Vierkleur by busi2ness

Photography • Historical • posted on Jan 10, 2007

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The Boer community in South Africa proudly commemorated the 150th birthday of the "Vierkleur" (quad colored) flag on Saturday. The colors of Dutch heritage (orange, white & blue) still evident in the red, white and blue. Gun salutes were fired and as the smoke cleared the flag was hailed. Characteristically a lot of fun was had and people wore traditional attire and a number brought along their horses and joined in a parade.
The young ladies had me mighty proud but they also served as a stark reminder of the times they and the moms had to bear the brunt of wars in the past. I hope you enjoy a glimpse of something unique South African.
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Comments (49)

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Janalene

11:54AM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Great rendition of your holiday... the old with the new (coloured flag).

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st_fish

12:16PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

That must've been some experience!!! Gee, but the vierkleur were flying in SA a loooonng time ago!! WAY before my time!! Lovely selective colouring enhancing the subject!! 8;o)

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efron_241

12:18PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Oranje Blanje Blue !! Collors of the Dutch Republic and the VOC. Great to remember it like this. We now have the Red White Blue too (since 1936), we add the Orange when we celebrate the Monarchy ! Thanks for this photo.. impressive

Rebelsoul

12:31PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Great shot. Really excellant colors.

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kelvinhughes

12:36PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

excellent insight into the History od SA well done Piet

antong

1:10PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Nice to know that we have vexillologists at RR!!! LOL Interesting presentation of old and new like Janalene mentioned. If you look at SA's previous flag, there was a small 4-coloured flag too. Here is a link and some history about the previous South African flag ... http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/za_old.html. Nice capture Piet! Thanks for sharing.

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Hendesse

1:25PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Excellent capture and beautiful selective coloring. Superb!!

MrsLubner

2:34PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

This must have been one of those moments when the heart wells with pride and the spirit soars. I love the selective coloring and the sepia effect. You will eventually cause me to go find a book on more of your history and culture there. I am really quite ignorant of either. Very rich photo.

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Loloe

2:39PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Love the selective coloring too! Great image!!! Bravo!!!

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drag

3:05PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Yes like PJ I have become even more interested in learning more about Africa. My heart beat quickens when I see the incredible pictures you share. Love your presentation on this one. I have one in my gallery similar. Take care:0)bonita

logiloglu

3:17PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

^WOW, i am impressed. superb work on colours ! this would be a great poster ! most excellent presented ! #:O) ^^^^^^^^^^^^

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GiMi53

3:18PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Excellent conversion to sepia + selective coloring ! People like you, Oom Piet really make me love South Africa and dream to visit the country one day...

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amirapsp

3:19PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Great piece here :-))

Valerie-Ducom

3:23PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Wowwwww, excellent picture and very nice composition of color !!! Fantastic !!! Good day and hugs (you can explain me the code html for insert a image with links, like in your commentary here? Thanks) :)

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babuci

3:36PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Fascinating shot Piet. Nice touch a colored flag and a two tone conbination. Thanks for the info too!

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nathalie06

3:52PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Good idea the sepia tones for this one, seems a historical shot. I love the flag in this way, it seems in 3D. An interesting commemoration. Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs

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rainbows

3:53PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Superb capture, Oom Piet. Stunning presentation! It is good to remember, to hear the silent voices of the past. Hugs. Di.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

3:56PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Full of history this pic ! Great the tonal colour.

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_Guffi_

3:56PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Beautiful, great presentation as always, really draws ones eyes straight to the flag.

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Valentin

4:10PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

What a wonderful capture of history! Outstanding image !!!

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LouLouBell

4:23PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Hi Piet, nice shot and the sepia tones look great and contrast well with the flag. Thanks for the historical info too, we have lots to learn about each others countries!! Cheers from Louise xxx

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shahlaa

4:24PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

I just love learning history of other cultures...thank you for sharing....beautiful capture

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odie

5:10PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

What a brilliant presentation! I love the blending of old and new as shown by the bright colors against the sepia tones! Excellent job to commemorate this event. :0)

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1010

5:44PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

I love how the flag just pops Piet. Love the horses, ;), excellent!

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Biffowitz

5:46PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Fabulous presentation of days gone by. Although you took it last weekend, it reminds me of the fifties for some reason. Great tone and I like the selective coloring. Neat capture for sure, and thanks for the info that went along with it!!!

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lizzibell

5:53PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

Beautiful...

kjpweb

6:09PM | Wed, 10 January 2007

That looked familiar! Good shot and cool work with the selective coloring! Not to forget about a lesson learned! Not taking just an image but knowledge from here!

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