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Pensive Warrior


Pensive Warrior
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Copyright: Renier Figuracion (kiwi_explorer) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 394 W: 18 N: 415] (2661)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-02-06
Categories: Event
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-18 1:16
Viewed: 530
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this shot during the Treaty Of Waitangi celebration, which is a public holiday here in New Zealand. For those viewers not familiar with NZ history, Wikipedia describes this historic occasion as follows;

"The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Tiriti o Waitangi) is a treaty first signed on February 6, 1840, by representatives of the British Crown, and various Māori chiefs from the northern North Island of New Zealand. The Treaty established a British governor in New Zealand, recognised Māori ownership of their lands and other properties, and gave Māori the rights of British subjects. However the English and Māori language versions of the Treaty differ significantly, and so there is no consensus as to exactly what was agreed to. From the British point of view, the Treaty gave Britain sovereignty over New Zealand, and the Governor the right to run the country; Māori seem to have had a range of understandings, many of which conflicted with the British understanding. After the initial signing at Waitangi, copies of the Treaty were taken around New Zealand and over the following months many other chiefs signed.

Until the 1970s, the Treaty was generally ignored by both the courts and parliament, although it was usually depicted in New Zealand historiography as a generous and benevolent act on the part of the Crown. From at least the 1860s, Māori looked to the Treaty, with little success, for rights and remedies for land loss and unequal treatment by the state. From the late 1960s, Māori began drawing attention to breaches of the Treaty, and subsequent histories have emphasised problems with its translation. In 1975 the Waitangi Tribunal was established as a permanent commission of inquiry tasked with researching breaches of the Treaty by the Crown or its agents, and suggesting means of redress.

Today it is generally considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation; despite this, the Treaty is often the subject of heated debate. Many Māori feel that the Crown did not keep its side of the bargain, and have presented evidence of this before sittings of the Tribunal, despite a contrary view from some in the non-Māori population that Māori pay too much attention to the Treaty and use it to claim 'special privileges'. The Crown is not obliged to give effect to the recommendations of the Tribunal, but nonetheless in many instances has accepted that it breached the Treaty and its principles. Settlements to date have consisted of millions of dollars in money and assets, as well as apologies."
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Hi Renier,

Great to capture such a mood in a man..
Beautifull concept and well imaged.
The moods are perfect..
All the best, dear.

jp

Lovely capture Renier, excellent detail and composition. TFS!

Hello Renier!
Excellent photo! Beautiful composition and details! Very interesting note!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-02-18 2:04]

Good morning Renier
Nice B/W capture that intensifies the details of the traditional costume and the note on it fully describes a side of your history unknown to us
TFS
Argiris

Nice shot. Interesting subject and lighting.
Ed

Hi Ren,
The Maori's decorative costume and gear are attractively shown from the back. Your Note is highly informative as I read through The Treaty of Waitangi. You must be having a blast experimenting in pp & B&W. It's the President's Day here, and I'm off to the National Geographic HQ for a pictorial lecture on rainforest frogs. Have a good day. Best regards, Danilo

Well done sepia. Good tones and texture. This perspective makes the viewer wonder what the warrier is thinking about.

Hi Renier. I like the unusual aspect looking at the warrior's back. It shows he may keep fit by paddling the Canoes thet Rew showed us recently. Your detailed notes make it especially interesting. TFS. Murray.

Beautiful model, great mood!

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 31 N: 1420] (5756)
  • [2008-02-23 23:06]

Hi Renier,
Great documentation shot. With such a strong composition, complemented with detailed informative note, this post worth respect.
Regards,
Ramdan.

Hi Renier !
I feel somehow disoriented to meet you here, with so interesting but so different photos from the ones that you posted on TE !!! This one is a real masterpiece IMO, I'll add it to my favorites. (But on the other hand, I'm not often on TL, just when I want to post many photos of the same subject the same day and probably don't use this site as I should - feel much more at home on TE, although here too I can see beautiful photos !)

Anyway, looking forward to see more photos of yours here, photos of people, and what a change with the B&W !
Best regards and congratulations,
Cath.

Howdy Renier!
Amazing scene. Mysterious POV. Beautiful capture. Good composition.
TFS!

Artistic image and great narrative.
We have relatives in NZ. If my wife (nurse) pass her IELTS, she will gonna go there someday in the will of God, then later, us.
Dennis

An excellent subject for the conversion Renier especially the feather cape. Well composed with good detail. Interesting notes too, the treatment of the Maori in New Zealand parrallels the treatment of the Australian aborigine by the settlers here. TFS,
David

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