BlogHide Resteemscherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 4 years agoTiny Bright Blue Wildflowers“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” ― Okakura Kakuzo, As I followed the footpath towards this beach I spotted these beautiful little baby blue wildflowers next to it and…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colorchallenge • 4 years agoColor Challenge - Orange Tuesday: Portulaca Sunseeker“Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.” – E.V. You can find this small-leaved succulent plant in South Africa but it is native to…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colorchallenge • 4 years agoColor Challenge: Sunday Purple“Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your…cherryblossom-sa (65)in ocean • 6 years agoAurelia Aurita: Moon JellyfishThis alien-looking surface drifter is very common and widely recognized jellyfish. It can generally be found all over the world in consistent currents, at temperatures ranging between 5 – 30° C, in…cherryblossom-sa (65)in ocean • 6 years agoAcanthurus Leucosternon: Blue Surgeonfish/Powder Blue TangThese powder blue ravishing beauties are native to the warm tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean (23℃-28℃), in shallows, seaweed slopes and flat top reefs. They come in a variety of…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoYellowhead Butterflyfish - Chaetodon XanthocephalusYou can find this beauty in the warm tropical waters of the Indian ocean (23-27 deg C), form East Africa, Sri Lanka and the Maldives at depths of 1-30m, in algae rich rocky reefs and coral…cherryblossom-sa (65)in ocean • 6 years agoLutjanus sebae: Emperor Red SnapperThe Red Emperor Snapper is a compact and powerful fish found in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a popular game and large aquarium fish. They enjoy rocky and coral…cherryblossom-sa (65)in ocean • 6 years agoSolenostomus Cyanopterus: Robust Ghost PipefishThis unusual fish with its elongated body is relatively uncommon. It is a member om the Indo-Pacific fishes and is part of the Solenostomidae family. The ghost pipefish are relatives to the…cherryblossom-sa (65)in ocean • 6 years agoRhinopias Frondosa: Weedy ScorpionfishThis unusual looking fish is rare and quite difficult to spot because its well camouflaged between the corals with its frilly appendages which looks like seaweed and it hardly moves (can remain in…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoNaso Brevirostris: Spotted Unicorn FishNaso is a genus of fish in the family, Acanthuridae. Their name comes from the hornlike extension of the snout, the long horn (noses vary in length depending on their age) that protrudes from their…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoGaboon AdderYou can find this venomous docile ground-dwelling beauty in the rain forests and savannas of Africa. The Gaboon viper is the largest of the genus Bitis, it has the longest fangs (5cm) and contains…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colorchallenge • 6 years agoColor Challenge - Tuesday - Orange: Strelitzia Reginae/ Bird Of Paradise/Crane Flower, An Exotic And Beautiful FlowerThe Bird of Paradise has an unusual shape and beautiful vibrant petals in orange or yellow which resembles a bird in flight. The Strelitzia is named in honour of queen Charlotte from…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colorchallenge • 6 years agoColor Challenge - Monday - Red: Beautiful Red RosesThe fragrant, romantic classical red rose is associate with beauty, love, passion and desire. They are often used as the ultimate symbol of love in poetry, literature, art, music and films. In…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoStigmochelys Pardalis: Leopard Tortoise/Mountain TortoiseThe leopard tortoise is part of the South Africa’s “Small 5” (therhino beetle, the red-billed buffalo weaver, elephant shrew and the antlion). The name Stigmochelys is a combination of the Greek…cherryblossom-sa (65)in gardening • 6 years agoInspirational Quotes: For Those Challenging DaysBe not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” – William James. Whoever love much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colorchallenge • 6 years agoColor Challenge - Wednesday - Yellow: Zebrasoma flavescens - Yellow TangA beautiful bright yellow Tang: The Tang is a sought-after aquarium fish and part of the Acanthuridae family (Surgeonfishes, Tangs, Unicornfishes). Flavescens is a Latin adjective, meaning…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoScorpaenopsis diabolus: False StonefishThe Scorpaenopsis diabolus is a bottom-dwelling (depths of 75m), camouflaged fish which is carnivorous and ray-finned with venomous spines. The enjoy the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific…cherryblossom-sa (65)in beautifulsunday • 6 years agoBeautiful Sunday: Witpoortjie WaterfallA little Eden situated only 5km from my house where you can relax and unwind in the serene settings of the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens while listening to the rushing water of the…cherryblossom-sa (65)in colourchallenge • 6 years agoColour Challenge, Wednesday - Yellow: Portulaca grandiflora - Sun Rose/Time flowerDo not be fooled by this beautiful dainty flower as it can handle heat, drought, and frost which makes this Sun Rose pretty tough. It is an annual low growing succulent, found in the tropics and…cherryblossom-sa (65)in photography • 6 years agoCleidopus gloriamaris: Pineapplefish/knightfishThis pretty unique yellow and black scaled fish is a member of the family Monocentridae. It is a hardy and long-lived aquarium specimen. It is fully armoured with spines; the yellow scales are…
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