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"One upon a time we were free and roamed where we pleased, but will we be remembered tomorrow?" #worldrhinoday bring to light the plight of the rhino and there can be no greater achievement than that of building a resilient future that caters for all life and processes on the planet. Twyfelfontein reminds us of the past and potentially our future if we are not careful, where our memories of rhinos and other species will simply be pictures on the rocks and our computer screens. Through poaching and habitat destruction the rhinos numbers have dwindled and without active support and fighting for their survival this species will soon be "the next extinction". #rhino #twyfelfontein #namibia #desert #africanbush #africainspired #africanamazing #africa #africanimals #bigfive #blackrhino #conservation #habitatloss #habitat #future #rhinolivesmatter #wildlifematters #wildlifephotography #wildlife #rockart #engraving #history #future #saveourrhino #rhinoart #hopeoftheafricantree #smartcap #rsismartcanopy @africa @africageo @rsi.smartcanopy @visualsofsouthafrica @namibiatourismboard @travel_news_namibia @naturetravelnamibia @namibia_from_the_roadside @southafricaza @seenamibia @amaroksouthafrica @africa_nature @travelwild_sa @travelandleisure @travelafricamagazine (at Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcGZqHprq9/?igshid=1dr7rtx3m4vnf

When your adventure starts in the car park........sometimes we just get things wrong. #drive #driver #adventure #parking #parkinglot #bus #getoutside #getactive #getaway #roadtrip #roadrunner #baddrivers #mistakes #drivinglessons #travelwithpurpose #travelgram #travelphotography #travel #traveling #newzealand (at Mount Ruapehu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDoAfhHJAgA/?igshid=1fnh5cfw7fvjx

South Africa's Vic Falls, the Lower Tsitsa Falls. 400m wide and over a 100m high. This secret gem is incredible. And what's better is that you can book a night or two in the chalets right next to the falls. This has to be one of the countries best kept secrets. And if you are a waterfall lover a few KMS further is the Tina Falls, which is an epic waterfall on its own right as the waterfall cuts through a crack and plunges into a magnificent pool below, while making a nearly 180degree turn. I just need to find the images and I will post a pic or two in due course. If you are a waterfall chaser the former Transkei is definitely an area to explore. I recently printed this image onto Perspex and it has come out incredibly well. Perspex may be an expensive option but it creates something really special. #tsitsafalls #waterfall #rainbow #secretlocation #wildcoast #transkei #southafrica #through_the_travel_lens #traveltheworld #sunnysouthafrica #nature #landscapephotography #wondersoftheworld #travelsouthafrica #easterncape #tourism #tourismsouthafrica #adventurephotography #djiphantom #dronephotography #droneoftheday #dronestagram #visualsoflife #visualsofsouthafrica @tourismsouthafrica @meetsouthafrica @amaroksouthafrica @southafricanskies @southafrica @southafricanroutes @visitsouthafrica @shotleft @shotsofafrica @easterncapetourism @wearesouthafrica (at Qumbu Tsitsa Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDixBQVJI9z/?igshid=fmypz912c8fa

My heart cries out, and out of the deep my answer comes. The peace of the African Bush is a drug carved out of love. I do miss this place but soon I will return, no longer alone, but in unison with my heart's love. #elephantweek #elephant🐘 #elephants #southluangwa #africanbush #africainspired #africanamazing #peace #joy #creation #africa #africanimals #zambia #nature #outdoorlife #getoutside #photography #photooftheday #photographer #canonphotography #canon #river #untamed #love #marulalodgezambia (amazing place to stay) #southluangwa @marulalodge @african_portraits @africa @canonrsa @southluangwa (at South Luangwa National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDdNv2vpw7A/?igshid=1efuylxtjuwt6

"Saruman believes that it is only great power tht can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary people that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love". Gandalf the Grey from the Hobbit. We so often underestimate the value of ourselves and our self worth. It is when we truly understand that we are capable of making a difference, bringing positive change and building a strong society, it is then that our small acts collectively add up to significance. #hopeoftheafricantree #economyoflove #lifequotes #lifematters #passion #naturephotography #nature #people #elephants #wildlifematters #peoplematter #erp #elephantrhinopeople #thehobbit #gandalf #selflove #selfworth #africainspired #africa #wildlifebabies #animalbabies #davidsheldrickwildlifetrust #kenya #conservation #africanimals Safely driven by @amaroksouthafrica Supported by @rsi.smartcanopy as part of the @hopeoftheafricantree @africa_nature @wildlife.hd @babyanmlpics @animalbabies_ @enormouselephantrun @outandaboutafrica @africa @stuart_queripel (at David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDONGcpYQE/?igshid=1snmwwzvqcd5j

For all those heading out to enjoy your morning run, whether it be on the road or on a trail, stay safe, and enjoy it, work it, sweat it and be strong. And most importantly look up and enjoy what is around you, whether it's the bussle of cars passing you or the wind rustling the leaves as you go past that bush, or the bird calls singing encouragement. Look down and be steadfast with each step, be confident in your next step. #trails #trailrunning #run #running #kzntrailrunning #offthebeatentrack #sweat #roadrunner #beauty #nature #beauty #eyeswideopen #keeponkeepingon #courage #pain #energy #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fit #fitnessjourney #photography #adventurephotography #trailphotography @trailmag @runnersworldza @kzntrailrunning @blythedalecoastalestate @anywho4always (at Blythedale Event Bowl) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsC0WgJOxn/?igshid=1ltjtetdtqevu

Arriving in the land of the long white cloud, a first world country as New Zealand is, my expectations were that of where a first world country would be in terms of it's energy sector, expecting to see almost every house with renewable energy. But I hardly saw one solar panel. And I was saddened deeply, but that sadness was short lived when I realized that why was it necessary when they have so much other earth given power (on North Island) through all the geothermal activity. And so here is a nation that has embraced their earth given power to run the countries grid. #renewableenergy #earth #earthenergy #geothermal #electricity #newzealand #power #earthpower #earthenergy #earthfocus #zeropollution #pollution #pollutionfree #cleanenergy #storm #travelwithpurpose #traveltheworld #newideas #future #rotarua #geothermalpower (at Rotorua, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBh3m8hJxmG/?igshid=14u3z1tcft3u5

Through the shadows I walk, into the darkness I prowl, ever closer to my meal, inch by inch, without crackle, without sound. My silence is your deception, and my adaptability is my secret. Together my speed, strength, and agility make me the Prince of the Savannah, the Lord of the Shadows. But my survival is threatened by poachers that want to sell my skin to those believe that it is a symbol of wealth and my bones for Chinese medicine, and habitat destruction and by farmers killing me. You see my one problem is that I am not choosey about my prey and I sometimes end up killing livestock as they are easy to kill. #leopard #bigfive #africa #india #bushlife #predator #poetryinmotion #savannah #beauty #cat #bigcat #humanwildlife #humanwildlifeconflict #poaching #habitatloss #extinction #extinctionrebellion #endextinction #extinctionisforever #exploitation #leopardslivesmatter #bigcatsmatter #wildlife #wildlifematters @dream_of_africa_ @conservationtravelafrica @africa_nature @animalplanetindia @wildlife.hd @world_wildlife @wildlife @wildlifesos @wildlifeplanet (at South Luangwa National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaOajdpReB/?igshid=1l5s4avu2imij

"In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. I will shake all the nation's, and the desired of all nations" Haggai 2.6&7. Doesn't it feel that today we are being shaken? It's hard to decipher truth and lies from political manipulation and fear mongering. Generations have risen and fallen, battles have raged, been won and lost, but the real question is where are we heading now? Will this global empire end up a pile of rubble as we squabble over political correctness, failure to forgive and seek forgiveness, failure to turn to each other and look for the better man in each of us? Will we so freely turn on each other and burn each other's homes to the ground over another's sin? My faith is mine, but not mine alone. I believe as millions of others do as well in God and Christ. And I believe that we as humanity have the capacity to turn to each other, not in anger but in hope, and seek to work out our humanity together with open hearts, ready to embrace each other in forgiveness and work at reconciliation. Are we being shaken awake yet? This image I took is of Gedi Ruins in Kenya. It is a reminder of a once thriving society that later collapsed for various reasons and is a reminder of what awaits us if we cannot work together. #gedi #gediruins #kenya #love #hate #peace #community #compassion #forgiveness #solidarity #faith #anger #ruins #collapse #saynotoracism #history #creation #godsgreatdancefloor #war # (at Gedi National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBXyVPEJSJm/?igshid=1hkuaeu188t5r

Once upon a Sunrise, the golden glow stretched out in glory to awaken my soul and the deep cry within to live, give thanks and love this creation we call home. #hiking #camping #sunrise #mountains #drakensberg #drakensberghikes #lifequotes #godsgreatdancefloor #godsfingerprints #creation #mountauxsources #tugelafalls #kzn #southafrica #waterfall #amphitheatre #gold #morning #morningmotivation #adventure #trails #getoutside @drakensberghiking @greenfire_drakensberg_ @hiking.southafrica @tourismkzn_official #tourism @meetsouthafrica @southafrica @southafricanskies @southafricaanz @visitsouthafrica @drakensberg_hikes @amphi_backpackers @ig_sunrisesunset @djiglobal @dji_official #worldheritage (at Mont-Aux-Sources) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBG0AtcJmPP/?igshid=1o43c8dea78n2

The Redwoods forest of Rotarua is an incredible spot to visit. The effort that has gone into to development of the section of forest as a tourist attraction to get all inspired with the beauty and ultimately the conservation of trees is mind blowing. The canopy walkway is incredible, especially at night with the phenomenal light display. #rotarua #redwoods #forest #canopy #canopywalk #newzealand #tourism #adventure #beauty #bucketlist #beinspired #hopeoftheafricantree #nightlife #explore #economy #valueadd #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureimages @naturephotographytravel @lovenature @travelnewzealandwithme @purenewzealand @earthfever @naturelover_gr @arbourtrees (at Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_U3CeXppkj/?igshid=tpsc8ua5ltwf

Great beans make great coffee. Do you miss your morning take away, or your perfect cappo? Do you have an awesome home machine? Why not tell us about your favorite coffee location and bean? #coffee #coffeequotes #coffeelover #coffeetime #coffeestory #coffeebeans #cappucino #latte #americano #cortado #espresso #flatwhite #story #storytime #coffeeinbed #tancafe #myfirstespresso (at Moshi, Kiliminjaro Tanzania, Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_HJ0DAJWNN/?igshid=uxp2j9laq6k7

When you have wondered around the forests for a while and you find a sleeping giant, best not to wake them up. #rockface #forest #forestlife #hiking #walking #imagination #saskwatch #giant #fairytale #creative #hidden #openyoureyes #photography #rock #moss #face #wheresyourmask #journey #travelphotography #travelwithpurpose #travel #explore https://www.instagram.com/p/B_F-vT3JhCE/?igshid=1w8h64rwo32lh

Huka Falls in New Zealand is simply incredible. The clarity of the water is mind boggling, especially when coming from South Africa. The water coming off the mountains (Mt Ngauruhoe which Mount Mordor of Lord of the Rings was based on and some of it filmed) feeds directly into Lake Taupo and then to Huka Falls. Seeing the sheer volume of water and the clarity is inspirational and triggers a hope that Africa can start to take it's massive soil erosion issues more seriously. This water fall may not be as large as many of the world's Waterfalls but it is no less spectacular. The fishing is also apparently spectacular, but sadly I didn't get to test that theory. #huka #hukafalls #newzealand #mtngauruhoe #laketaupo #snow #cleanwater #waterfall #waterislife #lake #lordoftherings #mountains #fishing #adventure #travel #travelphotography #holiday #travelwithpurpose #canonphotography #inspiration #africainspired #tourism #soil #destination @purenewzealand @canon.nz @canonrsa @hopeoftheafricantree @southafrica @jessicamgwd @catherineford619 (at Huka Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-1e6qAJRYG/?igshid=432yyu8xscot

We Rock. Let me leave this here. South Africa extends the Covid Lockdown by another two weeks. We are a strong nation. We Rock, we are strong, we are resilient, we are brave, we care, we love, we have hope, we will heal, we are brothers and sisters, we are United. We are South Africa, We are Africa. #covid #covid19 #southafrica #weareafrica #wearesouthafrica #rainbownation #brave #werock #rocks #unity #economy #funding #hope #community #compassion #future #southafrica #africa #africanamazing #southafricathroughmyeyes #love @amaroksouthafrica @photooftheday_sa @southafrica @meetsouthafrica @shotleft @visitsouthafrica @southafricaza @southafricaanz @wearesouthafrica @africa @rsi.smartcanopy https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xUkp8p5y5/?igshid=1vrfpdkurbx4c

Just over nine years ago our family was struck with tragedy. We were left deeply wounded and traumatized deeply. But the one thing we did collectively and individually as a family was to forgive. And in that forgiveness was freedom and that freedom was hard fought as it allowed us to continue with our forever changed lives. My Father was desperate to take this image of the house in the field, but he never did, simply because the day he decided to go and take it a large sign board was put in front of the house. And for years the sign board stayed. And now well over a decade later I was able to snap the image he wanted. I will go back and do it again. But this images is in memory of my Father. #memory #landscapephotography #landscape #house #field #farm #hay #haybales #clouds #father #dad #godsgreatdancefloor #family #forgiveness #joy #freedom #patience #photography #southafrica #kznmidlands @experience_the_midlands @kznmidlands_best @kznmidlandsandsurrounds @tourismkzn_official (at Merrivale, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wThlepDw0/?igshid=199sicm0edbo1

Not to long ago there was a short expedition (overnight hike) to the top of the Thukela Falls, previously Tugela Falls. The aim was to getaway, soak up the tranquility, get in touch and ground ourselves just for a moment. My task was to go out and capture some images that would help feed back into the WildTrust Wildseries event Mount Aux Sources Challenge. In addition it was the start of another project to follow the journey of the water from Source to Sea, which is to be continued. The amazing scenery, standing above the clouds, capturing the sunset and the Rainbow Glory and in our case "The Hikers Glory", to the epic sunrise and witnessing the waters plunge into the valley below from the World's second tallest waterfall, the Thukela Falls. As we bathed in the natural richness we were brutally torn out of the beauty in sheer disbelief of how many have failed to capture the beauty of the area and leave their waste behind. Reality set in that more needs to be done to teach the world that litter is not cool. It is now as I sit in lockdown and the stories being shared globally of the return of nature to the cities and towns, to our beaches and the connection between Covid 19 and Climate change is now being seen in it's full reality. Has this made our task easier or will we forget after it's all over? #covid #lockdown #hike #hiking #drakensberg #worldheritage #waterfall #waterfallsofinstagram #wildplanet #wildtrust #mountains #mountauxsources #tugelafalls #waterfalls #water #waterislife #litter #waste #beauty #landscapephotography #landscape #southafrica #dji #future #cleanwater #cleanair #drakensberghikes #adventure #chainladder #rsismartcanopy @rsi.smartcanopy @stuart_queripel @wild_series @drakensberghiking @drakensberg_hikes @southafrica @southafricanskies @southafricaza @meetsouthafrica @lesothosky @tourismkzn_official (at Witsieshoek, Free State, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-tw6D1pFIb/?igshid=8pa093faaph7