Grand Zimbabwe Photo

Photographer’s Note

Une grande paix et un calme monumental sur le site de cette ancienne fortification. Construit il y a probablement 800 ans,le site fut abandonné au 15ième S. après qu'une pression trop forte sur l'environnement eu épuisé la capacité de soutenir une forte population humaine et bovine.

This inspiring site was built around the 13th Century at the height of Mutapa Empire that stretched through most of the South African region all the way to Mozambique. The site was abandonned in the 15th century, after growing human and bovine populations had put so much pressure on the environment that ressources were now completely depleted.

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dsidwell (9745) 2003-09-27 15:16

The unique point of view gives this photo much of its interest. I also like Caprice's workshop.

Curioso (9117) 2003-09-28 13:46

I believe the mood of the picture is extra-ordinary ! This desolate place is incredible especially due to the dark colors and the mist in the background. I like it very much !

Anamaya (210) 2003-09-29 9:12

La photo produit son effet! Endroit désolant, le foncé accentue l'état d'abandon, quoique j'aime beaucoup le workshop de la capricieuse qui fait ressortir les jolies couleurs rouille et bleu. Encore une fois, ta description est très enrichissante.

mrdelurk (361) 2003-10-01 0:12

Good photo and Caprice's workshop version really improves it.
This story about the bovines depleting the environment is eerily familiar from places around the world. I would not be surprised if one day they find out that the Sahara became a desert because of overgrazing too.