I was born in Zimbabwe on 03/06/88. My family, consisting of parents, older brother and sister, migrated to South Africa when I was six months old. We moved back to Zimbabwe six years later, to help my grandparents on their farm - a career change for my father.
After a measly eighteen months we upped sticks and went farming on our own. This led us to Kwekwe, in the heart of Zimbabwe, to farm tobacco! Borrowdale farm which is part of the "Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy" is where we settled . This was the most incredible experience, living with such an abundance of wild life ........... of which we became a part of during the school holidays! Due to the "land redistribution policy" we had no option but to move on.
10th November, 2001 saw us arrive in New Zealand with our former lives packed into a suitcase each, ready to start our new lives. Our first three years were spent on the South Island and I nearly froze!!!!!!! A great employment opportunity for my father had us move up to the North Island. I now live on a farm just outside Matamata aka "Hobbiton" (defrosting).
Yep that should sum it up ha!
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Comments (27)
lhoulhou
I love that "melancholic" tonal range. The spot of light is great !!!
kimariehere
How beautiful this is love the shot and your postwork and presentation !! FANTASTIC!!
PeeWee05
Honestly - not my favourite from you. The compo is good but the colour and subject matter don't scream WOW. IMOO - you know I'm always honest...
LillianaSapphire
i agree with peewee...its still pretty and delicate lookin
sharky_
Mother nature seems to place things in just the right places waiting for ya. Beautiful capture of this pink flower and its extra petal. Aloha
Zacko
LOL! I agree with Vera...its not your best photo...BUT why does one even have to write that in a comment? Ive never gotten that actually, lol. Even if its not your best one, its still an incredibly beautiful photo in my opinion. The light is awesome and the selective coloring adds alot of feeling into it. For some reason i think of "abandonment" when i see it. Excellent job my friend! Have a great day! #:O)
Mondwin
I like it!!!Splendid compo!! Bravo!! V:DDD.Hugsxx
Zeldie
It doesn't have to scream "Wow". It does have a lot of feeling of vulnerability and gentleness to it which sometimes, I find a better emotion as "Wow". Andreas was correct in his assessment of "abandonment". I felt that too. So, I do not agree with Vera. I think every capture should be judged on its own and not be compared with others. I think this one is unique in its own right and I think you did a splendid job with it.
TwoPynts
Lovely and soft passionate pink! Perfect against the B&W rest of the image. You've got the touch!
MrsLubner
This is lovely. A bit of whimsy with a classy side.
lakefaerie
Love the lighting and the selective coloring. Truly, true beauty.
busi2ness
Very soft display and colour, the selective colouring very good as usual.
Emberhaze
Great seslective coloring, beautiful mood!
Margana
It's not your best???Why say such a thing?If I only posted my 'best' there would be one pic in my gallery and I'd change it probably once every six months!LOL. I think it's absolutely lovely.The gradiating from color to gray on the bloom looks wonderful.It adds a dimension of feeling that straight on selective coloring couldn't.You captured this camellia beautifully and your compo rocks.Keep up the great work,Kai!-M :^)
Trepz
AHHHHHH,the scent of a woman..i love the hues.
lafayette
Very nice the colors and the b/w!
Onslow
Well seen and perfectly captured ! I like the presentation and use of selective colour. You have made something out of this by using your photographic skills well done :)
nattarious
Glad that you didn't get stung and you were happy Kai! Sorry to be short this time bro.. Kinda packedddddddd!! Love the colour extraction (Selective Colouring) and the POV.. Very awesome POV and quality.. Thank you and have a nice day JOE
tizjezzme
Love the selective coloring .. I have yet to learn how to get that color in different places in one image. Beautiful work you do.
CavalierLady
A true beauty... that it is! Love your treatment of the image. Very classy!
dusty357
very expressive ,,, ilike it alot !! bravo
puzzler
Lovely....Regards Cath
Ger50
such a soft colours in this one, love the lighting, well seen
Cosme..D..Churruca
Exquisite... really a beauty ! Excellent photography.
nongo
A beautiful composition Kai!!!!!!!
Dianthus
Very pretty:)
Chaos911
simply wonderful, one super piece of work!!! excellent!!!! :)