Crystal Rock, Mauritius

Part of the Photo 101 challenge – today’s theme ‘The Natural World’

Apple for breakfast?

For these challenges I’ve been trying really hard to ‘think outside the box’ and find something original to post. So this morning I’ve spent a couple of hours trudging ’round the garden in the rain taking photos of rotting fallen apples that have been nibbled at by the small animals that have made our garden their home (very natural) and trying to get a decent snap of the naturally occurring bubbles on top of my busily fermenting cider. Both worthy subjects. But frankly a bit yuckky (and ok, despite my best efforts, boring) when enlarged. So just a couple of thumbnails of those to prove that I’ve been busy.

A sea of fermenting cider

As you might gather, the photo below was not taken by me plodding about in this morning’s miserable November rain, but actually on our trip to Mauritius a couple of years back. Over time this rock has been worn away by the sea, and as you can see, when the tide is low it seems to be perched prettily on top of its whittled base like a cake on a stand. We were lucky enough to snorkle around it and see all the wonderful wildlife that takes advantage of its nooks and cranny’s under the beautiful clear, warm, water.

Anyhoo, although not in anyway comprehensive, I think these three pictures together demonstrate the way nature hones the world around us, in all different ways on a daily basis, whilst we carry on with our lives barely noticing the changes.

22 thoughts on “Crystal Rock, Mauritius”

Great take on the theme. Nature is most certainly always working her magic on the world around us with spectacular, and yes, sometimes “yucky” results.

luckykaye | November 12, 2014 at 11:19 am

Thanks Jeff!

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Fantastic photos and place.

luckykaye | November 12, 2014 at 11:22 am

Thanks Lucile. I feel very priviledged to have been able to have seen it first hand (the rock, not the manky apple😉)

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- luciledegodoy | November 12, 2014 at 11:23 am
  
  You’re welcone.
  That says a lot about your refined perception!

been there, my friend! 🙂

luckykaye | November 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm

Such a lovely place. Hope you enjoyed Mauritius as much as we did!

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- Jodi | November 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm
  
  Ooops, Kaye – I meant to say I understand how you feel about wondering around with a camera and being unsuccessful getting the shot you want…. 🙂 I can’t tell you how many times I have done that. But I will have to visit Mauritius if I get a chance! 🙂
- luckykaye | November 12, 2014 at 10:13 pm
  
  Hehee…yes, the apples just wouldn’t pose nicely for me at all! I always have gazillions of dodgy pics and just one or two that are not too bad. Ho hum! Oh yes, do visit Mauritius, it’s really beautiful.