#drakensberg

Catching a little shade next to a rock.

An underground wall of different rock.

Some imposing cliffs of rock.

Like a large sauropod print.

What a view.

The mini falls. The major falls.

These sheep are grazing at over 3 km above sea level.

He insisted on having his picture taken.

Distant mountains appearing in the valley. Getting 3 layers of perspective.

The sun lighting the crests as it rises. The lighting progresses. A very different sunrise where the clouds are below.

What could it be this mystery ball of light appearing in this photo taken from the top of the mountain at daybreak. Actually its an illusion, a reflection or refraction of light inside the lens that make

🐱Apinnacle of standing out against the light 🐕Using posted my Partiko Android.com

It makes a great silhouette at sun up and sundown but is just as impressive in the full light of day. Or in the first red rays of the morning.

The first light of the morning as the dawn breaks.

A pinnacle of standing out against the light.

Early morning cloud looking like the sea against a sea cliff.

A rare sight .

Along with agates, zeoliths can also be found eroding out of the lava fields. Some are cream in colour. Others are green or have a green outer layer. Their crystals grow in very distinct radiating patterns.

These can be picked up while hiking in the lava fields sections of the "berg". The are infilling of pockets of gas that create cavities in the lava as it cools and hardens. The rings are formed

The harsh windy conditions make them hug the ground. Where conditions are less harsh they for a small bush or tree, but not here.