'The two most engaging powers of a photograph are to make new things familiar and familiar things new.' ~ William Thackeray
Animals, birds and critters of all kinds are a perpetual source of guaranteed happiness and wonder. Both the eagle and the worm provide a magical lens on the world we share.
A colourful fly gives itself a top-to-toe wash in the morning sun, quite contrary to the common misperception of being unhygienic!
After a blissful morning in a wonderful local garden only post-production revealed all the unseen insects....
One lavender bush, so many visitors...
Ladybirds in their natural habitat...
A humbling, emotive morning spent on a local farm with the intellectually impaired, their kind horse riding instructor and the calm handlers who steady them all.
To help each rider remember, the letters 'L' and 'R' are printed on each respective hand. The mutual trust and understanding between man and beast is a pure pleasure to witness.
Unforgettable African sights in majestic Pongola-land, where only the stars outnumber the abundant wildlife (and the monkeys invade breakfast for sugar!).
Unanticipated things often produce the most astonishing results, like huntress Maddie on another shoot!
Blessed we are to live in a place where this is a common sight. Nesting fish eagles cry regularly overhead and these lazy flights of fancy uplift the soul.
Taking up residence in the country introduced a wide variety of previously unseen creatures, perfectly poised for close encounters.