Gallery: WildlifePosted May 14, 2015110 views5 comments
Another shot from our South Africa tour last September. Addo Elephant National Park is an excellent place to see and photograph elephant herds. This group was coming in to drink at a waterhole.
Nikon D7000, Sigma 150-500 at 270mm 1/320 F9, iso 1250
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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on May 14, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Hi Nate,
One of my favorite experiences in Africa was sitting watching a herd coming toward us and enveloping our vehicle as they grazed past. This brings back those memories of the low frequency vocalizations they use to communicate with one another. What a thrill. I wish some of the heads in back weren't obscured, but I understand they don't take direction well. I like it just the way it is.
Nice shot!
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM
I like the staggered position of the front 5, their various sizes/heights make this quite interesting Nate.
Great setting - Nice shot
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 15, 2015 at 2:58 AM
Nate,
For me Elephants always provide great moments, and this is a fine example. They are nearly always this untidy
Great park as well.
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on May 18, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Hi Nate,
The size difference in the leading 5 is what makes this one work for me - adds just a ton of interest to the shot. Amazing difference in size between the extra-small vs. extra-large models!
Cheers...
Brad
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 26, 2015 at 5:49 AM
A wonderful family portrait Nate!!! I really like the soft light. it seems to work very nicely in this scene with the elephants and their envronment.
A Beauty
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5 commentsHi Nate,
One of my favorite experiences in Africa was sitting watching a herd coming toward us and enveloping our vehicle as they grazed past. This brings back those memories of the low frequency vocalizations they use to communicate with one another. What a thrill. I wish some of the heads in back weren't obscured, but I understand they don't take direction well. I like it just the way it is.
Nice shot!
I like the staggered position of the front 5, their various sizes/heights make this quite interesting Nate.
Great setting - Nice shot
Nate,
For me Elephants always provide great moments, and this is a fine example. They are nearly always this untidy
Great park as well.
Hi Nate,
The size difference in the leading 5 is what makes this one work for me - adds just a ton of interest to the shot. Amazing difference in size between the extra-small vs. extra-large models!
Cheers...
Brad
A wonderful family portrait Nate!!! I really like the soft light. it seems to work very nicely in this scene with the elephants and their envronment.
A Beauty