We Are Family

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 22, 2013194 views12 comments

Observing a herd of elephants is beautiful and endearing...how they communicate, loving, helpful and protective - yet at the same time towards outsiders (animal or human) showing strength and power, solely for the protection of their family...They know they are vulnerable, man is their biggest enemy. So you have to keep your distance and be very careful around them, but when you do that, there may well be acceptance and they will just continue with their daily chores...

Tsavo East, Kenya

f/5
300mm
1/160S
ISO 400
NIKON D300

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Rick Andrews on January 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM

The first thing I like about this shot is the orientation of the subjects, which I think is quite creative and makes for a more compelling image. I also love the colour, shapes and textures, and the way you’ve captured the bond between Mom and the little one. Over all I think this is a great shot Ingrid.

Registered on December 31, 2011, 45 Posts, 222 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Thats something new Ingrid ..and a wonderful comp, and expresses the behavior. The colors come out wonderful ..and bang on exposure ...Beautiful image

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM

This is gorgeous Ingrid! I love the creative diagonal framing; did you shoot it like that or crop afterwards? If done in the field I applaud your quick thinking. Details, color and intimate composition are other aspects that make this a true winner. Well done!

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on January 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Thanks for the nice comments!
@Vincent: this is not a crop and taken on the spot (and in the field) exactly as is...thank you

Grt, Ingrid.

Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Ingrid, nice choice to tilt it. As others have mentioned, it's very effective in conveying a bit of an abstract look.

Max

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 23, 2013 at 1:30 PM

My thoughts echo Vincents regarding the quick thinking to see this as a diagonal composition. Thumbs up!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 24, 2013 at 12:09 AM

Very creative and quick thinking then Ingrid

. The only thing that would have made this even better I think is a visible eyeball of the right ellie too. A stunning portrait either way and honestly I thought this would have received many more views and comments by now.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 24, 2013 at 10:37 PM

A soulful image, the eye seems sad. Very nice organic curves and textures. Vincent is right, deserves more "wows".

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on January 25, 2013 at 1:17 AM

I admire the picture for all the reasons mentioned here! After having many looks at it,IMHO not sure if it has got the best cut.

Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by John Launstein on January 25, 2013 at 4:02 AM

Ingrid: beautiful, dramatic and evocative. I love the textures, colours, angles and creativity. I don't believe I can comment on possible ways to improve the image...it's simply very unique and powerful as presented.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Wonderful image, Ingrid. It communicates the warmth that you the photographer obviously set out to portray, and also the communication of power, security, and love from mother to offspring.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Clinch on January 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Excellent image! The composition is creative and a pleasure to view, the lines and textures are well exposed and presented. Love the details; the eyes and wiskers.

Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments