The wild flowers of Namaqualand. Garies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, August 2007. Featured in my book: "Namaqualand and the Richtersveld - Nature's Spectacular Canvas". More photos from the Namaqualand region in South Africa. Martin - [Home Page] [Photography Showcase] [eBook] [Twitter] [Facebook] [3D VFX & Mocap] [Science & Physics Page]
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For nine months of the year Namaqualand is a dry, dusty semi-desert, scattered liberally with granite boulders and largely devoid of colour.
Splashes of colour paint the dry landscape of Namaqualand in August. Drive just a few hours up the west coast from Cape Town, and you are transported to a world of colour and beauty. It only happens for a few weeks, so make sure you get there in time.
Ma visite du Namaqualand en Afrique du Sud : récit de voyage dans cet incroyable désert fleuri, et mes conseils pour préparer votre séjour.
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About Namaqualand Namaqualand is a dry, arid region in Namibia and South Africa. It extends over 970 km (600 mi) of the west coast from the Atlantic Ocean to the small town of Pofadder in the east, and covers a total area of 440,000 km2 (170,000 mi2). The region is split into two areas by the Orange River – Great Namaqualand to the north and Little Namaqualand to the south.
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Hyobanche glabrata (Smooth Red Broomrape or Wolwekos) is a parasitic plant that lives off the roots of Daisy shrubs. This plant was taking full advantage of the Spring flowers in Namaqualand. Garies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, August 2007. Best viewed LARGE. Featured in my book: "Namaqualand and the Richtersveld - Nature's Spectacular Canvas". Martin - [Home Page] [Photography Showcase] [My Free Photo App] [Flickr Profile] [Facebook] [Twitter] [My Science & Physics Page]
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Where to see Namaqualand flowers in South Africa? When to visit? Where to stay? Namaqualand flower route itinerary
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Hello, guys and girls! I have always wondered what else there is. Some web forms ask you to tick male, female or other. What could the "other" stand for? That reminds me of a deliriously happy guy, who is asked if his new born is a girl or a boy. His answer was an enthusiastic YES!! I can also report that the predicted snow did not come. How wrong can weather forecasts be? So I stood outside the whole day, camera at the ready, and nothing to photograph! What did come from nature, and this occurred 2 months before they were expected, are the flower fields of Namaqualand. Namaqualand is a region in South Africa that stretches from Cape Town up the West coast to the Southern border of Namibia. It is an arid landscape which, once a year, in spring, especially after good rains, practically explodes into a miraculous natural flower paradise. No human hand touches this world of wonder (as in gardening) and every year they sow themselves out again. They stay alive under ground even in years, when no rains fall, but are sure to explode once again, when the circumstances are favourable for them. AMAZING! No image can do justice to the splendour I was privileged to experience, but still I would like to share some with you. Wayward souls might just start believing again.... Artist's impression Breath taking fields of pink, purple, blue, white yellow...... In this landscape you will see many artist behind their easels trying to capture this super show. And , of course, countless photographers from all over the world are snapping away, seemingly on the edge of madness. I do not want to drown you in all the available really unbelievable images, so I collected some more facts about the area. Namaqualand is populated chiefly by the pastoral-agricultural Nama (Hottentots), who speak a Khokoi (bushman) language. They and almost all other inhabitants of the region are also Afrikaans speaking. Near the Atlantic Ocean are extensive alluvial diamond beds; copper is mined in Little Namaqualand. Karakul pelts are a major export of the region. Very unfortunately these pelts are harvested from day old karakul lambs, to maintain their tight curls which you see in "Persian fur coats". Otherwise it is a wilderness strewn with mines and mission stations, diamonds and dust. Except from the few weeks in spring, when the granite hills and lava lands erupt with flowers. And I say good bye for today with yet another couple of images from the garden of the Gods. To all my Africa loving friends out there: Keep well and remember the Power of Flowers! Barbara PS: Some of the above images are other Namaqualand fan's copyright. I acknowledge them in gratitude!
