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A Canadian Mom in Africa: May 2011
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A Canadian Mom in Africa. Tuesday, 31 May 2011. After having reached some semblance of normalcy at home in PE we decided it was time to venture out and see some other sights in this new country of ours. The Garden Route is the area between Hiedelberg in the Western Cape and Storms River in the Eastern Cape. We decided to stop just East of Plettenberg Bay in an area known as The Crags. This weekend of adventure will be multiple postings to cover the various sights that we saw. The second thing that surpri...
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the maX files: June 2014
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Route 67 - New Artwork. This weekend Suzie and I went to the Donkin to check out the latest artwork, which turned out to be a very cheerful piece of work. I still need to find out the name of the artist and the name of the work. Close-up of some of the panels, which I believe are made from the caps of medicine bottles. Links to this post. Inner City Birds - Yellow-billed Egret. Links to this post. Skywatch Friday - Fireworks. Links to this post. Juvenile and...
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the maX files: Skywatch Friday - Kgalagadi Sunset and Bateleurs
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Skywatch Friday - Kgalagadi Sunset and Bateleurs. The Kgalagadi has definitely become one of my favourite spots in South Africa, in spite of its harsh and inhospitable climate, but for me that is part of the attraction. This sunset scene was captured along the Nossob River, with the clouds starting to build up at the beginning of the rainy season. For more super pictures from around the world visit the Skywatch. I recognize your FB pic:) Its you! 24 April 20...
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the maX files: December 2014
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Lappet-faced Vulture - Kgalagadi. Processing my photos after the trip is what has done it for me and I will have to start planning the next trip soon. It's not as though you can just decide to jump in your car and go there. You have to book your accommodation a year in advance - that tells you something about the place and its popularity. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. View my complete profile.
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the maX files: The quick and the dead
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. The quick and the dead. Dead trees standing starkly in a field of lush green grass. This was one of those unhappy moments in the life of a photographer when I realised that I had accidentally moved the settings dial and over exposed the photo. The result was not what I expected, but after playing around with the contrast and luminescence settings I ended up quite liking the result. I do so love the digital era. The first shot is gorgeous! 29 May 2015 at 09:49.
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the maX files: August 2014
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. In a forest of legs. It never ceases to amaze me how caring and protective elephants are of the new born calves. It seems like being in the herd could be a dangerous place for these little guys, but somehow those big feet miss them and the little ones are able to move inside the herd quite safely. Links to this post. For many wonderful pictures from around the world visit the. Links to this post. World Elephant Day 2014. Here are a few photos that show these.
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the maX files: Skywatch Friday - Clouds and dust
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Skywatch Friday - Clouds and dust. This was one of those moments when a sudden change in the weather occurred and created a picture perfect moment. The clouds started filling the sky and the gusts of wind that seemed to spring up spontaneously created mini dust storms in the road - nice for photography, but hectic out in the open. For more Skywatch photos from around the world click here. 5 March 2015 at 23:18. 5 March 2015 at 23:25. 6 March 2015 at 00:41.
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the maX files: February 2015
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Skywatch Friday - Fifty Shades of Blue. Travelling between the towns of Aberdeen and Klipplaat I stopped to photograph a row of sisal plants, when another photo opportunity presented itself, in the form of a troop of vervet monkeys that had been feeding on the pods. This guy kind of blended in with the sky.well ever so slightly. Many more super pictures from around the world can be viewed at the Skywatch. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Port ...
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the maX files: June 2015
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. Taking a break - or just lion about. These two lionesses, at Kwang in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are doing what lions are so adept at doing.taking a break. It does not matter where you find them, or how big or small they are, a cat will remain a cat. They know how to make themselves comfortable and ignore the world around them. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. View my complete profile. Sites I ...
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the maX files: September 2014
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Having my say from the southern end of africa. All puffed up - Cape Glossy Starling. A Cape Glossy Starling all puffed up and taking some time out from its busy schedule. Links to this post. An interlude in the rain. Today brought some very welcome rain to the Eastern Cape and while many of the animals at Addo did not appreciate the cold that accompanied it, this Cape Longclaw took full advantage of the situation by having a bath in a puddle, in the road. Links to this post. Links to this post. They are ...