I have many dreams, mostly ones one can hardly convey in spoken language. IÂ want nature and peace around me, yet IÂ do not want to relinquish digital photography. IÂ have a Nikon D200 with a very basic lens. I had a Canon 30D too, but what a disappointment. BIO I am 55, an IT consultant and tried my hand at diamond digging, computer programming, being a network & computer technician, web designer, amateur photographer, etc. I am a man of the bush and appreciate simple things. IÂ do photography assignments from time to time. I am privileged to live where IÂ do, (map), a rural area in South Africa where I can hear the lions roar just 12 miles (20km) from where I live. I love this site and the artists uploading their work and I don't think any other site offers this varied depth in artistic skills. Piet
Comments (80)
Petra-S
Fantastic!
Laelia
Oh Piet, how I've been thinking of you and your family for those long silent days from you... Exceptional picture in selective mode, with a great POV, formidable details, and good illustrating song in tribute and compation to your niece I read the article and I'll forward to my friends Wish you serenity and wish that justice is going to come soon Your friend Magali
Shucoda
My deepest sympathy go out to you & your family for the death of you niece. This is a wonderful dedi to her & its great to have you back mate! Take care Piet
inshaala
Welcome back, stunning and heartfelt image.
VelvetMoxie
Wonderful composition, Piet--and such a horrible thing to have happen in your family. I hope you all can find someone who will help you catch this horrible murderer! I'm sure that given the distance even an attorney here in the US would be of no help, but hopefully someone there in SA will see this and step up to the plate in the name of justice. You're in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend!
goodoleboy
Really have missed you, my friend. Extremely saddened by the news of your niece. Something, unfortunately, that is most common in my country every day. The photo is a poignant image in reflection of your feelings.
kimariehere
wonderful life spring forth from the dry cracker soil love the selective coloring !!AWESOME WORK !!! so sorry to hear about the dam ... so much happening to this planet ...sigh
Zorg1955
My thoughts are with you Piet .....Your pict is great !
Buffalo1 Online Now!
All our Rosity friends are much more eloquent than I. This is a striking image to remember Lizel by. Again, my condolences to you and your family.
npauling
Welcome back and this is a lovely dedication to your niece. This picture shows that there is hope even in despair.
Ionel
You have had too many tragic events to endure my friend! I pray to God that you shall have the strength to surpass all of these demoralizing events!
vulcanccit
Fabulous shot, wonderful dedication, my thoughts are with you sir.
kansas
Oh my! How horrible that this crime is not investigated rapidly. What in the world is the matter with the authorities??? I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
nikolais
lost for words again. may we all have enough courage and stamina to withstand. probably the line from Pink Floyd tells more...warmest hugs, dear Piet
LillianaSapphire
This is a lovely shot, I love the contrast differents and the contrast between the harsh devistated earth and the delicate beautiful flower.
brylaz
Impressive picture!!!!
st_fish
Oom that's horrible!!! I hope you and the tannie are doing ok?... I was wondering what happened to you. We keep you in my prayers. Liefde, E
babuci
I am so sorry for your loss Piet. I am glad You back and shared this photo what is truly speak for what you feel right now. It is a great shot with a single fragile beauty in a hars desolated ground!
KiwiMiss
Ohh I don't know what to say ... I guess sometimes there are no words. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family. A fine dedi for Lizel. Hugz Noeline
Valerie-Ducom
OMG !!! So impressiv picture and what selectiv coloring and composition !!! Excellent my dear Piet and very nice postwork here !! Sweet dedi for our friend too !!! Good day and be good, as always ;)
nathalie06
Ciao Piet, I join my thought to the one's of Magali, we have speak about you several times last weeks together, and we where preoccupated for you and your family. A tragic and marvelous shot, and a touching thought for Lizel. Life is sometimes so cruel, but in each desert, there's always a flower who grow up, even in terrible conditions... I'll write you in private ;o)))) Hugs my friend, I think to you Nathalie
thecytron
Interesting idea!
razzell2
so sorry to hear youve lost your niece. i wish to read about it, but the link you provided here on this page is not working. i dont know if its my computer. my sincere feelings of pain for your loss.
Janiss
The words do not replace the sorrow, I can just with all my heart accompany you in thought Piet....! I am very sensitive to this magnificent image which translates your emotional state the life is too inequitable! ;-((((
frankie96
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your niece...
zoren
a beautiful, symbolic dedication... what an enormous emotional shock for you and your family, my sympathy to you for your sorrow. this article is very disturbing..... such brutality, seemingly, going unpunished and not properly investigated... hopefully you will recieve justice from the law to solve this terrible crime and the mystery that surrounds it.....
DennisReed
Superb contrast! :)
TwoPynts
I am so sorry to hear about your neice. I wish you luck with your search. A powerful, evokative image...glad to hear life has returned.
Sekadhar
I am so sorry, so sorry! Photo is perfect as always!
Denger
"When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions!" William Shakespeare, Hamlet Powerful photo and message. You and your family are in our thoughts.