Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mmmmm ... I Can't Think Of A Title ...

A few more images from my recent trip Northwards:


Rostock Mountain at Sunrise.


Painted boots serve as a Farm-Entrance marker - the person who once wore them had a massive pair of feet ... those leathers are huge.


A Koringkriek clings to a lamp in a strange pose - you can see a pic of a 'normal' one here.


A group of Tourists pause for a photo-op on the Tropic Of Capricorn.


This Black-chested Snake Eagle was sitting on a pole and flew off as I approaced - it then turned around and came swooping past me - is that a look of contempt in it's eye?


Another strange Farm Sign ... it's difficult to miss Bethel with this bright object so in-your-face ...


A Lizard in the sand - at least I think it's a Lizard ... I haven't got around yet to researching the differences between Lizards, Skinks and Geckos ... perhaps someone will just tell me ... in simple English.


A group of Farm Workers being transported home on a trailer pulled by a Tractor - I just love the kid peeking out from it's mother's back ... and Mom's forelocks blowing in the wind ...


This is one of the most amazing rock-formations I've seen ... it's probably about 80cm to a meter thick and I can't decide whether it's man-made or natural ... what do you think?


Whew! ... it seems like I've travelled thousands of Ks in the last few weeks and, thinking about it, I have ... on Thursday I'm off to Capetown for a few days - hopefully, when I get back I can relax awhile and get my life sorted out ...

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  1. LoniceraMay 17, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    "The loneliness of the long-distance driver"? Doesn't matter really - the pictures are gorgeous. And those boots! Remembering the problems in far away places in Argentina when finding the entrance to the farm was pure guesswork, I'd have loved hanging boots and in-your-face signs to stop me wasting time having to go to the nearest village and ask for directions...
    I've got a photo somewhere of my ex-husband standing at the Tropic of Capricorn in Argentina on our honeymoon...not half as good as yours though.
    Caroline

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  2. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    The rock formation looks man made but I think I am getting used to Namibia surprising me.

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  3. Bill LislemanMay 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    a post with no name -
    great pictures but I just noticed an very amazing picture on National Geographic's POD that comes from Namibia.
    Camel Thorn Trees, Namibia in the Namib-Naukluft Park. I thought you would enjoy taking a look.
    http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

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  4. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Hehe thanks Caroline - I suspect that these strange Farm Signs also assist inebriated Farmers in navigating their way home after a night on the town ...

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  5. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for your confident answer Calvin - I however, am not convinced ... I'll have to inspect it a bit closer if I pass that way again ...

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  6. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    A Post With No Name? ... hehe, now why didn't I think of that?

    Thanks for the link lisleman ... I was at the very spot where that amazing photo was taken only a few days ago ... only now the dead trees are swimming in water due to the heavy recent rainfalls ...

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  7. PeggyMay 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Welcome back and I hope you had a very enjoyable visit with your daughter.
    I followed the link for the sociable weaver bird as I was fascinated by the size of the nest! They could be our fabled Mare's nests.
    If you ever come to Ireland and travel around the South do not stop anywhere you see 2 sneakers/shoes/trainers hanging from wires etc. as they are a sign to say drugs available in the vicinity!!

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  8. JoyfulMay 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    More beautiful photos of Namibia. That's a great shot of the eagle too and I see what you mean about "his" eyes.

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  9. Bill LislemanMay 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Isn't it satisfying when you see a scene on TV or a movie which you remember being at?
    Just the other day, I said "we were there" to the others watching some show. Maybe it's the connection of the experience.

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  10. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Thanks Peggy - I've never heard of your 'Mare's nests' ... perhaps you could do a post on them?

    ... hehehe ... I wonder how that farmer would feel about his boots sign if he knew what it meant in Ireland ...

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  11. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Thanks Penny ... yes, I only noticed the eye after I'd downloaded the image ...

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  12. OneStonedCrowMay 17, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Yes, you're right lisleman ... it is satisfying and gives one a sense of 'ownership' I guess ...

    I'll do a post on Sossusvlei soon, when I have time to sort through the pics.

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  13. IngerMay 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    The rocks look like the ruins in our canyon; you know I found a red truck in our desert too; and a lizard that looked almost exactly like yours. However, I have never seen a bird like that close up. What a magnificent photo. That look he's giving you! What a picture! Wow!--Inger

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  14. OneStonedCrowMay 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks Inger - the bird was a lucky shot but it's my favorite pic in the post ... it is giving me 'the look' hey ...

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  15. DianeMay 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Great photos. Love both the Farm signs but I am amazed the shoes have remained there and not disappeared onto somebody's feet! As for the Black-chested Snake Eagle that photo is brilliant, love it. The rock formation looks man made to me but it quite likely is not.
    I know that feeling of having driven thousand's of miles, easy to do in Africa. Diane

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  16. OneStonedCrowMay 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks Diane ... hehehe ... those boots are so bright a thief would stick out like a sore thumb - besides, there's nowhere to run or hide here ... :)

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  17. auroraMay 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wow!!!!
    Amazing photos. The first one blew me away, and then the Eagle...incredible!!!

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  18. OneStonedCrowMay 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thank You Monica - I'm chuffed that you like them ... :)

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  19. dave hambidgeMay 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    HELLO!! I'll swap you for;

    http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2412694

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  20. LauriMay 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    AH!!! Such beautiful photos, I particulary love the blue painted boots.
    I wonder if you ever sell your photos? I'm doing my first self published ebook, a collection of my short stories, and I'm looking for a photo for the cover. Though most of yours are very Namibian, some could have been found in Bots too.
    Could you drop me an email about this? (lakubuitsile at gmail.com)

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  21. AndreaMay 21, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I always like your pictures.
    But the Snake Eagle,WOW!,is great.
    I hope some day I will be able to take a shot like this.

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  22. Oswaldo AiffilMay 21, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Hey Graham, I think you should get a job from National Geographic. You do it really good as a nature photographer. The eagle, My God!!! That´s wonderful coming here and see your snaps. Congratulations!

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  23. OneStonedCrowMay 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hehe ... thanks Dave - I can't remember when last I wet my tootsies in the sea ... you've caused a sudden craving for the ocean in me ... looks like you guys are having a ball ...

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  24. OneStonedCrowMay 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks Laurie - I'm honoured that you would consider using one of my pics as a book cover ... I'll write soon ...

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  25. OneStonedCrowMay 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks Andrea - I think that the image of the Vultures on your page is the best I've seen ... you DO take great great photographs ...

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  26. OneStonedCrowMay 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks Oswaldo, I don't have the technical or artistic ability to produce Nat Geographic quality pics ... maybe someday I'll get my impatience under control and actually learn how to take good pics ...

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  27. Oswaldo AiffilMay 24, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    You already have what it takes Graham. Don´t you realize it? Really wonderful photographs. I really love them. Regards friend!

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  28. StayAtHomeKatMay 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    great great great photos!

    you have an eye for the interesting
    and an eye for its composition

    I am always so intrigued here whenever I drop in to visit!

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  29. StayAtHomeKatMay 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Raptors

    so proud so free

    They cannot help but have an arrogant look in their eyes--- they really know what it is like to
    soar soar soar!

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  30. OneStonedCrowMay 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks Oswaldo ... :)

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  31. OneStonedCrowMay 24, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Thank You Kat - yes indeed - when they soar it tugs at my heart ... but I am left to sigh ...

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  32. tsduffMay 24, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You have an eye for beauty - in all of your simple but astounding photos you manage to bring me out of my bed with my laptop on my legs, out to a lonely signpost with shoes dangling in the breeze... I love your blog.

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  33. OneStonedCrowMay 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks for your visit and kind comment Terry - I appreciate it.

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  34. LisaSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Was that its Mom or Dad? :) I couldn't tell.

    And that travel using that flying motorbike or something was really a wow. I didn't know that something like that even exist where one could take to the fuel station to fill up. And the travelers that travel through Russia, Europe and Africa also amazed me, like how I am amazed and enthralled at the sailors of the seven oceans.

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