Let the sunshine in.

We are now gradually entering the Autumn (Fall) season and as we have winter rains, the clouds are promising some water soon.
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I will show you some dark morning shots and then the sunshine was let in.

At the end of the post is also a video of one of my favorite songs.
Our days can change in an instant, depending on the direction of the winds. Blowing from the north means rain, from the west means Atlantic Ocean mist, from the east means hot air and finally from the south comes what we call the fearsome "Cape Doctor". A wind so strong that it can blow you off your feet. Named as the cape doctor, as it blows Cape Town City free of litter and germs. Taking some uprooted trees and roof tops along with it.
Thankfully today we had a calm wind from the north, and it is said that it will pick up speed later in the day.
So come and see what I have for you.

You can see the color difference in the two shots below, as the sun was fighting to get through. Those are grape vineyards by the way.
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The pied crows don't mind the weather, as they can fly in any except the harshest conditions.
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Sadly, due to the light, I couldn't get the crow clearly, but the photo was still good enough to share.
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Some subdued colors in this one below.
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Right, enough of the dark stuff and now you will see how the afternoon lights up.

The sun broke through the stubborn clouds and the scenes started to come alive.
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I am sure that the palm trees started clapping hands here below and look at their smiles :)
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Occasionally, the clouds tried to block the sun, but they stood no chance.
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Game on as this is what they were waiting for.
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I took the first photo of a squirrel next to the road and this lady, eating some avocado below, was in our garden at home.
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And finally, here is the promised video.

I love to share unusual pictures and I also love to have some fun here on Hive. Humor is a part of my nature and even now, closing in on my 6th year on hive, I am still not tired of writing my blogs. Hard work at times, especially when I don't feel too well, but persistence is the key to success. My mom used to say that whenever I take a hold of something, then I simply don't let go like a bulldog. Unless when I lose interest in something, then I simply drop it and walk away.

At times I have reached some highs on hive, won some competitions, although I don't like competitions and I have also scored some other highs. All of it through hard work, as if one is not prepared to work hard at something, whatever it is, then one should rather not start it. No use to start something and to want instant success, as that will result in failure.
We see it so often these days as it appears that nowadays there is this new thing called entitlement. I am owed and life owes me is a fallacy that doesn't exist. Nobody owes anybody anything and we all have to be prepared to make our own way in life through our daily efforts.
Be it what it may.

I hope that you have enjoyed the pictures and the story.

And That's All Friends.

Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.

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I like to feed squirrels with nuts from my hands, and sunny weather)
The pictures turned out good.

Ah yes, at our old place we also fed squirrels by hand.
Thank you.

I love the change in weather. It reminds me things can change in life.

Yes, nature is a great teacher for all of us about life.
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I can't wait for the winter to finally come! This summer has been far too long and even hotter!!

Join the club as I am also a fan of winter. I have sweated for too many years now under the blazing African sun. !LOLZ

You know I love such dark dramatic clouds, but when they make place for some sunshine I love it too ... both at the same time would be best 😁
Maybe the squirrel lady will take her family and move in your garden - wouldn't that be nice?

And a beautiful song followed by wise words make this post another great addition to your blog, my friend 🌞


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Yes I do know and the sunshine was a nice blend later on. Difficult to get both at the same time, as the clouds run away when they see the sun is on its way 😉
This is what we are hoping for and that's why we place the nuts in a safe spot for her to eat. If she knows that it is safe, then she will hopefully bring the babies to come and eat. So let's wait and see 🙏

Thank you for the kind compliment Hannes and blessings to you guys.

Cheers and thanks.

But sometimes the clouds stay and open little windows for the sunrays to lit up small patches of the land below 😀

I hope that the little lady will soon realize that her family will have a safe life in your garden and best friends in you two guys.

You're most welcome, my friend 😊


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Oh yes, you are right and sometimes the sun can peep through the clouds to light up a mountain range.
Like this.

Yeah thanks and I keep on watching the garden every day to see if it will happen 🙏

You are a kind man my friend!

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Yep, just like this ... awesome beautiful image, Zac, I love such scenes a lot 👍😊

I really hope that the squirrel family will join and entertain you in the garden 😁


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Glad that you liked the image Hannes 🙏

She was here again this afternoon and we had the nuts ready for her. So things are looking good at this stage of the proceedings. Seems like we will start the squirrel events at the old house all over again 😊

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Oh she's lovely and I am sure she will tell her family that she has found a safe new home 😊
There will be squirrels all around in the garden soon - I knew they will find you 😀


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