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William Astley Maberly

Original Oil Painting. by Will Astley Maberly The Evening is upon us, the light has changed as it does in the great Zambezi Valley. It has been another long day and it feels like very bush is sighing in relief. Deep in the "Jesse" the dust is stirred up by the feet of these Elephant as they smell the water’s proximity, these Bulls increase their pace to the small water source, their size is impressive, humbling and above all the silence is spiritual. This is a group of Bachelors, the young and the eager out front, often known as “Askari” or “Policemen”, they accompany the older Bulls, learning from them and respecting them, like the youngest in the family, the “Askari” is often cajoled and reprimanded but taught by his elder brothers. The sheer pleasure of being able to witness moments like this is in fact indescribable., wherever you fetch up in life and whatever you end up doing, moments like these will keep you strong, the knowing that you have been a part of this incredible life we have led here in this beautiful pristine bush will keep you powerful and resolute beyond measure and above all it will remind you of where you come from, for without a past there is no future! "Tread Lightly" Will Astley Maberly.