sun and dust

This image of elephant having a sand bath actually happened by chance. I was taking pictures of a lion family eating the rests of buffalo. The light was quickly disappearing so I turned back to control the sun position. The herd of elephants was already leaving the water hole. Right at this moment two factors united, those which a photographer is usually waiting for in vain. Light and action. In the glowing sunset the young elephant threw the sand shower up in the air.