Always nice to see these giant creatures with plenty of room to roam. The Ol Pajeta Conservancy in Kenya, where I took this photo, is an interesting place. During the colonial days, the 90,000 acres of land were used for cattle grazing (wild animals, at the time, were deemed to have no value to landowners and they were displaced for the most part by ranchers). Elephants, however, always used the land as a transit route. Eventually, cattle ranching became less profitable, and it became too expensive to continually repair the fences that the elephants inevitably destroyed. Over the years, several different conservation groups have helped return the land to its wild origins. Today, it not only is inhabited by elephants, but by many other African plains animals, including the big five (elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhino). Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 170mm) ISO 400, f/2.8 at 1/1000th of a second
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Always nice to see these giant creatures with plenty of room to roam. The Ol Pajeta Conservancy in Kenya, where I took this photo, is an interesting place. During the colonial days, the 90,000 acres of land were used for cattle grazing (wild animals, at the time, were deemed to have no value to landowners and they were displaced for the most part by ranchers). Elephants, however, always used the land as a transit route. Eventually, cattle ranching became less profitable, and it became too expensive to continually repair the fences that the elephants inevitably destroyed. Over the years, several different conservation groups have helped return the land to its wild origins. Today, it not only is inhabited by elephants, but by many other African plains animals, including the big five (elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhino).
This image is grand in its simplicity.
Thanks Sue. Sometimes it’s just as simple as that — an elephant in a field to convey a bit of a story.
I didnt know elephants could do that much daamage .
Oh, yes. I’ve seen them destroy boardwalks, camps, etc. just by walking through.
Beautiful light n composition–not to mention the elephant.
Thanks Rick. Ol Pajeta is a cool place. Weird, but cool.
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Lovely, simply composition. Great photo.
Lovely, simple composition. Great photo.
Thanks Adam.
Beautiful in it’s simplicity. Elephants naturally inspire awe. Marvelous creatures.
Thanks Jennifer. They sure are.
Sean, I LOVE it when you incorporate your wildlife with a landscape. Stunning!
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Beautiful! Love this image!!