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Soul Replenishing Beauty
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw
In moments of uncertainty simply placing one foot in front of the other taking time to absorb life around, excessive rain broke the heat, that has since arrived back once again. Swings and slides in weather and life appears to be news of the day, lets take a break and I will show you some of what I have seen.
First up is the small Natal forest tree frog that appear after rain, above taken through the window at night not wishing to harm it, the second sleeping on a leaf in broad daylight which I have not seen often as they appear to disappear when the sun comes up. Each little one in it's own special colour!
Male and female Red-billed Firefinch feeding together normally mid to late afternoon arrivals to the bird feeder.
Next day I heard the quiet call they use, watched this little male capturing my attention.
White-bellied sunbird has been in formative song still raining waiting to enjoy some sunlight, flashing iridescent blue-green upperparts makes zooming in required, normally perched on top of the bush.
Female not quite as dressed in plumage hiding deeper within the trees taking life easy, when the sun had reemerged.
Powder-puff tree starting to burst with extra pollen for birds and insects to visit in the change of season months.
Morning skies have sharp blue appearance, sharp red contrast against the blue giving a moment in a colourful world.
Clouds dance above showcasing cross winds, evident during time outdoors watching above and below to enjoy the healing power offered, quenching mind and soul taking breaks from conflicting thoughts and emotions brought about in this world we live in.
Butterfly season, many shapes and sizes, we should be free on a breeze as they are yet tangled grounded here we are!
Wishing each and everyone a wonderful week ahead, stop to appreciate life as it is before it is too late.
Today is #SublimeSunday is inspired by @c0ff33a and #BeautifulSunday is initiated by @ace108.
All photography my own using Canon Powershot SX730 HS, all except first with cellphone. Please drop a comment below or make contact with me, have a wonderful day!
**Thought for Today: "Without life there is nothing." - Zulu Proverb
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Good afternoon, dear friend @joanstewart
The same thing is happening here too. We've already entered fall, but the heat isn't letting up.
What a great way to escape the heat while being close to nature and wildlife.
What natural beauty! Nature is breathtaking.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
Always a treat being outside, few days cool with rain then back to extreme heat. Normal problems with floods, electricity and water shedding, living here has become questionable.
Your wildlife photographs are beautiful; they'll definitely have a wonderful time with them.
Excellent photos, @joanstewart
From small to large each is unique a pleasure to witness.
Good afternoon, dear friend. The photos are beautiful! It's so good when a person not only mindlessly goes to nature, but knows how to stop and notice the locals. And even more so to share it with others. Awesome
Always something to see when you step out for a break, thanks for visiting and enjoying with me.
Thank you ❤️
stunning wildlife, they are all interesting.
Always difficult to select one over the other, each so unique and vibrant, life is good!
Absolutely. Keep it up
The rain always bring the frogs out. That looks like a tiny one.
Mr and Mrs Red-billed Firefinch looks lovely.
Our tree frogs really are tiny, arrive in delightful array of colours as well. Birds around the feeder, constant friends to enjoy.
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Beautiful butterfly you photographed, I like the color patterns especially towards the neck area.
Truly without life there's nothing.
Some stunning butterflies dancing around once again, muggy hot days they tend to arrive in their droves.
Beautiful photos Joan! I so miss seeing the garden birds up close since having Poe! The Red-billed Firefinch is beautiful. A hot summer's day today again! When will autumn arrive and stay!
I hope you're keeping well Joan <3
In between all the chores it's imperative to take walks, clear the brain fog.
Red-billed Firefinch have become accustomed to my random walks around the garden, much more settled allowing me quite close of late.
Roller-coaster ride into the cooler season once again, hope you too are feeling better!
I am so sorry for your loss. I apologize for my late condolences.💜 Thank you for sharing these beautiful reminders of why life is worth living.
Past months have been topsy-turvy, now to keep going. Thanks for kindness and support.
You sound... healthy and positive about the present and the future. That's a wonderful sign of healing. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers.
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Throw myself into keeping busy, best with short breaks in the garden. Raining all day today, being housebound is tiresome to say the least.
The garden is so therapeutic. Ours has gone to hell in the last while with water shortages and Zak working so hard. Hopefully, we'll get it looking beautiful again soon ❤️
Gardening is an on-going task, slightest neglect here you turn around to a jungle. Come winter much thinning to be done once again.
Veggies can be watered using this method, I believe it works well for those who cannot constantly maintain being at work.
Brilliant! @Zakludick have you tried this? Yes, our garden also becomes a jungle in the winter!
Beautiful pictures of nature i like the mixture of the butterfly color
Waking to birds in song, sleeping with frogs croaking, life is like a butterfly we don't linger long enough to always enjoy.
Hahaha well let me believe you small sometimes we linger to enjoy oooo 😁😆
Always take time to absorb what is around, alert as well since you never know what may be lurking around the next corner.
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The starting quote and the wildlife pictures simply beautiful
Moments make magic if we wish it so.
Beautiful
That's great and beautiful job, this is nature speaking.The flowers I like so much.
Small bushes and shrubs that withstand the heat/humidity along the coast, thanks for visiting.
You are wellcome.
Waooo!! Que belleza de imágenes naturales @joanstewart, me encanto la de las ranas pequeñas, nunca había visto estas especies.
Aunque en mi país existe la rana más pequeña del mundo es súper chiquita. La he visto pero mi móvil no capta en lentes para tomarme fotos ☹️.
Saludos y excelente fin de semana !! 😊👏
That is a tiny frog I would say ours are about double in size 2 to 3 cm in length, when rains arrive three to four are assisted back into the garden nightly as they are attracted indoors I think by light.