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 (45)
alhak
love the bench thing everyone has at the moment... nice pic
girsempa
And for some reason I like this the best of all your recent images... really do! Strong dark shapes, and then the bench and part of the tree in contrast... very appealing. POV is unusual and strong, as is the composition. And the earthly colours... yes, I love it! Thanks buddy, hope you're keeping well too!
BorisB
Wonderful depth and excellent POV, very well done!!
A_
what a beautifuk shot. this is wonderful.
vlaaitje
awesome pov.....one of your best.....love the mood
paharo
yeah...i like this picture for show fantasy...great!
Mondwin
Really a superbly piece Dear Friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Debwhosmiles
Wonderful contrast and sharp image. The POV is great~ We see to the side and for a great distance and can only imagine what similar view the bench is facing... maybe, maybe not...a little mystery there. I like it. =)
Undertaker
Great work.
ralfy
such a crisp image, freat POV! well done!
TwoPynts
I like this too, for all the reasons Geert stated! :)
kjpweb
Wow! Geert has a point - it's a strong image - perfect!
sharky_
You set the mood here. Excellent work and dedi. Aloha
hecate61
I really like this image. The worn and well-used ground around the brightly lit bench, with the dark clouds looming overhead, really sets a nice mood. Very striking image.
da_franze
i love the earthy colours! excellent pov...
PeeWee05
Good exposure kai. nice pov and foreground image, pity the background isn't as interesting
GiMi53
I have no problem with that, Kai... you only commented one of the pictures in my last Bench series (I don't know why... may be you don't like the others ?) So, why would you dedicate me this picture ? [ It's a pity that you can't understand the French poem inserted under my #700 image, you would probably better understand my "position" here at Rendo...] Anyway... Your bench picture is GREAT and I like your POV and the mood created... I will give it a very good place in my colection !
Margenal
Powerful POV and colors, i'm impressed by this perspective angle!
lafayette
the pov is interesting and the constrast beautiful! excellent have a nice evening!
rainbows
A trully splendid capture, Kai. Wonderful dedication to Geert too. Hugs for you both. Diane.
remail
Nice. Beautiful sky and composition. Very romantic.
Janiss
An excellent perspective! Very cool!
Zorg1955
I like the contrasts and the DOF ...;Excellent
TravelingWater
There is just something about this image; it's stirring. Compelling. This is the first Photo that's replaced the CG on my desktop in a long time. Congrads on a GREAT PHOTO!!
natalieb
Very moody with the sun shining to low, gives a great light and contrast! Nice one Kai!
thecytron
Awesome shot!
carlx
Beautiful POV, colors and mood!!! Fantastic capture!!!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, very beautiful pov on this bench and lovely color !! :)
mark.spooner
Beautiful image, love the composition!
nattarious
WOW!! Now that is a real shot and yes, very moody Kai!! Great lighting and contrast! Really interesting buddy :) Now tell me what lens are you using for your last several shots? Thank you for sharing and have a nice day Kai JOE