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Window on the Maskam


Window on the Maskam
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Copyright: Wia Kotze (viawia) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 495 W: 32 N: 811] (3361)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-20
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/350 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/20 "Windows,window" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-19 12:28
Viewed: 223
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
For this week's Theme I can post a photo that has a personal meaning for me that always brings happy memories. This is a view through the window at the Succulent Nursery of my friends in Vanrhynsdorp in Namakwaland. That part of our country that I like so very much.

This window was specifically put here to allow the people working in this office a view on the Maskam mountain. It is on the southern side of the building and in our part of the world not where one would usually put a big window.

The Maskam Mountain is what can be regarded as the portal to Namakwaland. One can drive right up to the top of the mountain to find farms there where they inter alia grow Rooibos tea. This particular plants only grows in this part of the world and it has not yet been possible to grow them anywhere else in the world. The rock edifice of this mountain is awesome and one can enjoy wonderful views from the top and also enjoy beautiful rock formations. - SO.. a perfect idea to be able to see it from the office where one works.

This photo is only saturated a little and the brightess reduced somewhat to counteract the harshness of the bright sunlight. Enjoy what to me is one of the most beautiful views through a window in South Africa.
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Hello Wia,

A big window for a big view!
No obstructions which is exactly as it should be with a view like this!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

With a view like that Wia I dont think I would achieve a great deal. Excellent PP work in reducing teh glare, good colour and lovely softer detail. An interesting shaped mountain that one,
David

WOW Wia
What a view.
Its amazingly spellbounding.
The colours too are very rich and life like.
great shot dear.
tfs

Hello Wia,
perfect choice for the theme,
excellent compo, beautiful colours,
welldone my dear friend and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3299 W: 85 N: 2619] (17527)
  • [2008-06-20 1:55]

Lovely view, indeed dear Wia.
I really thought it was the Table mountain seen from a point, I didn't know.
I agree the West Cape is really blessed with gorgeous nature all around. Have to come back some day.
Beautiful framed view by the window, very well done, Wia.
Jan

Hallo Wia,

Wat zou het heerlijk zijn om door mijn eigen raam dit uitzicht te mogen begroeten iedere morgen - ja, ik kan me voorstellen dat je er goede herinneringen aan hebt.
Een foto om van te genieten - zal hem vanavond ook even aan Ad laten zien.

TFS
Els

Hi Wia,
I like your POV from the inside . Never saw a mountain like that . Good addition to the theme .
Daniel

Hello Wia

Oh wow what a stunning view! so lucky to have this window as you say and we are lucky that you chose to share it with us. Interesting notes too my friend

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

after watching the thumbnails in friday's theme, 12 pics with this one catched my attention, for the good subject and the fine realisation
regards
jo

Hi Wia
Beautiful view,great capture.
Very nice colours and good lighting.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

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