http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/tags/africa/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:43 -0700 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:43 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4151/buddyicons/45389964@N06.jpg?1284408160#45389964@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/tags/africa/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8642406497/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8642406497/" title="Do not disturb... Cheetah sleeping!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8642406497_ff65d39a2f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Do not disturb... Cheetah sleeping!" /></a></p> <p>The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, can reach speeds of 70 mph. The most specialized member of the cat family, the cheetah also is the most endangered cat in Africa. <br /> Namibia is home to the world’s largest wild/free-ranging cheetah population; the majority of this country’s cheetahs and leopards can be found on approximately 7000 commercial farms. These large carnivores occasionally prey upon the livestock that roam unprotected in the bush. As a result, carnivores are often regarded as vermin by the livestock and game-farming community and are deliberately trapped and/or killed.<br /> The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of African big cats, especially cheetahs and leopards, offers farmers the opportunity to pick up animals they caught alive. These animals are then be fed and cared for on the premises of AfriCat. If the cats get heavily injured by traps they also get medically treatment. After the treatment and care the animals will be released in a safe area or if the damage to an animal is permanent and it no longer can hunt, it will remain on the several square kilometer large, based in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:43 -0700 2009-07-27T16:37:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8642406497 Do not disturb... Cheetah sleeping! <p>The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, can reach speeds of 70 mph. The most specialized member of the cat family, the cheetah also is the most endangered cat in Africa. <br /> Namibia is home to the world’s largest wild/free-ranging cheetah population; the majority of this country’s cheetahs and leopards can be found on approximately 7000 commercial farms. These large carnivores occasionally prey upon the livestock that roam unprotected in the bush. As a result, carnivores are often regarded as vermin by the livestock and game-farming community and are deliberately trapped and/or killed.<br /> The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of African big cats, especially cheetahs and leopards, offers farmers the opportunity to pick up animals they caught alive. These animals are then be fed and cared for on the premises of AfriCat. If the cats get heavily injured by traps they also get medically treatment. After the treatment and care the animals will be released in a safe area or if the damage to an animal is permanent and it no longer can hunt, it will remain on the several square kilometer large, based in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa sunset portrait cat canon african experience afrika cheetah afrique stockphotography namibie acinonyxjubatus africat namibe namibië namiibia africatfoundation ναμίμπια ナミビア 나미비아 намибия namibya namibio นามิเบีย נמיביה 納米比亞纳米比亚 nabimian wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8531906706/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8531906706/" title="Ndebele women - South Africa"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8531906706_0bbdbc1450_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Ndebele women - South Africa" /></a></p> <p>Ndebele women traditionally adorned themselves with a variety of ornaments, each symbolising her status in society. After marriage, dresses became increasingly elaborate and spectacular. In earlier times, the Ndebele wife would wear copper and brass rings around her arms, legs and neck, symbolising her bond and faithfulness to her husband, once her home was built.<br /> Ndebele women were responsible for painting the colourful and intricate patterns on the walls of their houses.<br /> The characteristic symmetry, proportion and straight edges of Ndebele decorations were done by hand without the help of rulers and squares.<br /> Her innovativeness in the choice of colours and designs set her apart from her peer group. In some instances, the women also created sculptures to express themselves.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:23:57 -0800 2008-07-16T12:25:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8531906706 Ndebele women - South Africa <p>Ndebele women traditionally adorned themselves with a variety of ornaments, each symbolising her status in society. After marriage, dresses became increasingly elaborate and spectacular. In earlier times, the Ndebele wife would wear copper and brass rings around her arms, legs and neck, symbolising her bond and faithfulness to her husband, once her home was built.<br /> Ndebele women were responsible for painting the colourful and intricate patterns on the walls of their houses.<br /> The characteristic symmetry, proportion and straight edges of Ndebele decorations were done by hand without the help of rulers and squares.<br /> Her innovativeness in the choice of colours and designs set her apart from her peer group. In some instances, the women also created sculptures to express themselves.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa portrait woman canon painting southafrica women african traditional culture experience afrika tribe südafrika cultural afrique ndebele stockphotography sudafrica 南非 afriquedusud neckrings áfricadosul sudáfrica 南アフリカ юар جنوبأفريقيا afrikaselatan namphi wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience afrikakusini แอฟริกาใต้ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8474140442/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8474140442/" title="Traditional Himba woman - Namibia"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8474140442_cfee6b6972_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Traditional Himba woman - Namibia" /></a></p> <p>The Himba women of northern Namibia are famous for their use of otjize, a paste of butter, fat and red ochre, which they apply to their hair and skin, giving them a distinctive red hue.<br /> <br /> There has been much speculation about the origins of this practice, with some claiming it is to protect their skin from the sun, or repel insects. But the Himba say it is an aesthetic consideration, a sort of traditional make-up they apply every morning when they wake. Men do not apply otjize.<br /> <br /> Clothes, hairstyle and jewelry are all of particular significance to the Himba.<br /> <br /> The traditional Himba women has become an iconic image of Namibia.<br /> <br /> The Himba are a tribe of nomadic pastoralists who inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:58:29 -0800 2009-07-20T17:49:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8474140442 Traditional Himba woman - Namibia <p>The Himba women of northern Namibia are famous for their use of otjize, a paste of butter, fat and red ochre, which they apply to their hair and skin, giving them a distinctive red hue.<br /> <br /> There has been much speculation about the origins of this practice, with some claiming it is to protect their skin from the sun, or repel insects. But the Himba say it is an aesthetic consideration, a sort of traditional make-up they apply every morning when they wake. Men do not apply otjize.<br /> <br /> Clothes, hairstyle and jewelry are all of particular significance to the Himba.<br /> <br /> The traditional Himba women has become an iconic image of Namibia.<br /> <br /> The Himba are a tribe of nomadic pastoralists who inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa portrait woman canon african experience afrika tribe namibia himba afrique opuwo stockphotography herero namibie kaokoland kunene namibe namibië namiibia ναμίμπια ナミビア 나미비아 намибия namibya namibio นามิเบีย otjize נמיביה 納米比亞纳米比亚 nabimian wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8434956237/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8434956237/" title="Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8434956237_134760e9ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE)" /></a></p> <p>The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est - usually called FCE - railway is a colonial-built railway in southeast Madagascar that connects the high plateau city of Fianarantsoa to the port-city of Manakara.<br /> It is 163 kilometers long and was built by the French between 1926 and 1936. <br /> A trip done hopefully within 10 hours with a break in each of the 17 stations where multiple vendors are rushing to the windows or ride in wagons.<br /> The train connects the villages, sometimes isolated by more than one hundred km from any road or track, much like a lifeline between them and the outside world and is greeted as a savior at every stop.<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure!<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure to live intensely!<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:10:35 -0800 2011-07-08T06:31:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8434956237 Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE) <p>The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est - usually called FCE - railway is a colonial-built railway in southeast Madagascar that connects the high plateau city of Fianarantsoa to the port-city of Manakara.<br /> It is 163 kilometers long and was built by the French between 1926 and 1936. <br /> A trip done hopefully within 10 hours with a break in each of the 17 stations where multiple vendors are rushing to the windows or ride in wagons.<br /> The train connects the villages, sometimes isolated by more than one hundred km from any road or track, much like a lifeline between them and the outside world and is greeted as a savior at every stop.<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure!<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure to live intensely!<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel red rural canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional railway visit highland afrika traveling visiting exploration madagascar afrique île stockphotography mada austral malagasy fce 马达加斯加 manakara madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 highplateau fianarantsao مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8377306912/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8377306912/" title="Sand Lover - Namibia"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8331/8377306912_69e9d3b86a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Sand Lover - Namibia" /></a></p> <p>Off road driving experience in Sandwich Harbour - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Namibia<br /> <br /> The dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park seen from one of the highest of Sandwitch Harbour area.<br /> Sunset time, nobody, giant sand dunes, only the tracks of 4X4 cars run straight into the ocean, a unique off road driving experience.<br /> The Namib-Naukluft National Park is a national park of Namibia encompassing part of the Namib Desert, considered the world's oldest desert, and the Naukluft mountain range.<br /> With an overall area of 49,768 km², the Namib-Naukluft is the largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in the world.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:57:56 -0800 2009-07-17T15:45:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8377306912 Sand Lover - Namibia <p>Off road driving experience in Sandwich Harbour - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Namibia<br /> <br /> The dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park seen from one of the highest of Sandwitch Harbour area.<br /> Sunset time, nobody, giant sand dunes, only the tracks of 4X4 cars run straight into the ocean, a unique off road driving experience.<br /> The Namib-Naukluft National Park is a national park of Namibia encompassing part of the Namib Desert, considered the world's oldest desert, and the Naukluft mountain range.<br /> With an overall area of 49,768 km², the Namib-Naukluft is the largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in the world.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa sunset water sunrise canon sand desert african dune lagoon afrika sesriem namibia afrique sossusvlei namib walvisbay namibie naukluft namibe namibië namiibia namibnaukluft sandwichharbor ναμίμπια ナミビア 나미비아 намибия namibya namibio นามิเบีย נמיביה 納米比亞纳米比亚 nabimian wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8119486537/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8119486537/" title="Should I stay or should I go - chameleon - Madagascar"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8119486537_99f1f4970b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Should I stay or should I go - chameleon - Madagascar" /></a></p> <p>Photo of a Furcifer balteatus (male) or Rainforest Chameleon, a species of chameleon who lives in the East forest of Madagascar.<br /> <br /> Chameleons males are distinguished from females by their larger size, their bright colors and the presence of rostra fine stranded or rigid in extension of the muzzle.<br /> It is a common misconception that chameleons of any kind can change colour to match any colour they are up against. All chameleons have a natural colour range with which they are born and is dictated by their species. Colour change is, for the most part, subconscious. It is affected by temperature, mood, and light.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 08:53:40 -0800 2011-07-07T13:06:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8119486537 Should I stay or should I go - chameleon - Madagascar <p>Photo of a Furcifer balteatus (male) or Rainforest Chameleon, a species of chameleon who lives in the East forest of Madagascar.<br /> <br /> Chameleons males are distinguished from females by their larger size, their bright colors and the presence of rostra fine stranded or rigid in extension of the muzzle.<br /> It is a common misconception that chameleons of any kind can change colour to match any colour they are up against. All chameleons have a natural colour range with which they are born and is dictated by their species. Colour change is, for the most part, subconscious. It is affected by temperature, mood, and light.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa winter red male canon rouge island rainforest wildlife traditional afrika ethnic chameleon madagascar afrique île mada austral caméléon malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 مدغشقر マダガスカル furciferbalteatus wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ rainforestchameleon http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8036112674/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8036112674/" title="Madagascar - Slice of life #3"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/8036112674_1eda07135c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - Slice of life #3" /></a></p> <p>Photo taken along the Rouye Nationale 7 on the south of Madagascar.<br /> <br /> The legendary Nationale 7 connects the capital Antananarivo to Tulear along the Mozambique Channel in the south-west of Madagascar, towards the Tropic of Capricorn.<br /> <br /> The Malagasy Council of Churches comprising the four oldest and most prominent Christian denominations : Roman Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar, Lutheran, and Anglican.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:25:33 -0700 2011-07-09T11:10:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8036112674 Madagascar - Slice of life #3 <p>Photo taken along the Rouye Nationale 7 on the south of Madagascar.<br /> <br /> The legendary Nationale 7 connects the capital Antananarivo to Tulear along the Mozambique Channel in the south-west of Madagascar, towards the Tropic of Capricorn.<br /> <br /> The Malagasy Council of Churches comprising the four oldest and most prominent Christian denominations : Roman Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar, Lutheran, and Anglican.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel winter red white church canon children rouge island photography photo photographie child image pics traditional visit afrika traveling visiting ethnic exploration madagascar afrique île n7 mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 rn7 مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7501966276/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7501966276/" title="Bye Bye... for a while!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7501966276_2884c41ef0_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Bye Bye... for a while!" /></a></p> <p>Humpack whale vs Air Madagascar<br /> <br /> In Southern winter - from June to the end of September - the sea around Sainte Marie island, on the Eastern shore of Madagascar, offers one of the most natural fascinating spectacles in the world. Large groups of humpback whales - Megaptera novaeangliae - make their annual migration from the Antarctic to the sheltered waters around Ste Marie island where they calve, nurse their young and engage in their spectacular courtship rituals between the end of June and September.<br /> For months, humpback whales can be seen wondering in the ocean as they move and jump out of the sea in the narrow canal that separates the island from the mainland.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:33:22 -0700 2011-07-22T13:55:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7501966276 Bye Bye... for a while! <p>Humpack whale vs Air Madagascar<br /> <br /> In Southern winter - from June to the end of September - the sea around Sainte Marie island, on the Eastern shore of Madagascar, offers one of the most natural fascinating spectacles in the world. Large groups of humpback whales - Megaptera novaeangliae - make their annual migration from the Antarctic to the sheltered waters around Ste Marie island where they calve, nurse their young and engage in their spectacular courtship rituals between the end of June and September.<br /> For months, humpback whales can be seen wondering in the ocean as they move and jump out of the sea in the narrow canal that separates the island from the mainland.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel winter red canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics visit southern afrika whale traveling visiting exploration madagascar whalewatching afrique megapteranovaeangliae île saintemarie mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 humpack megaptera airmadagascar humpackwhales مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7480130912/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7480130912/" title="Dune 45 - Namib-Naukluft park - Namibia"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7480130912_45de4ec655_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Dune 45 - Namib-Naukluft park - Namibia" /></a></p> <p>The famous dune 45 and one of the most popular and one of the most climbed dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park.<br /> It is located at km 45 from the entrance of the park, (its name isn't a fate!).<br /> it is composed of 5 million year old sand that is detritus accumulated by the Orange River from the Kalahari Desert and then blown here.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:34:12 -0700 2009-07-14T16:44:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7480130912 Dune 45 - Namib-Naukluft park - Namibia <p>The famous dune 45 and one of the most popular and one of the most climbed dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park.<br /> It is located at km 45 from the entrance of the park, (its name isn't a fate!).<br /> it is composed of 5 million year old sand that is detritus accumulated by the Orange River from the Kalahari Desert and then blown here.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa sunset sunrise canon sand desert african dune 45 afrika sesriem namibia afrique sossusvlei namib namibie dune45 naukluft namibe namibië namiibia namibnaukluft ναμίμπια ナミビア 나미비아 намибия namibya namibio นามิเบีย נמיביה 納米比亞纳米比亚 nabimian wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7256428442/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7256428442/" title="Madagascar - Zafimaniry slice of life"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7256428442_f5d85219bf_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - Zafimaniry slice of life" /></a></p> <p>The Zafimaniry are a sub-group of the Betsileo ethnic group of Madagascar inhabiting the forested mountains of the southern central highlands.<br /> They are famed for their woodcarving knowledge and art.<br /> In 2003, the Zafimaniry and their work with wood were considered to be Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, a list maintained by UNESCO to protect and preserve their way of life.<br /> This style of woodworking was once common throughout Madagascar but has declined due to deforestation.<br /> Villages are only accessible by trekking for one hours to several days.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 25 May 2012 09:25:37 -0700 2011-07-06T07:58:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7256428442 Madagascar - Zafimaniry slice of life <p>The Zafimaniry are a sub-group of the Betsileo ethnic group of Madagascar inhabiting the forested mountains of the southern central highlands.<br /> They are famed for their woodcarving knowledge and art.<br /> In 2003, the Zafimaniry and their work with wood were considered to be Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, a list maintained by UNESCO to protect and preserve their way of life.<br /> This style of woodworking was once common throughout Madagascar but has declined due to deforestation.<br /> Villages are only accessible by trekking for one hours to several days.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience life africa wood trip travel winter red field rural canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional visit unesco highland afrika worker traveling visiting ethnic exploration madagascar afrique île mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 ethnicgroup rn7 zafimaniry مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7142339035/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7142339035/" title="Rush hour on N7 - Madagascar"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/7142339035_18c4622e07_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Rush hour on N7 - Madagascar" /></a></p> <p>A few kilometers south of Ambalavao - the city of zebus market - in this picturesque part of N7, several herds of zebus that are leading to market, occupy the entire road requiring all vehicles to stop.<br /> The legendary Nationale 7 connects the capital Antananarivo to Tulear along the Mozambique Channel in the south-west of Madagascar, towards the Tropic of Capricorn.<br /> N7 is the only paved road on its entire route and passes through both the major cities and most beautiful scenery in the country.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 04 May 2012 09:22:08 -0700 2011-07-09T10:58:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7142339035 Rush hour on N7 - Madagascar <p>A few kilometers south of Ambalavao - the city of zebus market - in this picturesque part of N7, several herds of zebus that are leading to market, occupy the entire road requiring all vehicles to stop.<br /> The legendary Nationale 7 connects the capital Antananarivo to Tulear along the Mozambique Channel in the south-west of Madagascar, towards the Tropic of Capricorn.<br /> N7 is the only paved road on its entire route and passes through both the major cities and most beautiful scenery in the country.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel winter red man canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional visit legendary route afrika traveling visiting ethnic exploration madagascar afrique zebu île n7 mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 rn7 مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ mythicroute legendaryroute http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7074060327/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7074060327/" title="Into the wild - Namibia"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7074060327_e7dba64e63_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Into the wild - Namibia" /></a></p> <p>Off road driving experience in Sandwich Harbour - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Namibia.<br /> .<br /> The dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park seen from one of the highest of Sandwitch Harbour area..<br /> Sunset time, nobody, giant sand dunes, only the tracks of 4X4 cars run straight into the ocean, a unique off road driving experience..<br /> The Namib-Naukluft National Park is a national park of Namibia encompassing part of the Namib Desert, considered the world's oldest desert, and the Naukluft mountain range..<br /> With an overall area of 49,768 km², the Namib-Naukluft is the largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in the world..<br /> .<br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:33:25 -0700 2009-07-17T15:45:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7074060327 Into the wild - Namibia <p>Off road driving experience in Sandwich Harbour - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Namibia.<br /> .<br /> The dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park seen from one of the highest of Sandwitch Harbour area..<br /> Sunset time, nobody, giant sand dunes, only the tracks of 4X4 cars run straight into the ocean, a unique off road driving experience..<br /> The Namib-Naukluft National Park is a national park of Namibia encompassing part of the Namib Desert, considered the world's oldest desert, and the Naukluft mountain range..<br /> With an overall area of 49,768 km², the Namib-Naukluft is the largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in the world..<br /> .<br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa sunset water sunrise canon sand desert african dune lagoon afrika sesriem namibia afrique sossusvlei namib walvisbay namibie naukluft namibe namibië namiibia namibnaukluft sandwichharbor ναμίμπια ナミビア 나미비아 намибия namibya namibio นามิเบีย נמיביה 納米比亞纳米比亚 nabimian wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7068098999/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7068098999/" title="Madagascar - Ring-tailed lemur"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/7068098999_da6e9051db_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - Ring-tailed lemur" /></a></p> <p>The Ring-tailed lemur - Lemur catta - is one of 101 recognized species and subspecies of lemur found only in Madagascar, he is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, fourteen black and white ringed tail.<br /> The lemur catta can jump 10 meters high, he has a tail which can reach 70 centimeters and adult, the lemur measures approximately 40 to 50 centimeters.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:38:03 -0700 2011-07-09T12:29:02-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7068098999 Madagascar - Ring-tailed lemur <p>The Ring-tailed lemur - Lemur catta - is one of 101 recognized species and subspecies of lemur found only in Madagascar, he is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, fourteen black and white ringed tail.<br /> The lemur catta can jump 10 meters high, he has a tail which can reach 70 centimeters and adult, the lemur measures approximately 40 to 50 centimeters.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa red portrait canon rouge island maki lemur afrika madagascar anja afrique île ringtailedlemur ringtailed mada catta austral 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe lémurien 馬達加斯加 مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7024263923/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7024263923/" title="Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE)"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6042/7024263923_9e3b6ed98d_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE)" /></a></p> <p>The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est - usually called FCE - railway is a colonial-built railway in southeast Madagascar that connects the high plateau city of Fianarantsoa to the port-city of Manakara.<br /> It is 163 kilometers long and was built by the French between 1926 and 1936. <br /> A trip done hopefully within 10 hours with a break in each of the 17 stations where multiple vendors are rushing to the windows or ride in wagons.<br /> The train connects the villages, sometimes isolated by more than one hundred km from any road or track, much like a lifeline between them and the outside world and is greeted as a savior at every stop.<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure!<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure to live intensely!<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:20:00 -0700 2011-07-08T06:22:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7024263923 Madagascar - Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway (FCE) <p>The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est - usually called FCE - railway is a colonial-built railway in southeast Madagascar that connects the high plateau city of Fianarantsoa to the port-city of Manakara.<br /> It is 163 kilometers long and was built by the French between 1926 and 1936. <br /> A trip done hopefully within 10 hours with a break in each of the 17 stations where multiple vendors are rushing to the windows or ride in wagons.<br /> The train connects the villages, sometimes isolated by more than one hundred km from any road or track, much like a lifeline between them and the outside world and is greeted as a savior at every stop.<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure!<br /> An unforgettable day and an adventure to live intensely!<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel red rural canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional railway visit highland afrika traveling visiting exploration madagascar afrique île mada austral malagasy fce 马达加斯加 manakara madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 highplateau fianarantsao مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7003453317/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/7003453317/" title="Madagascar - Trano gasy"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7003453317_5eff09e808_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - Trano gasy" /></a></p> <p>In rural areas, the malagasy houses called <b>tranos gasy</b>, simplified brick houses are typical of the highlands. These homes can naturally range in color from deep red to almost white depending on the characteristics of the earth used in its construction.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:28:11 -0700 2011-07-05T10:59:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7003453317 Madagascar - Trano gasy <p>In rural areas, the malagasy houses called <b>tranos gasy</b>, simplified brick houses are typical of the highlands. These homes can naturally range in color from deep red to almost white depending on the characteristics of the earth used in its construction.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel winter red house architecture canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional afrika traveling ethnic exploration madagascar afrique île trano mada austral malagasy gasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 rn7 tranogasy مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6987699261/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6987699261/" title="Madagascar - slice of life : gold rush"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6987699261_9e953e22e9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - slice of life : gold rush" /></a></p> <p>Photo taken, after the town of Ilakaka on N7, around people dig for sapphire or wash the sand to find gold.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:30:46 -0700 2011-07-11T07:02:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6987699261 Madagascar - slice of life : gold rush <p>Photo taken, after the town of Ilakaka on N7, around people dig for sapphire or wash the sand to find gold.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa trip travel winter red canon river rouge island photography gold photo photographie image pics traditional rush afrika traveling ethnic exploration madagascar goldrush sapphire afrique île mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 rn7 ilakaka مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6976743947/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6976743947/" title="window on Madagascar"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6976743947_f6257fd71c_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="window on Madagascar" /></a></p> <p>The Zafimaniry village of Ifasena lies in the highland of Madagascar. Far from any city and with an unforgiving climate, it is nonetheless a place where traditional lifestyles meet the contemporary world.<br /> The Zafimaniry are a sub-group of the Betsileo ethnic group of Madagascar inhabiting the forested mountains of the southern central highlands.<br /> They are famed for their woodcarving knowledge and art.<br /> In 2003, the Zafimaniry and their work with wood were considered to be Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, a list maintained by UNESCO to protect and preserve their way of life.<br /> This style of woodworking was once common throughout Madagascar but has declined due to deforestation.<br /> Villages are only accessible by trekking for one hours to several days.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:12:55 -0700 2011-07-06T07:34:39-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6976743947 window on Madagascar <p>The Zafimaniry village of Ifasena lies in the highland of Madagascar. Far from any city and with an unforgiving climate, it is nonetheless a place where traditional lifestyles meet the contemporary world.<br /> The Zafimaniry are a sub-group of the Betsileo ethnic group of Madagascar inhabiting the forested mountains of the southern central highlands.<br /> They are famed for their woodcarving knowledge and art.<br /> In 2003, the Zafimaniry and their work with wood were considered to be Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, a list maintained by UNESCO to protect and preserve their way of life.<br /> This style of woodworking was once common throughout Madagascar but has declined due to deforestation.<br /> Villages are only accessible by trekking for one hours to several days.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience life africa wood trip travel winter red field rural canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional visit unesco highland afrika worker traveling visiting ethnic exploration madagascar afrique île mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 ethnicgroup rn7 zafimaniry مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ ifasena http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6810190874/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6810190874/" title="Madagascar - rural life"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6810190874_5c1e07c25c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar - rural life" /></a></p> <p>This is the rural region of Betsileo, a highland ethnic group of Madagascar, the third largest in terms of population.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:10:23 -0800 2011-07-05T08:54:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6810190874 Madagascar - rural life <p>This is the rural region of Betsileo, a highland ethnic group of Madagascar, the third largest in terms of population.<br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience life africa trip travel winter red field rural canon rouge island photography photo photographie image pics traditional visit highland afrika worker traveling visiting ethnic exploration madagascar afrique île mada austral malagasy 马达加斯加 madagaskar betsileo australe 馬達加斯加 nationale7 ethnicgroup rn7 مدغشقر マダガスカル wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์ http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6946809549/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/6946809549/" title="Madagascar : baobabs alley #1"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6946809549_dcb7059471_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Madagascar : baobabs alley #1" /></a></p> <p>The Madagascar’s Baobab Alley is probably the most famous place in the whole country.<br /> <br /> Baobabs are usually solitary trees, standing tall and proud in the midst of empty spaces. Yet in Baobab Alley, they cluster together forming an avenue of columns that border the dirty road. <br /> It is located between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar.<br /> Along the Avenue are about a dozen trees 30 meters in height, of the species Adansonia grandidieri, endemic to Madagascar.<br /> Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, known locally as renala - Malagasy : mother of the forest - are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. <br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:30:49 -0800 2011-07-15T14:45:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6946809549 Madagascar : baobabs alley #1 <p>The Madagascar’s Baobab Alley is probably the most famous place in the whole country.<br /> <br /> Baobabs are usually solitary trees, standing tall and proud in the midst of empty spaces. Yet in Baobab Alley, they cluster together forming an avenue of columns that border the dirty road. <br /> It is located between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar.<br /> Along the Avenue are about a dozen trees 30 meters in height, of the species Adansonia grandidieri, endemic to Madagascar.<br /> Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, known locally as renala - Malagasy : mother of the forest - are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. <br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa red canon rouge island alley afrika avenue madagascar baobab afrique île mada austral morondava 马达加斯加 madagaskar baobabtree australe 馬達加斯加 worldwidelandscapes adansoniagrandidieri panoramafotográfico مدغشقر マダガスカル renala theoriginalgoldseal wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience flickrstruereflection1 flickrstruereflection2 flickrstruereflection3 flickrstruereflection4 flickrstruereflection5 flickrstruereflection6 flickrstruereflection7 flickrstruereflectionexcellenceaward flickrstruereflectionlevel7 มาดากัสการ์ rememberthatmomentlevel4 rememberthatmomentlevel1 flickrsfinestimages1 flickrsfinestimages2 flickrsfinestimages3 rememberthatmomentlevel2 rememberthatmomentlevel3 rememberthatmomentlevel7 rememberthatmomentlevel9 rememberthatmomentlevel5 rememberthatmomentlevel6 rememberthatmomentlevel8 rememberthatmomentlevel10 flickrstruereflectionlevel8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8386251395/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/myplanetexperience/">My Planet Experience</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myplanetexperience/8386251395/" title="Baobabs alley - Madagascar"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8386251395_b77acbeeaa_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Baobabs alley - Madagascar" /></a></p> <p>Baobabs are usually solitary trees, standing tall and proud in the midst of empty spaces. Yet in Baobab Alley, they cluster together forming an avenue of columns that border the dirty road. <br /> It is located between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar.<br /> Along the Avenue are about a dozen trees 30 meters in height, of the species Adansonia grandidieri, endemic to Madagascar.<br /> Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, known locally as renala - Malagasy : mother of the forest - are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. <br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:54:13 -0800 2011-07-15T13:26:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (My Planet Experience) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8386251395 Baobabs alley - Madagascar <p>Baobabs are usually solitary trees, standing tall and proud in the midst of empty spaces. Yet in Baobab Alley, they cluster together forming an avenue of columns that border the dirty road. <br /> It is located between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar.<br /> Along the Avenue are about a dozen trees 30 meters in height, of the species Adansonia grandidieri, endemic to Madagascar.<br /> Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, known locally as renala - Malagasy : mother of the forest - are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. <br /> <br /> © <a href="http://www.myplanetexperience.com" rel="nofollow">www.myplanetexperience.com</a></p> My Planet Experience africa red canon rouge island alley experience afrika avenue madagascar baobab afrique île stockphotography mada austral morondava 马达加斯加 madagaskar baobabtree australe 馬達加斯加 adansoniagrandidieri مدغشقر マダガスカル renala wwwmyplanetexperiencecom myplanetexperience มาดากัสการ์