HPH Publishing introduces Namaqua Self-Drive, by Heléne Venter
Explore the stark beauty and quiet charm of South Africa’s Namaqualand, Hantam Karoo and West Coast regions. Discover a landscape transformed by the colours of spring, where even the harshest places are full of surprises. This book will direct you to the most stunning flower-viewing locations, complete with maps, contact information and stunning photography to enhance your journey. If seeing the wildflowers has ever been on your bucket list, Namaqua Self-Drive is the book for you.
Beautiful Images
Featuring breathtaking landscapes and flower images by Heléne Venter.
Maps
Comprehensive maps include details of every town and flower area.
Areas
Features Namaqualand, Nieuwoudtville, Hantam Karoo and the West Coast.
Ratings
All the areas are rated according to the abundance and frequency of flowers.
Flower guide
An appendix illustrates the most common flowers found in the area.
Specifications: 224 pages, 275x215mm
Illustrations: 260 images
Binding: Case Bound
About the author
Heléne Venter
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, in the late sixties, Heléne spent over 38 years living in the remote Namaqualand region. She developed a profound appreciation for its alluring floral vistas. Despite the seemingly desolate landscape, she was inspired by the beautiful seasonal transformation and captured its enchanting essence through her camera lens.
In 2010, she relocated to Somerset West, expanding her photographic journey to include the West Coast, Nieuwoudtville and the floral landscapes of the Hantam Karoo. With a diverse career spanning several decades in fashion design and photography, Heléne has a fine artistic eye and is motivated by a love of travel and exploration.
Her work is infused with a haunting, evocative quality that invites viewers into a natural and beautifully moving world. In addition to landscapes, her portfolio includes underwater, aerial, studio, portrait, fine art, macro and fashion photography.
Her devotion to her craft has created a unique expression of vibrant artistry that celebrates the hidden richness and beauty waiting to be discovered in even the most unexpected places.
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Chris
What a brilliant and useful book - with most beautiful photos and lots of information about the
What a brilliant and useful book - with most beautiful photos and lots of information about the Kgalagadi. A must have for every Kgalagadi over. Everybody who worked on this publication must be congratulated.
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Jacques Labuschagne
Die boek lyk baie goed gebind en bevat al die
Die boek lyk baie goed gebind en bevat al die relevante inligting
Sal met groot vrug kan gebruik
Kruger Roetes – Afrikaans
Peter Versfeld
What an amazing new version of an already spectacular book.
What an amazing new version of an already spectacular book. Great new photographs, and many new comments for us to follow on our next trip to the park. Well done on the new update.
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Jeanne
The Rift - Scar of Africa
I would like to add that in my earlier review I omitted the word "not" when I referred to so many other coffee table books having text that does not really inform. I meant to highlight the difference between this book and those. The Rift - Scar of Africa is not only a visual feast, it is extremely interesting to read, too.
The Rift – Scar of Africa
Paul Nash
Absoloutely brilliant especially that it details
Absoloutely brilliant especially that it details all the camps
What a brilliant and useful book - with most beautiful photos and lots of information about the
What a brilliant and useful book - with most beautiful photos and lots of information about the Kgalagadi. A must have for every Kgalagadi over. Everybody who worked on this publication must be congratulated.
What an amazing new version of an already spectacular book.
What an amazing new version of an already spectacular book. Great new photographs, and many new comments for us to follow on our next trip to the park. Well done on the new update.
I would like to add that in my earlier review I omitted the word "not" when I referred to so many other coffee table books having text that does not really inform. I meant to highlight the difference between this book and those. The Rift - Scar of Africa is not only a visual feast, it is extremely interesting to read, too.
