NDR - Elephant Family!

Here's a photo of papa and the kids coming to the stream for a drink:

Photographing this was an amazing experience. The papa came down first to check us out and make sure that it was safe, then the whole family trotted down for a drink. They were really close!

I shot these with the Canon 400mm DO on a FF camera. The only sound I could hear was that loud shutter!

Cheers

James

These are absolutely wonderful James!!

What an experience....

I've never seen an elephant in the wild - closest thing I have to your experience is observing the manatee -- well, they say the elephant is their closest relative!! If these elephants were anywhere near as observant and amazing as our manatee it must have been a very moving and touching experience.

Thanks so much for posting, I love them all but I have to say #1 is my emotional fav...

Best, Carol

PS - but on the other hand #2 where the little one is giving you the "trunk" is pretty special too - as are the close ups!

I like! Nice captures.

I must go do that sometime.

Cheers

Todd

That Elephant has 5 legs.....

That Elephant has 5 legs.....

Which is why he is a he and not a she! Do we have to explain the "birds and the bees" to ya?

Great shots as always, James. *That* must've been the trip of a lifetime!

Its looks like in the way to makes his third puppy