Rolling Hills by Meisiekind
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Hi Friends
I am still placing Swaziland images (!!) and I shot this landscape high up in the Swazi mountains. How did we get there? Well, we drove up in my normal sedan vehicle. At the bottom, where this particular piece of road starts, is a clear sign that this road is NOT to be used when it rains - not even by 4X4's. It took us 40 minutes in 1st gear to get to the top only to be greeted by threatening rain clouds. There was a guide with some tourists at the very top (in a 4X4 vehicle!) and we asked him how much it must rain for the road to become dangerous... His answer - "Immediately". Needless to say, we clicked off a few images and then headed back down - again in 1st gear because it is so steep...
Why did we go up there in the first place you may ask! Well, to see Reilly's Rock, which is similar to Ayres Rock in Australia. It is much smaller but much, much older than it's Australian cousin!!! Yip - to see a freaking rock... Anyway - it never rained until much later that evening!!!
Have yourselves a great weekend and thank you so much for your comments and favs on my elegant Swazi lady of last night!!!
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (59)
npauling
Lovely lighting here and well worth the drive.
ralph49
Beautiful country side capture
ledwolorz
Beautiful landscape and wonderful photo.
Meowgli
great scene, love the colours you've managed to bring out in the postwork.. great!
bronwyn_lea
The colors and the landscape are gorgeous! My husband and I would have gone to the top to see the rock too. Thanks for the beautiful scene and the laugh.
frankie96
A very scenic panorama...
beachzz
Hey--rocks rock, of course you went and got beautiful foto!!
goodoleboy
Stellar capture of the darkening Swazi mountains under ominous skies, Carin! And, it's most apparent that you are the devil-may-care adventurous type, young lady! But that's what a truly dedicated photographer consists of...to throw caution to the winds and laugh in the face of danger for that one timeless picture!
MrsLubner
I would have so much enjoyed the adventure driving this road! And the view is just simply breathtaking!
karlabu
Wonderful once again...
emmecielle
Fantastic view! :)
sharky_
Beautiful green landscape. Aloha
lizzibell
Beautiful...
Tuggy
Wow Carin what a fabulous image..I just love it..Jen
IrishCat
Awesome View ... The greatest picture!
Ac-Dc
wow, marvelous landscape.
mermaid
a beautiful place and shot...and glad you got back safe...and hope you will have a fine trip and eb back safe again...smile
Minda
wow! wonderful landscape really beautiful shot..love those view sooo much..excellent work
lucindawind
wow just gorgeous!
anmes
Worth much trouble to get this shot. Wonderful view..it's been a great series. Look forward to the next. Thank yo for sharing Jean
junge1
Great capture and a great story Carin. Why did you go up there? Why not. I would have done the same. Adventure! Must be a great country and it looks very lush, not only in this shot but also in some of your previous uploads. Have a nice trip!
vlaaitje
it looks like a path to heaven.....I would love to follow it...wonderful vista
kgb224
Excellent capture Carin.
sema_fox
Very nice shot !
Mad-Mike
So dreamy and beautiful! wow would I love to explore this nice place!
helanker
Absolutely wonderful capture. Looks like the place to where the dead souls of animals are going. The eternal fields. :)
qrud
love to walking in natuur
moonrancher
Fantastic adventure! When we get out on those high remote dirt trails again, you'll probably be having our weather while we have yours. Enjoy your hot days while you can. :D
Santa29Klaus
How on earth did I missed this one? Awesome image - just plain awesome....XXX