Sonstraaldam- White Breasted Cormorant #7

White-Breasted Cormorant, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“A heart without dreams is like a bird without feathers.”

Suzy Kassem

Sonstraaldam~ Juvi Male Mallard Duck #4

Juvi Male Mallard Duck, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Be like a duck, paddling and working very hard inside the water, but what everyone sees is a smiling and calm face.”

Manoj Arora

Sonstraaldam~ Egyptian Goose #9

Egyptian Goose, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Always behave like a duck, keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.”

Jacob Braude

Sonstraaldam~ White Pekin Duck #5

White Pekin Ducks and Egyptian Goose, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Backyard Sunset #6

Sunset,Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa (2021-05-06)

“A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night.”

Crystal Woods

Sonstraaldam- White Breasted Cormorant #6

White-Breasted Cormorant, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“A heart without dreams is like a bird without feathers.”

Suzy Kassem

Sonstraaldam – Beautiful Landscapes #3

Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

”A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Sonstraaldam~ White Pekin Duck #4

White Pekin Ducks and Egyptian Goose, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sonstraaldam~ Juvi Male Mallard Duck #3

Juvi Male Mallard Duck, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Be like a duck, paddling and working very hard inside the water, but what everyone sees is a smiling and calm face.”

Manoj Arora

Sonstraaldam~ Red-Knobbed Coot #4

Red Knobbed Coot, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sonstraaldam~ Egyptian Goose #8

Egyptian Goose, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Always behave like a duck, keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.”

Jacob Braude

Sonstraaldam~ Blacksmith Lapwing #10

Blacksmith Lapwing, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Imagine, for example, birds. When they look out at the world, they have a sense that they are alive. If they are in pain, they can do something about it. If they have hunger or thirst, they can satisfy that. It’s this basic feeling that there is life ticking away inside of you.”

Antonio Damasio

Sonstraaldam~ Blacksmith Lapwing #9

Juvi Blacksmith Lapwing, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Imagine, for example, birds. When they look out at the world, they have a sense that they are alive. If they are in pain, they can do something about it. If they have hunger or thirst, they can satisfy that. It’s this basic feeling that there is life ticking away inside of you.”

Antonio Damasio

Throwback Thursday: 30 September 2021

Good day friends,

Today we go back to 12 September 2013 and continue our drive through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

 Collective Nest, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
 Collective Nest, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
 Collective Nest, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
 Collective Nest, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
 Kori bustard, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Kori bustard, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Kori bustard, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Kori bustard,Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Kori bustard, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Nossob Camp, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Nossob Camp, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Oryx, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Oryx, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Oryx, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Oryx, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Herd of Springbok, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)
Herd of Springbok, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Upington, Northern Cape South Africa (2013-09-12)

That’s it for now, friends. Thank you very much for traveling back in time with me.

Have a fabulous day. 

Keep safe and healthy.

Coreen

The Alpaca Loom #35

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

The Alpaca Loom #34

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 30 September 2021 – Mustard Flower

Good day friends,

I hope that you all are still happy and healthy.

Here is my contribution for Cee’s FOTD Challenge.

Mustard Flower, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa (2020-12-04)

“Minds are like flowers, they open only when the time is right.” ~Stephen Richards

With all my heart, Thank You for your ongoing support and for taking the time to have a look at my post.

Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.

Have a Fabulous day.

Coreen

Morning Greetings: 30 September 2021

Good morning friends,

30 September 2021, the last day of September has arrived. I had so many plans for September. I wanted to go hiking, and practice taking landscape photos with my new lens. I wanted to recce some locations in order for me to start with my landscape photography assignment. Then Covid happened and well I am still not completely recovered.

The time to do my assignment is getting very short now. I need to submit my assignment by 20 December 2021. I still need to go and recce the locations and then plan my photos. I have no idea when this will happen.

It is a beautiful morning outside and according to the weather forecast we are having a beautiful Spring day. A maximum temperature of 24°C is predicted.

On my To-Do List for today

  • Edit pageant photos👸
  • Prepare Dinner🍲

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for all the views, likes, follows and comments I get.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

🤗Big Virtual Hug 🤗

Coreen

Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 30 September 2021 – Mustard Flower

Good day friends,

I hope that you all are still happy and healthy.

Here is my contribution for Cee’s FOTD Challenge.

Mustard Flower, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa (2020-12-04)

“Minds are like flowers, they open only when the time is right.” ~Stephen Richards

With all my heart, Thank You for your ongoing support and for taking the time to have a look at my post.

Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.

Have a Fabulous day.

Coreen

Sonstraaldam – Aloe #3

Aloe, Sonstraaldam, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-01-01)

“Great things never came from comfort zones.” 

 Unknown

What’s In My Garden? 30 September 2021

Greetings from my garden….

Rocket Flower (2020/11/28)

Rocket Flower, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa
Rocket Flower, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa

Strawberries (2020/11/28)

Strawberries, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa

“We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.~Jenny Uglow

Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.

Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.

🌸Have a fabulous day.🌸

Coreen

Just a Random Photo: 30 September 2021

Good day,

My random photo for today.

I captured this photo at: Plankiesbaai, Postberg, West Coast National Park, South Africa on 2015-08-22

Plankiesbaai, Postberg, West Coast National Park, South Africa ( 2015-08-22)

I Thank you with all my heart for your continued support and taking the time to look at my post.

 Have a fantastic day.

Stay safe. Till next tomorrow.

Coreen

Squared: 30 September 2021

Fat circles in the pan, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa

“The square is not a subconscious form. It is the creation of intuitive reason. The face of the new art. The square is a living, regal infant. The first step of pure creation in art.” ~ Kazimir Malevich

Thank you very much for taking the time to have a look at my squared photo.

Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.

Have a Fabulous day.

Coreen

Gratitude. Love. Positivity: 30 September 2021

Thank you with all my heart for stopping by. Thank you for your continued support. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow and comment.

Stay safe and think positive thoughts.

Have a Blessed day.

Coreen

My Photo Someone’s Quote: 30 September 2021

Good Morning,

 Here is my quote for today.

“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.”
~ Paulo Coelho

Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to look at my post.

May your day be filled with positivity and gratitude.

🤗Big Virtual hug🤗

Coreen

Affirmation for Today: 30 September 2021

Good day everyone,

Repeat Affirmation throughout the day. Remember to truly believe it.

“I am worthy of being loved, being happy, and doing what brings me joy.”

With all my heart, thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.

May you have a day filled with laughter🤣 and love💕.

🤗Big Virtual Hug

Coreen

The Alpaca Loom #33

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

The Alpaca Loom #32

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Durbanville Nature Reserve – Burned Protea #2

Burned Protea, Durbanville Nature Reserve, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-10-25)

We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

 Native American proverb

The Alpaca Loom #31

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Durbanville Nature Reserve – Cape Rose Geranium #2

Cape rose geranium, Durbanville Nature Reserve, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-10-25)

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

 Lao Tzu

The Alpaca Loom #30

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Table View – Cargo Ship #4

Cargo Ship, Table View, Cape Town, South Africa (2020-12-26)

”A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

The Alpaca Loom #29

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

The Alpaca Loom #28

Camel, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Table View – Cargo Ship #3

Cargo Ship, Table View, Cape Town, South Africa (2020-12-26)

”A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Views Along The R44 – Canola Field #5

Canola Fields along R44 between Wellington and Gouda, South Africa (2021-07-31)

 “The landscape of any farm is the owner’s portrait of himself.”

Aldo Leopold

The Alpaca Loom #27

Camel, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

The Alpaca Loom #26

Alpaca, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Morning Greetings: 29 September 2021

Good morning friends,

How are you on this beautiful Wednesday morning?

I went to the doctor on Monday for my 6 month check up. I am happy to report that the doctor is very happy with my blood pressure. He was not so happy with my lungs and chest. Now I am on antibiotics, (which I hate by the way) and a cough syrup that makes me very drowsy. I was feeling great until I started drinking the medication the doctor subscribed.

I have plans to go hiking and now the doctor tell me I must rest and take it easy. Jeeezzz, all I have been doing since February was rest and taking it easy. To be honest, I am sick and tired of taking it easy. At this rate I will never get fit. I am super frustrated and poor Willow must also be super frustrated.

It is a beautiful morning outside and according to the weather forecast we are having a clear beautiful Spring day. A maximum temperature of 21°C is predicted. It is a going to be another windy day….

On my To-Do List for today

  • Edit pageant photos👸
  • Prepare Dinner🍲

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for all the views, likes, follows and comments I get.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

🤗Big Virtual Hug 🤗

Coreen

Table View – Cargo Ship #2

Cargo Ship, Table View, Cape Town, South Africa (2020-12-26)

”A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Views Along The R44 – Canola Field #4

Canola Fields along R44 between Wellington and Gouda, South Africa (2021-07-31)

 “The landscape of any farm is the owner’s portrait of himself.”

Aldo Leopold

Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 29 September 2021 – Snake Thistle

Good day friends,

I hope that you all are still happy and healthy.

Here is my contribution for Cee’s FOTD Challenge.

Snake Thistle, Steekhaarbos, Durbanville Nature Reserve, Durbanville, South Africa (2020-10-25)

“Minds are like flowers, they open only when the time is right.” ~Stephen Richards

With all my heart, Thank You for your ongoing support and for taking the time to have a look at my post.

Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.

Have a Fabulous day.

Coreen

The Alpaca Loom #25

Camel, Alpaca Loom, Paarl, South Africa (2019-12-22)

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Wordless Wednesday: 29 September 2021

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

Thank you very much for taking the time to have a look at my work.

Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.

Coreen

Just a Random Photo: 29 September 2021

Good day,

My random photo for today.

I captured this photo at: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa on 2015-09-24

Lampranthus Amoenus, Vygie, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa (2015-09-24)

I Thank you with all my heart for your continued support and taking the time to look at my post.

 Have a fantastic day.

Stay safe. Till next tomorrow.

Coreen

Squared: 29 September 2021

Parsley flower, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa( 2020-11-28)

“The square is not a subconscious form. It is the creation of intuitive reason. The face of the new art. The square is a living, regal infant. The first step of pure creation in art.” ~ Kazimir Malevich

Thank you very much for taking the time to have a look at my squared photo.

Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.

Have a Fabulous day.

Coreen

Changing the way we think: 29 September 2021

Changing the way we think one thought at a time…

All of us have negative thoughts, and these negative thoughts are holding us back. Let’s try to live a more positive life by changing the way we think.

As soon as you think….

“I keep making mistakes.”

Change your way of thinking to….

“I am a work-in-progress and I keep growing.”

Thank you with all my heart for stopping by. Thank you for your continued support. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow and comment.

Stay safe and think positive thoughts.

Have a Blessed day.

Coreen

My Photo Someone’s Quote: 29 September 2021

Good Morning,

 Here is my quote for today.

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
~ Winston S. Churchill

Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to look at my post.

May your day be filled with positivity and gratitude.

🤗Big Virtual hug🤗

Coreen

Affirmation for Today: 29 September 2021

Good day everyone,

Repeat Affirmation throughout the day. Remember to truly believe it.

“I am grateful for the abundance in my life.”

With all my heart, thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.

May you have a day filled with laughter🤣 and love💕.

🤗Big Virtual Hug

Coreen