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Okavanga β€” Rock Outcrop, Drakensbergs

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Published: 2018-10-28 08:04:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 352; Favourites: 68; Downloads: 12
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Description Some More 'ScapesThe scenery in KwaZulu Natal can be breathtaking and a photographer's paradise. I have already featured some of the landscapes and seascapes from my recent vacation to KZN,Β Some 'Scapes, and here are some more.
Sunset, Lake Sibaya: Sunsets can give spectacular light especially when there is water to reflect the dying rays of the Sun. In this shot of Lake Sibaya near the Thonga Beach Resort on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the light is reflected not only from the lake surface, but also from the fronds of small reeds lining the shore. I noticed this effect and though it would be easy to capture, but not so. This is the only shot of about 20 that really captures a fleeting moment when the reeds reflect the light.

Sunrise, Rhino Ridge: Golden sky with the brilliant bright Sun just above the horizon gives good opportunities for silhouette shots where the reg
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Cyklopi [2019-12-04 14:22:49 +0000 UTC]

amazing rock formation, amazing photo!😊

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Okavanga In reply to Cyklopi [2019-12-05 08:16:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, glad you like it.

David

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VJD-Communication [2019-10-28 23:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Impressive work.Β  Β 

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Okavanga In reply to VJD-Communication [2019-10-29 07:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Impressive place!Β 

Many Thanks, Ian.

David

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VJD-Communication In reply to Okavanga [2019-11-23 00:23:50 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Thank you for the reply.

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mikeloveridge [2018-12-02 10:57:03 +0000 UTC]

where about's is this outcrop, as i don't recognise it.

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Okavanga In reply to mikeloveridge [2018-12-02 14:58:40 +0000 UTC]

Near the town of Underberg in the Southern Drakensbergs is a "resort" called Castleburn, well into the mountains. This is one of the buttresses.

David

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seek-and-hide [2018-11-09 01:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Love to see so sharp rock layers.

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Okavanga In reply to seek-and-hide [2018-11-09 07:25:01 +0000 UTC]

Yes indeed, Mayumi. Achieved despite the heat haze.

Many Thanks

David

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BillyNikoll [2018-11-05 22:35:12 +0000 UTC]

The rocks are drew me to this photo, although my eye does wonder to the 'what is it' behind from those...

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Okavanga In reply to BillyNikoll [2018-11-06 07:33:07 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, Billy. As to what is behind those rocks - more rocks!!

Cheers

David

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BillyNikoll In reply to Okavanga [2018-11-06 08:43:25 +0000 UTC]

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thewolfcreek [2018-11-04 07:32:45 +0000 UTC]

Very fine shot and work...reminds me of the american southwest...

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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2018-11-04 16:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Yep - agreed. The look of the big bluffs, but I guess geologists would say they are totally different!

David

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thewolfcreek In reply to Okavanga [2018-11-06 10:06:15 +0000 UTC]

Anyway it just seemed like southwest bluffs...thanks for the favs David...

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AnnaZLove [2018-11-01 20:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Excellent capture!Β 

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Okavanga In reply to AnnaZLove [2018-11-02 08:28:58 +0000 UTC]

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AnnaZLove In reply to Okavanga [2018-11-05 01:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome!

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Saiyanstrong [2018-10-28 18:55:55 +0000 UTC]

Lovely.

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Okavanga In reply to Saiyanstrong [2018-10-29 11:17:23 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks.

David

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Saiyanstrong In reply to Okavanga [2018-10-29 15:23:48 +0000 UTC]

You’re welcome.

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LindArtz [2018-10-28 18:21:21 +0000 UTC]

So pretty! Lovely patterns; a work of art!Β  (I would had thought it a sunny day for sure. Well done, Sir! !!

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-10-29 11:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Yep - lots of patterns representing some incredible geology.

Many Thanks, Linda.

David

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LindArtz In reply to Okavanga [2018-10-29 23:49:24 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure; always, David. !! !!!

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