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‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture
The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in him
TL;DR
- The image features Arya, a two-year-old Great Dane, at home in Pretoria, South Africa, with her owner Johan Van Aarde.
- Van Aarde observed Arya gazing at the moon's reflection on the pool, appearing contemplative.
- He describes Great Danes as majestic creatures with gentle souls whose facial expressions convey deep thoughts.
- An incident where Arya got lost shortly before her second birthday had a significant impact on Van Aarde, highlighting his gratitude for her presence.
- Van Aarde feels sadness and longing when viewing the photograph, anticipating the eventual loss of his 'soulmate' due to the breed's average lifespan of eight to 10 years.