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Sunday 31 March 2013

March 13 to 31, 2013

This is the first time in over three years that I have taken a break from posting a daily photo
I have to tell you that it will also be the last time!  Catching up is a mammoth task!
It has been a struggle to try and upload the photos in the order that I want them.
The photos appear in random order and will therefore not be dated.
 (a few worthy archive photos are included)

Click on a photo to see a larger version.
A spider guarding its sac of eggs
 Giant Californian Redwood in the Arboretum at Hogsback
I held the camera at ground level, faced it up and hoped for the best
 Under the Redwood trees
It was wonderful to visit St Patrick's on the Hill again
 An intriguing 3D jigsaw puzzle
 Who gets priority to get to the good stuff?
 Another foodie shot
It is wonderful to see False Bay Park, Isimangaliso Wetlands,  full again!
Looking up. What a beautiful world we live in!
From the archives/In Memorium  - This beautiful old Tree Aloe fell over some time ago
Brown Hooded Kingfisher 
Eggs on a garment that hung on the washing line for only a few hours
Close to her heart.
 My younger son reflected in his wife's sunglasses♥
 A bright arrangement of beaded bracelets for sale on the sidewalk
These two photos were taken looking down from the balcony of the restaurant "The Deck"
Shoes belonging to the bracelet lady 
Morgan Bay beach
 A good time was had here!
 Not our plane!
 Enormous Burgers at Inkwenkwezi - not for the fainthearted!

A tiny spiky Caterpillar covered in dew, glistens in the early morning sun 
 A study in Rust
 A rather amazing nest. I was hoping that the close-up would reveal the 
builder of such a fine construction

 Swarms of these strange insects were found at the water's edge
 Lined up ready to be cooked - yummy
 Presumably a little Skipper? 
(My book on South African Butterflies should arrive soon)
 Beautiful Fungus on a fallen tree
 Hogsback Library nestled in the woods. Love it!
 This cottage is situated on The Edge at Hogsback - what a stunning view!
Can't help but wonder about the history of derelict buildings 
♫♪ Rolling in the mole-hill on a sunny afternoon ♪♫
Happy chickens!
 Cute little wooden house at the finishing point of a 5km fun run 
 My gorgeous granddaughter reflected in the eye of her beloved Sage
 
A hint of a smile? Sage enjoying a pamper session after a ride
  Beautiful patterned Mother hen and her chicks foraging in the stable
Fun shot of family feet. I hope they can all be together again soon!
Taken without my knowledge
How my family sees me - always with camera in hand ;) 
(Here waiting for energetic family members participating in the fun-run to appear around the corner)
 The beautiful backdrop for our recent school play. 
Painted by a number of talented ladies at school!
Closer view of a section of the backdrop. 

Wednesday 13 March 2013

March 13, 2013

For the next two weeks I will be unable to do a daily posting. 
 I will not be putting my camera away though! 
Watch this space.... :)

Tuesday 12 March 2013

March 12, 2013

At first I thought this was little seed, but it turned out to be a dead bug.
It looked as if it was dipped in paint and I decided to take a closer look.
These macro shots show that it was carefully covered in very fine strands of silk.
It reminds me of a cocoon of a Silk Worm. Surely this could not be have been done by a Spider?
Perhaps it is the work of a worm?  If so, why? 

Monday 11 March 2013

March 11, 2013

Although this poor Dragon Fly had half a body and one wing missing, it was still alive. 
A bird must have snapped at it in flight.
 




Sunday 10 March 2013

March 10, 2013

 Long Crested Eagle
Taken rather late this afternoon - unfortunately the light was no longer good and the distance 
did not warrant a flash.