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Dawn at Victoria Falls


Dawn at Victoria Falls
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1993-09
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Decisive Moment, Abstract, Action, Mood
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): African Sun [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-04 0:43
Viewed: 1101
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I spent a few days at Victoria Falls (located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia) in the early 90’s en route to Botswana. One morning I decided to walk down to the falls from my nearby hotel and take some early morning photos of the sun rising across the falls. This TL posting is one such photo.

The locals call the Victoria Falls “The Smoke That Thunders”. Anyone who has visited these magnificent falls will remember hearing them well before actually seeing them. They are LOUD! Like a constant roar, the ground practically moves below you as you approach them. They are in fact a geological fissure into which the Zambezi river falls from the Zimbabwean side. The opposite side is Zambia. Standing at the perimeter fence, all that stood between me and the rocks far below, I was entranced watching the powerful spray being whipped up and dramatically thrown upwards on the Zambian side. This heavy mist may be seen in my TL posting and through which I captured the rising sun.

A trip to Zimbabwe isn’t complete without visiting the awesome Victoria Falls. But heed my advice...take a waterproof cover for both you AND your camera equipment. You seriously risk being absolutely drenched to the skin if the wind and rising mist suddenly changes direction towards you. I kid you not. :-)

Oh...and use plenty of mozzie repellent!
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Hi Martyn,
Wonderful sunset with beautiful golden colors, lovely shining sun and fantastic falls and trees silhouettes.
Good job.

Best Regards,
Alex

A powerful image Martyn, I'd love to hear the noise of the water falling, it must be a sight you would never forget. Nature is amazing.

Hi Martyn,
Very atmospheric shot of the falls, the sun through the mist contasts nicely with the silhouetted rocks.
Well done, did you get soaked?
Pete.

Beautiful pov Martyn, with the equipment available at that time, you have done a great job.. thanks

aK

Hi Martyn,
Fantasic picture! It is so pretty. I love the different colors. I love how you can only see the silhouettes of the trees. TFS
Mandie

Hi there!
A magnificent shot of what is truly one of Africa's ultimate natural wonders.
I love your composition, and the sun trying its best to shine through the mist is lovely.
Well done!
PS - thanks for the review of my pic.

A beauty of a shot, but the horizon line is crooked! It sure can make a pic look different. I did a WS for you, hope you like it! A gorgeous place to be!
Linda
B-)

Hi Martyn,
What a magical golden moment you are sharing here - must have been great - love the composition and the strong silhouette with trees on the right.
TFS sothat we also can enjoy this moment,
Els

Lucky bugger!
This is one place I'd really like to visit.
It must be an awesome experience standing on the edge.
Amazing shot.
Well done.
Steve

Bonsoir Ah les chutes Victoria, l'endroit ou je rêve d'aller...
splendide prise de vue,avec l'eau qui jaillit
belles couleurs
amicalement

jojo

Love the atmosphere of the shot,your composition is excellent, feeling of being there.Well Done

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  • Clanyi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 82 W: 1 N: 11] (1836)
  • [2009-08-13 13:53]

Hi Martyn! Great composition , beautifull mood over the waterfall. Great timing to take the rising sun. Well done. Best regards Csabi

Hi Martyn,
Great impact photo, what a fantastic country and what a tragedy!TFS,
erwin...

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