Mountains tend to make their own weather. And during my stay in the Drakensburgs I saw these gorgeous green mountains turn from golden sun lit to drenched in life giving rain and back within about five minutes.
These shots were taken about 30 minutes apart from Monks Cowl camp. Then it rained all night.
The next day I went hiking into the Drakensburgs with the son of Jo from memorable meanders which I’ll try to post about soon.
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27 comments:
Not only do mountains create their own weather.....people also create the weather patterns they circulate themselves through.
Greetings Gaelyn from the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.
Amazing skies above those peaks...rapidly changing mountain weather is always mysterious and can really surprise you at times! The Sierra Nevada Range in California really can do just that! And, wow, how photogenic it can be, too. The silhouettes of these African mountains are beautiful in the sky light!
Fantastic captures, Gaelyn! Such amazing, weather changes! Love the mountains against the skies -- dramatic and mysterious! Have a great weekend!
Sylvia
The Drakensburg brings back wonderful memories. We had many wonderful holidays there. Diane
Gaelyn;) the second photo looks as though the Monks Cowl is on fire. Excellent shots. Blessings Jo
The Drakensburg Mountains and the subtle streaming rays of light are just gorgeous.
Great skies and captures!
Happy SWF and enjoy your weekend!
Lovely photos (as usual) and I do hope you will be getting past the snow soon, else you will have to just return to the Drakies for some warmth (lol).
I have a lot of problems keeping up with the sky around here. LOL
I don't know what I would do if I had skies from Africa.
The Wheel Bug is the advanced look. His cousin is more common and people don't pay them much mind, but they do the same bite and sometimes that lasts for months.
Great shots of beautiful mountains. I've seen how mountains make their own weather many times, as I can see a 14,000 foot mountain from my house.
Those mountains can get mighty moody. Reminds me of here sometimes. Gorgeous shots.
Great photos for sky watch friday, thanks for sharing a peek into your travelling adventures.
Wonderful shots, Gaelyn! My favorite is the second photo! Happy skywatching!
The sight of those sunlit peaks would coax me onwards also. Very nice!
Ah, the Dragons Mountains - must have been a bit of a home from home for you. Great shots.
Beautiful skies and rugged mountains, two of my favorite things. It'll be interesting to read about your hike.
What changes we experienced there Gaelyn and you captured it perfectly. I especially like the second shot.
The mountain is almost shaped like a heart!
Lovely clouds floating up there!
It rained here all last night, preceded by gorgeous evening light, but no beautiful mountains like the ones you've shown.
I haven't been to the Drakensburg since I was in school, but we are heading there in December for 10 days of camping. I can't wait.
Beautiful, demanding, often dangerous, but how wonderful are the mountains and their weather.
So dramatic and beautiful!
Dear Gaelyn, I enjoyed coming to your blog again very much! Your skywatch pictures of South Africa are wonderful, also the German pictures. But the pictures of the Weaver are most exciting to me!
Have a nice weekend!
Lovely mountain sunrise, it must have been a heavenly sight, Gaelyn.
Spectacular views! I have never lived in a place with mountains. I find them fascinating. :)
Happy Friday!!
Excellent, G. We love our mountains--whether here or there. MB
Looks like a great adveture with some beautiful skies
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