Little and Large
Here are two African animals of very different sizes, shown in black and white. Linked to Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals.
Stillness
“Be still, my beating heart” Linked to Stillness.
The Challenges of Rhino Conservation
Today, 22 September, is World Rhino Day. This year, the day holds a renewed sense of urgency as poaching and habitat loss pushes rhinos closer to the edge of extinction in […]
L is for… Loo with a View
These views are from what should surely be voted the most scenic loo in the world. Take your time and enjoy the views through the window. Very convenient for keen wildlife […]
K is for… Kudu
The Kudu is a large and handsome member of the antelope family, threatened by hyenas, leopard, hunting dogs and humans. Their horns are prized in Africa as musical instruments and […]
Buffalo Cooling Down
This buffalo in Kenya was enjoying the water, and possible posing for the photo! Linked to Weekend Reflections and Camera Critters.
Here’s Looking At You
One photo, no words for Silent Sunday. Linked to Camera Critters and Thursday Challenge.
African Water Lilies
Despite their name, water lilies are not related to the true lilies (family Liliaceae). The name “lily” is applied to a number of plants that are not at all closely […]
Up Close and Incredibly Big
When we were in South Africa a while back, we took the opportunity to ride elephants bareback and to feed them. When you are that close, you appreciate the full […]
Twin Reflections
These two Hamerkops (Scopus umbretta) stand reflected in the waters of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. These dull-brown birds have a number of other common names, mostly relating to the […]
Paws for Thought
These paws belong to two male lions I encountered on a game drive near Tubu Tree Camp in the Okovango Delta last week. Linked to Macro Monday, I Heart Macro and Camera […]
Travel with Intent 