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Mosi oa Tunya Art Print
by William Fields
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Mosi oa Tunya art print by William Fields. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This picture is at the top of Mosi oa Tunya, better known to the outside world as Victoria Falls. Mosi oa Tunya in Lozi, a Bantu language of Southern... more
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Artist's Description
This picture is at the top of Mosi oa Tunya, better known to the outside world as Victoria Falls. Mosi oa Tunya in Lozi, a Bantu language of Southern Zambia, means The Smoke Which Thunders. I much prefer the original name. The falls were dubbed Victoria by Sir David Livingstone in honor of his queen. Most westerners know who Queen Victoria is but, very few have ever heard of the Lozi language or Mosi oa Tunya.
Our guide walked us to the edge of the chasm and asked if we were allergic to heights. This seemed an odd question until he indicated that we should look down into the foam and mist. I don’t normally have a problem with heights but the mixture of rushing water, all-blanketing mist and the depth of the gorge were dizzying.
When I took this picture and there were no dry parts on me or my camera. As soon as I walked to a safer, drier location, I used a dry handkerchief to wipe down as much of the camera as I could. This included removing the batteries and memory...
About William Fields
William Fields, Artist Two Soaring Hearts, LLC www.william-fields.artistwebsites.com P.O. Box 293 Hermann, MO 65041 phone: 573.486.5252 or 314.578.5767 http://www.williamfieldsartphoto.com/develop/ Art is my passion. I try to put everything I have learned from every great teacher and through every mistake I have made into each and every piece with as much passion as I have for art and for life itself. Artists have been accused of being self aggrandizing, long winded, name droppers. I hate it when the critics get it right! In an attempt to diffuse those kinds of accusations, regardless of how accurate they may be, I am writing this statement today. Each picture I make begins with a germ of an idea. I visualize how I...
$90.00
Bob Hislop
v13, wow, great image and interesting sidebar.
William Fields replied:
Thanks Bob, always glad to get a "wow".
Joan Carroll
visiting from CFC PIF. V
William Fields replied:
Thanks visitor
Lisa Bentley
This is beautiful, you got my vote. F/V 10
William Fields replied:
Thanks very much Lisa, much appreciated