Monday, 29 July 2013

One Of Croatias Natural Wonders ...

Those visiting the beautiful country of Croatia will be swept away by the breathtaking scenery of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Located halfway between the Croatian capital of Zagreb and the coastal city of Zadar, Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction is a must-see for anyone interested the world’s natural splendor. Here are some things about the Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia that are sure to please any traveler.
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Sunday, 28 July 2013

One Of The Most Beautiful Caves In The World

In South Africa there are many interesting caves, but the ones that I admire the most are the Cango Caves which can be found a few kilometers north of Oudshoorn in the Klein Karro. These beautiful caves are among the great natural wonders of the world. 

The first people to discover the Cango Caves were tribes from prehistoric times. They used the entrances of the caves as a home and painted the walls with pictures of themselves hunting wild animals, however, throughout time these have been damaged. They were unable to explore far into the caves possibly because they had no access to portable light. 
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Nature's Wonder Captured At Its Most Breathtaking In Annual Photography Contest

An alert young fox stalks his way through long summer grass, bathed in the glow of a balmy evening. 

A poppy field in full bloom, reminiscent of Monet's painting of the same name, and a fluorescent maple leaf, perfectly framed against a foggy woodland backdrop. 

All of these stunning images made it through to the final round of the Nature Photographer of the Year 2013 competition, organised by the Society of German Nature Photographers (GDT). 

Saturday, 27 July 2013

Seeing Nature ...

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. – Helen Keller
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New Visitors In The Woods ...

There were some new tracks in the woods that we hadn’t seen before. The glove in the bottom left is for reference, thought it’s kids-glove size so the tracks, though quite large, aren’t quite as big as you’d think. Does anyone recognize them? More clues can be found below if you’re stumped.
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