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gerov wrote:
Beautiful shots Sue, and I like how you've cropped them for each composition. You might want to put a "frisky" warning on the elephants touching shot

Thanks Gero! And hmmmmm, the "frisky" thought hadn't occurred to me about that particular shot until you brought it up.....

Sue

Jan 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM

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p.2 #2 · Elephants and antelopes

fwyflyr wrote:
Susan -
Always an enjoyable viewing to see what exotic locale you are photographing at. It's also nice that you throw in "interpretive" shots/crop like #3 (Touching) to go along with the more traditional framing of shots.
- Ken

Many thanks Ken! I wish I could have spent more time with elephants on this trip because I enjoy playing with the tight, semi-abstract situations that are possible with groups of these guys.

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Jan 18, 2008 at 03:04 PM

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p.2 #3 · Elephants and antelopes

normsmith wrote:
Susan,

Very nice series. I agree with Chris that the 2 labled as Raon are, in fact, female eland. the hump, the shape of the horns, and the tuft on the chest are characteristic of eland.

Norm S.

Thanks Norm, and right you are!! ID has been corrected!
Susan

Jan 18, 2008 at 03:04 PM

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p.2 #4 · Elephants and antelopes

Shasoc wrote:
Very nice collection of beautiful images, Susan. # 3 and 8 are my favorites.
Socrate

Many thanks, Socrate, for the kind comments and your picks!
Susan

Jan 18, 2008 at 03:05 PM

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p.2 #5 · Elephants and antelopes

4 and 10 are the winners

Jan 18, 2008 at 06:21 PM

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p.2 #6 · Elephants and antelopes

Wonderful series Susan, each and every shot is special. The ones that stand out for me in this set are 1,2,7 and 10. Look forward to the next set!

Doug

Jan 18, 2008 at 09:26 PM

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p.2 #7 · Elephants and antelopes

Excellent shots Susan - I love the detail in them

Well done.
David

Jan 18, 2008 at 10:32 PM

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p.2 #8 · Elephants and antelopes

Excellent!
Especially the Elephants great!

RT.

Jan 18, 2008 at 10:46 PM

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p.2 #9 · Elephants and antelopes

Another great series, Susan. I'm glad to see that you did not include any impala among your antelope pictures. After all, everyone knows that impala are boring.

Jay

Jan 18, 2008 at 11:23 PM

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p.2 #10 · Elephants and antelopes

vernoinferno wrote:

Always look forward to your Africa posts Susan, wopnderfull comps. on these, I may not ever get to Africa, but your the next best choice. Verno

Many thanks, Verno - really appreciate the kind words!
Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:07 AM

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p.2 #11 · Elephants and antelopes

Jfarmer wrote:
Very entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
Jon

Thanks Jon!
Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:07 AM

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p.2 #12 · Elephants and antelopes

WesN wrote:
Sue,

Great series. I'm usually not a fan of B&W, but these look excellent.

Wes N.

Thanks Wes! The elephant shots in color weren't nearly as striking, so I'm glad the B&W conversions worked for you.

Sue

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:08 AM

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p.2 #13 · Elephants and antelopes

Steve Mandel wrote:
Really love the intimacy of the elephant shots-

Steve

Many thanks, Steve!
Hope to get out shooting with you again sometime in the not too distant future --
Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:09 AM

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p.2 #14 · Elephants and antelopes

MaggieBee wrote:
Susan, the touching elephants is by far, my favorite - love this one!

Thanks Maggie! I nearly missed that one in the first past through the images of the trip - it was one of those shots that grew on me more and more with time.

Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:10 AM

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Shiva Shankar wrote:
excellent collection. I am very hardpressed to name 1 shot as a favorite as every one is very exceptional! Brilliant

Many thanks Shiva, and it was super to meet you last weekend at Año!!
Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:10 AM

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p.2 #16 · Elephants and antelopes

PhotoHound wrote:
Very beautiful work Sue, you never fail to impress. You really captured the intimacy (and anger - #10) of the animals. I think "Parade" and "Touching" are my favorites. Excellent work.

Scott

Scott, thanks so much for the really nice, thoughtful comments. They are very much appreciated!!
Sue

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:11 AM

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p.2 #17 · Elephants and antelopes

Lil Judd wrote:
Beautiful shots. You're amazing. Congratulations - very inspiring

Lil

Thank you Lil - you are way too kind!!!

Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:12 AM

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p.2 #18 · Elephants and antelopes

Sanlameer wrote:
Susan, as always, stunning. I think the antelope in nr 4 are Eland and not Roan antelope.

Ben.

Thanks Ben - and correction made - the odd thing is that I don't recall seeing eland during the day, and must have just made a wrong connection on the outlines in the evening light!! They are definitely eland. Appreciate your pointing out the error!!

Susan

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:13 AM

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p.2 #19 · Elephants and antelopes

OwlsEyes wrote:
Sue...
You keep building my enthusiasm for my summer trip! I love #10... the larger elephant really has a unique look going their! Elephants and black and white.... nothing beats that!...

great work again,
bruce

Multo thanks, Bruce - and I can't wait to see what you bring back this summer!! Wish I could stow away in your suitcase.........

Sue

Jan 19, 2008 at 06:14 AM

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p.2 #20 · Elephants and antelopes

Nice shots. #10 is my favourite - very effective composition and fine "dynamics" fthat shows the animal in action.

Jan 19, 2008 at 08:33 AM

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p.2 #21 · Elephants and antelopes

Anh Pham wrote:
4 and 10 are the winners

Thanks Anh Pham!
Susan

Jan 20, 2008 at 03:16 AM

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p.2 #22 · Elephants and antelopes

Doug Bentlage wrote:
Wonderful series Susan, each and every shot is special. The ones that stand out for me in this set are 1,2,7 and 10. Look forward to the next set!

Doug

Multo thanks, Doug, for your picks and kind words!
Susan

Jan 20, 2008 at 03:16 AM

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p.2 #23 · Elephants and antelopes

David Leask wrote:
Excellent shots Susan - I love the detail in them

Well done.
David

thank you, David!!
Susan

Jan 20, 2008 at 03:17 AM

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p.2 #24 · Elephants and antelopes

RT v Genugten wrote:
Excellent!
Especially the Elephants great!

RT.

Multo thx RT - elephants are so much fun....
Susan

Jan 20, 2008 at 03:17 AM

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p.2 #25 · Elephants and antelopes

Elessar wrote:
Another great series, Susan. I'm glad to see that you did not include any impala among your antelope pictures. After all, everyone knows that impala are boring.

Jay

Hey Jay - just say "no" to impala??!! Actually, the impala opps were not abundant on this trip - but I do (like you!) love impala...

Susan

Jan 20, 2008 at 03:18 AM


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