A little further downstream from yesterday’s post and the view across the Karkloof Stream down towards the falls gorge becomes less pastoral and somewhat more dramatic. With lichen covered rocks casually strewn by nature forming small pools and islands and the natural wild African grasses contrasting with the man-made forests of pine and gum the colour palette is subtle and appealing. On one of the small rocky islands were the ashen remains of a small impromptu braai-pit, and I can only imagine how atmospheric the event must have been on a clear summer evening – Midlands life at its most relaxing. I did take an alternative shot to this using yesterday’s framing suggestion, but I feel that there are occasions and views, such as this one, where not using that technique better conveys the open vistas and vastness of the great outdoors, especially when using a portrait image orientation. The pool and grasses in the foreground create enough visual interest to allow the framing rule to be broken.
No comments:
Post a Comment