Ramatshaba 1 of 4 by RayDekker

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Oct 13, 2009

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This is the first of 4 images, of a place that is very close to my heart. This is the one place in South Africa where I go to clean my soul. It's a traditional Tswana village in the North West province of South Africa. This village is populated by only two families. The Chief's family, and the Royal family. I have become an honorary member of the latter. One of my closest friends Maria, is from the royal family, and upon my first visit to Ramatshaba I was granted family status by the eldest man in the family. This is Ramatshaba, the place my soul goes to be free.

Comments (5)

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tennesseecowgirl

9:30AM | Tue, 13 October 2009

I look forward to the series, Nice work~~

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beachzz

10:28AM | Tue, 13 October 2009

I know exactly what you mean about places like this. It's the ocean that does it for me, brings me peace and soothes my soul. And what an honor, to be be granted that status; you are a very special person. (course I know your mom and am not surprised!!)

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Meisiekind

12:43PM | Tue, 13 October 2009

So this is where you disappear to from time to time! I really want to go and check out this vista when you and Maria go again! I'm not staying over though!! Hehe... Nice one Ray - love the road leading the eye into the image! :)

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auntietk

10:00PM | Tue, 13 October 2009

I've been attracted to road pictures lately, and this one is wonderful! That curve pulls me forward and through ... Can't wait for the rest of the series!

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Chipka

11:09PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

I saw this series in reverse, which is interesting! There's an odd kind of symmetry to it when it goes backwards. The star image was the first that I saw and this ties into it in a strange synchronistic way, almost as if the stars were one road that carried you to this one. At least that's my impression, and I like the feeling that evokes in me. Your gallery in general is stunning, and I plan to explore it more fully when I am able, but WOW...I'm glad I at least have the time to comment here, now. Great stuff and it's a real pleasure to see what you offer here!