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Below are images from Nairobi, Queen Elizabeth Park, Maasai Mara, Elephant Sands (a campsite in Namibia), Chobe River, Botswana, Okavango Delta and Kruger. All were taken with the D800 and 80-400G.

It's always exciting to see animals but there is no way to accurately describe the silence, grace and beauty elephants have in the wild. A few months after returning from Africa, I went to the zoo with my little cousins and when I saw the elephants, my heart absolutely dropped - it was so depressing to see them in such a small environment.

The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi takes in young elephants where they were deserted or more likely, parents poached - the caretakers had a deep connection and love with these animals. They have acreages such up for these guys, probably two dozen youngsters there.

This thread is dedicated to the wild elephants of Africa.


20130518-DSC_4358 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130518-DSC_4362 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130503-DSC_2513 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130519-DSC_4842 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130617-DSC_0145 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130614-DSC_9625 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130614-DSC_9602 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130614-DSC_9441 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130613-DSC_8999 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130613-DSC_9016 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130613-DSC_9068-Edit by msommers00, on Flickr


20130613-DSC_9188 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130613-DSC_8353 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130706-DSC_3731 by msommers00, on Flickr


20130707-DSC_4157-Edit by msommers00, on Flickr


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Jan 03, 2014 at 11:02 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Elephants of Africa


Excellent work. The last is a stunner.

Morris



Jan 03, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Elephants of Africa


Love the ellies also. Man you get around!! They are doing very well in Botswana, but not so well in East Africa. Nice tribute. Don


Jan 03, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Elephants of Africa


Tremendous shots, well captured one and all
David



Jan 03, 2014 at 02:25 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Elephants of Africa


Lots of images that capture a glimpse of these majestic creatures life. Spending time with them in the wild is a special experience that cannot be captured in digital images. Nice selection for a good story. TFS.


Jan 03, 2014 at 04:17 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Elephants of Africa


Very well said Matthew, I could not agree with you more. What a wonderful set of images, you really did capture many of their facets and you captured them expertly. This really is a tremendous set. I love the family shot, 8 that put a smile on my face. 9 is a shot that I wish I had, I tell people about the young elephants walking along the bottom with their trunks up like that and the don't believe me.

Tim



Jan 03, 2014 at 04:17 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Elephants of Africa


Really appreciate the feedback guys. I'm always open to some criticism as well.

I've add two more I thought I had attached before.

Thanks again. -Matt



Jan 03, 2014 at 05:51 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Elephants of Africa


Beautiful set and great tribute!


Jan 03, 2014 at 06:19 PM
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very nice indeed Matt


Jan 03, 2014 at 10:32 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Elephants of Africa


Very well done Matthew ~ Ron


Jan 04, 2014 at 08:09 PM
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What a wonderful set ! Truly stunning shots.

Birdie



Jan 04, 2014 at 08:13 PM





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