Posted by Graham Russon (Cape Town, South Africa) on 11 May 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Wet and miserable day, so took a drive around the peninsula. While exploring Tokai forest, we came across this once majestic old building, built in 1802. It is a national monument, but as yet, I have been unable to find any details about it.
The Tokai Forest dates back to 1694 and is the Oldest Tree Park in South Africa
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Mysterious! I wonder what happened that it became so abandoned and unloved. Nice shot.
11 May 2008 3:12pm
That dark sky really does look threatening. It's a great shot and interesting info. The building itself looks a bit of a mixed bag, staircase and pillars, a window in the roof, but where is the entrance. Good job done Graham.
11 May 2008 4:58pm
What a lovely shot. I love the dark sky and the typical Cape Dutch architecture. There has to be a story around this one!
11 May 2008 3:26pm
Looks like it could be a beautiful place to live! The colors in your image are so deep and rich, Graham. Terrific rainy day shot!
11 May 2008 5:27pm
Great colors!
11 May 2008 8:53pm
Great shot
12 May 2008 3:39am
interesting architecture - looks like a mix of styles the rich gray clouds and bright colors look great together
12 May 2008 4:06am
@Jason Kravitz: Thank you for your comments and for visiting.
a very beautiful image - I like the lighting, the dark sky and the framing
12 May 2008 6:33am
Shame that it is not restored yet! Beautiful capture though!
12 May 2008 12:09pm
Love the way the stormy weather has influenced the lighting in this one, looks great!
12 May 2008 1:14pm
very nice!!
12 May 2008 6:25pm
Great composition...love the contrast and the sky. With all of its history, it's a shame someone doesn't restore it.
12 May 2008 8:57pm
The good contrast gives the image strength. Very precisely composed, too,
18 May 2008 5:28am
I like your composition. Looks like it could be the scene of a vampire movie.
21 May 2008 8:38pm
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