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Atop a Mountain, South Africa's Ghosts

An essay of the work of Alexia Webster in the rather remote mountain village of Hogsback.

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This touches on our complexities as a nation. They are beautiful photographs.

See more of her work here: [link]
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~CHAOKUNWANG May 15, 2013
Thanks for the fav!!
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*AfricanObserver May 16, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Lovely image!
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*fotogg May 9, 2013  New member Professional Photographer
Thank you sir for the DD :)
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*AfricanObserver May 9, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Truly a pleasure!
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~fourthwall Apr 25, 2013  Professional Photographer
Thank you for the addition to your collection. :)
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*AfricanObserver Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Pleasure
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*fotogg Apr 20, 2013  New member Professional Photographer
Thank you :)
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*AfricanObserver Apr 20, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Pleasure!
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~Epheme Apr 12, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you for the fav'. :)
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*AfricanObserver Apr 13, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Pleasure!
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