2010 World Cup Cape Town Stadium as you have never seen it before ! Also got the fireworks just in time :)

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This was the amazing sight I saw when very briefly the sun came out, it was an extremely dull colourless sunset but my tripod and camera  were set up on the terrace while I was watering my planters so I immediately dashed off and captured it just in time

I decided not to edit this image Its straight from my camera

The facade is almost finished

there is still a half strip ..apart from this one.....missing on the right

 which we cant see from here

and then about 10.15 while I was editing mu photos of today I suddenly heard fireworks and again this time I had to dash upstairs where my camera was set up and change the lens as well so I only got the last few bits

This was the last big bang

there was so much exploding at the same time its a bit blown out

And so another day in the life of our new stadium has passed

No fireworks from the Cape Town Stadium on the Final Draw" night

Well since I was hosting a "Final Draw" party at home I didn't have the time to attend to my blog That was a first btw so the above image is from this morning As another PVC panel is being attached

There was precious little activity around the stadium or Green Point yesterday apart from the military helicopter and jet cruising around in the sky and the rest you saw on TV :)

The stadium was lit since they were working through the night but not as fully lit as on some other nights

 I suppose they didn't want to take all the "shine" away from next year

FIFA Executive Committee holds historic meeting on Robben Island

South Africa's Dream is about to begin... 1 day to go to the Final Draw

I happened to be on a boat when the Fifa Executive Comittee returned from Robben island around 5 o"clock

on 5 different boats

It was an eventful trip this is Sol kerzner's  "One and Only" toy

While we were waitng for our turn to enter the V&A Waterfront basin

I was so excited to spot this fish

I have no idea what its called but it was huge !

I have now been told that it is the ocean sunfish, Mola mola, or common mola, its the heaviest known bony fish in the world. It has an average adult weight of 1,000 kg !
(2,200 lb)

And then there was almost a disaster happening in full view of the Fifa Commitee, the "Sarah Baartman" had a pilot on board but she almost rammed the quay, our own skipper saw it coming, even from the angle we were at, it was obvious that she wasn't going to make it through the channel
All thrusters were going full force and she just stopped short of the Quay

 There was tremendous activity in the skies above the Common today
Lots of helicopters.. I assume some VIPs were shown the night lights of Cape Town
and what a sight it was again with a red rising moon this time
and by the way the facade on the Sea side of the Stadium is finnished
its just a few more strips on this side and a halfstrip on the East side
Pity they didn't quite make it for the FianlDraw but who cares its a beauty at night and so imposing during the day !

Oh and there was a big military helicopter which kept circling around,
then at 10 PM the military jet flew over a few times
and there was a Navy ship patrolling between Robben island and Green Point

Ok Guys ?
Let the party begin !
The "Sea Princess"  as you can see doesn't care too much about the environment

Breathtaking view of WC 2010 Cape Town Stadium lit up under a full moon

Tonight a full moon lit up the scenery beautifully around the almost finnished Cape Town Stadium

Another strip of the facade was attached on this side of the stadium

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This is the awe inspiring view from the new-ish restaurant on the Delaire Graff Estate estate

which includes a hotel to be opened beginning 2010

owned by the British billionaire Laurence Graff of Graff Diamonds International

I was lucky to have been invited for a 3 course lunch and although I have been to quite some wine estates

this South African farm on the Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch beats  all others on sheer luxury stunning architecture and art Thankfully I didnt have to foot the bill since the prices are steep

The Water club Granger Bay, Night Shoot of the WC 2010 Cape Town Stadium

Wow what a nice evening it was

 I cant begin  tell you how much I enjoy being there surrounded by the incredible beauty of my surroundings

and that includes the stadium ...

Read here about the Waterclub and for rent in the Waterclub
here Its not cheap....

 During a calm spell.... at times the wind was quite strong yet warm

It really was a gorgeous balmy evening

The lights on Table Mountain were on till 9 PM

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This was actually the first shot of the evening

If you like to rent a place in the Water Club

here are :

Photos of what it looks like inside

I was amazed to see so many cranes
 Its absolutely hectic on the Atlantic side of the stadium

Ok I did check this image carefully but couldnt see anybody in a compromising position unfortunately :)

I must say that half of the time I couldnt see what I was shooting, with some strong lights practically blinding me and the rest in deep darkness

4 days to go to the "Final Draw ", 2010 WC Cape Town Soccer Stadium on the last night in November

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On Dec 4th at 7 PM local time the "Final Draw" kicks off in Cape Town, the start of the World Cup 2010 event

The world will turn its attention to the Mother City like never before. The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ final draw show will be broadcast from the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to millions of viewers across the globe. Many high-profile visitors from all corners of the world will attend the event itself. Celebrities, sports stars, world leaders and dignitaries will sit amongst the audience, eager to hear the draw results.
Read on :
The "Final Draw"

An interesting story about South Africa's 10 Stadia here
Live on Fifa.com
FIFA.com will have extensive coverage of the Final Draw, including eye-witness stories, interviews and features. In a similar vein to the extremely popular EMIRATES MatchCast used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, there will also be a live DrawCast on FIFA.com. Using the DrawCast, users will be able to follow live commentary and also interact through Fanchat as the drama begins to unfold.

Soccer World Cup Cape Town Stadium as seen from the Mc Donalds branch in Green Point

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I counted 8 strips still missing ...

One hour changing shades of colour images of the new World Cup 2010 Cape Town Stadium

I am always amazed at how the facade changes colour rapidly in appearance during the sunset hour and beyond

I had wanted to photograph the Atlantic Ocean side of the stadium (North side) but the weather had suddenly changed mid afternoon and it was absolutely grey and horrible so I didn't bother I had no images but I know that I can always take some shots at night if I have nothing to post :)

but in this case while the sun set the sky changed rapidly and wow it really was stunning again

I have photos where the sky is so red you will think its not natural even the sea was red So I didn't post them :)

Images of new 2010 World Cup Cape Town Stadium, Green Point, South Africa

Late Afternoon

The sea was like a mirror

19.25 Its a balmy evening and I am having dinner outside

Note that there are not many cranes

The helicopter is a military helicopter I am used to see countless helicopters every day but this one only appeared since yesterday and keeps circling around the stadium and Green Point Common

19.51

Will the Cape town Stadium be ready for the Final Draw on Dec 4th ?

Well they are steaming ahead with the facade !

They might just clinch it by the skin of their teeth !

Steaming ahead Compare this to yesterdays shot !

Cape Town Stadium, Green Point Facade construction, a race against time

Nov 25

 Hopefully ready by mid December

Green Point, Cape Town Stadium. Close to midnight

November 24

If you haven't read the

The R1 stadium bungle

here is the story

199 Days to go ....2010 World Cup Cape Town Stadium

November 21

Regent, Seven Seas Voyager docked in the V&A Waterfront

stayed just one day and night

You can see here what a tight fit it is

The harbour is quite small and it took ages for her to leave the harbour

She left Nov 22 early evening and sailed very fast past the Stadium many of my images were too blurred

2009 Clipper Round The World yacht race and the 2010 World Cup Cape Town Stadium on Sunday Nov 22 2009

A dramatic start to Race 4 of Clipper 09-10 in Cape Town saw eight of the boats cross the start line for the 4,700-mile race to Geraldton, Western Australia, while a collision between Hull & Humber and Cork resulted in the two teams returning to harbour. None of the crew were hurt and the Race Director and the shore team are now assessing the damage to Hull & Humber’s port aft quarter and Cork’s bow.

Cape Town has proved a huge hit with the crews who have enjoyed climbing Table Mountain – and abseiling down its sheer granite rock face – visiting Robben Island, the gardens at Kirstenbosch. And a few even had the chance to take an exclusive, behind the scenes tour of the brand new Cape Town Stadium which is being built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Read more here

What a difference a day makes ....

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The gorgeous World Cup 2010 Cape Town Stadium as seen from the lower slope of Signal Hill in Green Point

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An awesome sight this huge building towering well over the apartment blocks

The old stadium wall on the left

Robben island in the distance

There was a new Facade sheet installed today on the North side