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22 Aug 2007 • 452 views

rock thrush in lesotho

this is either a Sentinal or Short Toed rock thrush. On my honeymoon late last year we went to lesotho and ended up at the top of Sani Pass (one heck of a 4x4 road!). It is a shade under 3000ms in altitude so its helluva cold...and when the mist rolls in its hits you like a brick wall its so cold and wet. But what a magic place and environment. This little guy was very at home on the rock precipice. He must have a hard life up there as there are also massive eagles and its very inhospitable

I still cant believe i got 250th of a second in such misty conditions...i love the contrast on the volcanic rock and his standing position.

apparently lesotho was formed by volcanic activity on top of the existing mountain range. Lesotho is highest country in the world based on average height and is called the mountain kingdom for that. It is very friendly and welcoming (albeit a bit dicey with dodgy fines at roadblocks) and i highly recommend it for a holiday for those adventurous sprirts out there.

camera	DMC-FZ50
exposure mode
shutterspeed
aperture	f/5.6
sensitivity	ISO100
focal length	88.8mm
resolution	3600x2400 pixels

rock thrush in lesotho

comments (3)

PitwallAntix

JHB, South Africa

22 Aug 2007, 09:13

The photograph echoes the harshness of the landscape. Your subject is a welcomed constast, in both texture and colour.
Utterly magnificent capture and one you should be VERY proud of!

Elize

liam beattie: Elize as always you are very kind. Its such an awesome place lesotho and has so many great photo opps.

ChaCha

22 Aug 2007, 16:09

Nice Shot! & Thanks for the nice commentary!

liam beattie: u r welcome chacha...you have a style very different to mine but your shots are incredible!! Visions of NY...keep them coming!

Louis

South Africa

22 Aug 2007, 23:18

The Sentinal rock thrush. The other is not supposed to be near Lesotho and would be lighter on top. The longer claws go with the sentinal model. Great capture.

I hear there are plans afoot to tar the Sani. I should get myself in gear and drive the pass before that happens.

liam beattie: Your research skills are invaluable Louis! Thanks for clearing that up

Sani Pass is being tarred my friend. Its rated as one of the top 4x4 drives anywhere and is an absolute must before the tar comes. Need i say that it is for 4x4's only...the view and the switchbacks are breathtaking...

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