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Top three photos; Typical African landscapes. Rocks play an important role in the composition of the African landscape and therefor also in depicting the African Style.
Middle and bottom left; Bonsai with gurines.
Rocks: Rocks provide a micro climate and give the necessary protection at the early stages of a tree's de- velopment and therefor trees o en grow over or in close proximity of them.
African rocks are eroded by extreme temperatures and wind, they mostly have a rough and rugged sur- face compared to rocks that are eroded by water or snow.
Figurines: African animals, miniature anthills, na- tive huts, etc. can be used to emphasize the African theme, but make sure that the scale and proportions of the gurines t perfectly with the scene. Stay mini- malistic and if in doubt, choose to leave them out.
Inset; Damage by elephants on a baobab. Below; Caught in the act.
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