Just an elephant...

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 14, 2015200 views9 comments

...on the plains of the Mara Triangle.

This image didn't quite make the cut for my selection of "10 images below 100mm", which is a reflection on my blog of my resolution to do more wide angle wildlife photography in 2014. You can check out the post here: http://bit.ly/Morkel2014

Techs:
Nikon D800
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 @ 24mm
Kenko Pro Circular Polariser
f4.0 | 1/400 SS | ISO-100

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on January 14, 2015 at 6:40 PM

It's hard to describe why I like this, but there is something very elemental seeing this lone elephant in this wide expanse.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by Ashleigh Scully on January 14, 2015 at 9:09 PM

Hi Morkel this is an awesome resolution. I should try it too. I like this a lot. I like seeing how wide open everything is and also wonder where the elephant walked from.

Registered on November 4, 2013, 36 Posts, 210 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Kane on January 15, 2015 at 12:54 AM

Such a large animal, in an even larger space, and yet even larger sky - works VERY well!

Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 15, 2015 at 7:42 AM

Epic comes to mind. This is a big bull. Did you get any close up shots?

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 16, 2015 at 12:36 AM

This would look best viewed large! Good composition choice and some cloud patterns make it a strong image. 24mm...close!

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 16, 2015 at 6:15 PM

Very nice Morkel

. The composition and details are ideal.........................................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on January 18, 2015 at 4:31 AM

Wow, this is awesome, Morkel! I love the scene. Exceptional post precessing as well. No nits from me!

Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on January 18, 2015 at 7:22 AM

Thanks a lot folks

Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments

Comment posted by Genny K. on January 25, 2015 at 9:27 PM

Cripes, how close were you????
I like seeing this wide angle image of an elephant. It's good to see the terrain, and yet still a great image of the animal itself.

Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments