Blogmandela (67)in nature • 23 hours agoSucculent clover styleNow here is something you don't see everyday. These are succulents but have the same shape and form of growing as…mandela (67)in nature • yesterdaySucculent cellsSucculents viewed up close have the most intricate cellular structure. What the look like when not viewed so closely.mandela (67)in nature • 2 days agoMoss with spore pods ready to liftoff.Some mosses propagate via means of spores and these are held in spore pods until ripe and ready for dispersal.…mandela (67)in nature • 3 days agoCatching an iridescent beetleSimply stunning colours on this beetle as it reflects the sunlight off its hard exoskeleton. Quite dull while in…mandela (67)in nature • 3 days agoDawns first rays hit the cliffsA breathtaking panorama of low cloud and majestic escarpment cliffs. Details are crisper as the morning light brightensmandela (67)in nature • 4 days agoSunrise above the cloudsJust as dawn is breaking. You have to be up really high to get this view.mandela (67)in nature • 4 days agoMoss like you have never seen it before.Seriously close up. Found in the foreground with the clouds billowing in the background keeping everything moist.mandela (67)in nature • 5 days agoHiding from the cameraTaking macros can leave you with some nice surprises, In this instance we have a thrips insect partially concealed by…mandela (67)in nature • 5 days agoMore everlastingsOne just a little older and a little weather worn. This one has some thrips insects inside.mandela (67)in nature • 6 days agoNatures rock garden.Looks as good as any rock feature planned by a landscaper. The mosses filling in the gaps in between are a nice touch.mandela (67)in nature • 6 days agoEverlasting varietyEverlastings come in many shapes and sizes, just on this hike we found quite a few different variations. Pink outer…mandela (67)in nature • 7 days agoHigh symmetry and timing.This amazing little flower's petals take turns opening in groups of three. Synchronized opening. Very close-up.mandela (67)in nature • 8 days agoSucculent flower patchAll the phases in this little flower patch. Unripe flower buds and buds that are about to burst. Flowers in…mandela (67)in nature • 9 days agoSweet little compositionNice contrasts, beautiful delicate flower, dull hard rock. Another version.mandela (67)in nature • 9 days agoGround hugging treeTo avoid the very windy conditions at the crest of the mountain this tree grows along the ground and rocks. Its…mandela (67)in nature • 10 days agoYellow everlastingsThey are called everlastings because once dried they keep their color shape etc. and seem like they could last…mandela (67)in nature • 10 days agoSucculent intricaciesNot only do the have beautiful flowers. But their pods and buds are intriguing. This particular one has very…mandela (67)in nature • 11 days agoDew drenched petalsGlistening in the morning sun. Actually minute flowers hidden in the long grass.mandela (67)in nature • 11 days agoTrying to hideQuite well camouflaged, and if that doesn't work eye spots to scare any potential predators away. Even up close…mandela (67)in nature • 12 days agoA leaf full of diamondsThis leaf has very fine hairs to which the dew clings in the morning, or the fine mist settles during a light drissel…
