions, #serendipity 👻, #St Stephen's Green, Dublin streets, opinion, postaday, pride, Second Boer War, South Africa, Springbok, war | 3 Comments

History Lessons on the Train… of Boer Wars and Garrison Games??

Posted on 17/09/2012 by aj vosse

I often marvel at the effects words can have on the moods or responses of people. One word sparks a row or debate. One word can unite disparate ideas… one word can lead to a history lesson. There I was, … Continue reading →