Victoria Falls Rainbow
by Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Title
Victoria Falls Rainbow
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph
Description
One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls, also called Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning "smoke that thunders", is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is considered the world's largest waterfall based on width and height; One mile wide and 354 feet wide. Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European to vew Victoria Falls on 16 November 1855 from what is now known as Livingstone Island, one of two land masses in the middle of the river, immediately upstream from the falls on the Zambian side. The mist from Victoria Falls rises constantly, making rainbows a common occurrence. The rainbow is known as Iris in southern Africa. Iris, to the ancient Greeks, personified the rainbow, was a messenger of the gods, and was one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky.
This original color travel photograph is honored by features in Fine Art America groups:
Landscapes and Waterfalls 10/10/2013
Your Favorite images 3/07/2014
FAA Featured Images 3/07/2014
Collectors Treasures 3/07/2014
Women Photographers 03/08/2014
Places You Visited 03/09/2014
Weekly FUN For ALL 03/09/2014
Memories and Nostalgia 03/16/2014
African Theme Artworks 05/13/2014
The Best 30000 Artworks 05/15/2014
Wonders of Nature 05/14/2014
All Seasons Landscapes 09/14/2014
Beauty 05/27/2015
Exploration Photography 03/11/2017
Images That Excite You 03/09/2017
500 Views -1 Image...03/19/2017
ABFA Platinum
500 Views Share Group 08/22/2017
ABC Group L is for lofty -04/06/2021
Fine Art America Professionals...04/07/2021
Reflections Rainbows...04/07/2021
Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
Your Very Best Photography...04/10/2021
Off the Beaten Path...04/09/2021
Drips Drops and or Dots...04/09/2021
Five Star Artist 05/27/2021
Water Forms 01/11/2023
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October 10th, 2013
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Comments (42)
Randy Rosenberger
Your excellence in your submission of this work is worthy of special recognition, and I am seeing to it, that this happens in the WFS group. I am so happy to have you as an active member of our family of friends and fine artists, who support one another by comments, likes, faves, sharing, etc. Thanks for all your efforts to make our group so special by having a fine artist like yourself among many other fine artists that make our group so special.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much for the honor of the feature and your nice congratulatory note!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the L IS FOR LOFTY themed week, MARCH 22, 2021- March 29. 2021! You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much for the honor of the feature and your nice congratulatory note!
Hanne Lore Koehler
WOW, Barbie! What a breathtaking sight! Love how the delicate hanging plants mimic the thunderous waterfall! I am mesmerized by this incredible beauty! L/F
Brian Tada
Simply amazing, Barbie.... so majestic and beautiful! Congratulations on surpassing 800 well-deserved views! F/L
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared :-)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thanks so much for the feature support in this elite group and the courtesy of a nice congratulatory note, Robyn!
Yuri Lev
This would look great on any wall. I understand that these are the highest falls in the world.
Hartmut Jager
Outstanding photo. I remember walking over the bridge that connected (then) Rhodesia and Zambia. As I got to about the middle of it - a Zambian soldier rushed towards me with his gun pointing at me, gesturing to me to get back. For some reason I did ! :-)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
That brings back memories of walking down a path and variously finding elephants, a friendly security man, and a poor person in need of shoes. All the same path! I guess your bridge was not an official border crossing!? Thanks for your comments and compliments.
Hanne Lore Koehler
WOW, Barbie! What a spectacular capture of this breathtaking view! Beautiful natural silhouette framing of this amazing atmospheric composition! L/F/T/G+/fb
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments and fabulous support! I so appreciate it!
James Lanigan Thompson MFA
~≈≡ ♥ ≡≈~
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thanks so much for the feature in Beauty and the much-appreciated ~≈≡ ♥ ≡≈~ !
Joe Jake Pratt
Well do I remember Victoria Falls. I think I went on my knees and cried. I used a plastic bag, and got wonderful shots of the same. It was an Olympus OM1. I poured water out the back. I set it in the hot sun, where it dried out and worked fine.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Yes, there were so many places that got you a good drenching! Thank goodness our cameras survived!
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