Rambling Toward Serenity In Solitude
Sometimes many times one feels more comfort in ones own thoughts, arriving in places of tranquil beauty where nature is abundant I personally prefer a lot of me time to wonder around taking in surroundings. Away from people talking, noisy electronics in any form shape or size, only the comfort of a camera safely tucked into my hand.
That Itchy Scratchy feeling is starting to take hold, I'm needing the greater outdoors away from everything, now planning the first week in July to escape into the bush to check who is at home or passing through.
Emotions overwhelm during current times is a reality, going back re-live recent visit does help. Through the lens, photography not yet shown nature expresses itself in so many ways, here are some scenes from walks done in October 2020. So glad you are here to enjoy a day in the Drakensberg with me.
Mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) quietly strolled into view enjoying the grass available close to the river, among the flowers making a precious moment watching her enjoying her solo picnic.
Watchful eye and ears, slightest whistle from any of the herd would alert her, never straying too far the rest of the family group of up to six, will be within hearing distance. Silently she stood as did I, after all we humans are notorious at disturbing nature!
Male Mountain reedbuck has a round bare patch of black skin on upper back between shoulder blades, slightly shorter horn which led to identification, the Southern or Common reedbuck are slightly larger perhaps with greater distribution, all resident throughout Sub-Sahara Africa.
Reddish colouration allows for them to disappear into the tall grasses effortlessly, two of the three reedbuck "redunca" found in South Africa.
Bulbul sitting in the Bottle brush tree sharing a song after early morning rains heralding in the new day.
Hanging around on tall grass is nonbreeding male Red-collared widowbird another enjoying the early morning with spectacular viewpoint.
Male breeding Red-collared widowbird gave a brief appearance on the ferns, how majestic this small black bird is with his red collar surveying his surroundings, possibly in preparation of mating season he is readying himself for the next generation.
Fan-tailed Grassbird (Catriscus brevirostris) I am taking a chance on identification, anyone who knows birds please let me know in comments below.
Familar chat sat to have a short conversation.
Drakensberg Sisking (crithagra symonsi) took to the tall grass to enjoy a nibble quietly before moving along, so many little faces to find in the trees, grasses or on the ground.
White-browed Robin stopped gracefully to meet and greet before flying off to enjoy the day.
Needless to say we had a visitor in nimble fingers finding roots on the day, the baboon is not one to upset, so stood quietly one side watching him gathering his daily fare.
Always close, Vervet monkeys also put in a show of foraging on the lawns for roots, never arguing with the baboon, only arrived when the coast was clear, mimicking finding food in a familiar way.
Itchyfeet started taking hold once again, the smell and feel of tall grasses, sound of birds singing, seeing the animals once more!
Yes we do have a garden full of birds, butterflies, a couple of moles pushing up the earth, just not quite the same.
Wanderlust to find serenity in the solitude of nature out in the bush. The quieter we become the more we see, hear, finding solace being one with what is around us, assisting in overcoming fears, stress or sadness.
Wishing you a wonderful day, keep smiling, enjoy life, rejoice in the music we listen to.
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All photography my own using Canon Powershot SX730 HS camera . Any queries or requests please drop a comment below or make contact with me, have a wonderful day! Photography without tripod, go with the flow wherever life takes you. NB: Amateur photographer and bird watcher, keep smiling!
Thought for Today: "Do not walk behind us, we may not lead; do not walk in front of us, we may not follow; walk besides us, so that we may guide each other." - African Proverb
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