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Karoo Impressions (3)
Image Title:  Karoo Impressions (3)
 
 By: Joggie van Staden  
  Copyright ©2008



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Photographer Joggie van Staden {K:41248}
Project #20 Classic Landscape Camera Model Nikon D200
Categories Landscape
Panoramic
Nature
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio Landscapes
The natural world
Lens Nikon 18-135mm
Uploaded 5/7/2008 Film / Memory Type Lexar  1GB
    ISO / Film Speed 320
Views 82 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 11 Rating
6.33
/ 3 Ratings
Location City -  Victoria West
State -  NOTHERN CAPE
Country - South Africa   South Africa
About During fieldwork last year (2007) I spent quite a while in the Karoo and never had the time to really do anything with the photos I took. This is one of a series which I will update over time. As in the Karoo itself, one needs space and time to contemplate on its expanse, beauty and impact on yourselve. So I would like to introduce you slowly over time to one of the most captivating areas of South Africa - so often overlooked by tourism in favour of the dramatic and immediate splendour of so many other beautiful sights here. The beauty of the Karoo lies deeper than the skin - it needs time spent there to appreciate the vast expanses, the colours, natural textures and contrasts and even more the people. The Karoo grows on you as you spend time there, I just hope my photographs can do some justice to the place.

Very few things can beat a sunset in the arid Karoo. It is as if the great expanse of this area enfolds you, breathing warmth and a deep sense of peace over your soul.

Taken between Victoria-West and De Aar. About 15 minutes before sunset.
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There are 11 Comments in 1 Pages
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Jen van Wijn   {K:17127} 5/7/2008
Making me feel homesick for SA:)) Its like driving in the Little Karoo National Park, so peaceful and rough country, making me very happy with this fabulous scenery...thanks
for sharing! xxJen


Dave Stacey   {K:113368} 5/7/2008
A very nice scenic, Joggie! I like the depth here.
Dave.


Eb Mueller   {K:22087} 5/8/2008
Perfect light to dramatize this arid landscape! Very beautiful, Joggie! The foreground diagonal makes this image anything but static!
Eb


violetta  tarnowska   {K:23508} 5/8/2008
Joggie:)
Excellent mood. The impressing space and intriguing background...
Warm hugs:)
Viola


Stef  Schulze   {K:2987} 5/8/2008
Mooie Oom.

Good solid composition. Lovely light and colours in the top halve of the photo. Only thing bothering me is the large black area in the right bottom halve. Well Done

Groete by die huis,
Stef


Joggie van Staden   {K:41248} 5/9/2008
Thanks for the comments Steff. You are partly correct on the bottom part. It may be due to difference in screen brightness. On my screen there is enough detail in the lower area(I must admit only just!) to pull it through. Keep well!
Joggie


Tjaart van Staden   {K:943} 5/10/2008
Typical portraying of the greatness opf the karoo Joggie.


Tim  Schumm   {K:26890} 5/13/2008
My kind of place, A area that you need to explore by looking inward as well as outward. With one you see the other....this takes time....


Marian Man   {K:63972} 5/13/2008
so impressive and so moody dear Joggie!!!! sunset light makes the place look fantastic!!!
excellent capture by you!!!
all the best
Marian


andree lerat   {K:16731} 5/27/2008
This image is magnificent.


ercole scorza   {K:5440} 7/10/2008
I miei complimenti vanno ai suoi lavori.
Che sono splendidi e vivi
ciao

ercole:)


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