Frankie Kay

Ngundu halt is in the Southeast of Zimbabwe. Also granite, the rock features are very different. In Bulawayo, when we left, it was overcast and quite cold (for Zimbabwe!!!) I wanted to be at Ngundu in the evening for the best photos: Its about a five hour car journey Please click on the arrow to view more photos of the interesting shaped rocks As we approached Ngundu, a massive cold front came…

This incredible rock formation found in the Matopos National Park reminds me of a line of sentinels… Its pretty wet at this time of the year which made for some interesting drives… I just love the tree in the foreground. In a different part of the park are these interesting rocks, watching over the ancient sand vlei

Below the spill-way at Mazelume dam, a dolorite dyke (intrusion) has been exposed by the rushing water and it is quite clear how the boulders are formed. I found this fascinating, as often it appears that the shape was caused by water erosion. In the photo above, one can see the hard spherical boulders with softer material around. Some of the rocks in the photo above are rather large! The…

We have had a good rainy season this year, in the Matopos – lovely skies too

Silhouette – travellers on a scotch-cart

Climbing in Matopos…

I think, in these two photos, I have managed to portray what its like being near a raging bush-fire – you can’t see (as your eyes stream) your throat burns and its very hot. On one occasion, I began fighting a fire with only two people (I was waiting for assistance from not only Anglesea, but surrounding properties) and I was dithering about leaving them there all alone while I sent for help. I…

Fire season…

Gusu Sand Woodlands, Zimbabwe

“Mpevu” Nkone coat pattern

A couple of weeks ago, I went to an area (in the Gusu Woodland area, overlooking the Umguza River.) It used to be a commercial farm and now has been converted into a more communal/resettlement area, because someone told me they had a young bull with the “Mpevu” coat pattern. I cant post a photo, cos the animal I was shown, didn’t look anything like an Mpevu, (it looks sort of as if a brown cow…

A woman’s job is never done…

Early morning on the Kezi Rd, Matopos

A misty morning on Anglesea Farm, Matopos

These photos were taken as the sun rose – its always a challenge to shield the lens with photos taken into the sun. All the images are rather grainy…but were taken in very contrasted light

Camel Thorn trees on the Umguza

The camel thorn trees are fantastic this year. This photo (above,) was taken on the Umguza River in the Nyamadhlovu area of Western Zimbabwe. Here, I have taken the photo through the yellow flowers. The rainy season is threatening, here in Matabeleland and as always we await it with hope!

This photo, of a very young kudu, is taken very late in the evening

Winter colours, in the Matopos

Marula, although still part of the Matopos is a fair distance from where I live. For years, I have driven past this area and wanted to explore it. When I was offered the chance recently, I jumped at it! Balancing rocks – and that lovely blue sky, so common in Mat’land. Although still winter, the weather was kind to me! There are still winter colours showing – the golden grass, red and yellow…