The Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant. Still, at 4 tons and 21 feet long, they aren’t exactly petite. This individual was a working elephant, used by the mahouts in Sumatra, Indonesia, as a means of transportation through the jungle. I was able to photograph them while they were playing in the river and getting one of their daily baths. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 25mm) ISO 400, f/11 at 1/400th of a second
I just got back from 17 days in Africa, and saw many many elephants in the national parks we visited. They are such interesting, photogenic, and remarkable animals. I was captivated by them, and sad when we left Africa. You captured the spirit we saw.
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The Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant. Still, at 4 tons and 21 feet long, they aren’t exactly petite. This individual was a working elephant, used by the mahouts in Sumatra, Indonesia, as a means of transportation through the jungle. I was able to photograph them while they were playing in the river and getting one of their daily baths.
Looks like a happy fella.
—– Call to my brothers
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Great profile!
Nice one.
Great shot Sean, elephants are my favorite 🙂
Nice angle. Thanks for sharing.
Who among us does not like the image of an elephant trumpeting! This one is awesome, Sean!
Nice to know they have some down time to
U caught this one saying “Hey look at me guys”
Aunt Sue
great pic. looks like he is enjoying his time in the water. ) great pic. great color, ect. )
I just got back from 17 days in Africa, and saw many many elephants in the national parks we visited. They are such interesting, photogenic, and remarkable animals. I was captivated by them, and sad when we left Africa. You captured the spirit we saw.