The Three Rondavels, a photo from Mpumalanga, East

Photographer's Note

André and I were standing here watching the African sunset over this beautiful landcsape and the rocks were getting redder and redder. It is called the three rondavels because the three round stone shapes look like the round traditional African huts which are called rondavels.
You can see André's version here

InasiaJones, bukitgolfb301, axiotea, Angshu, josepmarin has marked this note useful

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InasiaJones (27209) 2010-03-12 22:03

Hi Wanda,

Memories, memories... How much I would pay to be there again, right now.

I remember the sacrifice you have made for us to stand there, as the road to return home was far and the drive very long. All the tourists were gone, when the light was actually at its best.

Like I've told you before, when someone sees the "behind the scene", the actual landmark or landscape, the photo isn't as impressive. But in this case, I think it reflects the light quality, the sense of wide space, the impression of silence and eternal loneliness at the same time.

You've made a good use of the tree to frame the rock formation and to keep the eyes in the scene, while using it as a nice foreground as well. The fact that there is light on the bushes is a bonus, because it adds dimension and depth.

I don't know why they call this place the Three Rondavels. I would have called them the "Three Rondavels and a half"...

Je te souhaite une excellente journée!

André
XXX

vjmite (2709) 2010-03-12 22:29

Hi Wanda,

Wonderful colours and a great composition with the leafless tree on the right giving a sense of depth. The wide format works well.

Vince

npecanhuk (45202) 2010-03-13 3:09

Hi Wanda!
Impressively beautiful photograph!
Those mountains look wonderful and you chose a great period of the day, with special colors and lights, to take this picture and I really like that!
Pov and composition are excellent!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

carper (96) 2010-03-13 3:14

prachtig wanda,
a fine shot here from a marvelous place, fantastic light, good composition, and I saw Andre was with you. I look out to his work, very nice wanda and have a good weekend.
regard jaap

bukitgolfb301 (22868) 2010-03-13 3:16

Hello my dear Wanda

This is another great landscape shot indeed.
Nice composition/background, nice color gradation.
What is your intention for F4.0, may I ask ?
You did a great job!
Thanks for sharing and have a Saturday night.
Best regards,
Takero

Gerrit (43069) 2010-03-14 3:10

Dag Wanda,
prachtig licht op deze bijzondere bergen zo mooi rond geslepen door de natuur.
Goede compositie door het voorgrond element links te plaatsen/.
groeten Gerrit

mdetay (4746) 2010-03-15 2:30

Hi Wanda,
Great POV and colors.
Wonderful colours and a great composition.
Well done.
Cheers.
Michel

axiotea (21616) 2010-03-16 10:46

Hello Wanda
A good vantage point to make us discovering that wonderful landscape! Yes, a spectacular view(i wish I could visit that place) with these 'rondavels', the naked tree which balances well the image. Very nice colour tones and a good sense of depth too!
Regards from Bangkok
Marilyn

fotka (1622) 2010-03-19 13:50

Hi Wanda,
A didn't know that South Africa has so beautiful mountains. The reddish color of the mountains in the sunset look lovely. For this photo you chose excellent pov and composition.
Thanks for sharing and best regards.
Zbigniew

Angshu (47471) 2010-03-24 9:50

Dag dear Wanda
Super interesting view with find landscape forms, looking fine in the sunset light. The composition is well balanced with the tree on the left. Your high POV makes this worth a scene. Fine shot!
Best Regards
Angshu

josepmarin (50298) 2010-03-26 2:30

Hi Wanda,
You looked for an African sunset and sure that you found it.
What nice photo of so interesting landscape, the low light of the Sun illuminates these fantastic rocks with a few very warm tones, while it allows us to see its shapes in a good three-dimensional sensation.
The result is a grand photo. Congrats.
Best regards,
Josep

Bournazel (5193) 2011-07-11 6:00

Wanda, again..(yes I've some free time ..!)
A good memory this place. I took exactly the same shot probably at the same hour four years ago.
You live in a marvellous country
Greatings
Vincent