tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post8979327981669368890..comments2024-01-29T03:17:01.512-08:00Comments on South African Photographs: Vacation Time -Day 1SAPhotographs (Joan)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-48075956695698897812010-10-03T10:32:11.407-07:002010-10-03T10:32:11.407-07:00I was wondering where you were Jonker. My wireless...I was wondering where you were Jonker. My wireless connecting there was also bad so I could not visit everyones blogs but will catch up in the next few days.<br /><br />Hoedspruit was BOILING hot!! When one is not used to that heat, it can be unbearable.<br /><br />It would be wonderful if you ever get the time to go to Kruger for a few days, you will love it there.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-43895521989464895492010-10-03T01:25:52.376-07:002010-10-03T01:25:52.376-07:00I've just gotten back from a week in Gauteng a...I've just gotten back from a week in Gauteng and have to say its hot and dry. I wish I had the time on this trip though to go to Kruger as I would have much rather been there than in the city.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-1068411808433903222010-09-29T20:01:23.333-07:002010-09-29T20:01:23.333-07:00Thanks Krista. You need not be afraid if you are w...Thanks Krista. You need not be afraid if you are with me. I send out a special message for the lions and things to leave my friends alone. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-75135540589561463392010-09-29T09:51:06.801-07:002010-09-29T09:51:06.801-07:00What a great post! I felt like I was going along w...What a great post! I felt like I was going along with you!!<br /><br />"goin on a lion hunt<br />I'm not afraid!!!"<br /><br />lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637557309399845617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-79101573068946033382010-09-29T06:50:12.286-07:002010-09-29T06:50:12.286-07:00Thanks Gaelyn. After all that has happened to me t...Thanks Gaelyn. After all that has happened to me this year, I really needed this. I just wonder if I will ever get over it as you know where my thoughts are every day. Yes, I know I am stupid!!<br /><br />I dont mind if it rains when I am on vacation as I have seen what the drought does to the animals and the bush so I say Thank You for every drop we get.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-66171621557540210042010-09-28T21:58:22.014-07:002010-09-28T21:58:22.014-07:00So glad you're getting into the bush, you cert...So glad you're getting into the bush, you certainly deserve a vacation. Did you go to Echo cave? I can't believe the dry Olifants River. Must be downstream of what we saw. Sure hope the rains come soon, but don't soak your vacation. Oh, well, maybe just a few days. Great rocks. The fig tree roots are so amazing as they grasp the rock. All very good advice. So look forward to more.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-12200099297387514832010-09-28T18:48:49.294-07:002010-09-28T18:48:49.294-07:00Thanks Jose. The impala were at a small dam here w...Thanks Jose. The impala were at a small dam here where I am stay. No matter how many I see of them, I still like watching them. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-70966412321239489932010-09-28T14:43:09.126-07:002010-09-28T14:43:09.126-07:00The impala shot is wonderful, the tree living on t...The impala shot is wonderful, the tree living on the rock is simply amazing and I can't believe the boot house! Have never seen anything of the kind! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-39017243145326090702010-09-27T20:25:43.456-07:002010-09-27T20:25:43.456-07:00That is a great idea too Tammie. Those stones poke...That is a great idea too Tammie. Those stones poke a person badly sometimes.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-49657918949440926692010-09-27T20:24:37.010-07:002010-09-27T20:24:37.010-07:00Thanks Michelle. I find these thigs are handy even...Thanks Michelle. I find these thigs are handy even in the city. <br /><br />I think it is mostly my internet connection here which adds to it. It is very slow and if the pictures on the blogs are big or have a lot on them, it seems to freeze and will not open. I do try though.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-22418230941696872842010-09-27T20:21:56.260-07:002010-09-27T20:21:56.260-07:00Thanks Becky. I never find fossils but then again,...Thanks Becky. I never find fossils but then again, I dont really look for any either and I should.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-2850235973381498142010-09-27T20:20:10.684-07:002010-09-27T20:20:10.684-07:00Thanks Frank. I am loving being back in what I con...Thanks Frank. I am loving being back in what I consider "home". :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-59358050245641634302010-09-27T20:18:59.970-07:002010-09-27T20:18:59.970-07:00Thats a great suggestion Craig. Maybe we can get r...Thats a great suggestion Craig. Maybe we can get rich and famous doing it. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-48625198356856830272010-09-27T17:06:47.162-07:002010-09-27T17:06:47.162-07:00looks and sounds like a wonderful time for you. th...looks and sounds like a wonderful time for you. thanks for all the advice. Something I always carry for getting down on my knees to take photos or to sit on for eating snacks... is a child's garden knee pad. It is so light and so handy! Sometimes I carry two, one for my knees and one for my elbows.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-46238664876746834002010-09-27T15:11:39.148-07:002010-09-27T15:11:39.148-07:00Sorry my blog has been a problem Joan...don't ...Sorry my blog has been a problem Joan...don't worry if you can't visit or comment....These are good suggestions for hikers and even for us backyarders to keep our eyes open...MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-53312013853182149652010-09-27T08:35:22.324-07:002010-09-27T08:35:22.324-07:00Lots of good advise here Joan. I very often forget...Lots of good advise here Joan. I very often forget to check out the trees, and then I'll miss a resting bird. Trying to get better about that.<br />I love those stones. I love fossils. Wondering if you came across any.<br />B.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-20438852238243325512010-09-27T08:22:02.954-07:002010-09-27T08:22:02.954-07:00Superb advice for wherever you are going. Enjoy tr...Superb advice for wherever you are going. Enjoy tramping in the Bush Joan. FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-68826420118235126792010-09-27T08:11:35.220-07:002010-09-27T08:11:35.220-07:00Beautiful photographs and what a great bush articl...Beautiful photographs and what a great bush article! It's no wonder the Bug Lady is so difficult to find. I bet you would put those survival guys to shame on the discovery channel. You should do a reality show! That's it! Real live adventures of the Bug Lady! <br /><br />yea, that's the ticket... reality show....<br /><br />CraigCraig Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648043386935477033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-14164711064276045702010-09-27T07:57:37.479-07:002010-09-27T07:57:37.479-07:00Thanks Birdy. You are a WONDERFUL phographer so I ...Thanks Birdy. You are a WONDERFUL phographer so I would not think you need any tips and trick but if you ever need to find an easier way of doing things, let me know as I might have some ideas to share with you.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-82795255849766852802010-09-27T07:55:42.736-07:002010-09-27T07:55:42.736-07:00These only grow on rocks Sandra and make wonderful...These only grow on rocks Sandra and make wonderful bonsai if you can get them started.<br /><br />I have been trying to get onto your blog all day but it will not open and will try again later.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-76819597106377655232010-09-27T07:51:36.977-07:002010-09-27T07:51:36.977-07:00You are welcome Diane. Rock Figs are very common a...You are welcome Diane. Rock Figs are very common and there are two types which are in abundance. Maybe you just never noticed them before. Going up to Kariba, I saw plenty.<br /><br />It had been very windy here today so I am hoping that means it will be blowing up some rain clouds for us. Everything is so dusty and dry.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-79951241751131984732010-09-27T06:38:53.189-07:002010-09-27T06:38:53.189-07:00The pictures are great and interesting as usual, b...The pictures are great and interesting as usual, but the tips and tricks are the greatest, particularly for a photographer like me, who don't know much about photography essentials. Thanks for sharing.Birdy Officialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338449421666175344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-73836839055765290642010-09-27T05:18:46.677-07:002010-09-27T05:18:46.677-07:00we have these same figs here, we call them strangl...we have these same figs here, we call them strangler figs because they wrap around onther trees and strangle them. even your rocks are pretty. never seen any like them. of course we have sand and not many rocks here. your photos are wonderful as alwaysMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-78245141756352983692010-09-27T01:24:01.709-07:002010-09-27T01:24:01.709-07:00Excellent post with some very good tips. I have ne...Excellent post with some very good tips. I have never seen a rock fig, or I do not remember seeing one anyway! The Olifants River does look dry but very soon you should get your rains. Have a good trip and looking forward to seeing the results. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com