I suffer badly from Impatience, I hate to wait, I don’t want things to run a slow course, when something is to happen it must happen….. NOW….
This is how I feel about my camera.. It left America, went to Europe and then found its way here. Here it has taken as long to clear customs as it took to wend its way from America. That, unfortunately, is what we refer to here as “Africa time.”
Now it must make its way 66 kilometres to our nearest Post Office in Pretoria and then, when they feel the need, they will let my daughter know it is ready for collection….
She will then collect it for me and put it on a courier to where we are at present…. I think my poor daughter is already sick of receiving phone calls from Dad asking if it’s there yet…
Anyway, while we wait, here are a few photos I reworked from a while back and somehow happier with them this time.. They are of our Giant Kingfisher… enjoy while we wait…
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
What camera did you get Rob? I don’t know … judging from these photos I would say that you are plenty patient 😉
https://visitstothepark.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/a-new-camera-for-thew-bulldog/ have a look at the link
Patience my dear!
Thanks Ute… not something I’m good at
Oh your kingfisher’s markings are so different from our belted kingfisher’s! This one almost looks as it has bitten off more than it could chew, lol.
Hope your wait for the new camera is soon over and you will have the joy of learning to use a new toy!
Thanks PC… still waiting for the camera
I’m having a hard time imagining how your pictures can be any more beautiful than they already are, but I will continue to anxiously await, along with you, for the slowest traveling camera in Africa.
Michael… wait and see… they will get so much more like the pro’s
Likes aren’t showing up for me when I use my IOS device 😦 I commented yesterday but just clicked like today because I noticed it wasn’t there. *sighs*
Great shots Bulldog…hope you get your new toy soon 🙂
Another IMPATIENT Pretoria resident calling…..do not be too enthusiastic as the post here has a backlog of over three months. This is Africa! Hoping your new camera arrives safely for you to continue enthralling your loyal fans with your amazing photos. The Kingfisher is a cheer up Bulldog. 🙂
Thanks Zita… it is a USPS delivery so should partially pass the post office … holding thumbs
Quite the hungry fellow who obviously isn’t sharing! …. Bulldog, I’m sure you are more than willing to share the grilled meat!
I’m not very patient either and it is why I loathe shopping at this time of year. I try to most of it online. Now back to your kingfisher. He is amazing! We have one outside our house that sits on a tree and dive bombs the water. They look slightly different but the same sort of shape and beak. Great shots!
Amazing photos, bulldog. Africa time can be very frustrating. Is the Post Office up and running again? I’m wondering if it’s worth posting Christmas cards to friends and family there. My granddaughter hasn’t even received her birthday cards which were posted in October. 😦
They have stoped striking for Dec… but are going back on strike in Jan…. so not sure it will help with the backlog. …
Hang in there my friend! 😀
I can understand your impatience. When I want something, I want it NOW.
I smiled at your reference to Africa Time. When we were in Tanzania, our guide would respond to many of our questions about the odd / perplexing / annoying situations with T.I.A (This Is Africa) 🙂
Love your pictures … that seems to be one very ambitious bird trying to eat something as big as he is!
I can hear your pacing footsteps from here. Waiting too long turns anticipation into frustration.
I know what you mean about impatience!
I’m also very impatient – and I can’t stand incompetence….I thought I would grow out of it! But have you noticed we can wait for hours for the perfect shot – for the sun to go down, or that bird move…just there. I can spend hours helping a child who can’t pick out letters – but won’t wait for someone to finish a private call in a shop!
LOVE the giant kingfisher – (PS – I tried to take a pic of a crab the other day, through the water…didnt come off – you can’t see the crab – but the pic is …ummm interesting!)
Great photos Rob. For me, this kingfisher seems to have a prehistoric look about it. I know what you mean about having to wait for your new camera. In our modern world we want everything to be instant (even us oldies).
What a fantastic catch of a photo! I love the Kingfisher anyway, and caught in the act, he’s a star. Your camera will come soon, I hope, Rob, and I would be just as eager. I hope it comes really soon and you can get out there and really play! Serious play! 🙂
Wow – besonderse fotos. Jy behoort trots op hierdie fotos te wees. Lyk amper of die Kingfisher te veel vir sy grootte afgehap het …
Ek is saam jou opgewonde oor die kamera … weet dit is vir jou belangrik
Ahhhh…the cycle of life! Not that crab’s best day!
Incredible series of shots!
Great series. Interesting feather detail on your Kingfisher.
……..I know how you feel about the new camera, Bulldog.
They say ‘a watched kettle never boils’ and I would think you’re probably saying ‘a watched postbox remains empty’. Patience is a virtue I’ve learned in recent years, but when it comes to new photography gear, I want it NOW (also).
These are great pictures, Rob!
Oh my gosh! Spectacular!
Boy after that, what will you be waiting for. LOL it seems as much as we hate it, at this age it is still something to look forward to.
All good things come to those who wait……. I’m sure it is worth waiting for and STOP ANNOYING YOUR DAUGHTER – that won’t make it come any quicker LOL. Poor My Crab 😦 Sometimes I don’t like nature – although I know it is just nature.