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When we were staying near Ellisras, we went on an afternoon cruise along the Palala River. We were heading back to the jetty when I spotted these people walking along a ridge. The sun was setting and I didn't know how the photo would turn out - I love it!!
When we were staying in Marloth Park we went for a drive along the fence near the Crocodile River. We came around a bend and saw lots of cars parked and people sitting on chairs, drinking wine and having nibblies. We wondered what was happening and when we looked up we saw this massive herd of buffalo coming down to the river on the opposite bank. What a sight - it must be a nightly occurrence so everyone comes well prepared LOL.
Today we went to the Central Coast to spend the day with Peter's Dad on his 93rd birthday. We went out for lunch and spent the afternoon with him - it was a lovely day. Happy Birthday Bob. These Hibiscus flowers are growing in his garden and the photos were taken a couple of weeks ago when we were there.
It seems like forever since I posted a photo of Castlerock which is very remiss of me as it really is a pretty little village.
One of the things that I adore about living here is that I have the beach at the end of our road.
So when I get the urge to do a sunrise shot, checked the clouds to see if its going to be an interesting sunrise, actually feel ok to do some photography, I can get into my mini and tootle down.
Every one that knows me, knows that I am always prattling on about the light, especially just after sun rise and before the sun sets.
It was particularly glorious last week, bathing the basalt rocks in a warm glow and really making the colour of the green slime pop.
All I know about the green slime is that it is slimy and only appears on rocks that are normally covered at high tide.
I am not holding my breath about having a lovely Summer this year. I swear it rained every day in May and the average temp. was about 5 degrees.
And so far, June is proving to be even more dismal!!
I couldn't resist posting this photo - it made me laugh when I uploaded it. Taken at the Bentley Wildfowl and Car Museum, East Sussex.
During our trip, we called into Diss. It was an overcast day, but no rain. We called in to a cafe for lunch and when we came out the rain was torrential. We sheltered in the doorway for a while as the street became flooded. In the end we had to make a dash to the car with my camera covered by a plastic bag. I got drenched, but at least the camera stayed dry.
As we were driving around Kruger, we often came across giraffes standing off the side of the road. They were always very curious to see why all the cars had suddenly stopped.
We came across this place by accident when we were searching for another village. I am so glad that we went in as it was such an interesting place to wander around.
My newest creation - already claimed by my granddaughter. I am making another at the moment for her sister as one can't have one without the other LOL.
We were sitting at the waterhole in Addo Elephant Park for quite a while watching the elephants drinking and playing. This was my favourite photo of the session, pity it is a bit blurred.
Driving through the Scottish Highlands is an amazing experience. Sadly there is not always any place to stop for photos, so these were taken from a fast moving car.
Another shot from our day at Taronga Zoo. It was a hot day and this elephant couldn't resist standing underneath a shower of water.
"Don't be a goose" is an Australian saying when someone is acting silly LOL.
This is a beautiful Bar-headed Goose that we saw during our visit to the Bentley Wildfowl and Car Museum in East Sussex.
I was going through my photos this morning and came across this photo that I took almost two years ago. This is a watercolour painting that Peter's father did of an old house in Hunter's Hill from memory. I have always admired it and when he moved into the aged care facility, he told me I could have it. He is a very talented artist and although he doesn't paint much these days, at 96 he is still amazing.
I have decided to join Nina on her challenge to add a flower photo a day for 365 days.
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This Salvia is growing in a friend's garden and whilst I have seen a red and blue variety, I have never see the purple variety before.
Some unusual sheep that we spotted on the way to John O' Groats in Scotland. I love their colouring and I also notice that thet have four horns.
On our last trip to South Africa we only saw hippos that were too far away for decent photos, but on this trip the fact that we saw so many, combined with the fact that I had the Canon 100-400 lens with me, there was no such trouble.
We used to often come around a bend and find animals on the road in front of the car. This wildebeest was ambling slowly down the road and kept looking back at us as if to say "I'm in no hurry". Taken in Kruger National Park through the front windscreen.
These are the last in my series of photos from Rievaulx Abbey. I loved wandering around this place - so much history.
We were driving through Kruger when we came upon a massive traffic jam. We knew instantly that it would be lions and as we tried to squeeze our way in, I could see a few lions laying on the sand in the middle of the Sabie River. We couldn't get a view good enough for photos, but we managed to squeeze in behind another couple taking photos. We thought they would take their photos and then move on which is what I do, but no, they just sat there talking - not even taking photos. Peter gave them a toot on the horn which was ignored. I was becoming angry to say the least but there was no way they were going to move. The car in front of them moved off so we pulled in to their spot, but by this time, the lions were up and moving to the other side of the river and out of view. I took my photos and we tried to move on, but the cars were all over the road and it took us ages to be on our way. ,
Peter had to do some errands today and we drove to the river at Richmond to see if the resident black swans were there. I took my 7D MK II and the Tamron 150-600 lens to try it out as I have been having some problems with it auto focusing. Silly me forgot to check the battery and it ran out after about 10 photos LOL. I am normally pretty good checking things, but my mind seems to be all over the place with what is happening with my two brothers healthwise. My middle brother spent another night in ICU due to seizures and my youngest brother goes into hospital tomorrow to have a brain aneurysm repaired. It will be a long day tomorrow waiting to hear how he gets on.
My wave action photos from the other day actually turned out a bit blah, too much sea mist, light not brill, waves a bit too choppy.
Did get a photo of something I am not 100% sure of and I have posted it in the comment section.
The Gannets in the far distance were making a fuss over something but even with my zoom at its full extent couldn't see anything, so I took a few shots just in case.
Got them on screen and there was something there so I zoomed in 200% and I do believe I have photographed a shark. Its not a dolphin or a porpoise as their snouts are very different and the grazing sharks have long gone to warmer climes.
We have the Gulf Stream running past our beach so the water is a lot warmer here than the rest of the UK so its not beyond the realms of possibility that this is a stray one still lurking.
Reason 1004 why I don't go in the sea!!!
Anyway back to this photo.
Taken in Ballycastle and I am still chasing waves that were this fantastic on that day. I have posted other photos from this shoot, but as I have over 70 I can post them in dribs and drabs.
I took this just before Shane and I left, late afternoon, the sun had been shining all day and it was quite bizarre because that cloud appeared almost out of no where and showered whoever was underneath it.
I know this type of cloud has a name as I joined the Cloud Appreciation Society, but I can't be bothered to trawl through hundreds of clouds to get its name.
I personally thought it looked like a spaceship and the thought did cross my mind that the Aliens had finally found me and I would have to return to the Planet Nongl
Still here though!!!
We spotted a couple of Highland Ponies when we were driving around Scotland. I love them - such powerful looking bodies.
I have decided to join Nina on her challenge to add a flower photo a day for 365 days.
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We are now home from Peter's Dad's house and it is all cleared out - the end of one stage in his Dad's life and the beginning of another. It was sad to see most of his belongings go, but he seems to be settling in okay at the Aged Care home. He was able to take of lot of his favourite things with him though.
Taken at Addo Elephant Park. After drinking and play was done this herd of elephants started off up the hill as another came down to drink. It was magical to sit and watch all the activity.
My Cosmos flowers are slowly fading away, but the occasional flower blossoms. They are smaller now than when they first started blooming. I have saved some seeds for next year, so we will see if it works - it is the first time I have tried this.
Another beautiful sunset from our week at West Bay, Dorset. We had a chalet across the road from the water and it was lovely to watch the sun go down each day.
Another view of the Blue Banded Bee. They are only tiny - around 1 cm and very fast and noisy. I usually hear them before I see them.
Another one from my files that has never seen the light of day.
Listening to the Weather Forecast this evening I got a bit excited as they are forecasting snow inland and on higher levels over night.
Mr.Killen had to stop me from doing my snow dance in triple time as we all know this Aussie LOVES snow.
But, I can't have too much snow until after the weekend because we are going over to the West Coast of Scotland for my birthday which is this Saturday.
So I had a look through my files for appropriate Wintery scenes and I went back to the big freeze in December 2010.
This is just down the road from us, Bishop's Gate which was the private entrance for Earl Bishop Hervey.
One of my fave gardens (run by the National Trust) which looks even more magical when covered in snow.
Beachy Head is a chalk headland in Southern England, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex, immediately east of the Seven Sisters. Beachy Head is located within the administrative area of Eastbourne Borough Council which owns the land. The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 metres (531 ft) above sea level. The peak allows views of the south east coast from Dungeness in the east, to Selsey Bill in the west. Its height has also made it one of the most notorious suicide spots in the world. We were told this on our first visit in 2011 and on that day there was even a van parked there to give counselling to those who felt so desperate that they felt they had to end their life.
These are some photos from a few weeks back. I have seen quite a few Blue Banded bees around, but they have been so fast and it has been so breezy that it has been difficult to catch them.
We drove through many towns on our way to Durban. I love seeing all the activity and bright colours.
This cute little elephant was having lots of fun at Addo Elephant Park. Internet is very slow and limited to 50 MB here, so I will catch up with everyone when I can.
Haven't been dragged into my grave, kicking and screaming yet, but I have to admit, the last three months have been touch and go as I have been very, very ill.
Those that have been with me since 2007 know that my health is a drama queen in its own right and this latest battle was of epic proportions.
I am surprised that I haven't turned my darling Shane's hair white!
It kicked off on our second trip to Scotland in December and to add insult to injury, we ended up in the middle of the first of the wild, wild storms that have inundated the UK this Winter and I was only able to grab a handful of photos which will probably not see the light of day!
This week has seen the start of some delightful Spring weather, which perked me up and the urge came back to do what I love doing best.
Whilst it has been very mild, (wahhhhhhhh, we have only had one day of snow this Winter), it has also been very foggy.
The light on Wednesday afternoon was fantastic so I headed out to Dunluce Castle which is STILL one of my fave castles here in Northern Ireland.
The fog gives the Castle an almost sinister feel and I loved how the sun beams made pathways over the castle.
It made my day last night when it made the BBC Weather Report.
Anyway, I am back, still have to take things slowly, so I will visit my Flickr Family when I can,
Oh, and a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
EXPLORE NO. ONE THANK YOU!
Another beautiful duck that we saw at the Bentley Wildfowl and Car Museum in East Sussex.
We are just about to book out of the hotel and make our way to Windsor, where we will spend the last few hours until we fly out.
The next time we chat, it will be from "down under". We have had a wonderful trip, but it will be good to get home.
I have decided to join Nina on her challenge to add a flower photo a day for 365 days.
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We are now in Gympie and will be heading into Hervey Bay tomorrow.The weather today has been overcast with drizzly rain - welcome to "sunny Queensland" LOL..
We are home from visiting my middle brother for his birthday. We didn't tell him that our younger brother was coming too, so he had a lovely surprise. He usually visits us at Christmas, but is now too unsteady on his feet and not well enough to travel, so we will be visiting him instead from now on.
When we were driving around Pilanesberg and Kruger we saw a couple of occasions where the juvenile elephants showed that they were the boss. They usually gave a couple of mock charges, before giving up and moving off into the bushes.
When we were driving to Isandlwana Lodge in Zululand, we came across this huge Brahman bull standing on the side of the road to the Lodge. It didn't take any notice of us as we drove past, but I am not sure I would like to be walking on the road as some people were.
We have had so much rain here since we arrived and there has been lots of localised flooding. The road to the hospital was blocked this morning, but one lane was open this afternoon, so we were able to visit my brother. He is a lot happier as he has been given pain killers again and has been moved into a room with a TV, so he has something to occupy his mind instead of staring at the walls.
Jaisalmer Fort:
in Jaisalmer , you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage. Though you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands.
The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler, in approximately 1156 A D. Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Eesaal. The raja choose Trikuta hill as the new site for his fort as his earlier adobe at Luderwa(16 k.m from present Jaisalmer) was too vulnerable to his comfort. But it should always be kept in mind that these legends are most of the time product of conscious minds that are very vulnerable to the oriental exaggeration.
Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall and reinforced by imposing crenellated sandstone wall 30 feet high; it has 99 bastions, 92 of which were built between 1633 and 1647. Wells within the fort still provide a regular source of water. Even today, you will find that nearly one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. If you are a student of cross-cultural merging, the subtle fusion of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles, visible in this fort, will catch your fancy. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol are a must see.
I have another Poppy flower in my garden. I wasn't sure if it would open before we flew out for the UK, but when I went into the garden yesterday, there it was. Isn't it beautiful?? 2.5 days now and we will be on our way - packing is almost done and my camera bag has been ready for a few days now.
My daughter is going to come in every few days to water the garden for me, so hopefully my new plants will survive while we are gone.
This is my photo for the group 52 in 2014 - #28. Golden. Peter took our antique clock up to a friend who is a watchmaker to see if he could work out why it was striking odd times during the night - all fixed now. While we were there I noticed this clock on the bench. I have been told it is a Gimbal World clock.
We are making a flying visit to Hervey Bay to see Peter's son who has been having a few problems and is missing everyone. I will also get to see my son and his family which is always a bonus. We expect to be gone about two weeks and I will touch base when I can.
I have decided to join Nina on her challenge to take a flower photo a day for 365 days.
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A bit soft, but I love it anyway.
Mont Saint-Michel (pronounced: [mɔ̃ sɛ̃ mi.ʃɛl]; English: Saint Michael's Mount) is an island commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. 247 acres (100 ha) in size, the island has a population of 44 (2009).
The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times, and since the eighth century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. The structural composition of the town exemplifies the feudal society that constructed it. On top God, the abbey and monastery, below this the Great halls, then stores and housing, and at the bottom, outside the walls, fishermen and farmers' housing.
One of France's most recognisable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and more than 3 million people visit it each year.