Protea is a genus of flowering plants, commonly known as sugarbushes or proteas, that is native to South Africa and belongs to the family Proteaceae. These plants are known for their unique and stunning flower heads, which consist of a central mass of flowers surrounded by colorful bracts (modified leaves). Proteas are highly valued for their ornamental beauty and are often used in floral arrangements, both fresh and dried. They are also the national flower of South Africa and are sometimes referred to as South Africa's floral emblem.

The Protea Collection

Exploring the Photographic Artistic Frontier of LIDAR
Where Reality Meets Virtual Wonderland - A Techno-Floral Odyssey

As an artist, I have always been drawn to the world of flowers and gardens. There's an enchanting beauty in the way nature weaves its tapestry, and I found myself captivated by the intricate patterns of flora that surround me both in my own garden and the sprawling forest that envelops my world. My passion for botanical photography has manifested in a vast collection of photographs and paintings I have done over the decades.

The Digital Garden

Baobabs

For many of us, we pass these people on our roads in the comfort of our cars, do we see them or do they become a blur and forgotten? If I do not look at them, maybe they will not notice me and not come to my car or why not just look away when a person is trying to sell you a hat at a robot.  Life on the streets goes further than the clash of inequality. They are places were communities are formed, where you can find a vegetable shop on one corner, a sweet shop on another and a barber on the other corner and in-between that tech sellers, advertising representatives and for good measure a troop of jugglers and pantsula dancers for entertainment.

Caddelle Faulkner