Afrikaans Language Momument #2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

The momumnet is situated at the town of Paarl. It was designed by the architect Jan van Wijk and unveiled in October 1975. On the monument there are three domes on the podium to the right of the entrance and this represents Africa's indiginous languages and cultures. The three columns symbolise the western European languages and cultures. However, after all that I am of the mind that any artist that has to write about what his work means has not conveyed any meaning to the viewer. But that said, it is a good structure to experiment with light, patterns and shadows.

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bracasha75 (22507) 2007-05-15 16:36

Helo Colin
Very,very intresthing....
Hmmmm....wow (i,m join now)
Exellent work
Cheers,Braca

wautersw (3615) 2007-05-15 16:37

Hi Colin,

excellent view of this well known monument. Good contrast between light and shadow and a great blue sky. TFS

Wolf

delic (6735) 2007-05-15 17:07

I find the composition excellent here, esp. the diagonally placed stairs and the dome and the columns positioned in the top half of the frame. Interesting graphic work. Regards,
Hakan

Cormac (26461) 2007-05-15 17:17

Nice shot of this monument. The lighting is at a good angle to show the lines of this, making a very interesting pattern. Very pure and simple, giving this a sense of strength. Well done!

JoseMiguel (860) 2007-05-15 17:25

Ho Colin,
A very interesting image!
I found very appealing all the structures on this monument, with their textured surface, and the contrasting forms.
You balanced pretty well all the volumes here in this wide composition.
I think that on sunrise or sunset the shadows created must be terrific to catch also.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

gelor (3224) 2007-05-16 5:10

Bonjour Colin,
S U P E R B E graphisme ! L'angle de prise de vue de ce monument est excellent. C'est une très belle image. Félicitations.
Gérard

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2007-05-16 14:54

Hello Colin,
Very nice composition with the sssorted angles.
Steve

jmdias (20127) 2007-05-19 21:18

colin

I think it is a very nice photo and this mounument is very interesting too. I would crop a little the lower area. Anyway I liked pov

jorge

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grantlp (2104) 2007-06-02 7:57

Hi Colin,
I've been to this monument, but you've enhanced its beauty and appeal with this image. There is such an artistic flavour to your POV...I really like the lines and symetry created. Well captured and well done.
Cheers Grant

marietom (32266) 2007-10-05 5:18

Hi Colin,

Joli bâtiment, bien mis en valeur par ta composition.
Marie

Roly (1960) 2007-10-18 22:07

I like this shot, it's simple and very good. The patterns are very effective and you composed the image nicely. The sky is just a tiny bit overpolarized. The contours are nicely emphasized by the dark shadows.

jimmj63 (801) 2008-04-13 23:28

yes, it's a good structure to experiment photo,

ciao, giacomo