Slowly the fire-scarred land is transforming into a wonderland with a vigorous blooming of lesser known flower species. Fire cleared out the overgrown vegetation where the taller plants had cut off the light to those which grow near the ground. Given the light and the space, geophytes are taking centre stage. The colours are gorgeous and like fire come in vivid hue.
As if born of fire, a design of orangey-red flames contrast against yellow.
Here’s another, the yellow Ixia dubia. A nuance of fire glows like embers through the petals.
Nature on the Edge 
Beautiful, your poetic verse as well as the blooms. Fascinating ecosystem and monitoring the post-fire succession of flora and fauna would be delightful!
So beautiful, Liz.
The first image is indeed a flame. Beautiful photography Liz. And great that nature is revived once more.
Isn’t the resiliency of earth amazing? Your photos are gorgeous!
Stunning photos, it will be fascinating to watch this land regenerate.
Beautiful thoughts and pics, Liz.
These are very cool. What is that countryside?
Thanks Rajiv. This is close to the south-western most point of Africa snd part of the Cape Point nature reserve. The scene is very representative of a ‘Fynbos’ ecosystem – poor sandy soils and aftera fire looking quite desolate. But it’s extraordinarily rich in flora species once it reestablishes.
These are gorgeous, Liz! 🙂