Small Unit

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 22, 2017122 views6 comments

Never heard Andy Rouse describing a young Elephant in this way, but it is quite apt.
Taken in Samburu National Park, Kenya.
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 at 330 mm
F 8
ISO 400
1/1250

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on June 22, 2017 at 7:38 AM

Hi Ken
Not sure what this"unit" stuff means but a nice shot. I know we are not to say "nice shot" but can't think of much else to say .!!
Cute factor 10/10
Cheers
John
PS Was going to mention rotation but presume its walking up a slope ?
Cheers
John

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on June 22, 2017 at 8:52 AM

Very cool, playful image!

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Skip Layman on June 22, 2017 at 1:03 PM

I'm not inclined to use the word "cute" very often, but it really seems to fit here. My wife loved this shot, as do I.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on June 22, 2017 at 9:12 PM

Well presented image Ken. Exudes that young animal vibe! Very tender, and "small unit" seems an appropriate description.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 23, 2017 at 9:58 AM

John,
Just to explain the "unit" , this was a term used by Andy Rouse to describe Elephants, usually as "big Units" I was reminded of it by the use in a recent post, although I have subsequently noticed this title has been changed. I cannot remember if it was walking up a slope or not, but Africa can be generally quite "bumpy"

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on June 23, 2017 at 7:43 PM

"Cute" was the first thing that came to my mind too! I love it when animals look happy!

Best
Kathy Snead

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