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South African Black Ostrich…
The (Struthio camelus domesticus), the black necked ostrich, Cape Ostrich or Southern ostrich…although only the males have the bold black-and-white coloring that they use to attract females…Females, on the other hand, are a drab light brown… A simple elegant wedding in a family member’s house at the Cape…a rainy weekend that turned into the most “perfect” […]
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Delightful Disappointment
“Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment. ” ― Ansel Adams Sometimes it is just best to enjoy the moments…when everything seems to be failing…falling apart and nothing seems to be cooperating with your agenda…find some pleasure in what is and let it wash away every drop of […]
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We Rise…by Lifting Others
The same blood runs through every vein on earth…and no matter what our skin color…beliefs…customs…when we are cut…we all bled the same…Red Beauty can be found in everything, and I choose to see and remind myself and the world that there is love and hope despite the ugliness that is so prevalent throughout our world…and […]
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Misty Morning
“As I stood and watched the mists slowly rising this morning, I wondered what view was more beautiful than this.” Hal Borland Blog Post..https://threads-of-thought.com/2021/11/14/misty-morning/
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Hello World!
It’s me…I moved my thoughts and ramblings from beautifultapestryoflife.com to this site..hope that you will come in and enjoy the colored threads of life with me…love, laughter, and magic for your day!
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Amakhala…Game Drive
With over 240 different birds in Amakhala…no sounds of morning traffic…I woke to lovely songs of the birds…Mr. P grabbed his binoculars to tell me the names since he the avid birder…I just enjoyed the melodious sounds…opening the tent to sunrise light and grabbing a cup of coffee…I crawled back between the warm covers and […]
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Amakhala…Nature in all it’s Glory
“The beauty of Africa is not man made, it is natures gift to humanity.”― Paul Oxton When life becomes hectic and emotional turmoil…the panic…agitation…and confusion surrounds the soul…John Burroughs said it best…”I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” Amakhala is such a peaceful balm…nature’s delightfully restful […]
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Hiding Among the Tall Grass…
“That’s your solution? Have a cookie?’ Astrid asked. ‘No, my solution is to run down to the beach and hide out until this is all over,’ Sam said. ‘But a cookie never hurts.” ― Michael Grant, Gone I was going to write about the incredible adventure at Amakhala Game Reserve…7500 ha, Big 5 and an accredited luxury […]
A Beautiful Life Tapestry
I think there is an element of magic in photography – light, chemistry, precious metals – a certain alchemy. You can wield a camera like a magic wand almost. Murmur the right words and you can conjure up proof of a dream. I believe in wonder. I look for it in my life every day; I find it in the most ordinary things. Keith Carter
A Beautiful Life Tapestry 