On our African adventure, the jeeps took us out on the savanna at least twice a day – early mornings and evenings. There are of course a multitude of beautiful antelopes here, and the Gnus are frequent. They have such funny, long faces and they eye you very closely before they turn away. I love the look of their satin skin and soft stripes at the neck.
The African Buffalo herds are matriarchal and the large herds can sometimes consist of more than 1000 individuals. The buffalo is one of the Big Five, very heavy weight and strong, and considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
They are good swimmers and can stay for a long time just enjoying the water.
Their young are brown coloured to make it easier for them to hide in the grass.
Such thick and heavy horns are almost impossible to deal with – even for a lion.
I would not want to stand in their way when the herd is running.
Another beauty is the large waterbuck with its long, spiral horns curving first backwards, then forwards. The horns are 55-99cm. This couple was watching us from afar.
I wished time stood still and we didn’t have to leave…but it was time to slow down and return to the camp before dark. Thank you for joining the tour today!
Egidio gives us something to think about this week – examples that come to mind showing the implied presence of color in a black-and-white photo. Please visit his site for excellent examples and inspiration! Sometimes, the color may not be obvious to a general worldwide audience. So, please explain your choices.
My first choice is a fire from Walpurgis night – it will soon be here now – and I am sure we all have vivid pictures of fire in our mind.
In the northern hemisphere we are all waiting for Spring – and cherry flowers are recognizable to most of us.
In my area of Sweden, the southernmost part, Spring and early summer is mostly yellow and blue – rapeseed and blue skies surround our houses and neighbourhoods. And our flag is yellow and blue too.
For my last example – something most of us will recognize – but, what colurs are involved? I am not really sure…are you?
Thank you, Egídio for this cool challenge, I had fun with it. You had such good examples that it brought back memories from our black and white tv days. Hope to see you this week, and please remember to link back to his original post and to tag Lens-Artists so we can easily find you.
Last week we relaxed with Anne’s beautiful challenge. It was great to see all sorts of relaxing places and people/animals relaxing. It’s amazing how we every week come up with different ideas for the same challenge.
Next week is Tina’s turn to lead us, Saturday 28th March. Until then, stay safe and take care.
If you want to know more about the Lens-Artists Challenge, please click here.
I love the idea of wild animals being so close to humans all the time. And the animals down here naturally feel more wild than those at home…( I guess the Africans feel the same when they visit us.)
Around Victoria Falls Hotel, there were these electric fences set up,
but before they were there – this sign was even more relevant.
Baboons roamed the streets and the forest, and the hotel had a guard to chase them off.
He told us he had a lot to do every day…
There were also many guenon monkeys around. A bit more slender and agile than the baboons.
Banded Mongoose was a new aquaintance to me. They are 12-18 inches, weight 3-5.5 pounds. They are one of few species that use tools – they throw eggs against rocks to break them.
This one had captured a snake – a fairly long one…
..and feasted on it for a long time. It was interesting to watch them. The mongooses are known for their agility, speed and resistance to venom. They can survive a bite from a cobra.
The Mongooses live in colonies and have a complex social system. They take care of their young together, which is rather unusual – only the banded Mongoose live in colonies though, the others are loners. I liked to watch them eat, play and taking care of their young. Fascinating animals.
This week, Anne asks us: ”…what relaxes you?” What gets you away from the stresses of daily life. What’s your passion?
I am fortunate to have many passions…
Don’t make things too complicated. Try to relax, enjoy every moment, get used to everything.
– Angelique Kerber
For me, as for so many of us, Mother Nature offers the greatest remedy, against stress, a troubled world, a troubled mind. Soon Spring will be here too, which adds to the overall well being. Birds are singing every day, but it is still very cold and there are no flowers yet. The nights are freezing, but the forest is beautiful any season.
To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
– William Blake
The Anemone Hepatica is what I am waiting for now – usually coming at the end of March – but no signs yet. We’ve had a very cold winter this year, which is good for getting rid of the less wanted creatures, like ticks and invasive snails.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
– Robert A. Heinlein
Being with my dog, walking, talking, playing, is an endless source of relaxing. We love finding new places and exploring new paths every day.
The main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work.
– Charles Barkley
I have also found my way back to painting – and I love art in almost any form. When I paint, time doesn’t exist.
If you do what you love, it is the best way to relax.
– Christian Louboutin
Photography has always been relaxing, always will be. It’s enough to pick up my camera and head for the forest, the lake or the open landscape. Some interesting travels every year add to this joy as well.
Reading a good book used to be my favourite source of relaxing, but I have found that today I enjoy more creativity now that I am retired and have much time to myself. The thing is to be able to let go of time and space…to immerse oneself in something that will not let the stressful thoughts in. I am grateful for that gift. My two children have it too, but I don’t know how many young people who have that today. As a parent and grandparent, I believe you have to hand over that gift early in their life…help them to appreciate Nature, and moderate social media and screens before they get forever lost there.
Thank you, Anne, for a great theme that made me evaluate some of my choices in life again. And many thanks to all of you who sent marvelous journeys, big and small, to my challenge last week! I’ve done some interesting reading and thinking about life and how to live it. What we treasure, what we remember and what we decide to pass on.
Tag your post with Lens-Artists and see you there! Next week Egidio will be our host – so please go to his site for inspiration!
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