This week Amy of the esteemed Lens-Artist quartet is looking forward to see our interpretations of “Changing and/or Changeable”. For other interpretations of change visit Amy
Emotions open us up to fullness of life or to the brink of despair. It is certainly something which is “Changing and/or Changeable”. This week you may see in the result of my captures that something has happened which positively impacted my changing emotions, regardless of the complexities the innuendo described in this tale brings. If you know me though I suggest you read the words which I purposefully limited among the bountiful photos.
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Play me
Neil Diamond
She was the water.
I was the dried out tree stump;
she invigorated me♥
And she made me aware of my own secret places*
(*inside the hollow stump above)♥
There is always one who stands out – she is such a one♥
I DO NOT REGRET MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH DOOR-DE-KRAAL DAM
All these photos were taken since full moon (25 September) this year at the dam. Door de Kraal dam is 2 km from my place of employment and 5 km from my home in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town. All the bulbs grow wild. Truly infatuated I went there repeatedly before work, and after work, a few days in a row. And yes I did only discover it as a photography destination in the past month, despite driving and cycling past there numerous times in the last 15 years.
In the unlikely event of the cabin depressurizing or you not getting my tale just to reiterate – this is a only a metaphoric love story (figment of my imagination). But I have developed a love for photography and imagery and it does have the ability to influence me positively.
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
Psalm 19: 1-4
Abrie, dis so so mooi. Die fotos en die woorde. En nog mooier dat jy toelaat dat dit raak..mag ek asb ene skilder??
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Dit sal ‘n voorreg wees! As jy belowe om dit vir ons te wys nadat jy klaar is. Die plek het regtig tot my gespreek sommer so uit die bloute
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Dankie❣ek het vir lank nie geskilder nie maar dis weer tyd. Ek sal verseker vir julle wys, het vir Perdebytjie ook gevra vir een…. hoe kry ek die foto gesave? Die ene van die weerkaatsing op die water adb?
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Right click met jou muis en dan behoort daar ‘n venster op te kom met die opsie “save as”. Maar as jy nie regkom nie se net in die kommentaar dan epos ek dit vir jou.
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Baie dankie, sal gou op laptop probeer
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ek het dit reg gekry en toe ook die varkore gesave…. sal fotos plaas as ek klaar is. Baie dankie
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Beautiful post Abrie although I’ll admit I was excited to meet your lady love you sly fellow you!!
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But Tina I did show her to you and from all angles!! I was in mood for a story.
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I forgot to mention, the story is almost like the guy who walked into his room and saw his empty double bed but exclaimed in exasperation: “Oh no! My make-believe girlfriend and my imaginary friend!”
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Emotions open us up to fullness of life or to the brink of despair.. beautifully expressed.
A very moving stories through your words and photos. Thank you so much for sharing, Abrie!
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Inspired by you Amy as one of the esteemed Lens-Artist quartet. I missed a few errors which I have since corrected ii.e. monetary is supposed to be momentary, anyway… Thanks Amy
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Now, you really had us there … each step of the way … each peep around the corner … each picture revealing just so much … This has been a joyous read!
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Thank you very much Anne. I am practicing my suspense script writing skills 🙂 🙂
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A beautiful tale of love and devotion Abrie and your photographs are stunning too 🙂
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Thank you very much. I think you hit it on the button there, was love and devotion for a few days at the dam. I was fortunate to “discover” it juts before the end of the flowering season.
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Abrie-
This was a treat!
Each picture and your words flowed like a great tale – as you intended – and the moon rolling off then leading into the progression of blooming flowers – this is truly your flair and brilliant style – enjoyed every part- even the side note of your faith (and I am a Christ follower so I could respect how that was a passion for you)
And the Opening words
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Even if metaphor – felt so real
But you know what else?
It reminded me of the affect and impact we have on other people –
And I want my conduct to be so others minded that they feel
Lighter in my presence
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Wow Prior, I really appreciate this special comment. Sometimes ideas just get me (I do not necessarily get it). This was such an occasion. I took my dog for walk around the dam (for the first time) while it was light and saw the closed flowers . I thought to myself I must be here with the next full moon and googled it and it was 2 days later. The sun was setting on the one side and the moon rising on the others side. Just coincidence and the next morning I came to photograph the flowers. Finding the hive under the tree stump was also special. And then I went back another few times. As you can gather i really enjoyed it. The hills and the trees will clap their hands..
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I can tell you enjoy it and it also shows that you have found a way to tap your creativity – and I think I also just felt so much originality – that is nice and fresh – thanks for the reply and good day
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Well done Abrie…great shots to go along with a thoughtful story. Enjoyed it 🙂
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Thanks Andy, coming to think of it I can be a cowboy – people say I have great shots!
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Niemand kan jou kwalik neem as jy so baie tyd by so n mooi plek wil deurbring nie, Abrie!
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Dankie Dries moet dit beste doen om “wilde plekke” te vind in die stad
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Wow, Abrie, I expected to see a kissing photo at the end of your post. You’re such a romantic story teller. I love it. I love Neil Diamond’s song. Thank you for including it. Lovely photos and post. 🙂
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Have been listening to a CD of him which contributed to this concept. Thanks Miriam appreciate your words.
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You’re welcome, Abrie. That’s a good way to get inspiration. I do the same.
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Briljant Abrie en jou fotos is ongelooflik mooi.
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Dankie Hester ek was lus vir ‘n storie
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Dis ‘n mooi storie!
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Sal vir Leon van Nierop opdrag gee om dit op die radio te sit 🙂
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Dans van die liefde wanneer die dag breek. Love it, love it! 😍
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Any true love story leaves us changed, perhaps even the metaphoric ones. 🙂 You captured such beautiful facets of your new love, Abrie.
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Thanks Ana and that coming from a published novelist is certainly appreciated
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🙂
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Die foto’s is ongelooflik mooi Abrie. Ek hou veral van die veld met die wit blomme! Die varkoor is ook stunning!
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Dankie Aletta ja dit was ‘n plesier om die fots te neem en af te buk uit verskillende hoeke en in verskillende lig
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🙂
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Great images and imagery!
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Thanks Nesfelicio !
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An awakening! Beautifully captured…to be used when needed.
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Thanks Steffen appreciate your visit and comment
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Beautiful post. So nice to see spring flowers blooming….here we are headed through fall and into winter. LOVE the moon images at the beginning, rolling off the roof and into the water.
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Thanks Dawn, I took many more moon images – maybe in another post
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Dis nou voorwaar goed gedoen en geskryf, Abrie!
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Dankie Una partymaal moet mens uiting gee an jou verbeelding
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Jy het dit uitstekend gedoen! En jou fotos is regtig besonders, Abrie.
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Lovely post, Abrie – you are such a romantic!
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Stop that Leya, I am susceptible to blushing 🙂
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Then there are at least two of us…
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I love this, Abrie. The story, the images, and especially your love of this place. Beautiful. I can see why it inspires you.
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Thanks Patti yes i was indeed inspired by the dam and surroundings
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Hats off to your creativity Abrie.
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Thanks Rupali – not every day somebody hats off me.
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Ai Abrie, dis so pragtig! Ek snak nou nog na my asem!
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Dankie Perdebytjie ek het my belewenis met die dam baie geniet
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So so so mooi Abrie!
Jy is waarlik bevoorreg om daar te kan leef en werk.
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Nie so bevoorreg soos die mense was daar bly nie maar ja dit is ‘n naby wegbreek. Agter die dam (relationship take off foto) is die eerste heuwel van die fietsryroete wat ek trap
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Jy is ‘n brawe man Abrie….
😆
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Hierdie was nou puik. Storie en fotos ❤
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Dankie Kameel, ja hierdie foto-skrywe is op die oomblik een van my gunstelinge, totdat die volgende een gebeur,
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Abrie – dit is asemrowend…
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Baie dankie “Anoniem” 🙂
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Wat ‘n pragtige stuk! Ek ken glad nie die dam nie! EN hierdie woorde het ek al só dikwels aangehaal…
You are the sun
I am the moon
You are the words
I am the tune
Play me
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Baie dankie Maankind. Ja daardie is ‘n besonderse lied – eerste keer dat ek dit aanhaal.
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Great pics and a wonderful story Abrie!!!
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Obrigado Paulo. Velen dank
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great post! Amazing captures
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Thanktest Johanna appreciate your comment
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Love the tale and the photos! Thank you.
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