Bloukrans valley by busi2ness

Photography • Historical • posted on Oct 20, 2006

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Thank you for your visits and comments on Sleeping in down.

Ha, life is not all about fun and games we associate with the weekend we had in South Africa for the Renderosity members. The area is rich in historical sites and memorials are generally well kept and preserved. My next two captures will pay homage to big historical events locally. I hope I do justice to the memory of people honoured, while wishing our next generations will not make the same mistakes.

"When the trekkers entered Natal in Nov 1837 a large number of family groups camped in the valley. Only a few laagers were formed. During the night of 16/17 Feb 1838 Zulu impis which had left Dingane's kraal shortly after the murder of Retief attacked these groups killing 41 men, 56 women, 185 children and about 200 retainers besides destroying wagons and encampments and driving cattle away." Quote from the National Monuments Council

More photos of the RR weekend: Zeldie, Vera, Andrew and Herman.

Comments (30)

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valdimar11

10:56AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

beautiful picture, could be a CD cover :)

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Littlejock

11:02AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Very good colour and contrast, Beautiful composition. Good weekend my friend

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kelvinhughes

11:13AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

excellent as usual nice tribute to well done

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st_fish

11:14AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

You've certainly did great in honouring the memory of these people! The tree in the compo, makes everything work perfectly! Goeie werk Oom! 8;o)

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claudialee

11:16AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

So interesting. We seldom hear the real history behind other countries affairs or early problems. Tragedies of this type are world wide not only in history, but still happening today. How we need the Kingdom that everyone has been praying for in the "Lord's Prayer." Thank you! HUGS!!!!

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Loloe

11:16AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Great compo indeed. Nice shot.heve a nice weekend.

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Sekadhar

11:30AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Oh my God - yes life is sometimes cruel! Thank you for this photo - and history facts! Excellent capture!!!

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nattarious

11:31AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Nice!!!!!! This is so beautiful my friend!!! The lighting is perfect and thank you JOE

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rainbows

11:42AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Such a moving image, Oom Piet. The lone tree to the side of the monument speaks eons. I know how important it was for you to visit the memorial sites, to pay homage... I am glad you were able to go to these beautiful yet solemn sites. It is good to remember........ Hugs. Di.

MrsLubner

11:46AM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Such interesting facts. I know nothing about the history there so I really appreciate the lesson. Beautiful view and compo. Your pov and lighting is just right. Wonderful! And thanks! :-)

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lizzibell

12:03PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Great picture

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Digimon

12:16PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

How horrible!!!.....

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morghana

1:37PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

The photo is precious!. I like much the detail of the tree!. It is truth, the life simpre is not beautiful... Hugssss

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drag

2:01PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Beautiful homage. If only we would learn from history. You did justice to this adding the tree representing life.

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goodoleboy

2:04PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Beautiful capture and fine reportage of a bit of South African history. I've watched the movie, ZULU, about fifteen times already, which may or may not mean anything in this case. Such a pristine ambience to the photo, everything so sharp and clear. Excellent compositional balance between the tree and vertical monument (stele).

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Valentin

2:08PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

The history of this place is very moving... Thanks for sharing!

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southernamazon1957

4:06PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

So ver touching. Thank you for sharing:)

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Petra-S

4:27PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

super Photo!

Valerie-Ducom

5:43PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Oh yes, very beautiful image and very nice composition!!! Good day ;)

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Ionel

6:02PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Interesting! :)

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jocko500

6:32PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

super shot and the Zulu wars was bad. I did not know of this part but did watch the movie and I did read some true storys of the war. So sad on both sides. Plus I hear of bad blood still there. I do not know

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odie

8:54PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Very well done on the photo and info, as well as a great tribute! :0)

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sharky_

9:21PM | Fri, 20 October 2006

Beautiful and interesting. Thanks for sharing. Aloha

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Hendesse

2:23AM | Sat, 21 October 2006

Excellent photograph. Wonderful colors and super qualitiy. Very well done!!

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DJB

3:34AM | Sat, 21 October 2006

Having the lone tree adds to the significance. Very good realization.This is a very pleasing image to view.

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VelvetMoxie

7:02AM | Sat, 21 October 2006

Gorgeous image! It's one of those that instills a sort of reverence.

gingerlou

7:01PM | Sat, 21 October 2006

Excellent tribute, well done!!

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Richardphotos

8:49PM | Sat, 21 October 2006

I was short on time this morning because I needed to clean my garage, so I came back now to see this post I missed.beautiful monument to those fallen soldiers

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PeeWee05

5:23AM | Mon, 23 October 2006

Nice shot - aren't you glad you aren't gonna have so much noise in the future?

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Buffalo1

6:24PM | Wed, 08 November 2006

As Kwazulu spread south, the Boers trekked north and when two groups want the same land, they will fight for it. The settlement of North America is much the same story. Excellent shot and a wonderful history lesson, Piet!