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Reflections - part 3 Beyond Horizons

Journal Entry: Fri Mar 14, 2008, 6:00 AM
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Continuation of the Reflections journal

Part 1 "Poverty & Paradise" [link]
Part 2 "The Face of Africa" [link]



Even though of these pictures are nearly 2 decades old, I feel they still hold their appeal. For one, they serve as a recording of a particular time in Africa's history - but in many ways, nothing much has changed.
While the rest of the world surges forward at an alarming rate - though I'm not sure if you can call it progress * - in many parts of Africa, people are still desperate for their next meal.

(*for a mind blowing visual impact of modern day trends, please follow the link
...and these are just the stats for the US, never mind the rest of the world.
[link]
"11,000 jet trails, the number of commercial flights in the US every eight hours.
426,000 cell phones, the number of cell phones retired in the US every day
106,000 aluminum cans, the number used in the US every thirty seconds.")



Why do so many of these questions remain unanswered ?
Inside us, do we not have the answers ?





As a continent, Africa I would say is the most exploited in the world - a dumping ground for political weapons to fuel ongoing factions & enlarge fat cat wallets. A haven for drug trafficing, blood diamonds & many other kinds of exploitation.

All of this aside, one has to consider some of Africa's own roots. Tribal factions have been part of her history for centuries. The legacy of genocide, dictatorships & general hatred towards ones fellow man still alarms and saddens me. This coupled with corrupt governments - which seems to be in fashion all over the world these days, does not make it any easier for those of us who do believe in love & dignity.

Before any concept of unity can be achieved, we have to consider our roots.
Once that is understood, are we as a people willing to change ?





During the early 1990's I worked for a non profit organisation which was involved in humanitarian aid in Africa. It was here that I was given the wonderful opportunity not only to travel across this mysterious continents borders, but also to learn the art of photography which was primarily used, at the time, to assist in fund raising for this work.
I wish to share a few of the pictures I took along the way, with the hope that they hold some of the essence & heartbeat of this 'Dark Continent'.









As I do not possess all the film to these pictures, I have scanned a few from the original prints, removed dust & scratches and enhanced the tonal values. At a closer glance you will notice some noise (before pixels came the grain of the film) or of the pictures might seem a little faded. I have enhanced them as best I can, but have in no way altered the images themselves.










Mamma Afrika

Cradle of Life
Master of Tyranny
Epitome of Suffering
Exploited Playground of the West
Dark Horse of Potential
Extremity of Wonder
Hope of Tomorrow










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Devious Information

  • Current Age: Age is a state of mind
  • Current Residence: Simonstown South Africa
  • Interests: The universe & everything in it
  • Favourite movie: The Big Blue/Kill Bill 1+2/Shawshank Redemption/Who killed the electric car?
  • Favourite band or musician: Pink Floyd/The Doors/Bob Dylan
  • Favourite artist: My Kids/Michaelangelo/Tim Burton/Jackson Pollok/Yakek Yurka
  • Favourite poet or writer: JRR Tolkein
  • Favourite style or digital art: depends on my mood
  • Operating System: Mac Os X
  • Favourite game: Chess
  • Favourite cartoon character: Donald Duck/Asterix & Obelix
  • Personal Quote: Inside us, do we not have the answers ?
  • Tools of the Trade: oils, acrylics, pencil, watercolour, photography, photoshop

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*parallel-pam:iconparallel-pam: May 9, 2008, 1:06:47 PM Mood: Joy
:wave: thanks for the :+fav: on "Tintern Gold" [link]

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=Jennbawa:iconJennbawa: May 8, 2008, 5:28:54 PM
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:heart: Means a lot to me! :heart:

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*4420:icon4420: Apr 8, 2008, 3:25:45 AM
Thankyou very much for the fave:w00t:

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*Lishaa:iconLishaa: Apr 7, 2008, 4:13:17 AM
You're much welcome ! :)

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*donaldsart:icondonaldsart: Apr 7, 2008, 12:12:42 AM
thanks for the support
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*Lishaa:iconLishaa: Apr 5, 2008, 12:10:34 PM
I'm browsing quite quickly now because I'm really backwards answering to everybody, but I want you in my friends list because what I saw from your page echoed lots of things in me ...
I'll come back ! Take care :)

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~artlmntl:iconartlmntl: Mar 27, 2008, 12:50:46 PM
Hello and thanks for the :+fav:! :)
*mruqe:iconmruqe: Mar 24, 2008, 8:09:37 AM Mood: Joy
Hello!

I want to thank you for faving my oil painting - Morning Frost. I wasn't around when it was selected a Daily Deviation and I noticed it just now. I appreciate your fav and I hope you won't mind that this note is copied and pasted - that's the only way I can manage to thank all the people who faved my painting, and I really feel I need to do that.

Again - thank you, your fav is really appreciated and means a lot to me :)

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=lucidreamer20:iconlucidreamer20: Mar 20, 2008, 8:13:40 AM
thanks for the fav. :iconflowerdanceplz:

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*donaldsart:icondonaldsart: Mar 17, 2008, 12:10:38 AM
Thank you
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~larrysleather:iconlarrysleather: Mar 16, 2008, 7:00:40 AM
Your gallery is great. The drawings and the photography is wonderful.
*donaldsart:icondonaldsart: Mar 14, 2008, 12:53:40 AM
Many thanks
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*donaldsart:icondonaldsart: Mar 12, 2008, 9:44:23 AM
Thank you
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~Tonjenj:iconTonjenj: Mar 8, 2008, 5:56:06 PM
Your gallery is stunning
*donaldsart:icondonaldsart: Mar 7, 2008, 2:21:03 AM
Thank you for the support
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*ibrahimabutouq:iconibrahimabutouq: Mar 6, 2008, 5:43:35 AM
really icreadable & amazing , , umique, , , gallery
~gensanity:icongensanity: Feb 28, 2008, 8:33:48 AM
the fav on incline 2.2 means a lot to me

I am honored :)

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*Viand:iconViand: Feb 28, 2008, 5:28:51 AM
thanks for the fav!:)

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*ploftdk:iconploftdk: Feb 27, 2008, 2:47:27 PM
Thanks for the :+fav: on [link] =D

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*Wodewose:iconWodewose: Feb 26, 2008, 11:15:22 AM
Hey, Donald - thanks for faving my Cairn :)

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=tosetti:icontosetti: Feb 23, 2008, 8:38:44 PM
Thank you for the fav!:aww:

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*wb-skinner:iconwb-skinner: Feb 20, 2008, 7:11:54 AM
THanks for adding my work to your favorites Donald.

I'm glad you enjoyed... and always happy for the support! :strong:

:peace:
John


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are conjured up by wind and sunlight sparkling on the sea"

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