A lovely sunshine day.

During the power cut we visited one of my favorite farms to get some beautiful birds.
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I know you will not see the bird above in the center of the photo, but I did :)

We visited the Lourensford Wine Estate and it is birders paradise, as the wild little beauties are all over the place. How well do I remember the first time that we visited, and my mistake of running after the little birds to try to get them on my camera. A big mistake, as all that one has to do is to stand still at one of the Krantz Aloes (yellow flowers) and then to patiently wait. Soon, the little birds will arrive and then one can take quick photos of them. Quick, as they sit only for a few seconds, but it is enough time to get the shots in.
Tell me if I did okay today with the photos.

Here he is and it is a Malachite Sunbird.
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And here below is the Malachite's wife.
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Clearly showing his beautiful metallic colors.
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This is the rare Amethyst Sunbird. Rare to get on camera because they are very shy birds and can disappear at any moment.
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I was lucky to get two shots of him.
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Here below is a couple of Cape Bulbuls.
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And finally, it was time to depart as we knew that the power cut was finished and that's why I placed this post now.
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Oh yes, the continual power cuts every day are very bad for our economy, small businesses are forced to close their doors and shut down. Empty shops are all over the place. The bigger businesses are also losing millions in trade.
It is in nature where we find solace and we can prepare ourselves for the next expected power cut at 8pm tonight. It will last until 10:30 and then I will return to do the final replies.
It is certainly a different lifestyle, but we cope and we survive the vagaries of life. I personally think it is a test and it builds one's character. Not to panic or to cry, or to moan, but simply to get on with life as best as one can.

And That's All Friends.

Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.

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Birds are shy but that is indeed a very beautiful bird. The name Amethyst suits its color. We also had a power cut. Could it have been global? 🤔

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Yes the Amethyst is indeed a very special bird. A pity that I couldn't get him in the sun to show the purple on his chest and the red cap on his head. The rest of his body is black.
No idea if the entire African continent had a power cut.

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Wow, gorgeous shots, the second one is my favorite, what vibrant colours and a nice sharp image and I also love Aloe Vera plants :)

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Thank you kindly and glad that you appreciated the images.
We are also into Aloe Vera plants and succulents and we have a fair variety in pots at home.

!BEER

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How did you know that I wouldn't see the bird, Zac? But of course I saw it ... not 😂

Lovely post and images as always, my friend, and the Malachite Sunbird is one of the most beautiful birds I know 😊


!WINE makes a delicious dinner with !PIZZA :)
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Hahaha, exactly the reply that I expected. You could perhaps zoom the photo to see the bird in the center block of the photo 😜

Thank you Hannes and I agree with you. I also like how their colors change in the sun like this.

Cheers and thanks.

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All my pleasure Zac 😁 !LOLZ

Yep, these shiny colours are gorgeous 😍


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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And my pleasure to give you a !LOLZ just because you are a nice guy 😊

Gorgeous indeed my friend 😮

Cheers and thanks.

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Thanks a ton for the !LOLZ my friend 😂


!WINE makes a delicious dinner with !PIZZA :)
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Only a pleasure my friend and thank you for the return of my !LOLZ.

Cheers and thanks.

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Anytime, my friend, !LOLZ at 4:45 in the morning are big fun 🤣


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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Shame, so you send me a !LOLZ at 4:45 in the morning my friend. Especially as you had only a little sleep on the nightshift. You are indeed a hero! 🤩

Cheers and thanks.

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It's 9:15 now and when 4:45 was too early for you, it might be too late for a !LOLZ now 🤣


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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Again I can only laugh at your logical answers and it is 9:42 right now so I can just get a !LOLZ in.

Cheers and thanks.

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It's the next evening, so another !LOLZ is overdue 🤣


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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Hahaha, and now it's the next evening so here's another one for you 🤣 LOLZ

Cheers and thanks.

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Hihi, and now you get an afternoon !LOLZ from me to bring it to an end 😂

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Yep this is the end and oops, now my other finger slipped !LOLZ

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You should take care of your finger, my friend, because he doesn't know that there's no !LOLZ left 🤣


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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No, my finger is clever as he always save some !LOLZ for your replies 🤣

Cheers and thanks.

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So you might even call this finger your !LOLZ finger 😂


Have a !PIZZA from me, served with !LUV
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A very suitable nickname for my cherished typing finger. Thank you 🤣 !LOLZ

Cheers and thanks.

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My pleasure Zac 😉 !LOLZ


Maybe you like a !PIZZA fresh from the Oven 😋
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Thank you Hannes and here is also a !LOLZ for you 😊 👉👍👈

Cheers and thanks.

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