Guard

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 2, 2018814 views6 comments

Guarding the sleeping calves.
Recently, I happened to process this old image (2008) for a magazine.
Elephant calves are hyper-active. when they get tired, they just drop off and sleep. Parent are left with no option, but to wait for them to wake up.
Thank you so much for your kind attention & views !
Canon 40D; 500mm; ISO 200; 1/320 sec. at F 4.5

Jagdeep Rajput

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6 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on April 2, 2018 at 12:03 PM

Wonderful behavior photo. The one behind Mom must be older or not as hyper-active as the sleeping ones (or maybe ready to lie down with the others?)

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 2, 2018 at 2:06 PM

This is a really interesting and quite amusing behavior, Jagdeep. Maybe the older juvenile is hanging around learning the behavior. Fun shot!

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on April 3, 2018 at 12:31 PM

Wonderful capture, well done. Sharp and it tells a story.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on April 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM

Everything is working here Jagdeep. Wonderful shot!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 7, 2018 at 9:44 PM

This is wonderful warm light and this shows us an interesting behavior with emotional appeal!

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Comment posted by Genny K. on April 8, 2018 at 11:20 PM

Great image! That adult looks both tired and relieved!! Whew.
Nicely don.

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