Arniston by the Sea
Year
2021
Arniston, known locally as Kassiesbaai, is a small seaside community in the Western Cape. I visited this quaint fishing village on a quiet escape from the city with friends. Upon arrival, we were greeted by picturesque coastal scenes and homes with distinct thatched roofs and lime-washed walls. These simple yet striking structures, home to local fishermen, reminded me of the rounded forms and thatched roofs of rondavels back home in the Eastern Cape.
Arniston, known locally as Kassiesbaai, is a small seaside community in the Western Cape. I visited this quaint fishing village on a quiet escape from the city with friends. Upon arrival, we were greeted by picturesque coastal scenes and homes with distinct thatched roofs and lime-washed walls. These simple yet striking structures, home to local fishermen, reminded me of the rounded forms and thatched roofs of rondavels back home in the Eastern Cape.
I often wandered alone through its paths, drawn by the quiet hum of daily life and the calm of the sea breeze. Despite language barriers, I engaged with fishermen who welcomed conversation and curiosity. Kassiesbaai revealed itself through small gestures: a wave from a fisherman, laughter from friends, the scent of salt and lime in the air. Its stillness lingers, reminding me how the simplest spaces can hold an entire world, moving at its own tender pace.
I often wandered alone through its paths, drawn by the quiet hum of daily life and the calm of the sea breeze. Despite language barriers, I engaged with fishermen who welcomed conversation and curiosity. Kassiesbaai revealed itself through small gestures: a wave from a fisherman, laughter from friends, the scent of salt and lime in the air. Its stillness lingers, reminding me how the simplest spaces can hold an entire world, moving at its own tender pace.
The town carries a gentle rhythm, peaceful and unhurried. There was something grounding in their routine, a way of life shaped by the tides and the slow movement of time. Between shared lunches with friends of the freshly caught seafood and moments of quiet observation, I began to see the subtle contrasts within the town, where tourist homes of modern design stand beside centuries-old cottages, each telling their own story.
The town carries a gentle rhythm, peaceful and unhurried. There was something grounding in their routine, a way of life shaped by the tides and the slow movement of time. Between shared lunches with friends of the freshly caught seafood and moments of quiet observation, I began to see the subtle contrasts within the town, where tourist homes of modern design stand beside centuries-old cottages, each telling their own story.
Arniston, known locally as Kassiesbaai, is a small seaside community in the Western Cape. I visited this quaint fishing village on a quiet escape from the city with friends. Upon arrival, we were greeted by picturesque coastal scenes and homes with distinct thatched roofs and lime-washed walls. These simple yet striking structures, home to local fishermen, reminded me of the rounded forms and thatched roofs of rondavels back home in the Eastern Cape.
I often wandered alone through its paths, drawn by the quiet hum of daily life and the calm of the sea breeze. Despite language barriers, I engaged with fishermen who welcomed conversation and curiosity. Kassiesbaai revealed itself through small gestures: a wave from a fisherman, laughter from friends, the scent of salt and lime in the air. Its stillness lingers, reminding me how the simplest spaces can hold an entire world, moving at its own tender pace.
The town carries a gentle rhythm, peaceful and unhurried. There was something grounding in their routine, a way of life shaped by the tides and the slow movement of time. Between shared lunches with friends of the freshly caught seafood and moments of quiet observation, I began to see the subtle contrasts within the town, where tourist homes of modern design stand beside centuries-old cottages, each telling their own story.
Focus:
Portraiture, Landscapes, Stills
Featured:
Kassiesbaai Community
