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Top three photos; Typical Rocks: Rocks provide a micro climate and give the
African landscapes. Rocks necessary protection at the early stages of a tree's de-
play an important role in the velopment and therefor trees often grow over or in
composition of the African close proximity of them.
landscape and therefor also in
depicting the African Style. African rocks are eroded by extreme temperatures
Middle and bottom left; Bonsai and wind, they mostly have a rough and rugged sur-
with figurines. 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 figurines fit 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.
40 | BCI | July/August/September 2016
