Elephants are such amazing creatures, aren’t they? Watching the elephants was my favourite thing to do during my photo safari in Tanzania. I think if I went back I would spend all my time in one place and get to know an elephant family.
The mothers are so protective of their babies! I guess all mothers are like that, but the elephant mothers are always touching the babies with their trunks and pushing them underneath their bellies. I loved the way this baby elephant would touch his forehead to the mother’s leg as he took cautious steps. So cute!!
This is one of my favourite photos that I have processed from my trip so far. I still have lots of photos to do, but I think this one might stand the test of time for being a favourite.
I made this image in Serengeti National Park using my 400mm lens. It was quite dark under that momma’s belly, so to get the detail I wanted and keep a fast shutter speed, I had to push the ISO up to 1000. I remember when I wouldn’t dream of putting my ISO so high, but now I do it all the time. It’s better to have an image with a bit of noise than an image that isn’t sharp.
Great image, Anne! Yes, I think you’ll be proud of this one for a long time!
Beautiful image Anne. I also enjoyed the background story. Thanks for sharing!
I do think this could be hard to top! Although I LOVED the image of the bird eating the dragonfly! Amazing!
Very impressive photo Anne. I find my self wanting to reach out and feel the texture of the elephant”s skin.
Indeed, a timeless and beautiful image that clearly displays the love of a mother for her baby. I leave for Tanzania in 4 weeks and cannot wait. Your images have me so excited, Thank you for sharing your images and photography knowledge.
It is my dream to see an elephant for real – despite their size, I look at them as such gentle creature
Cool one! So cute…
Precious – I love how your picture captures all the details of the elephants’ wrinkles 🙂
I love the textures in this photo and the touching story the photograph tells.
You make a good point about having a little noise instead of lack of detail or a blurry photo.
I feel that these days, too much emphasis is placed on the use of the tools we have at our disposal and not enough attention is paid to the creative aspects of photography. Maybe that is because it is easier to discuss technical issues and much more difficult to talk about the creativity that goes into making a photograph.
I really like the way you told the story behind the photograph and your thought about why you made this photo. Mose of us need to think in this way. and ask the questions, “Why am I making this photo? What am I trying to say?”
Great shot, Anne. I love elephants.
We couldn’t get enough of the elephants in Zambia when we were on safari last year in Lower Zambezi National Park. In the wild, they are such magnificent creatures with so much spirit.
Beautiful photo Anne, I loved your story you shared with us all. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you