Golden obloquy by busi2ness

Photography • Photo Manipulation • posted on Jul 13, 2009

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I visited a town ("Venterskroon" = Vendor's Crown) so rich in history that I was gripped by the plight and lives of people during days of turmoil when gold was discovered. Robbers and local hangings were the two sides of the scales of justice. Many paranormal sightings had been recorded over the years where the old hanging tree stood. After spending an hour in low light in the jailhouse at the back, I could not resist reconstructing what I experienced.
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Comments (63)

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THROBBE

6:47PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Fantastic post work! Really loved the concept as well........

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bazza

6:56PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Great work!! looks like an authentic old time photo.. Excellent!!

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goodoleboy

7:01PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

So stellar and descriptive I can't understand why it was subject to review. Not much different than Dodge City of yore. I love the POV and ambiance you've depicted in this concept. And, aren't you one of the censors and moderators? You should have carte blanche with this kind of stuff.

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barbdennist

7:06PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

I'm not sure, either, why this is under review. It is a fact of history that hangings occurred. I think you did a wonderful job with this.

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evielouise

7:14PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

love this look I could have stayed along time also just pondering what really went on great photo piet wow~

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mbz2662

7:46PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Eerie~ I got goosebumps. Good work.

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Boofy

8:19PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

WOW! u continue to amaze and impress my friend. I love the tone and pov, and post production work. It is a powerful image without being grousome as it would if you had showed a whole swinging corpse...not to mention the difficulty in finding one i suppose. Should i ask it they were your boots there or a shade of a robber past?

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npauling

8:57PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Very spooky feel to this capture.

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auntietk

9:14PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

This is outstanding work, powerful and visceral.

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kansas

10:31PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Tragic story and very emotional. wonderful how you showed us your vision.

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bpclarke

10:37PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Very creepy and depressing, but you did a fantastic job on this. Very well done.

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CavalierLady

7:32AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Powerful image that attests to the history of this place!! The history of the past is not always pleasant but should not be forgotten or swept under the carpet. Excellent post work and mood you have created, and creative idea well accomplished, sir.

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evensteven

10:59AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Nicely framed! Love the feet!

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petercp

10:38PM | Tue, 14 July 2009

A most interesting photograph and post-work all from your experience from low light in a jailhouse, well done my friend!

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FrenchKiss

10:53AM | Wed, 15 July 2009

This photo well portrays the emotions you felt there. Well done!

lucindawind

11:02AM | Wed, 15 July 2009

wow !

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DennisReed

12:31PM | Wed, 15 July 2009

Chilling re-creation!

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emmecielle

3:18PM | Wed, 15 July 2009

Great photo! :)

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pauldeleu

5:30PM | Wed, 15 July 2009

I like it.

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isa_123

9:07AM | Thu, 16 July 2009

nice dream

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junge1

11:07PM | Sat, 18 July 2009

Interesting image and story Piet!

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danob

4:34PM | Fri, 24 July 2009

Powerful image Piet fine rendition of your thoughts

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mairekas

3:45PM | Tue, 28 July 2009

Very cool and interesting image!!!

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DreamersWish

10:02AM | Mon, 03 August 2009

Fantastic imagery! Although quite creepy. Gives me the willies. Wonderful history lesson too.

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amirapsp

3:51AM | Sat, 08 August 2009

Great work...Hugs

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virginiese Online Now!

3:07PM | Thu, 13 August 2009

perfect POV and great postwork !

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Sylvia

10:09AM | Sun, 16 August 2009

~Mysteriously Beautiful & Evocative~ PURE MAGIC!!!

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A_Joker_B

2:00PM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Great job Bus!

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three_grrr

12:24PM | Fri, 06 November 2009

Powerful work Piet, these are things that happened here, too. Far too often. You've created a very strong atmosphere here, the image practically speaks for itself. Beautifully done.

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