Tusker taking bath

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 18, 2010116 views8 comments

Elephants make a great subject, whenever they are in water. On a hot summer evening, this tusker was a joy to watch in water. I had a difficulty turning a decent output from this capture because of the muddy water. BTW lower POV was beyond reach.

Thankyou so much for your kind attention and views!
Canon 40D, 500mm, ISO 100, 1/320 sec. at F 5.6
Jagdeep Rajput

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8 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on June 18, 2010 at 4:50 PM

Interesting behavior/action shot. IMHO good detail dispite the brown water. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on June 18, 2010 at 7:26 PM

Like the way the elephant is kneeling in the water and the way the water is coming off the head.

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Comment posted by Sandipan Dutta on June 18, 2010 at 11:22 PM

Very nice behavioural shot...thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on June 18, 2010 at 11:32 PM

I really like the roiling water and the drops flying everywhere.

Peter

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Comment posted by Satie Sharma on June 19, 2010 at 12:47 AM

Very nice action shot, Jagdeep. I think it turned out great despite the muddy waters.
Where was this shot? I need to get some shots of these magnificent animals. Maybe a couple of trips to Corbett next season.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 19, 2010 at 5:27 AM

I have to agree Jagdeep that elephants make excellent subjects indeed. Here I like the movement and dripping water as well as the head turn towards the viewer. A good thing you mentioned your limitations for a lower shooting angle, else I would have suggested that.

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Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on June 21, 2010 at 1:44 AM

Very nice behavioural shot, Jagdeep. I like the water dripping off its head.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 21, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Cool, Jagdeep. I especially like the water droplets suspended below his ear.

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