They start the training early to be an elephant handler in Sumatra. These kids are born into the business and grow up with the young elephants. I’m usually not a trained/domesticated animal guy, but as I mentioned earlier, there definitely seems to be a strong relationship and respect between the people of Tangkahan and their elephants.
Great shot Sean. This picture really tells a nice story. You can see “the wheels turning” with those kids. You can just
imagine pop up bubbles with dialogue from the three of them. What kind of elephant is that?
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I know that you say that you don’t like taking photos of people, but you still do people very well. Especially children.
Great shot Sean. This picture really tells a nice story. You can see “the wheels turning” with those kids. You can just
imagine pop up bubbles with dialogue from the three of them. What kind of elephant is that?
Cheers,
Tom Brink
screw the pony–i want an elephant!